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Spacey's Closeted Past and the Cosby/Weinstein Double Standard
from Stewed Reunion (with Mike Recine) · #74
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2 minThey discuss how everyone reportedly knew Spacey was gay but media avoided reporting it, then compare public perception of Cosby vs. Weinstein and joke about the industry needing to make room for more women.
- 46:54Spacey was closeted while everyone knew he was gay, but media didn't report it to avoid accusations of outing people.
- 47:04In the 90s, people wouldn't write about Spacey being with young men because discussing it meant risking the mudslinging of appearing to conflate homosexuality with pedophilia.
- 47:25When caught, Spacey came out as gay, despite just being accused of assaulting a 14-year-old.
- 47:43Tim compares outcomes: Harvey Weinstein went to jail, Cosby couldn't be convicted, and Spacey still has legal battles pending.
- 47:54Weinstein was never beloved the way Cosby was, so there's no cultural goodwill protecting him.
- 48:10Tim jokes that a jury might have acquitted Cosby based on his Jello Pudding spokesperson fame.
- 48:24Entertainment industry is making room for women comics and stars as part of an evolved approach to comedy.
- 48:41Tim says it's over for him but others probably have a chance, then mentions taking a half hour soon.