Scientists speak out to discredit 'gay caveman' media reports
By Phil Gast and Sarah Aarthun, CNN
April 11, 2011 6:27 a.m. EDT
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/04/10/czech.republic.unusual.burial/ (http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/04/10/czech.republic.unusual.burial/)
(CNN) -- Reports that surfaced last week about the remains of a "gay caveman" found in the Czech Republic have prompted scientists to take on an unlikely foe -- an overhyped news media that may be overblowing the archaeological find.
"Dudes! I could be wrong, but I think that to have a 'gay caveman,' you need a skeleton that is both gay and a caveman. And this ain't either!" John Hawks, an associate professor of anthropology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, wrote on his blog in bold type.
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Instead, the possibility of a third-gender grave -- as outlined by the archaeologists -- is more plausible, he said, noting that some cultures have a third category where, in some cases, men may have feminine characteristics or roles.
The takeaway from the viral reporting? "Don't talk to British tabloids," Hawks said.
That says it all!
Joelene.