Tuesday, June 17, 2008

I'm Engaged To My Cat!

I'm constantly getting the stupidest, most ridiculous arguments against gay marriage posted on my videos. No one has yet been able to give me one valid, rational reason why gays shouldn't be allowed to get married. The opposition against is all bogus. But was it ever anything but bogus when bigots tried to suppress women or people of color or Jews? It's all nonsense. Nonsense that too many people fall for.

So, I made this video as a way to lampoon some of the idiocy that flows through these people's minds.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Hillary Clinton's Glorious Speech

This speech was simply gorgeous. I have so much admiration and respect for Hillary Clinton. This whole primary process has been worth it all. Both Clinton and Obama have made history. And, now, we will continue to make history by putting Obama in the White House. It's such an exciting time. This country is in need of great change. And, with Obama and Clinton--YES WE CAN.

Friday, June 6, 2008

"Clinton & Obama" a video about UNITY

Here's the deal: this video was a mess of a shoot. The lighting was just not working out at all, so I saved it with special FX on my software. I hope it's still fun to watch and I hope the video has meaning even now that we have a nominee. Because even more than ever, we need to focus on unity. I adore Hillary Clinton. I wanted her to be the next President of the USA. But, I am now proudly supporting Barack Obama. And it's thrilling the history that he and her have both made. But especially him with getting the nomination.

"Get Down 4 Jesus"

This was definitely a fun, wacky video to create!

It's very important that people know I am NOT making fun of Christians in this video. I am making fun of the ex-gay movement.

"We've Got To Work Together"

This was such a fun video to create.

WARNING: This video contains a strobe effect.



The rainbow dress is a rainbow flag tied around my body. The belt is gold rope fastened by a lock. The key is on the chain around my neck.

It was very horrifying and liberating to film in public. It would be one thing if it was a professional shoot. But this was me and my boyfriend in the middle of Times Square and Astoria shooting a rap video. Wild!

The strobe section was filmed in my bathroom (complete darkness) against a dark backdrop. I'm holding the strobe light at different angles. And, of course, this set up had to be repeated for each character.

The Bigot's Guide to the Homosexual Lifestyle

This video began as a monologue in my last NYC cabaret, Jerby With A "Y". I decided to create a version for YouTube, which has since launched a whole series of videos with this character that people love to hate and hate to love--Brother Barker (as well as his wife Hope).

The funny thing is that so many people think he and Hope are real. I get cussed out by gay friendly people. Homophobes subscribe without realizing. It's pretty funny.

Drunk Vlog: Sex & the City

I don't think people like this video. I don't know if it's because I am drunk in it or because I am cussing up a storm in it or what. Hopefully those two things aren't taking away from a very important statement I wanted to make about misogyny.

We Need Election Reform in the USA

This is a very important issue. I hope things finally change--that we learn from the mistakes and correct them.

Gay Marriage in California! Woo Hoo!

There will likely be more videos on this topic as it's a very important and heated one.

The link referred to in the video: http://www.jerby.com/JWAY/origin.htm

Why I Fight For Gay Christians

This video was created in response to people who had no clue why any gay person would want to be Christian. I also took this opportunity to express why I feel this is an important issue, regardless of one's beliefs--or lack of.

Why the name "Jerby"?

A very simple video created for my website's About Jerby page. Sadly, I was informed that in the Philippines, jerby is slang for shit. :(

Bisexuality for Dummies

It's stunning how this topic riles people up. And, while I certainly expect ignorance/prejudice from unenlightened heterosexuals or closet-cases, it never ceases to shock me that there are gay people who have ignorance/prejudice for bisexuals. Very sad.

Why Gays CAN be Christians

Woo child! This video caused quite a bit of a stir. People do not like having their beliefs challenged. They know things a certain way and they do not want to hear that it might be another way. Some do not tolerate differing beliefs.

This video was created to show people that there IS another valid, educated view on this subject. There IS a religious left. Gay people who want to be Christian should know that God made you gay and loves you unconditionally.

The Bible is not clear on the subject due to corrupt translations and interpretations on the matter.

This was a difficult video to condense into 10 minutes. Please use this video as merely an introduction to this concept. Read for yourself:

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel A. Helminiak., Ph.D.
Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America by Mel White.


The shocking truth about the gay lifestyle!

This video was created in response to an email I received. It was a fantastic opportunity to tackle some of these thoughts.

Taking a Stand For the Transgendered Community

I made this video for the Lions for Lambs contest on YouTube. I didn't win, but it was a great opportunity to create a video supporting who I consider to be the bravest of the LGBT community. And, like many of these types of my videos, I have been honored that people have actually been educated. That means so much to me.

Hello, blogosphere!

Welcome to JerbyBlog!

Here you will find thoughts, both in writing and video, about any number of issues that are on my mind as well as some of my creative videos from YouTube.

Enjoy!

John