Tom Katt rebirth as David Papaleo

[kotosal]

It seems that Tom Katt retired from the porn scene to study the bible, turning straight and heading toward the pulpit to condemn homophobia.
I'm sorry but this story doesn't convince me. #-o

http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/publish/article_1317.php

How did you like him?
furry or shaved?

[Sir Les]

This story doesn't convince you of what? That Tom Katt has reverted to straight? That he's become a tiresome Christian? To become a Christian yourself? It's too bad about Tom Katt. I met him once. Very, very beautiful in person, but Bible thumpers repell me, even the gay-positive ones.
And all that crap about how empty sex-without-beng-in-love is. Honestly, do people like Papaleo think you mustn't have sex unless you're in love? Sorry. I fall in love seldom, but I'm horny every day. Sure, sex with love is great, but sex without love is still a whole lot better than no sex at all.

And yes, I like him FURRY!

And I see at the end of the article that Jason Seachrest has jumped on Madonna's Kabballa bandwagon. Religion; what a poison for the weak-minded.
But thanks for posting the article. It was very interesting, if sad.

[runner]

I always liked Tom Katt. *|* I still do.*|* The fact that he is a Christian doesn't detract from his appeal. I loved him furry.*|*

[KB11]

I think you're being somewhat unfair. Sure his essential message may be somewhat naively expressed, but he's not preaching hatred, predjudice, intolerance or self-pity.

Looking at his past of abandonment, violence, drugs and self-abuse I think it far better to commend the man for coming to terms with his demons and seeking to find a way to live the rest of his life with a measure of peace.

Papaleo talks with candour and a great deal of personal experience about the abusive industry of pornography; he's not being homophobic, or projecting self-loathing, merely stating a fact that for the performers it often becomes a soulless, exploitative and abusive arena.

What does impress me is his honesty, his candour and his attempt to be non-judgemental and interpret some pretty hostile passages in the bible in more equitable light. (I don't think he actually succeeded but at least he tried). And to tell a woman on a second date you used to be a steroid and coke addicted gay porn star takes balls.

Would you rather a news story about Tom Katt centered around the porn star OD'ing, dying, raping, incarceration etc

All I can say is fair play to him and one hopes he's happy, and who knows since homosexuality caused him such pain perhaps a heterosexual lifestyle is the right choice for him.

[Bradlee]

Ill take the fur

[ahotjock71]

I think he's full of it. He made the choice to be in gay porn & abuse himself. No one made him do it.

And as for going str8? That's a crock too. If you are gay or bi, you will ALWAYS gravitate back to cock. Plain simple fact. Any woman he marries should not trust him as far as they could throw him.

He is hotter with the fur.

[Zeremonie]

Yes, I prefer the fur too. Interesting article - I only skimmed it. It seems as though his sexual identity has been in flux considering that the article says that at one time he identified as bisexual. Maybe he is going through a "straight phase" right now - okay I'm making that up ...

Nonetheless, I still like him and his gorgeous body.

[Thundercizzle]

And all that crap about how empty sex-without-beng-in-love is. Honestly, do people like Papaleo think you mustn't have sex unless you're in love? Sorry.

Did he ever think that maybe that had something to do with the fact that he's a frickin' porn star? Maybe it's just all a gimmick so that people will try to buy up his videos? I bet he's still accepting those checks;)

[Sir Les]

"Would you rather a news story about Tom Katt centered around the porn star OD'ing, dying, raping, incarceration etc "

Are those the only choices? Being a Christian minister or or ODing, dying, raping, incarceration, etc.? The reason we don't hear about the post-porn careers of most of the thousands of porn models is because they go on to normal, contented lives. Some burn out spectacularly, some get God (No real difference in my opinion. Getting God is just your brain burning out.); most go on to normal lives. Faith is the traditional alternative to thinking.

[Paws]

All I can say is fair play to him and one hopes he's happy, and who knows since homosexuality caused him such pain perhaps a heterosexual lifestyle is the right choice for him.
IT'S A CHOICE! IT'S A CHOICE! :grrr:

Anyway, good for him he found god. I would have given him back to the owner.

Oh yeah, I didn't know there was a term like "christian b******lding"...

[KB11]

Sir Les,

I never said those were the only options open to porn stars, however the ex-porn stars who habitually hit the headlines are hard luck cases, cons and nasty ends. It's a considered piece about one man's search for peace of mind. And as such is unusual in the cannon of horror stories normally printed about stars both male and female in the porn industry. And isn't this an example of an ex porn star living a happier and more productive life?

And yes Paws there is an element of choice in how we choose to live our lives and the paths we take. Papaleo states he identifies himself as bisexual and the pursuit of his homosexual side rarely afforded him any happiness. It's his decision to live a heterosexual lifestyle and in doing so he doesn't denigrate homosexuality or the homosexual lifestyle. The notion that a life centered around religion is something akin to being lobotomized is equally crass and what does impress me about Papaleo's article and why I would be inclined to believe that this is a truthful and valid search for spiritual contentment on his behalf is that he hasn't used religion as a platform for coming to terms with self loathing.

He hasn't played the victim, he doesn't give in to self-pity and he seems to genuinely think about the spirituality of religion and reconcile those higher motives to the more aggressive and Draconian elements of the Old Testament. Why must you then discount everything he says as being the product of a brainwashed victim of homophobic self-loathing?

[buffbear]

You know - I wanted to be pissed by yet another fair-weather homo jumping back to hetrosexism (a la Anne Heche) - granted, Tom had much further to go after so long in the porn business. But frankly, I can't.

Sounds to me like things have been fucked up in his life for a while - he's found something to work for him in religion. He's not fucking over the gays with one-sided quotes of religious scripture and he's not claiming that being gay made him unhappy - sounds like drugs did that.

I guess I would wish him "Good luck".

Oh, and he totally looked better w/ hair!

[Snickers52]

I don't even pretend to understand the dynamics of someone like him, who can engage in heavy duty gay sex, on camera, as a bottom usually, and then says he was straight the whole time. My position is live and let live. Until I walk in another man's shoes I won't judge him to harshly. I'm sure there are things about my character that most people would never begin to fathom.

Regarding my preference to his look. I much prefer the furry Tom Katt, but not the bulked up, steroid monster he became. He was so beautiful when he was young and normal sized. He had a magnificent body then, and there was no need to go to the extremes he's gone to, IMO.

I have read that most of these ************ have a type of body dysmorphic disorder where their mind tells them they can never get big enough. I saw a show on TV last night about female ************. These women were lovely little girls and after years of steroid abuse they had turned into the most hypermasculine creatures imaginable. The only difference in them and most men was the lack of a penis (but I hear the clitoris on female ************ gets huge from all the steroids).

Like I said, I just don't get it.

[Thundercizzle]

That's one of my peeves actually Snickers. Anyone who says they're "gay for pay" is usually a homosexual in denial. Especially if they can get hard and get off on their own accord in the midst of sucking, fucking, or getting fucked. No straight man gets off by being topped or sucking another guy. That's Bi at the very least. It's like they think it's more acceptable to be 'gay for pay' and claim they're straight. Erk

[snapcat]

interesting read, and furry for me.

[Snickers52]

Well, I do remember reading an article about the porn star Caesar. As most are aware, he and Tom Katt worked together in a few videos and were workout buddies for a while. Caesar says their friendship broke up several years ago because Tom made it clear he wanted a full fledged sexual relationship with him and he just wasn't interested. He intimated it was because he has a wife and it just wasn't something he wanted to get into with Tom. Caesar claims to be bi, but if his statements are true then I would be inclined to think that Tom Katt was/is homosexual. Who knows, maybe he hates being gay and is trying to turn himself straight by marrying a female. I've seen some pretty serious head cases in my time in this regard. There's nothing more pityful than a self hating homosexual. They tend to be the worst homophobes.

Whatever he is, I just hope he can or has found a happiness in his life. I know what it's like to be miserable.

[nothingtolookat]

I think you're being somewhat unfair. Sure his essential message may be somewhat naively expressed, but he's not preaching hatred, predjudice, intolerance or self-pity.

Looking at his past of abandonment, violence, drugs and self-abuse I think it far better to commend the man for coming to terms with his demons and seeking to find a way to live the rest of his life with a measure of peace.

Papaleo talks with candour and a great deal of personal experience about the abusive industry of pornography; he's not being homophobic, or projecting self-loathing, merely stating a fact that for the performers it often becomes a soulless, exploitative and abusive arena.

What does impress me is his honesty, his candour and his attempt to be non-judgemental and interpret some pretty hostile passages in the bible in more equitable light. (I don't think he actually succeeded but at least he tried). And to tell a woman on a second date you used to be a steroid and coke addicted gay porn star takes balls.

Would you rather a news story about Tom Katt centered around the porn star OD'ing, dying, raping, incarceration etc

All I can say is fair play to him and one hopes he's happy, and who knows since homosexuality caused him such pain perhaps a heterosexual lifestyle is the right choice for him.


I'm sorry, but that's a royal croc of shit. Next you'll be telling us that he's voting republican and only watches Dirty Dancing 'cause he thinks that Jennifer Grey is hot (GAAAAAGH!!)

Personally, I blame his friendship with Ryan Idol. Ryan's corrupted lots of now Ex-Porn Star / Ex-Gay men.

Seriously, Born-Again-Christians are just looking for an easy fix.

Its like, "Oh, look at me! I've accepted Jesus! Everything I ever did never happend! Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go put another stick up my ass!"

HAS ANYTHING I'VE SAID MADE ANY SENSE?!?!?

[scatmadrid]

A cada cual lo suyo - A chacun son gout - To each his own

That's all that I can say about it.

[nothingtolookat]

What....................ever

[Blk_Thickness]

lol tom katt still has a amazing ass. He know he still loves the dick :p. Damn! and i knew he had to be on steriods or something.

[craziwranglerman]

ok let me get this straight (pardon the pun).....he came straight then a christian...but arent most christian men becoming gay???? so with that said he should become gay pretty soon.

[alley]

Maybe Tom is identifying as het. because he is now in a monogamous relationship and the bi option is not available to him. I don't know what's in his heart. At least the article does'nt give the impression that he is attacking gays---just the porn industry, which I'm sure has some very sleazy individuals, viewed from the inside out.

And furry is the bestest look...hands down, accept no substitutes.
Really need a bear smilie!

[BeardedWoof]

Anyone have any pics of Tom Katt with and without fur? I've never seen his videos.

I also skimmed the article and it seems like he's bisexual but just in denial with the whole "I'm heterosexual and I've always been this way" argument.

[dustytruly]

Anyone have any pics of Tom Katt with and without fur? I've never seen his videos.

I also skimmed the article and it seems like he's bisexual but just in denial with the whole "I'm heterosexual and I've always been this way" argument.

i dunno... lol the way he makes it seem as if he was forcing himself to have sex with men... although in his movies it sure looks like he's thoroughly enjoying and willing to do a lot of the stuff with men... so my guess would be either he's gay and discovered that god frowns on gays.. and wants to go to heaven so he got married and started faking it... or he's bi... lol which i think would make more sense... :)... but that's just me

[nothingtolookat]

One word... Bullshit!!! I'm talking from experience, I've been down the 'born again christian' road... and all I can say is that your only lying to yourself. We all know that pornstars have a limited screen life, and as long as your body holds up, so will the paycheck... Ok thats where the substance abuse comes in, thats so rife in the industry, but sooner or later you'll crash and burn. Hmmm, what to do??? I'm very prominant, and somewhat influential in the gay community... I know, become a minister... same money, but instead of selling my body, i'll sell a con.

I know you can make quite a penny being a bible thumper.

Now for the 'I was str8 all along' thing, well bull. That's just a PR job by the spin jockeys. I know alot of highly influential people who are 'married' for the image, but live another life, with or without the 'spouses' full knowledge. For this, I find the man dispicable. No doubt in a few years, he'll be spouting intolerance and garbage like the best of em, while at the same time having secret fumblings... bah!

THANK YOU!!! Everyone Listen To Him!

[nothingtolookat]

Anyone have any pics of Tom Katt with and without fur? I've never seen his videos.

I also skimmed the article and it seems like he's bisexual but just in denial with the whole "I'm heterosexual and I've always been this way" argument.

Yeah, He's just a straight man who likes to get fucked up the ass, suck cock, and get cum on his face.

Yep, he's totally straight


NOT!!!!

[maturemenfan69]

Its hard enough to be bipolar...

but to be bipolar with one side being a gay slut and the other a chrisitan fanatic?

...poor him

[intopecs]

I want him smooth and huge and flexing. As far as his religious endeavors- if it makes him happy, even if only for a time, good for him.

[BeardedWoof]

I actually posted this article on another board and nobody seemed to really get that Mr. Papaleo is in denial or how his arguments for how he is "straight" reak of the whole "ex" gay BS that some born again Christians believe in.

[purplebearcub]

This reminds me of porn star Jack Wrangler got out of the business after so much gay sex and movies. I wonder what ever happened to him. If he stayed married or divorced. Tom Katt big hairy full of cock.:sex: (!) :rolleyes:

[medlar]

well when he's not studying his scripture he seems to spend time on Bigmusclebears.com profile DavidPapaleo ...
or is it a put up?

[shaneg]

bah!! who cares. there are tons and tons of delicious gay porn stars coming everyday. him gone will not make any difference.
If one was looking for role models in the gay community, porn would be the last place you should peep into.
To be precise, we all want"TOM KATT" this " Papaleo" character doesn't exist ,at least for me.

[timjxxx]

Jeeez, why are some of you guys so hostile?

Papaleo is going to find it real tough getting acceptance in the straight Christian community. I would like to think we homos would have a little more empathy for someone facing discrimination -- instead, some of you guys are just as prejudice and judgmental as the very people you have a problem with.

I have always considered myself 100% gay but I totally understand what he means about something missing in a relationship with a man. I love woman more than men but I am sexually attracted to men most of the time. Women are different from men and they are nice to be around. Gay men are not women with penises.

[timjxxx]

Sure, I understand what you are saying, but not all Christians are bigots. I think sometimes the gay community can also be a bit closed-minded and quick to judge others.

We all hate the negative stereotypes and the prejudice, but I can't stand it when some gay people deliberately try to make a big scene by French kissing in a crowded shopping mall café just to make some kind of "statement" -- i saw this one time and even I was offended -- it would have been inappropriate even if it was a straight couple. There is a time and place.

I guess what I am trying to say is, most of the people in our society are generally pretty tolerant of gay people. They don't like it being in their faces but that doesn't necessarily mean they hate us.

I don't want to carry a big political rainbow banner around, I am a man who just happens to also be gay. I have other things in my life to be concerned about, I didn't choose my sexuality so I honestly can't say I am proud or ashamed of it -- it's just who I am and I have alway accepted it. I don't judge others because I don't live their lives. We all have our own lives to get through.

[Claudio63]

Too bad. The image of Katt's furry body as he lies on his back with lhis egs around another stud is almost a gay porn icon for me.

[eclanz]

Maybe another rebirth is in order...........to straight porn?

hehehe