You put the gold ring on but don't notice any change. In fact, for the next few days, you don't notice anything different. You experiment by giving commands such as "give me a soda" or "get the door" but your roommates don't obey your commands. You believe the rings have no magical power but you wear the gold one anyway. At least you got a free gold ring.
Then you realize that you haven't heard a single offensive joke since you bought the rings. The guys seem more respectful toward diverse people. They don't promote diversity but they've suddenly become eerily silent about the whole subject.
Then you notice that the guys are naked more than usual. Your apartment does have it's own bathroom that the four of you share and you used to only see them naked between the bedroom and bathroom. Now they hang out naked in the kitchen and living room as well. Whatever the ring is doing, it's a gradual transformation.
Then one day while Tom is lifting weights, stark naked like he never did before, he blurts out, "You're gay, aren't you Luke?" You were sitting in a chair watching an action movie but now you are terrified and have no idea what to say.
Tom puts the weights down. He gets up and walks over to you, his genitals swinging in front of your face. He says, "It's okay. I'm sorry for all the cruel things I've said. I never had a problem with homosexuals. I just said that stuff to fit in. Please forgive me."
You sat there for a while wondering what to make of this. Was this a setup for some elaborate joke? Your eyes wander back and forth between his face and his genitals that he makes no effort to hide. You stand up and say, "I forgive you."
He hugs you and says, "Thanks buddy." You hesitate to hug your naked straight buddy back but he won't let go until you do. You slowly reach around him and he waits until you squeeze him back. Then he loosens his hold but still has his arms around you.
Max arrives home to see you with your arms around naked Tom. He says, "That new movie we want to see is playing at 6:30 tonight." Then Max strips.