Is He Or Isn't He ????

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

For years this has been the biggest debate on AYBS? next to the natural colour of Mrs. Slocombe's hair. Give us a "yea" or "ney" on this one and a few examples of why you think he is...... one way or another.

[minki]

I think he does lean towards Team Pink, but he likes to play both fields. Take "The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe"--in the theatre scene at the end, Miss Brahms manages to rile him up so much that he can't control himself :)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I should have voted option 3 but didn't catch it in time. I feel he was but the writers tried to change direction while the car was already moving too fast.
One scene that really kills me is from "His and Hers" when the Ladies Cologne part is being read on the tape recorder and Humphries mistakens it for being for him. Then to top it off, Lucas does his "Glass of water for Mr. Humphries !!!"
Classic !!!!

[DuranFan]

I definetly think that Humphries swings both ways -- he's had run-ins with both sexes enough times to convince me that he must be bi-sexual :lol:

But who really cares?! He's wonderful just the way he is! :wink:

[Miss Brahms]

I think he was enjoying the opera as much as Miss Brahms was. :wink:

[Mr. Harmon]

He does have a way with the ladies... as well :D

[frankdicer]

I think Wilburforce qualifies as a out-right definite ALMOST.
He leans, he flirts, but he never quite seems to finish.
A lot of "one way or the other" lines about him. Of course in
AYBSA, if I may insert from that show, he states to Mavis that
"No matter what she has heard, he has always slept alone! except for
Wilfred.( His teddy)

[mrsslocombe]

He often said he was neither one way or the other..

[sonosun]

Mr Humphries often said he could see what's on both sides of the fence. :)

[Assistant 134]

He swings both ways. He really has a soft spot for the big knockers http://www.minki.net/forum/emotlol.gif

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:shock: Not the way he was checking out Mr. Walpoles butt !!!!

[Pamela]

Mr Humphries often said he could see what's on both sides of the fence. :)

LOL!

That's my take on it too-and c'mon, he nearly made it with Betty in The Apartment :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

That's my take on it too-and c'mon, he nearly made it with Betty in The Apartment

My God !!! He was more interested in reading a Woman's magazine than Betty !!!

[Pamela]

lololololl Greg-you could be right :lol:

[wolf_fire186]

I think he swings both ways too. How often has he said he has friends of many persuasions? And he often asks the other members of the sales staff why they're surprised when he talks about his lady friends :!: Or when they SEE one of his lady friends. Like the lady ballet dancer when they were trying to get fit for the firms heatlth scheme?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Like the lady ballet dancer when they were trying to get fit for the firms heatlth scheme?

Yeah, but she wears cologne and he wears perfume... what does this tell us ???? http://home.dejazzd.com/mollie/confused.gif

[sonosun]

Yeah, but she wears cologne and he wears perfume... what does this tell us ???


How about the lady who baked the 50 candle knickers cake?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Yeah, but she wears cologne and he wears perfume... what does this tell us ???


How about the lady who baked the 50 candle knickers cake?

Women love a gay man !!!! :roll:

[sonosun]

Women love a gay man

Men love women who can bake.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

On "Funny Turns" David Croft made the comment that after the pilot was aired, the BBC said "We love the show but lose the poof!" and Croft said "The poof stays or no show" and walla !! here we are. My personal belief is.......
When the show started out, Humphries (Not Inman) was gay. But as the years wore on and popularity ensued, Inman got conscientious about his character being "gay" and had the writers put ridiculous bits with him and woman. Look at the earlier shows.... anything there to say "Humphries isn't gay" ?no... but as the years wore on, they threw in a date with a woman, Humphries kissing Brahms and wanting to marry Slocombe. I found that ridiculous !! Then in AYBSA? he was in bed with a woman ??? That is one reason I can't watch that show. Too far-fetched. I love Humphries being gay... I want Humphries to be gay. I wouldn't have him any other way !
These are the views of the Wibster. They are in no way the views of the board or anyone else connected with the Board.

[sonosun]

Greg don't go confusing the issue by bringing in the facts!""The poof stays or no show" and walla !! here we are.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Greg don't go confusing the issue by bringing in the facts!""The poof stays or no show" and walla !! here we are.

:lol: http://lordgreg.minki.net/lol.gif :lol:

[sonosun]

I'm glad you're so convincing.

[lovepink]

i think he could be one way or the other.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

A few Non Hetro selections from "The Hold Up" as presented to you by Greg WibblyWobbly

Mrs. Slocombe - "They got Miss Brahms at their mercy !!! They could be doing anything to her !!!! Oh I wish I'd gone in her place !!!"

Humphries - "I was just thinking that myself..."

************************************************** ***********

Humphries - Hello Mama, Hello Papa, what we got here ?? He's a Whopper !!!"

************************************************** ***********

Robber#1 - "You know there's a rumour in the underworld that you're really keen with the ladies."

Tony(Humphries) - "As longa as it'sa rumour !!"

Robber#1 - (with arm around Tony) In the underworld, you're a legend."

Tony(Humphries) - "They'll be talking about you soon !!"

Robber#2 - "Yeah, he's definetly one of us. If you ever need a couple of good blokes behind you..."

Tony(Humphries) - "You'll be the first to know !!"

************************************************** ***********

Ma Gumby - " Live up to your reputation and give Miss Brahms a kiss."

Tony(Humphries) - "Do you think they'll believe it ?? I'm not used to this...Noooo !!"

************************************************** **********

Slocombe(on the phone to Rumbold) - "... and they think that Mr. Humphries is keen on Miss Brahms."

Tony(Humphries) - "Tell him I can't keep it up for much longer !!!"

************************************************** ***********

Humphries getting lowered down with the rope...

Miss Brahms - "For luck (kisses him)

Tony(Humphries) - swatting her away "Don't get carried away with your part !!!"
Hope you've enjoyed this as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you !!!!

[sonosun]

Hope you've enjoyed this as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you

Thanks GWW!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

You're very welcomed !!!! I was suprised at all the "gay" jokes for such a late eppy !!!!

[Vicar]

:?:
I picked the change was with the writers. Wondering why they felt the slight change was necessary. But I think he was funny either way.

I really don't think his character changed his mind ....but instead, his character was expanded to give us the impression that he MIGHT.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:?:
I picked the change was with the writers. Wondering why they felt the slight change was necessary. But I think he was funny either way.

I really don't think his character changed his mind ....but instead, his character was expanded to give us the impression that he MIGHT.



Good observation Vicar !!!http://lordgreg.minki.net/thumbup.gif

[Vicar]

:lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Another one of my fav's concerning Young Mr. Grace is.... (from The Agent)

Captain Peacock - "We fear that Mr. Humphries has been suborned by Mr. Goldberg."

Young Mr. Grace - "Well he's been asking for it hasn't he ???":lol2:

[frankdicer]

Gotta wonder if WCH wouldn't like to know too!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

In "Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person -

Mr. Harmond "Mr. Rumbold's been taken queer!"

Mr. Humphries "Anything I can do?"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Mrs. Slocombe "Blowing up this air mattress takes poof after poof after poof !"

Mr. Humphries "Anything I can do??"

[Jeff Humphries]

Mrs. Slocombe "Blowing up this air mattress takes poof after poof after poof !"

Mr. Humphries "Anything I can do??"

That one always makes me laugh Wib ! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Well, seeing him in that Silk Japanese "Shorty" robe probably raised some eyebrows !!!!http://lordgreg.minki.net/brow.gif

[Pamela]

Mrs. Slocombe "Blowing up this air mattress takes poof after poof after poof !"

Mr. Humphries "Anything I can do??"

That one always makes me laugh Wib ! :lol:

AMEN, Bruvvah Jeff!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

In "Fire Practice"..
When the arab explains that in his country "Woman cannot touch woman...Man may touch man...but woman may not touch woman!"

Mr. Humphries to Mr. Lucas - "Where did he say he came from???"

OR

When the delicious looking bird is belly dancing in front of the men... every man is going gaga except for Humphries who remarks that "he has curtains that colour !! "

[Vicar]

In "Fire Practice"..
When the arab explains that in his country "Woman cannot touch woman...Man may touch man...but woman may not touch woman!"

Mr. Humphries to Mr. Lucas - "Where did he say he came from???"

OR

When the delicious looking bird is belly dancing in front of the men... every man is going gaga except for Humphries who remarks that "he has curtains that colour !! "


Those are so funny....I can see Mr. Humphries expressions as I read the quotes. :)

[wolf_fire186]

Women love a gay man

Men love women who can bake.


Women love men who can cook, bake AND help clean the house!!!! :lol:

[wolf_fire186]

:?:
I picked the change was with the writers. Wondering why they felt the slight change was necessary. But I think he was funny either way.

I really don't think his character changed his mind ....but instead, his character was expanded to give us the impression that he MIGHT.




I'd rather wonder anyway than know for sure. Keeps me on my toes. :D

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Women love a gay man

Men love women who can bake.


Women love men who can cook, bake AND help clean the house!!!! :lol:

Well I do all that stuff and I ain't gay !!!!! :roll:

[Dick]

Switch-hitter. :)

Dick

[sonosun]

Women love a gay man

Men love women who can bake.


Women love men who can cook, bake AND help clean the house!!!! :lol:

Well I do all that stuff and I ain't gay !!!!! :roll:

I do all that stuff too and I'm not gay, therefore does that make our W.C. gay? Nope!

[Thornastor]

I just don't know he is either a Shirt lifter or maybe just a mum's boy as the producer say?!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

OK people... do it this way....
List all his "Men" moments and then list all his "Women" moments. I can only think of 3 woman moments in all of the run of AYBS?. To me, he might be "Bi-Curious" but not "Bi-Sexual" . Just MHO nothing more..... :wink:

[Jeff Humphries]

I remember the "Miss Brahms" incident at the ballet.
The woman pitching woo from The agent

that's it for my memory !!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I remember the "Miss Brahms" incident at the ballet.
The woman pitching woo from The agent

that's it for my memory !!

The only other one I can remember is Humphries explaining to Lucas about the blonde girl who he went to the movies with. That's it.... Now stack that against the "Camping" trips and the vicar stories, the transexuals, stringvestites ect..... :roll:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Spooner - " Mr. Humphries, how do you fancy King of the Fairies at 4 O clock ????? "

Humphries - " I don't finish work till half past 5 !! "

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From A Bliss Girl....

Lady Customer - " Men, they can only think of one thing. "

Humphries - " They don't have much choice. "

Why he didn't say "we" instead of they, I'll never know.... :roll:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Grainger - " I know we're all behind the Union Mr. Humphries, but I do think that 10 minutes is a bit long for an inside leg. "

Lucas - " Especially when the customer only came in for a pair of gloves !!! "

[Jeff Humphries]

Grainger - " I know we're all behind the Union Mr. Humphries, but I do think that 10 minutes is a bit long for an inside leg. "

Lucas - " Especially when the customer only came in for a pair of gloves !!! "

This is one of my favorites Wib ! I howl when I hear this one ! :mrgreen:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Me too JH !!!! After all this time, I giggle at this one. Especially when Lucas says the "glove" bit and Humphries rolls his eyes. :roll:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:slocombe01: "Men !!!"


:humphries01: " Well don't look at me !!! "

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:harman01: "Mr. Rumbold's been taking queer !!! "


:humphries01: "Anything I can do ???"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Humphries - " If you want me to play the Squire who is keen on the wenches, I should want extra money for character work !!! "

[Tiddles]

Humphries - " If you want me to play the Squire who is keen on the wenches, I should want extra money for character work !!! "

:lol: :lol: :lol:

That speaks volumes, eh? :D

[sonosun]

Humphries - " If you want me to play the Squire who is keen on the wenches, I should want extra money for character work !!! "

:lol: :lol: :lol:

That speaks volumes, eh? :D


Amen Bruvver Tiddles!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:slocombe01: - " On the other hand, if you stay here, there might be talk. "


:humphries01: - " Not in my case Mrs. Slocombe. "

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Rumbold - " After dark it virates to the tune of lively night clubs and open air, gay cafes. "

Humphries - " Oh I like it !! "

Rumbold - " Activities include tennis and golf at the near by Campo De Sport. "

Humphries - " I like it even more !! "

[Tiddles]

Rumbold - " After dark it vibrates to the tune of lively night clubs and open air, gay cafes. "

Humphries - " Oh I like it !! "

Rumbold - " Activities include tennis and golf at the near by Campo De Sport. "

Humphries - " I like it even more !! "

:lol: That scene cracks me up EVERYsingle time.

[Mr. Rust of Audio-Visuals]

There's no way you can build a case against him being gay; between "His and Hers" and Mr. Walpole, he's about as straight as his teeth. But the writers didn't change their minds, I don't think. None of Mr. H's straight moments came until the Tebbs era; by then they might have gotten tired of doing just gay jokes and thought it would be funny after all that time to suggest he might like girls, too. Besides, it apparently only happens under extenuating circumstances like Miss Belfridge planting one on him or Miss Brahms feeling him up.

[Tiddles]

There's no way you can build a case against him being gay; between "His and Hers" and Mr. Walpole, he's about as straight as his teeth. But the writers didn't change their minds, I don't think. None of Mr. H's straight moments came until the Tebbs era; by then they might have gotten tired of doing just gay jokes and thought it would be funny after all that time to suggest he might like girls, too. Besides, it apparently only happens under extenuating circumstances like Miss Belfridge planting one on him or Miss Brahms feeling him up.




:oops: Hee....well we're not sure just how FAR they got in Catford, eh?? We were just instructed to "Get on with it". :) Hello and welcome to the community! That was a dilly of a first post and you made some interesting points!

he's about as straight as his teeth. :lol: Wow...that was very funny! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I agree... good points and the one about the "Straight as his teeth" got me laughing !!!!!:lol2: :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

At the end of "New Look" when Humphries takes Goddard's (Mr. Grace's Valet) and leads him off to God knows where !

[sonosun]

At the end of "New Look" when Humphries takes Goddard's (Mr. Grace's Valet) and leads him off to God knows where !

Wink Wink Nudge Nudge. :wink: :wink:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

At the end of "New Look" when Humphries takes Goddard's (Mr. Grace's Valet) and leads him off to God knows where !

Wink Wink Nudge Nudge. :wink: :wink:
The look of Humphries with that smile on his face holding Goddard's hand and Goddard has his finger in his mouth is PRICELESS !!!!

[sonosun]

Amen Bruvver Greg!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Peacock - " Mr. Humphries are you free ? "

Humphries - " Not at the moment Captain Peacock, I'm pricing some ties. "

Peacock - " This gentleman wishes to try on a dress. "

Humphries - " I'm FREE !!!!!! "

[sonosun]

This gentleman wishes to try on a dress. "

Humphries - " I'm FREE !!!!!! "

I love that Greg.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

He couldn't throw the ties down fast enough !!! Then to go along with that one... when Humphries is waiting for him to change, the man says "I've got it on" and Humphries fixes his hair, straightens his bow tie and bounces back in !!! :lol2:

[sonosun]

He couldn't throw the ties down fast enough !!! Then to go along with that one... when Humphries is waiting for him to change, the man says "I've got it on" and Humphries fixes his hair, straightens his bow tie and bounces back in !!! :lol2:

:lol: :lol:

[Jeff Humphries]

:lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I hope at least that Mr. Herman is dishy !!!! :lol2: :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Peacock - "What date do you have in mind for the wedding ??"

Slocombe - "Well, as soon as possible."

Lucas - "Ello,ello,ello."

Slocombe - "I know what you're refering to and Mr. Mataxixs isnt that kind of man !!"

Humphries - "Ello,ello,ello."

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Slocombe - "Look, they've got Miss Brahms at their mercy, they could be doing anything to her !! Oh I wished I'd gone in her place !! "

Humphries - " I was just thinking that myself. "

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Miss Belfridge - " I don't like going to the pub. The men in there all pinch my bottom."

Rumbold - "That's disgraceful !! Is that in a public bar or a saloon ?

Miss Belfridge - " A saloon."

Rumbold - "I shall make a note of that ."

Humphries - "So will I."

[Jeff Humphries]

Good one Wib ! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Just the way Humphries looks to the side and says it makes it twice as funny !!!! With that wig on also is a hoot !!!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

How about in "A Bliss Girl" when Humphries is womaning it and Mr. Grace comes on the floor.

Mr. Grace - "Do you have a boyfriend?"

Mr. Humphries (in drag) - "Not at the moment."

[Tiddles]

Haven't time to swish through 6 pages.... :mrgreen: but has anyone mentioned Friends and Neighbors when he says "Let's go look at the apartment!" and he's all....."gay" LOL!! I love that, it's so cute!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Haven't time to swish through 6 pages.... :mrgreen: but has anyone mentioned Friends and Neighbors when he says "Let's go look at the apartment!" and he's all....."gay" LOL!! I love that, it's so cute!

No mistake on that one !!! :wink:

[Old Mr. Grace]

from "Mrs. Slocombe Expects":

:brahms01: He's ginger isn't he?

:humphries01: ????????????

[Old Mr. Grace]

from "Diamonds are a Man's Best Friend":

customer: He has a beard and he's ginger.

:humphries01: Oh really??????

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol2: :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Lady customer showing Humphries her running panty hose....

Humphries - "Show me again and I may start a whole new way of life !!"

[frankdicer]

Lady customer showing Humphries her running panty hose....

Humphries - "Show me again and I may start a whole new way of life !!"

I don't imagine that Mr. Humphries wearing Panty hose would be something new :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Lady customer showing Humphries her running panty hose....

Humphries - "Show me again and I may start a whole new way of life !!"

I don't imagine that Mr. Humphries wearing Panty hose would be something new :lol:

:lol2: I never though of it as that way !!!! :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lucas01: "Her landlord wouldn't let her have men in her room after 11."

:humphries01: "I had one like that...."

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:humphries01: "Mr. Harman, have I been anything but straight?"



:harman01: "Could you rephrase that please ??"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:brahms01: - "Some hope, well have to send for Ellery Queen."

:humphries01: - "He'd be the best Ellery to send for." :lol2:

[Very Young Mr Grace]

:slocombe01: "We'll have to share this bed."


:humphries01: "Oh well, half a queen is better than none at all!"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:humphries01: "Must be lovely being the queen !!"

[Jeff Humphries]

getting fanned in the canteen...

:slocombe01: "One feels like an egyptian queen."
:humphries01: "Oh yes..."

[Mr. Rust of Audio-Visuals]

I can't believe we forgot the whole "jokey shorts" discussion from "Cold Store", in particular when Miss Brahms asks "Why are there only Y-fronts...isn't there any demand for y-backs?" and Humphries, with his telling expression: "Funnily enough, no."
(I don't think i got the line right, and I'm not even 100% sure it was "Cold Store" or even Miss Brahms.)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I can't believe we forgot the whole "jokey shorts" discussion from "Cold Store", in particular when Miss Brahms asks "Why are there only Y-fronts...isn't there any demand for y-backs?" and Humphries, with his telling expression: "Funnily enough, no."
(I don't think i got the line right, and I'm not even 100% sure it was "Cold Store" or even Miss Brahms.)

You're right, it was Cold Store and you got the line right, except for instead of funny enough, it was strangely enough. Good job MR !!! :thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

In "Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person - Mr. Grace "Got a question mark beside Mr. Humphries ?"
:humphries01: "That's the story of my life"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:humphries01: "I went into Mr. Grace's office and I said my name is Humphries and I'm young and I'm willing. Mr. Grace stood up and said Mr. Humphries, say no more... we don't want your sort here !! "

[Jeff Humphries]

:humphries01: "I went into Mr. Grace's office and I said my name is Humphries and I'm young and I'm willing. Mr. Grace stood up and said Mr. Humphries, say no more... we don't want your sort here !! "

Laugh at this one myself ! I wonder what Mr. Grace meant by that ?? :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

That he's a "poof" JH. :lol: :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Miss Brahms gets two good ones in with "The Hand Of Fate"

Miss Brahms - "You were in the mood when you were holding that Chinaman's hand !!!"

Miss Brahms - "Mind You Don't Melt Your Nail Varnish !!"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Another one from "Hand Of Fate" and one of my all time favorites !!!

Grainger - "This gentleman's looking for something in Scottish tweed with broad shoulders."

Humphries - "Aren't we all ???"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Yet another one from "HOF"

:humphries01: - "My father noticed something funny about me when I was 6."

[Jeff Humphries]

That episode or eppy had it's share of them didn't it ?
How about the alpine yodeling scene ?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:peacock01: - "And in the excitement, I forgot to wipe the end of it off."

:humphries01: - "That can happen when you're in a hurry."

:lol2: :lol2:

This one ????? :shrug: :wink:

[luv_ya_humphries]

I actually suspect he's half and half but I didn't see that one before I voted it.

Part of me thinks Mr Humphries should get together with Mrs Slocombe, (The Apartment has convinced me that there is something there)

and part of me wants Mr Lucas and Mr Humphries should get together because there WAS chemistry there (even my mother admits it although she thinks its 'friendship')

Anyway quotes:

Captian Peacock: Humphries? (from the bed)

Mr Lucas: Lucas

Captian Peacock: Thank heavan for that- The Apartment

~*^*~

Mr Grainger: I know we're going slow Mr Humphries but that doesn't mean we have to spend ten mintues on an inside leg.

~*^*~

Edited to add a slightly memorable scene: Mr Humphries in the Navy uniform :shock: that was one of my favorite scenes

[msmith897]

Interesting..I believe there was a line where Mr. Humphries said that he "we" was working on Mr. Lucas. I think there definitely was a good friendship on and off screen. Definitely a lot of trust had to be there.

[Tiddles]

Caption Peacock: Humphries? (from the bed)

Mr Lucas: Lucas

Caption Peacock: Thank god- The Apartment




Rather......"Thank HEAVEN for that!!" :peacock01: LOL...who's "Caption Peacock" :mrgreen:

[luv_ya_humphries]

Oops wrong spelling :oops:

eep.

fixed it now thanks for pointing that out Tiddles :-)

[Tiddles]

fixed it now thanks for pointing that out Tiddles :-)

Now you have "Captian Peacock." :wink:

Anywho....back on topic...

What does everyone make of that incident in the car--with the woman who was just about to have her way with Mr. H. when Mrs. H. broke up the "romance" by banging her umbrella on the car bonnet? :lol: Didn't she want her baby boy to be....happy?
:eyebrows:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

fixed it now thanks for pointing that out Tiddles :-)

Now you have "Captian Peacock." :wink:

Anywho....back on topic...

What does everyone make of that incident in the car--with the woman who was just about to have her way with Mr. H. when Mrs. H. broke up the "romance" by banging her umbrella on the car bonnet? :lol: Didn't she want her baby boy to be....happy?
:eyebrows:
Just an honest man but that whole scene was ridiculous IMO.
BTW, that's from "A Bliss Girl" servers !!!!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lucas01: "Still as my Mother always says... Life is like a game of chess. At the end of the day, the Black Pawn and the White Queen go in the same box.

:humphries01: "That something to look foward to !! "

[slats7]

Gayer than Ice Capades.

[Tiddles]

I think we've covered every single "gay" reference to Mr. H. This thread's getting repetitive. :wink:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From "Do You Take This Man"

:peacock01: - "Where is Mr. Humphries ?"
:lucas01: - "I left him in front of a mirror trying to look like a Greek husband and let's face it, he's playing against type !!"

[Jeff Humphries]

From "Do You Take This Man"

:peacock01: - "Where is Mr. Humphries ?"
:lucas01: - "I left him in front of a mirror trying to look like a Greek husband and let's face it, he's playing against type !!"

and from the same episode, about them being from "pooftos" ! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From "Do You Take This Man"

:peacock01: - "Where is Mr. Humphries ?"
:lucas01: - "I left him in front of a mirror trying to look like a Greek husband and let's face it, he's playing against type !!"

and from the same episode, about them being from "pooftos" ! :lol:
Ask an Ye shall recieve !!!!

Lucas - "It's Mr. Lucopolus, we come from samie village."

Uncle - "Where's that?"

Humphries - "Pooftos."

[amy2375]

In "Lost and Found"

Cpt. Peacock: (refering to Mrs. Slocombe) When she arrives we'll all be jolly and gay!

Mr. Spooner: Hands up for "jolly"s...

Mr. Humphries: If you're not going to behave yourself you can sit at another table!!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

In "Lost and Found"

Cpt. Peacock: (refering to Mrs. Slocombe) When she arrives we'll all be jolly and gay!

Mr. Spooner: Hands up for "jolly"s...

Mr. Humphries: If you're not going to behave yourself you can sit at another table!!

Good one Amy !!!! :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Talking to Lucas about going to the Doctors for being under strain.

Humhpries - " I put on me little shorts and went for a jog around the park and as soon as I came to the Road Mending Gang, I was under strain again !!! "

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Slocombe - (about the Queen's visit) - Speaking for the ladies it will be an honor and I am unanimous in that !!

Tebbs - I agree entirely and speaking on behalf of the Men's we are ready and willing."

Lucas - That just leaves you Mr. Humphries."

[Jeff Humphries]

Slocombe - (about the Queen's visit) - Speaking for the ladies it will be an honor and I am unanimous in that !!

Tebbs - I agree entirely and speaking on behalf of the Men's we are ready and willing."

Lucas - That just leaves you Mr. Humphries."

I love that one Wib !

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Humphries then smacking Lucas's wrist - "Mrs. Slocombe's right Mr. Lucas... You're a very naughty boy."

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

One of my fav's.......

Mr. Spooner - "How do you fancy King of the Fairies at 4'O clock?"

Mr. Humphries - "I don't finish work till half past 5!"

[Jeff Humphries]

One of my fav's.......

Mr. Spooner - "How do you fancy King of the Fairies at 4'O clock?"

Mr. Humphries - "I don't finish work till half past 5!"

I bust a gut with this one everytime !

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The whole "Camp" joke is supposed to be gay schtick too.

Slocombe - "It's useful to have a friend in the camp."

Humphries - "I find that to be true."

Slocombe is talking about Grainger , being on of them (the staff) being the boss and Humphries is talking about a friend being just like him.

[dazzlestar14]

I always found that one to be particularly cute.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Then from "German Week" is the ...
Humphries - "I went "camping" with a friend."

[dazzlestar14]

Yea, and wasn't there a mention of camp in "The Apartment" when Mrs.Slocombe is talking to Mr.Humprhies in her new apartment?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Yea, and wasn't there a mention of camp in "The Apartment" when Mrs.Slocombe is talking to Mr.Humprhies in her new apartment?

:slocombe01: "Just pretend that you're at camp with a friend."

:humphries01: "That wasn't very helpful Mrs. Slocombe." :lol2:

[spoonme]

I like the fact it's a bit ambiguous - adds a bit more depth to the character. He did have a 'man bag' in GAF which was pretty funny and not exactly butch!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I like the fact it's a bit ambiguous - adds a bit more depth to the character. He did have a 'man bag' in GAF which was pretty funny and not exactly butch!

I have to agree with you there Spoonme !!!!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:peacock01: - "Mr. Humphries, can't you turn the same way as Mr. Lucas?"

:humphries01: - "To this day there is no evidence that I haven't."

[pepper]

W.H. swings both ways. One minute he is dragging it up and the next getting hot by Miss Brahms. I personally think his diva outwieghted the man more. Remeber the nutcracker show and the rock star among other things. Their was always induendo but you never saw him with anyone.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

W.H. swings both ways. One minute he is dragging it up and the next getting hot by Miss Brahms. I personally think his diva outwieghted the man more. Remeber the nutcracker show and the rock star among other things. Their was always induendo but you never saw him with anyone.

I guess that was part of the appeal of the character.

[Tiddles]

Well they couldn't actually "hook him up" with anyone female because we were made to feel "unsure" as to whether that's what he really wanted. And back in the 70's, at least on Britcoms and prior to Billy Crystal on "Soap" there were no openly gay male characters on prime time. With boyfriends! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Well they couldn't actually "hook him up" with anyone female because we were made to feel "unsure" as to whether that's what he really wanted. And back in the 70's, at least on Britcoms and prior to Billy Crystal on "Soap" there were no openly gay male characters on prime time. With boyfriends! :lol:

Good point there Tids !!! Shows that things have come a long way since then.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

In "It Pays to Advetise" Mr. Lucas "Her landlady won't let her have men in her room after 11:00.

:humphries01: - "I had one just like that."

[Jeff Humphries]

I love that one ! :D

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:humphries01: - "If you want me to be the Squire who is keen on the wenches, I shall want extra for character work."

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:brahms01: "Ohhh, I wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley."

:humphries01: "Oh, I don't know...."

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

http://lordgreg.minki.net/YMGhead.gif "You're not getting married are you Mr. Humphries ?"

:humphries01: "No Sir."

http://lordgreg.minki.net/YMGhead.gif "No, I thought not..."

[Bangers&MrMash]

Believe me, I used to work very near the Boy's Town area of Santa Monica Blvd. He is.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Believe me, I used to work very near the Boy's Town area of Santa Monica Blvd. He is.

Fill us in on the details !!! :shock:

[Bangers&MrMash]

It's no different than the Castro District in San Francisco, the West Village in NYC, or any other predominantly gay area of town in the Western world. Flamboyant, fun, and the strongest drinks in town. Mr. Humphries would love it. Captain Peacock would hate it. And Mrs. Slocombe would have a ball.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol2: :lol2:

[dazzlestar14]

LOL :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:humphries01: "Mr. Rumbold, are you going my way ???"

:lucas01: "You'd be the first to know if he was !!!"

[Ronald]

Funny to see in the poll mentioned a answer: The Dutch door that swings both ways.

As a Dutchmen I voted this one about WCH.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Funny to see in the poll mentioned a answer: The Dutch door that swings both ways.

As a Dutchmen I voted this one about WCH.

Please forgive me ignorance here Ronald.....
Over here (and I'm sure elsewhere in this world) we have doors that open on the top and the bottom. They are called "Dutch Doors". I've always taken it that the Dutch invented them ??? So when someone is Bi-sexual, they refer to them as "Dutch Doors" because they swing both ways. :lol:
I hope you didn't take offence to the "Dutch" reference. :wink:

[Bangers&MrMash]

Double dutch bus
You're in the dutch now.
Dutch treat.

The Dutch founded Nieu Amsterdam (now known as New York), so no wonder there are Dutch references in the lexicon. I'm surprised there aren't more.

We can blame the Dutch for the popularity in this country of cookies, cream pies, and cobbler, 3 food items I've been known to abuse in the not so distant past. Not to mention doughnuts. Ohhhhh doughnuts.

Then there's my love affair with Oliebollen.....

[Ronald]

Double dutch bus
You're in the dutch now.
Dutch treat.

The Dutch founded Nieu Amsterdam (now known as New York), so no wonder there are Dutch references in the lexicon. I'm surprised there aren't more.

We can blame the Dutch for the popularity in this country of cookies, cream pies, and cobbler, 3 food items I've been known to abuse in the not so distant past. Not to mention doughnuts. Ohhhhh doughnuts.

Then there's my love affair with Oliebollen.....

In fact Mr. Pieter Stuyvesant founded New York. He was born in the small village of Peperga. The village I was born was just 6 miles from it...

[Bangers&MrMash]

Just typing the word oliebollen made me hungry for one, so I cruised down to the local doughnut shop and bought an American version of oliebollen: Bear Claw.

Well, two actually, but who's counting?

And a large coffee.

And a maple bar. For later.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From "The Hand Of Fate"

:humphries01: "I've got to be in the mood.."

:brahms01: "You were in the mood when you were holding that Chinaman's hand..."

************************************************** ***********

:humphries01: "I'll use my finger (to stir his coffee)"

:brahms01: "Mind you don't melt you nail varnish."

[Jeff Humphries]

It always seemed like Miss Brahms knew about Humphries, didn't it ?

[Tiddles]

All the cast members took pot-shots at Humphries in regard to his sexual proclivities, I think.

"Stand up like a man...or as near as you can get to it."

"Come straight back Mr. Humphries!"

"That's not what they're saying about you in packing!"

"Right...FAIRY CAKE!!"

See what I mean? :P
:lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I often wonder if Humhpries was the only one that didn't know... :lol:

[Bangers&MrMash]

He knew AND enjoyed it. He loved to raise those eyebrows. Not his, the others.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

He knew AND enjoyed it. He loved to raise those eyebrows. Not his, the others.

Amen Brothah Bangers !!!! :thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

This one is from "It Pays To Advertise" about the dummies....

:peacock01: - "And the Mr. Humphries ones was to appeal to most men."

:humphries01: - "I should be so lucky !!"

[Jeff Humphries]

This one is from "It Pays To Advertise" about the dummies....

:peacock01: - "And the Mr. Humphries ones was to appeal to most men."

:humphries01: - "I should be so lucky !!"

love that one Wib !:lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol2: :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Grainger - "I hope it doesn't take long. If I don't get to the canteen, Mr. Herman of Hardware will have pinched my seat !! "

Humphries - "Some people have all the luck !!!"

[Jeff Humphries]

Grainger - "I hope it doesn't take long. If I don't get to the canteen, Mr. Herman of Hardware will have pinched my seat !! "

Humphries - "Some people have all the luck !!!"

Love that one !

I wonder if any of our "newbies" voted in this poll yet ?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Don't know JH but here's their chance !!!

[Miss Brahms]

I think that he's Bi. He likes Mavis on Grace and Favour but he would also pinch Mr. Lucas's bum so...

[sonosun]

After thinking about that Rag and Bone Man's horse and Milkmans horse I think mr Humphries might be tri, Try anything.

[Tiddles]

LOL...so now he's TRI-SEXUAL! We've just added more confusion into the mix! :anglophile:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I think that he's Bi. He likes Mavis on Grace and Favour but he would also pinch Mr. Lucas's bum so...


He liked Mavis but not in the way she liked him.

[sonosun]

I just remembered he asked that lady to meet him behind the bandstand and she replied in a note "I'll take all the woo you can pitch."
:humphries01:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I just remembered he asked that lady to meet him behind the bandstand and she replied in a note "I'll take all the woo you can pitch."
:humphries01:

One of a few times that a "woman" was involved. The other is from "A Bliss Girl" with the girl in the car. All the rest were men.

[sonosun]

What was Miss Brahms in the Opera Box,Chopped Liver? :lol:

[sonosun]

From the Hold Up."... was just chattin 'er up." You know the rest.:lol: :lol:

[Tiddles]

What was Miss Brahms in the Opera Box,Chopped Liver? :lol:

That was just too....too.....weird! :brahmhead1: :humphries01:

[sonosun]

That was more than just weird.:blah:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

What was Miss Brahms in the Opera Box,Chopped Liver? :lol:

Let's see... she was getting him all horned up and his only choice was her or Slocombe so I honestly think he choose the lesser of the two evils... Even though, while he was going down with Brahms, he was checking out Peacock.....

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From the Hold Up."... was just chattin 'er up." You know the rest.:lol: :lol:

Speaking of "The Hold Up" and Miss Brahms. When she was kissing him for luck on the rooftop, Humphries told her not to "Get carried away with her part."
Also, when Slocombe is on the phone with Rumbold telling Rumbold that Humphries was pretending to be keen on Miss Brahms, Humphries remarks that he "Can't keep it up much longer"

The verdict is rested.....

[Dean]

Speaking of "The Hold Up" and Miss Brahms. When she was kissing him for luck on the rooftop, Humphries told her not to "Get carried away with her part."
Also, when Slocombe is on the phone with Rumbold telling Rumbold that Humphries was pretending to be keen on Miss Brahms, Humphries remarks that he "Can't keep it up much longer"

The verdict is rested.....

I have to agree with our learned wobbler - about 98 percent of the jokes involving Mr Humphries in the series don't work unless he is gay. To me the verdict seems clear.

However the poll suggests otherwise - 62 percent currently voting for (in effect) bisexual.

An interesting result!

[Jeff Humphries]

I have to agree with our learned wobbler - about 98 percent of the jokes involving Mr Humphries in the series don't work unless he is gay. To me the verdict seems clear.

Amen Bruvver dean !

[Mr Tebbs]

I don't Know. All I know is that Mrs. Tebbs is very hot on linoleum....

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I don't Know. All I know is that Mrs. Tebbs is very hot on linoleum....

ROTFLMAO !!! :emotlol:

[sonosun]

This is such a fun thread I thought I'd bump it up for everyone to enjoy. :humphries01:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

You read me mind Sonosun !!! :thumbup:

[Evey]

I personally would say Bi, it was implied that he liked both sexes but nothing ever really happened. :wink:

Mr Humphries - Have I been anything but straight...?
Mr Harman - Could you rephrase that please..

[Diana Yarswick]

Would the man be such an icon if he was not? I ask you.
Just because they "never said" doesn't mean a thing. "Being of an affectionate nature I have friends of all shapes, sizes and sexes." As most gay folk do eh?
:hat:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I agree Laurel. I never understood if it's a persons upbringing or religious reasons that they can't love a character because he or she's "gay". The whole of the first 6 Season the writers lead us to believe he was "gay". The innuendo has always been that he was gay. The "trannie" friend, cops with handcuffs, vicars, stringvestites has always been the norm for Humphries. The chef outfit with the pink scarves, the orange outfit coming back from holiday, the references to going "camping". I've covered just about everything so far in this thread. While it was never right out "said", you know. That's why as you've said he's such an icon. Even the gay community were upset because he played his "gay" character so over the top. For Humphries to be "Bi" or just a "mama's boy" is a total let down IMO.

These opinions are expressly Greg WibblyWobbly's and do not reflect the views of the board. :lol:

[Diana Yarswick]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Jeff Humphries]

Amen bruvver Wibbie !:wink:

[Captain Peacock's Carnation]

I see by the poll nobody has chosen He Isn't. Funny that! :slocombe01:

[Tiddles]

Even the gay community were upset because he played his "gay" character so over the top.
.

They were objecting to the character being "over the top"...not necessarily blaming John for that characterization or playing Humphries that way. Unfortunately I think it was often a case of the messenger being shot for bringing the message. John just never "came out" himself and when asked about Humphries' sexual preferences, John didn't own up to anything--perhaps for fear of alienating people. John was perhaps viewed as not being true to himself, or to the character that made him famous....Wilberforce C. Humphries. Let's face it--neither could really win when it came down to it, and that was due to the era in which AYBS? was presented to the public. Homosexuality wasn't mentioned on American TV until Billy Crystal's character Jodie Dallas on the sitcome "Soap" which aired for the first time here in 1977. AYBS? was WAYYYY ahead of its time, really!

[SamuelCrawford]

What annoys me when gay rights spokespeople criticise John, they seem to forget that John certainly wasn't the first. If anyone is to blame it's the Mollies of the 18th century. After the days of Cromwell's ban on theatre, extravagance and indulgence was encouraged under the reign of Charles II and gay or bisexual men would go to so called "Molly Houses" and wear women's clothing, make-up and indulge in over the top and effeminate behaviour. It was so outrageous but it was also entertaining and the Mollies came out of their Molly Houses (the gay bars of the 1700s) and onto stages and the people loved their camp entertaining style. So, camp comedy is a British tradition. Kenneth Williams, Frankie Howerd, Dick Emery and John Inman were simply the last great Mollies and it's a shame that we won't see their like again because some people consider an age old tradition politically incorrect and offensive. I met Peter Tatchell (a critic of John, Dick, Kenneth etc) and I told him that I was more offended by his comments than by Mr Humphries or Camp Clarence. How dare anyone speak for a whole group. I'm gay and I'm not offended by Mr Humphries. I see it as part of my heritage and why should I be denied that because one or two people believe it encourages homophobia?

Personally I think that Mr Humphries was gay. I admire John for never giving a "straight" answer because it added to the mystery of the character and the uncertainty makes it all the more funny. Whether he was gay, bi or just a little camp - he was still wonderful.

[Ms. Laurie]

I think it was the whole point to have that storyline never truly revealed. It made for great laughs, especially in GAF with Mavis.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Brilliant Samuel !!!! :thumbup:

[Miss Percivale]

Definitely both. I think he's simply not fussy as long as he likes the person. :-)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Good old Humphries, always out to make everyone smile... :lol:

[Jeff Humphries]

Still say "He is"... :lol:

[Uranus Ridesupwithwear]

Most people seem to like Mr. Humphries so I'd say he is very obliging both ways.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Still say "He is"... :lol:

That's it JH, you stick to your guns !!! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:brahmhead1: -"I don't want to sit next to Mr. Lucas, he pinches my
bottom."
:humphries01: - "I'll sit next to Mr. Lucas."
<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[Jeff Humphries]

:lol:

[Tiddles]

:brahmhead1: -"I don't want to sit next to Mr. Lucas, he pinches my
bottom."
:humphries01: - "I'll sit next to Mr. Lucas."
<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->


That's one of the clever lines in the show that kept viewers guessing, see? You can take that two ways. You can think that Mr. H. is hoping HIS bottom will be pinched by Mr. Lucas. :D OR....you can think that Mr. H. is being gallant, and sitting next to Mr. Lucas to prevent her bottom from being pinched again. :lavinia:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I've always taken it as Humphries wanting to get his bottom pinched by Lucas but I can see where you could take it both ways. :lol:

[Diana Yarswick]

I'm gay and I'm not offended by Mr Humphries. I see it as part of my heritage and why should I be denied that because one or two people believe it encourages homophobia?

Personally I think that Mr Humphries was gay. I admire John for never giving a "straight" answer because it added to the mystery of the character and the uncertainty makes it all the more funny. Whether he was gay, bi or just a little camp - he was still wonderful.



Amen Bruvver!:mashhead:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:thumbup:

[Jeff Humphries]

I've always taken it as Humphries wanting to get his bottom pinched by Lucas but I can see where you could take it both ways. :lol:

Amen Bruvver Wibbie !

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Can you imagine Lucas and Humphries going out together ??? :lol:

[Jeff Humphries]

I think they would have a great time together !

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Lucas seemed more at ease with Humphries then Spooner did. I think with a few drinks in him that Lucas could have done anything.
Remember this one ????

:brahmhead1:"You get sexy to everything !!"
:lucas01:"Given the chance."

:emotlol:

[Dean]

I think they would have a great time together !

Don't they dance together in one show - perhaps I'm getting mixed up with someone else...

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Don't they dance together in one show - perhaps I'm getting mixed up with someone else...

In "Do You Take This Man" Lucas is dancing with Miss Brahms then Humphries taps her on the shoulder, she turns around and Humphries pushes her out of the way to dance with Lucas. Love that scene !!

[Jeff Humphries]

:lol: That's right Wibbie !

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Lucas and Humphries dancing together in "German Week" and Humphries jumps in Lucas's arms.

[Jeff Humphries]

Right again oh Master of all that is Wibbly !

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:lol: :lol:

[minki]

In "The Punch and Judy Affair" while Mr. Goldberg is dressed in his male maintenence garb, Humphries is wearing what the woman wear.

I think if given the choice Clayborne is going to wear whatever the women wear :lol:

[froggie]

i always thought he sat on the fence, but leaned to the funny side. he admit that his problems were only beginning before he jumped on miss brahams in the erotic dreams show in 81

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Good point. :thumbup:

[Lucas The Tucas]

Ah ! ... Another post, about one of those Sunday Morning, Fairytales !



:lucas01:

[Diana Yarswick]

In "Do You Take This Man" Lucas is dancing with Miss Brahms then Humphries taps her on the shoulder, she turns around and Humphries pushes her out of the way to dance with Lucas. Love that scene !!

Of course most Greek men would rather dance with men, at least from what I recall in films...

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Ah ! ... Another post, about one of those Sunday Morning, Fairytales !



:lucas01:

You're being cheeky Lucas !!! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

This picture from "Camping In" speaks in volumes.



http://lordgreg.minki.net/Camp.jpg

[Cat_Lover]

:lol:

Every time someone on the show made any reference to anything relating to "camp", "gay", "poof", or similar; it almost without fail illicited a pretty much immediate response of some kind from Mr Humphries.

[sonosun]

I really hadn't before noticed those slippers Mr Humphries is wearing in that capture just above Aussiehpnut's post.

[Goldie]

My grandma has some slippers like that. :D

[Diana Yarswick]

I think I made slippers like that... :)

[froggie]

:lol:

Every time someone on the show made any reference to anything relating to "camp", "gay", "poof", or similar; it almost without fail illicited a pretty much immediate response of some kind from Mr Humphries.


there was the bit were HArmon was doing a value on the Pouf in rumbolds office and humphries thought he was talking about his medical results

or in Camping In when slocombe was blowing up he matress and it took puff after puff after puff. Humphries comes out of the tent offering to help


dont forget the first name basis scene where he couldnt get enough of mentioning Lucas's real name - Dick!

[Eva]

I'm preety sure he's the Dutch Door, because whilst he is effeminate, he also shows qualities that are typical male. I can't think of any at the moment, but when I do, I'll let you know.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:emotlol:

[froggie]

he also shows qualities that are typical male. I can't think of any at the moment, but when I do, I'll let you know.

jumping on miss brahams in the Erotic dreams of mrs slocobe, for starters!

[Eva]

Also in The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe, Mr. Spooner says that Mrs. Slocombe lusting after him must be a new experiance, then Mr. Humpries relies with something like "A lot of women have had second thoughts about me. Unfortunatley it's the second thought that puts them off." This shows that he is kind of disappointed that they were put off. In The Hold-Up I think there was something else to do with Miss Brahms, but I think that it was Miss Brahms that started it.

[froggie]

i was watching the first episode of Grace and Favour today and he didnt seem to care to much when the girl climbed into bed with him. In the Appartment in the old days, he was shitting himself when Slocombe was cracking on to him :D

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Also in The Erotic Dreams of Mrs. Slocombe, Mr. Spooner says that Mrs. Slocombe lusting after him must be a new experiance, then Mr. Humpries relies with something like "A lot of women have had second thoughts about me. Unfortunatley it's the second thought that puts them off." This shows that he is kind of disappointed that they were put off. In The Hold-Up I think there was something else to do with Miss Brahms, but I think that it was Miss Brahms that started it.

With "The Hold Up" he is practically yelling at Brahms to knock it off and "quit getting carried away with her part."
************************************************** *****
Robber - "There's a rumour in the underground that your very keen on the ladies."

Humphries as Tony - "As longa as it'sa rumour."
************************************************** *****
Robber - (puts arm around Tony) You're a legend in the underground."

Tony - (Looking at robbers are around him) They'll be talking about you as well."

[Eva]

In Friends & Neighbours, he says, when the staff are deciding if they want to stay in the store to save money, "I don't mind sharing with Mr. Humphries or Miss Belfridge, I'm easy either way,"

[Eva]

Watching Funny Turns: John Inman today, I heard David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd say that "Mr Humphries wasn't a poof, he was just a sissy" (or something like that

Click Here To See The Clip (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NAjR1I2xox4)

[Diana Yarswick]

He is such a sweetie, I think anyone would like to spend some time with him.

[Madam Beryl]

He is such a sweetie, I think anyone would like to spend some time with him.

I totally agree with you DY.

In the episode (the name of it escapes me)..... when Mrs. Slocombe gets hit with a golf ball in the head and she "turns" into a little child. The way Mr. Humphries was trying to discipline her was hilarious!!
:lol:

[Eva]

It was "Memories Are Made of This". And I agree with you Madam Beryl, it was hilarious, and I am unanimous in that!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Watching Funny Turns: John Inman today, I heard David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd say that "Mr Humphries wasn't a poof, he was just a sissy" (or something like that

Click Here To See The Clip (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NAjR1I2xox4)


Yes but in the book "25 Years" David Croft makes mention that after the Pilot aired, he(Croft) went to the head of BBC to see if they could do a whole series of the show and the Head of BBC gave Croft the OK "as long as they got rid of the pouf." Croft said "I'm not getting rid of the pouf, he's the funniest character."

[Eva]

Yes but in the book "25 Years" David Croft makes mention that after the Pilot aired, he(Croft) went to the head of BBC to see if they could do a whole series of the show and the Head of BBC gave Croft the OK "as long as they got rid of the pouf." Croft said "I'm not getting rid of the pouf, he's the funniest character."

That is a valid point, but he was assumed to be a, as they put it, a poof, because of the steryotypes, in the interview, after David Croft tells the same story, Jeremy Lloyd (other writer) jumps in and says he wasn't a poof, just a mothers-boy and a sissy. But I still think he went both ways.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I think they knew the character was a pouf from the beginning. I think it was the hassle from the public both straight and gay that everyone changed their "offical" tune. They didn't butch up the character any because you loved Humphries for the way he was. It's what made the character what it was. So the writers and everyone involved had only one option, do a Bill Clinton and deny it all but keep business as usual.

[Tiddles]

They didn't butch up the character any because you loved Humphries for the way he was.

They temporarily "butched him up" in quite a few eps though. Of course to confuse the audience. :D He was "involved" with Mrs. S. in at least 3 eps. He made out with Miss Brahms at the ballet (wtf was that all about? :lol:....oh yes...confuse us!!) He allowed a passionate kiss from Miss Belfridge. His "friendship" with the ballet instructor in "Strong Stuff" is also up for debate. They smelled each others' perfume/cologne. :D And capping it up...there's absolutely no evidence that Mr. Humphries hasn't EVER been over to ANYONE'S side or hasn't peeked over the fence at ANYONE's garden. I'd love to say "let's officially close this issue" but I know...that ain't-a- gonna happen!! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Another one of my fav's ...

From "German Week"


Miss Brahms - "Oh I feel a right fairy."

Humphries - "Aren't you the lucky one."

[Eva]

I'm shying towards the 'he is' side now, heres a quote that may have something to do with his sexuality.

(Mr Mash had just laid down the red carpet over the fountain hose pipe in New Look)
Humphires: Isn't it soft underfoot. It must be lovley being a queen

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I'm shying towards the 'he is' side now, heres a quote that may have something to do with his sexuality.

(Mr Mash had just laid down the red carpet over the fountain hose pipe in New Look)
Humphires: Isn't it soft underfoot. It must be lovley being a queen

:lol: It does .....

[Eva]

:lol::lol::lol:
I know...

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From "It Pays To Advertise"

Peacock - "Mrs. Slocombe was seen to appeal to the average woman and Mr. Humphries was seen to appeal to the average man."

Humphries - "I should be so lucky."

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From "New Look" when the male customer comes in and ask Peacock where the gents is and as he's going up the steps, Humphries goes to follow him but gets shot down by Peacock.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

That painting outfit from "The Club" says it all. :roll:

[Eva]

From 'Conduct Upbecoming'

Miss Belfridge (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204306/): [kissing Mr Humphries on the cheek] I was always on your side!
Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0409132/): If you're not careful I'll be over to your side!

[Madam Beryl]

From "New Look" when the male customer comes in and ask Peacock where the gents is and as he's going up the steps, Humphries goes to follow him but gets shot down by Peacock.

What about the scene when he looks so adorable in that Morning Suit when he was best man for his friend Roger. Then he dances around the fountain later on and then goes up the stairs and takes Mr. Grace's valet by the hand and pulls him......somewhere!!!

I know what Mr. Grace was up to when he was pulling Miss Thorpe across the room at the end of the show - but Mr. Humphries....:oops:

That definitely clinched it for me.