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Hey Leno, How's This for "Gayest Look"?!

Jeff Whitless vs. Jay LenoBroadway playwright Jeff Whitty is once again lashing out at Jay Leno -- this time for asking Ryan Phillippe to give his "gayest look" on the "Tonight Show."

During an interview last week, Leno made light of Ryan's first acting role -- playing a gay teen on "One Life to Live"-- by asking the visibly uncomfortable star to give him his "gayest look." Queer eye for the unfunny guy!


In a letter on his website, Whitty, who won a Tony for "Avenue Q" and is openly gay, calls Jay a jerk for "using the stereotype that we're laughable and really, all the same in the end." Whitty also links to various images and articles of "gay faces" -- like slain teen and hate-crime victim Lawrence King -- and asks Jay, "Which one's the gayest to you?"

After sparring in 2006 over Jay's relentless "gay-baiting" jokes, Whitty and Leno allegedly talked and, er, straightened out the matter. But with this latest incident, it's safe to say Leno and Whitty aren't exactly fishin' buddies.

TMZ contacted a "Tonight Show" rep, but have not heard back.

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106. Jeff Whitty is a flash in the pan. Enjoy your fifteen minutes. Your time is almost up.

Posted at 4:06AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Whatever

107. 29. We know gays are born that way??? really, oh yeah, I see lots of male dogs going after other males, female tigers
cuddling up to other female tigers, sharks, turtles, birds. Hmmmm, nope, nowhere else on the planet is it found, hmmmm.
Speak for yourself!!!

Posted at 2:38PM on Mar 25th 2008 by trixie

To trixie: just tell us, when was it that you decided to be straight? I'd love to hear your story. I'm sure it was painful.

Posted at 4:01PM on Apr 1st 2008 by albert ross

108. Mutton chops. Now, that's gay.

Posted at 3:51AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Dee

109. Ok, Apparently I don't watch enough TV, since I'm just now ready about this already old news "story"...I'm a little confused. Jay Leno, a commedian, was "joking around" and gays are offended? Get over it! Why do you think you deserve "special treatment?" I don't see you arguing when comedians are "joking" about the President, or the war, but gays?? Your THAT special? Gimme a break! I've never even seen that guy sitting next to him....and because Leno makes a comment that offends you, he's going to be some star...whatever, ya'll are pathetic...

Posted at 8:40AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Dj

110. I'm getting kind of sick of Jay Leno and his constant slander toward gay people. I think we should make our voices heard by boycotting the show and writing to NBC. This is the 21st century. Yes, we have "freedom of speech" in this country, but not at the expense of others. He's taken this a bit too far. You would think a person working in a field such as television would have a bit more tolerance toward others.

Posted at 10:18AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by kevin

111. I'm gay and what is the big deal? That was a HOT clip. Leno is a light hearted fun guy, Wise up all you Mary Ellen's out there, fun is fun, you are waaaaaay tooooo sensitivem wearing your underwear waaaay too tight m'thinks. What the f**K would straight people do if someone asked someone to give their straightest look, nada. Wanna throw some dirt, save it for the religious right who really do want to see you saved or dead. Grow up little girls, mama ain't wip'n your silly little asses anymore. There are bigger fish to fry.

Posted at 12:15PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by BUSTED

112. I'm gay and unfortunately, we have , like the straight community (like Define's comment) alot of winey nasty little cry babys in our group. Grow up, if you can't take a joke, turn the channel.

Posted at 12:22PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by BUSTED

113. Here's our gayest look



Posted at 10:12PM on Apr 4th 2008 by Kizzy & Keisha 8yrs

114. Oh come on. Lighten up people. I've heard much worse in some comedy routines. I'm disabled and I don't go whining on the Internet when someone makes an ignorant request. Obviously Ryan's just worried someone will realize he plays gay a little too well to be acting. GASP a gay joke.

Posted at 10:35AM on Apr 5th 2008 by John

115. This just proves that gays are a bunch of sissies who can't take a joke!!!

Posted at 7:35PM on Apr 7th 2008 by Nighttrain

116. Jeez... quit your damn whining. It's funny how all you flaming queens will go after a tv host for some harmless jokes, but none of you have the balls to accept it when you act like fools (because thats just expressing yourselves). Hell.. .i'm gay and don't see any problem with the jokes. When you all get off your dead asses and start going after the freaks in the gay "community", which that word is a joke in itself considering any freak who isn't straight is inducted in to this so called group. Take some midol and go back to drawing your eyebrows in so you can look more rediculous.

Posted at 11:28PM on Apr 7th 2008 by gooter

117. Yes, it's a shame that he made fun of "gayism"...it's better that it's not mentioned at all! Parts are parts folks and certain parts were meant to fit and others don't...if you get the drift. Just because people are becoming more and more immune to what is WRONG in the world doesn't mean it will ever be RIGHT. I don't believe in trashing/harming someone because of their lifestyle...but on the other hand, I don't believe in glorifying something that is obviously against nature and smearing it in other's faces.

Posted at 1:21AM on May 23rd 2008 by Gini

118. Jay Leno is incredibly unfunny. His jokes are terrible, his interviews are awkward. His jokes are like ones I would make when I'm TRYING to be funny...just real obvious stuff. I'm super not funny.

Posted at 4:36PM on Nov 25th 2008 by Jaydee

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