It's no secret that
FIGHT CLUB is one of this site's favorite movies of all-time, and it's no secret
that it's also one of my own personal faves ever (read my review HERE),
but did you ever watch the film from a different point of view? For example, did
you watch it and think that the film was really about a man struggling to figure
out his own sexuality? (i.e. homosexuality) Yeah, yeah...just hear me out on
this. I had written this up a few years back, but now that this funny clip has
showed up on YouTube, I thought this would be a perfect time to re-visit some of
these kookie theories. What do you all think? You can also scroll down further
to check out this GAY CLUB mash-up on YouTube. Pretty funny.
If you haven't seen
FIGHT CLUB, first of all, SHAME ON YOU and second of all, ***
beware of spoilers below ***
THEORY:
FIGHT CLUB is about one man's "fight" to uncover his own
sexuality!
Jack
(Norton) is not sure whether or not he's a heterosexual or a
homosexual, and he must go through this entire journey, this
"fight" if you will, to uncover his true tendencies.
Why
do I say that? Many reasons.
1)
The film begins with Jack having a gun in his mouth (obvious phallic
symbol symbolizing...well, you know!)
2)
The film skips over to the next scene which features a meeting aptly
titled "REMAINING MEN TOGETHER" which features men who no
longer have testicules (a physical feature which clearly sets men
apart from women), and one man with actual women's breasts. (i.e.
this is where Jack tries to remain a heterosexual..."remaining
men together")
3)
Eventually, Jack has to call someone for help when his life turns
upside down and he tries Marla first (heterosexuality). He quickly
decides against it and then goes for Tyler (homosexuality). He makes
up this imaginary guy who just happens to be one of the best looking
guys around! (not a coincidence)
4)
The two men set up an exclusive "club for men". Check.
5)
In a conversation scene in the bathroom between the two men, Tyler
says to Jack, "I don't know if another woman is the solution
for us" (i.e. maybe homosexuality is the option for us).
Extra Tidbit:According to author Chuck Palahniuk's website, he "...he has been in a long term, committed relationship for the past 11 years." Hmmmm.... :)
giga888
on Feb 1 2007, 10:53:01 AM writes: I MADE THIS TRAILER I never really thought about the story REALLY homosexual overtones, but just made this spoof for fun, but now that you say it, I guess it does make a little sense, although I don't want to believe it.
brentage5000
on Jan 30 2007, 9:10:34 PM writes: I've heard this theory. It's hilarious, it's classic, and there's just enough evidence supporting it to make it legitimate. Course, the ending can be taken a few ways. Sure, he abondons Tylker and chooses Marla, but he first sticks the gun in his mouth and takes one for the team, to use a particularly apt metaphor. The question then becomes does he end up as a bisexual, a heterosexual, or a homosexual?
dudemanthegreat
on Jan 30 2007, 8:38:37 PM writes: HA! I once started arguing this same theory a while back with a big Fight Club fanboy, just to piss him off. Fantastic.
iKev
on Jan 30 2007, 4:47:49 PM writes: NAH Sure, its an interesting perspective (especially considering Palahniuk's love for symbolism) but I don't see it
theMonkey
on Jan 30 2007, 11:53:08 AM writes: CALVIN AND HOBBES I had read an article that broke "Fight Club" down as what happened to Calvin after he left home.
fakename311
on Jan 30 2007, 11:30:03 AM writes: Chuck is a gay man. His relationship of 11 years is with another man (read articles on him from Rollingstone, and Entertainment weekly. There are homoerotic overtones to the book and movie, but I don't think that is what the it's about. To me Fight Club is about Nihilism. And how that particular philosophy seems romantic when you're younger, but it doesn't really work as a way to live you life.
evilmonkey
on Jan 30 2007, 10:11:37 AM writes: hahaha thats kinda funny. sorta reminds me of the top gun theory, but i dont think thats what palahniuk's intention was, regardless of his own sexual preferences. still interesting and pretty funny though. i definitely never thought of it that way.
BobbyQuickdraw
on Jan 30 2007, 6:25:20 AM writes: Author Chuck Palahniuk has admitted to relationships with both men and women in the past, though he refuses to identify who (or male or female) his current partner is. While I don't necessarily agree thats the true ideology of the film, it could be read that way and the author could want to express that sentiment.
10PoundBrown
on Jan 30 2007, 1:04:15 AM writes: YOU'RE NOT YOUR ABERCROMBIE KHAKIS You wake up at Seatac, LAX, San Fransisco in the Castro district. You wake up at O'Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Palm Springs in a white thong dancing to techno music. Twink, butch, top, bottom. Lose an hour, get sodomized. This is your gay-ass life, and it's starting one hot sailor boy at a time. If you wake up at a different time, with lots of different naked men, could you wake up as a different person?
It's no secret that
FIGHT CLUB is one of this site's favorite movies of all-time, and it's no secret
that it's also one of my own personal faves ever (read my review 
