Posted by redflag on 01/07/08 16:54

dh@. wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have gotten into what has become an insane disagreement with someone
> I work with over whether or not using "pink"--actually magenta--gel in the
> downstage wash makes people on stage look "gay". To me that thought
> is never even going to enter most people's minds, and those whose mind
> it does enter have a bit of a problem and are in the vast minority.
>
> Experience I've had using different type gels has taught me to like hot
> magentas for warm washes instead of true reds, because reds are too
> harsh and therefore pretty much for special effect rather than a good
> standard warm wash color. I'm interested in any ideas on this, and any
> links to other places where it has been discussed.
>
> Thanks,
> David

All colors are "gay". I suggest that you work exclusively in
black and white.

Wait a minute, if you do that everyone will think you're
a racist. Never mind, forget the whole project; read a book.

But if you do that others will think you're trying to be
smarter than them.

The world is a complicated place and by pleasing all men
you please no one, least of all yourself.

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