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

Posted Mar 25th 2008 1:46PM by TMZ Staff

Jeff Whitless vs. Jay Leno Broadway 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. There is nothing wrong with what Jay asked. It IS okay to laugh at homosexuality, because it can only be looked at in 2 ways: A disease or a joke. I'm tired of people whining about how unfair people are to homos. Its a disgusting lifestyle that they CHOOSE. They push for gay couple to adopt kids and for 2nd graders to read books about gay parents. This is SICK, PEOPLE! Even IF it was okay to be gay, it would not be appropriate to introduce these subjects to children. Quit being so whiny, people.

Posted at 11:33AM on Mar 28th 2008 by Definite

107. 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

108. 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

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

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

110. 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

111. 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

112. 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

113. 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

114. Here's our gayest look

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

115. 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

116. 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

117. 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

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