Happy National Coming Out Day 2011

[cantbeleveitsnotnaru]

I love that, "coming out is like throwing up"

[owen1370]

god damn it man.. u are so fucking hot.

[tigergreg8]

You seem like a really nice guy and very sincere.

[tighmir]

TOO CUTE!!!! :D

[kbrod90210]

I thought was Cris Evans

[dfgfuoih]

I love you!!! Can We marry. haha jk. Thank you!!! I absolutely love ur vids!!! Thanx, bro, you are awesome dude!

[Gh05tk1tt3n]

hi, im heterosexual and a complete homophobe. but dat dont mean i hate gays, they actually make better company than most of the guys i kno... but please just dont grope me. not being a dick or anything im just saying i normally attract the gay attention. so meh... still dont have a good gf tho lol.

[wdharvey1]

@Gh05tk1tt3n oh, get a grip on something besides your penis, man...not every gay man wants to grope another mans penis...and another thing: learn how to spell.

[Gh05tk1tt3n]

@wdharvey1 ? what? dude i am fine with gay ppl. i just tend to attract ppl who like me more than frns and another thing kiss my dick spellin not top priority rite nao!!!

[TheHiguy1234]

"Coming out is like throwing up."

I came out nine months ago. I've been trying to think of how to describe it. I don't think anyone could say it better than you did. Thank you for your videos.

[ry522]

DAMN..UR GETTING HOTTER AND HOTTER IN EVERY VIDEO U POST ON YOUTUBE..

[cars865]

The "It gets better" Shirt had to be a V-Neck. LOVE IT!

[jeanferdi]

You're my hero!

[thomaspblair1]

Randy, it's me Tom again. You look so vibrant in this video. Really happy. Take care buddy.

[pimanpeter]

u should check ur phone or camera cuz the sound system is not good, I can't hear it loud enough, just saying. lol.

[wdharvey1]

@pimanpeter it's in an airport...sound quality isn't good in those places...other than that, do like I did: turn the volume up a bit...

[Ivyad]

Really? No one else noticed that he spelled "Surprised" incorrectly in his username? lol :P Just thought I would point that out. <3

[wdharvey1]

@Ivyad it's part of the schtick...and I'm not "SURPRISED" at all that a gay man may have done this on porpoise...

[speedx50]

came out like a boss

[SGNatividad]

Thumbs up for the angry bird on the poster behind his back ;)

[carmenandmanila]

:)

[Ilkamy]

A sexual preference knows no nation! Whose idea was this?

When a person is ready, each day can be a coming out day!

Be yourself...

Imagine how boring life would be, if we would be all the same.

DIVERSITY is the essence of humanity; the beginning of the differentiation of things and of simple identity. The more diversity, the greater the perfection.

"As a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world." (Virginia Woolf, 1882-1941)

No boundaries!

[donflac]

Well how was Germany then? ;)

[Autria3000]

this guys is so hot ,cute and handsome , God bless you and all the best from Europe xxx

[Angelus13531]

wow hes sexy i dont agree with gays but i dont hate them either.

[CheetoStud]

You are so beautiful, inside and out. God bless you.

[RogueNinja16]

LOL! Coming out is like throwing up... that was actually a really fitting description. Surprised me. 

[luisbdavid1]

@SillyGayBoy He is part of a collab channel here on youtube. It's Just Us Gays

[oxforddictonary]

Awww, you're so awesome Randy !! Don't know u, but I so love u !! xoxox

[Pennystudio99]

Nice to hear you had a great visit with your family. You are definitely a son to be proud of. Keep us updated on your life, love and military adventures !

[Rl403]

Everything about you is inspiring. Thank you. The world is more beautiful with you in it.

Yes, it does get better! Thx.

[ulrek54321]

You got back to Germany same time I did

[benlb9]

Your midwestern accent is freakin' adorable! This video is really cool too. Thanks for coming out.

[Torinemo]

You're such an insperation. Seriously, I love you!

Hugs from Sweden!

[jaybird10ify]

we of us that count are always proud of our brothers in arms and will be supportive in any way possible.. Lots of love

[buildscharacters]

i'm openly gay in college--starting this august

by the way, you are an extremely attractive individual dude

[RandolphAgarn1]

keep up the great work. you are doing what so many of us who were in the military wanted to do. I was in before DADT, when you could be kicked out with a dishonorable that would follow you till your dying day as a black mark. Thank God i didnt get kicked out, I d my time and got out after 5 years. But entire time I was in ,all 5 years, i wanted to do what you did in your videos. You are an amazing Amarican

[AwesomeBoy278]

I love your shirt! Where can I buy one?

[2011FcPorto]

Is he still in the military?

[YOUROCK80S]

thank u ...wish u best of luck ..and yes it well get better for all of us :) bless ya 

[gabbis]

I just love your little lisp...

[rub2009]

You stay in Birmingham i didn't know that. I stay in Auburn.

[victor19955]

Thanks :)

[bill02116]

If there is ever a Gay History Museum, I think your videos should be in it. They are so real. I could hear the dryness in your throat from the fear of being discovered in your early posts. Then we watch you become more comfortable, showing a little more face. The Live Coming Out Videos make my cry. I remember when I came out to my family, and I respect your journey and am very thankful that you recorded yours. Thank you!

[1SarahRose]

2:04, did you say "little bit of BUSH"?

[RColtNation100]

Love yah!

[patrykburski]

@AreYouSuprised Hey.. really like Your vids.. I have to ask You somethin'.. Are You taken or single?? Would be happy to see Your answer:)) <3

[RayOfHopeNYGLBTQS]

Awesome, again, Steve. You are a SAINT!. Once again, we invite you to visit our page here and go to our website.  There you will find a detailed explanation that none of the vereses self-named, self-declared "conservative" Christians has anything to do with LGBTQIS persons. And, we show this using the exact same resources that are on the desks of every "conservative" pastor in the world. We hope everyone will study on our wensite. GOD BLESS YOU Steve and everyone !! ALLELUIA

[glennweiser]

Nicely done; I'm so proud of you & yes, you're still hot.

[cosmotron1020]

You deserve to be that hawt!!

[oxygene6661988]

you are such a handsome young man.

[gabbis]

@oxygene6661988 That´s an understatement...

[gaaraizallmine]

Aww ^^ my best friend is gay (we go to different schools now) he really wants to come out to his parents,he`s just so nervous but Im here to support him! <3

[aaron31967]

AreYouSuprised you are gorgeous.

[eyeclammedu]

Very Proud of You!!!!! (Thanks camera guy)

[watercat1302]

I don't even need to watch the video to know the content. I thank you for being my inspiration to move on and believe in my family (I came out before you and my family was in hell for a week)

[iluvmyheart]

Everyone lets thank the random guy holding the camera!

Thank you camera guy :D

[will04ish]

@iluvmyheart ... Your welcome iluvmyheart..im the camera guy that was holding the camera he came tho birmingham al, and i saw him and we talk and he ask me will i help him out... i didnt mind...

[ThisIsRiskyBizness]

I got to an arts school where your sexuality, no matter what it is, is celebrated. I love, love, love what it's doing for our city.

[CowboyMountain08]

Go Randy! Happy Halloween to you!

[cGt907173280]

where can i get the tee shirt?

[diggetybop]

Glad to hear your mom is ok now! good job, Randy.

[MsBarrie44]

Hey, just saw your video! YOU LOOK SO HAPPY!! I couldn`t stop smiling with you!

Now you are back in germany :) I`m glad you told your parents and had a good time with them.

I`m very happy for you and wish you all the best!

[travb8661]

i just wanna say how proud i am of you. you have alot of strength and courage. Telling the truth is the best way to go. You are an amazing inspiration. p.s. you look like the guy who plays captin america. chris evans. have a wonderful day.

[danleefee2011]

Don't worry, every single video does not have to be a super production. Sometimes spontaneous is way goood. Thanks for your service. Best wishes.

[marielfulber]

@AreYouSuprised I'd forgot to tell you before, makes me glad see you relieved. You look so much younger now, just joyful, than in the vids you're coming out to your parents, fully concerned...

[jorgesiris21]

Congratulations heck yea!

[ginosboo]

This comment from @TubeTrollster has almost 300 ThumbsUp ...

> who wants this guy as a boyfriend? thumbs up if so! :P <

That's sooo cool !!! B-)

I wonder why it does not show in 'Top Comments' ???

[ginosboo]

Randy, THANKS for being such an exciting and inspirational 'boyfriend' to your millions of fans! Amazing how you make all the right choices/decisions. Your popularity is growing in leaps and bounds <333 :-)))

[cformosa4]

aw yay! and you're so handsome!

[jobehr]

I'm gonna come out .. and say .. Marry Me.

[evan1276]

Randy, you may be interested in a fellow Alabaman soldier, Eugene Sledge, who was profiled in HBO's award-winning series about the Marines in WW2 called The Pacific. If you have not seen this series it is on DVD. His bio is on Wikipedia as well.

[ottofreek]

hey randy. im sorry it took me so long to post a comment. i usually try to the first day its up. its been a terrible experience living my life loathing myself because of how i was raise. i have contemplated suicide miltiple times cause i didnt want to ruin my parents and friends lives. thnx for helping me go on and learn to accept my life. hopefully one day i will fully accept myself.

[MLiebeU]

i told my mom i am bisexual. im glad its over.

[ThatGuyGus]

HHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMM

Homosexuality exist in 1500 different species, homophobia exist in only ONE, I wonder which one is unnatural?

[survivorpunk]

You're awesome, dude! Have an awesome time in Germany!

[90sbaby92]

<3333

[TheEmpowered787]

happy coming out day to you too!!!! When you comin back stateside?

[teentitans0789]

i am freshly out of the closet. FEEL SO GOOD. love you randy phillips, you make me smile

[DanZyG6]

aw you're so cool....LETS HAVE A PARTY! lolol >:P

[brankb83]

I am continuously inspired by you.

[dogdemon444]

Your just too adorable...

[barefeetdude]

People like jls6318 don't know what else to say than write their frustration at a population which is not infringing on his miserable life. I truly feel sorry for this person ,....! ! !

[2944swirlybeats]

♥♥♥

[sigh] i think i'm in love with you..

[CJCA915]

@Jegigglebox They aren't becoming gay, they are able to say they're gay, without the ignorance of decades ago, granted it still exists... but not as bad, which in some instances is an overstatement.

Well, have you seen the orphanages?!

Marriage is a human construct, nothing more.

In fact, bisexuality and even homosexuality has been clearly observed in over 1,000 species... because not all species procreate the same way humans do...

[CJCA915]

@Jegigglebox Only person I see being trouble is you...

[Rogueorl]

I'm so proud of you for doing this video, especially after coming out to your own parents just a short time ago. Keep inspiring those out there who are probably going through the same thing that you went through and let them know it does get better. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. I came out to my parents when I was in college and it wasn't well received at first but now they love my partner, whom I have been with for 13+ years. Keep going strong and I wish you the best of happiness.

[TheTravisistheman]

You are such an inspiration to me. You gave me the courage to come out to my mother and friends. I'm newly enlisted in the army and go to basic at the end of March. It makes me happy to know that, not only will I be able to serve openly, but there are guys like you that I'll get the chance to serve next to... Keep the videos coming and thanks again

[nerdyWisdom]

You are just too cute. Hope the best for you :)

[wwemj213]

do me a faver and do the next video with no short on

and be my bf dude im fucking gayyy

[akapigster]

you really give me ease of mind coming out to my church pastor. Thanks

[paddybt4]

hey dude! Iv been watching yours videos over the past couple of weeks, and you have really inspired me. Before i really thought there was not much hope, but you have made me realize there is!  iv just made a youtube channel, and i hope that it will help me get to where you are in your journey. check out my first video!!! and thanks ;)

[skipskops]

Aw bless! You come off as really nervous lol ^_^

[cynnthemanevolant]

dude i really have to say, that i am completely like.. in love with you haha. Your really such an amazing guy and whoever gets you will be one of the luckiest men in the world =]

... and hopefully that guy'll be me~!

[soxnsuits]

You are a Graet Guy!!! "Absolutely Nothing to Hide!!!" That could be another one of your Mottos!!!

[448cv]

Thanks random person for holding my camera!!!!! LOL

[will04ish]

@448cv Your welcome, im the guy who was holding the camera for him, i didnt mind doing it

[comingoutnowtogether]

Well HI again!

You know I've supported you from the 1st day you

came to my channel when I was starting up in March

& will continue to!

....but the way society & the military in particular still is, I wasn't sure if I would ever have the opportunity to see you be able to show your face.....almost seems anti-climactic now....so glad it's over & done with for you, no more worries about that anymore

& proof positive that IT truly does GET BETTER!!!

BTW: I'm so very happy for you & your family!!!

[franzzsh]

You are such a world sweetheart (not just America) :P

[ja332]

I need some supportive parents like his anyone wanna switch parents?

[SLJ71]

I'm glad your family is supporting you after coming out. have a safe journey back to Germany. Take care of yourself .

[nick1475963]

came out yesterday, cant stop smiling today :)

[CJCA915]

@nick1475963 Congrats. :)

[MistroEduardo]

@nick1475963 congrats!!!! You're very brave and I am glad you got to lift that weight off your shoulders :-)

[nick1475963]

@MistroEduardo :D thanks, that really means a lot

five people know now... and still smiling :)

[Curlyjoe101]

This is my first cousin....

[TheArizonaGurl]

I luv watching yur vids, yur awesome!...<3

[Televersity]

ooooh this guy!... i could eat him all up i could! :))

[djkulit02ryanvin]

can you be my boyfriend?

[asexyjock]

you look so cute. ;)

[Rj22wa]

Not to be vulgar because I genuinely think you're awesome, but I would invest in a truckload of condoms...after doing this you're probably going to get laid a lot.

[69nikkilove]

MichaelC27 what makes you think that's okay to call him a queer? He is a very brave man that fights for our country. So what if he's gay. He stands for what he believes in, and you calling him queer, well that just makes you so low of a person that has such low self esteem. And hey you might want to reconsider your sexual preference, because you putting him down makes me think that you might be hiding a little secret something in the closest and taking out your fear/anger out on him.

[otownguy63]

You've come a long way, dude. Congrats. 

[aquaticstone]

The throwing up analogy is perfect. Except maybe the part about 'you're not going to care who knows'. I don't know if I'd ever be proud of throwing up. But other than that it's the perfect analogy.

[limefl]

You are definitely a roll tide guy...from northern Alabama

[angeljeffph]

damn all those who dislikes....get out here, you are all not welcome homophobes...

[sharpstick5]

So glad that there is another voice for GLBT advocacy in Birmingham as an Alabama gay I salute you!

[thermo81]

If you're still in Germany next July, please come to the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium! I so wanna party with you :) Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=M7CdTAiaLe­s

[HongKongSwagga]

ur awesome! yay theres other gay guys out there that dont talk feminine

[TheKoolguy34]

@areyousuprised you are a brave and strong shouldier thank you for being a voice for the glbtq world you remind me of me when i was 21 years old i came out to my mom and dad at that age as  well!!!!!!

[alltimenumberone]

dam ur hot

[yurhomi1]

This guy is sorta relatable to lady gaga, I love lady gaga and this guy so much. Keep up with your good work :).

[bustamanteverde]

Thank you for this, such courage. I agree with the others that you're quite handsome.

[ValinLenoir]

I am so proud of what you are doing and what all you have done. It has been amazing to be able to follow your story for as long as I have. Everything is just turning out great for you.  It's kinda awesome to know that you were so close to the University of Alabama at Birmingham(UAB)!

[kizawhite123]

i live in Birmingham.... in the UK!!!!

love this video. I came out on the 11th... IT HAS GOT A LOT BETTER!!!

[garycalgary]

i am gay but it just stuns me the shallowness of the so called community. I have brothers who would function better as gay men even though they aren't because they are attractive

[pablitoeleman]

Dude your fukn awsome love the way you are!

[Bratzoholic]

DANG. I LIVE 15 MINUTES FROM BIRMINGHAM AND I DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS HERE. I wanna meet him someday, and give him he biggest hug (if he allows me to, that is lol) and tell him how proud I am of him. I'm so happy for him.

[imahobo123]

one of the most popular guys in my school is gay. one of the kids in his gym class was making fun of him for being gay one day. a bunch of the guys in the class stood up for him and starting making fun of the guy for being straight. it was actually quite hilarious, and the kids never said anything bad about gays since then. i love the amount of support my school has for gays <3

[CJCA915]

@jls6318 Moron, you can get HIV from a blood transfusion... without doing anything sexual... educate yourself before you sound like an even bigger idiot.

[CJCA915]

@jls6318 lmao, you really are a moron, thanks for confirming it.

[CJCA915]

@jls6318 I don't lick poles... funny, last time I checked only your god knows the future... and chances are you're wrong... homosexuals won't go away... it's biological impossible...

Queer means weird or different... you moron. So, I could call you a queer for believing in a god...

Reality check, you're an animal to, you're a human, humans are mammals, mammals are animals...

[CJCA915]

@jls6318 Where the hell did that come from? One, I'm 100% clean, I have absolutely no STD's... so it looks like you need to know someone before you make stupid statements about them.

[skipskops]

@jls6318 ololololololololololol Someone is angry! ^_^ God loves me and my penis, so I'm all good. <3

[skipskops]

@jls6318 OLOLOLOLOLOLOL! Your god doesn't seem to mind it though! <3

[skipskops]

@jls6318 Aawww bless! You're so mad! lol <3 calm down sweet heart! <333333 youuuu ^_^

[skipskops]

@jls6318 Aaww you're boring me now :(

Nice speaking with you though! <3 yaz.

[90sbaby92]

@imahobo123 i wish i went to ur high high school haha

[MistroEduardo]

@imahobo123 omg thats sooooo awesome!!! wish i coulda seen that! <3

[cosmotron1020]

@imahobo123 There's this sophomore at my school who is probably the only one that is out. He actually really popular, and extremely funny! What's interesting, but awesome is that its a Catholic high school in the south.

[wjbeeker1]

When my daughter came out to me, I only cared that she would know that her father, her brothers and I love HER, always, unconditionally and because she's fucking awesome!! I love all of you who are so brave and so inspiring!! It gets better... ALL of it!!

[arigeitsu159]

Thanks, Randy! Thanks for being an inspiration to the community as well as serving our country and protecting the freedom so many people take for granted.

[angeljeffph]

even I am not an american but I am proud of you to be bravest of all.thank you for being my inspiration...

[angeljeffph]

you look like the actor in the latter days....i think his name is steve sandvoss..f

[mountainjock32]

@angeljeffph I hadn't thought about that, but he does look just like him!

[thepinkpanther9]

I so wish I did come out then :(

[RussinDC]

Dude, you have my utmost respect and gratitude for serving our country; keep up the good work (and videos), you have the power to change hearts, minds, and keep some young folk around a little longer through your words.