This will make you cry

This young man shares his coming out to his mother on youtube.  Many of us wish, but didn't have this moment.  And many others will not have this outcome. But, if this doesn't make you cry. You may want to check your pulse. 

Balloon Animal Sex

Balloon Animal-Sutra

I am always a little late on seeing stuff.  But, I ran across this condom ad from Durex Condoms. This has to be the funniest coolest ad, and I must say cutting edge, I have seen in a long time.

Looks like a lot of fun.

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Anderson Cooper is gay, seriously?!?

Anderson Cooper is Gay? No Way?!

The incredibly sexy and hunky Anderson Cooper doesn't come out really. But, he made a public declaration of his homosexuality to Daily Beast Blogger Andrew Sullivan.  It was a discussion about celebrities coming out and how it still mattered in today's society. Here is  part  of Anderson's response:

"I’ve also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible. There continue to be far too many incidences of bullying of young people, as well as discrimination and violence against people of all ages, based on their sexual orientation, and I believe there is value in making clear where I stand.

The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud" full article here

Gays have known for years that Anderson was possibly playing on the same team.  After all he is the son of fashionista Gloria Vanderbilt

Also, Mr Cooper can/has been seen coupled up with an uber hottie bar owner named Bejamin Maisani.  They make an awesome looking couple. 

To Shave Or Not To Shave?

What are you?

I recently came across an article about manscaping.  It was full of useful tidbits of pro and cons for this growing trend with men.  It also reminded me of a conversation I had with a friend  a few years ago.  For some reason we started talking about guys who groom their pubes.  I offered that I didn't shave because it wasn't necessary.  Astounded, my friend  thought that I was crazy not to shave my pubes.  I tried to explain that I really didn't need to.  But, he was convinced that I had a "jungle" down there.  I assured him that I did not. Although, I did try and shave my testicles once and couldn't bring myself to do it.  And now years later I still do not and will not shave.  I suppose that's just a person preference.  I have been with men who have shaved and sculpted their pubes.  Men who have more hair down there than on the top of their head.  But, it seems that I like the natural look on my men.   However nature decided to make you grow hair, it's how I like you (pubic hair perspective only lol).  

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EAT LES CHIKIN

 This was a pretty interesting article from Michael Jones on www.change.org  that I recycled for you all.

Bet Chick-fil-A wishes this month would end. Over the past few weeks, the restaurant chain's deep ties to the anti-gay movement have been exposed and uncovered by a number of activists, most notably Jeremy Hooper at Good As You. Whether it's Focus on the Family, the National Organization for Marriage, the Pennsylvania Family Institute, or Exodus International, Chick-fil-A ties run deep.
Of course, the President of Chick-fil-A wants gay people to share no hard feelings. The restaurant will gladly feed homosexuals gobs of chicken sandwiches, after all. But when it comes to marriage, Chick-fil-A believes strongly that same-sex couples just don't deserve equal rights.
As we wrote about a few weeks ago, Chick-fil-A's charitable arm, the WinShape Foundation, has been particularly active in the fight against marriage equality. They've hosted conferences with some of the leading opponents of gay marriage in this country. A higher up at WinShape has even praised the efforts of anti-gay activist David Blankenhorn for working against marriage equality, and for articulating a solid reason why American culture should reject same-sex couples.
Now comes some email correspondence that Good As You has shared on their blog, where the WinShape Foundation's Retreat Center -- a center run by the charitable arm of Chick-fil-A -- admits that they have a severe distaste for LGBT people.
The email correspondence goes a little something like this. Someone writes WinShape an easy question about whether their retreat center is open to LGBT people. WinShape's response:
"WinShape Retreat defines marriage from the Biblical standard as being between one man and one woman. Groups/Individuals are welcome who offer wholesome, educational conferences and programs that are compatible with Biblical values and WinShape's purpose," WinShape wrote back.
Kind of some corporate speak, right? So the activist wrote back: can you just give a clear-cut answer? And WinShape confirmed:
"We do not accept homosexual couples because of the statement in our contract."
And so it goes like this: Chick-fil-A is a restaurant where franchises frequently donate to anti-gay organizations like the Pennsylvania Family Institute, Focus on the Family and others. The restaurant's charitable arm, WinShape, holds conferences for opponents of gay marriage and praises their work. And this charitable arm's Retreat program puts a blanket ban on gay couples using their facilities, because they "do not accept homosexual couples."
Yet the President of Chick-fil-A still says that all people, including LGBT people, are treated with respect by the restaurant? Huh, what a funny definition of respect.
Meanwhile, check this story out. So the Human Rights Campaign's NOMExposed project tried to submit an equality-minded video to the Ruth Institute's "Reel Love Video Challenge." The Ruth Institute is an affiliate of the National Organization for Marriage, and they're running a contest where folks can submit videos talking about what love means. The video below was originally accepted, but then promptly booted out of the project once the Ruth Institute became aware that it actually championed equality for same-sex couples.
Here's the kicker: the Ruth Institute's "Reel Love Video Challenge" has a tie-in to Chick-fil-A's WinShape Foundation. Wouldn't it be nice to hear why the Ruth Institute and the WinShape Foundation find the below video so offensive? After all, what is love if it isn't equal?

Sexy and Funny Gay Male Commercials

 

I thought I would keep it a little light this week with the addition of some funny and sexy male commercials.  None of these of course will ever be shown in the U.S.A.  But, other countries seem not to be as uptight as we are these days.  Enjoy!!

Pray the gay away?!?

I am loving Oprah's OWN network with the variety of shows and programming they are producing.  I especially like Lisa Ling's "Our America".  It's very provocative, and the programming is something you may not see on network television.  One particular topic of Our America was EX GAYS.  It showcased gay men and women who had "Prayed the Gay Away".  The show highlighted the controversial Exodus group and it's pastor Ken Hutcherson.  I think LIsa LIng was polite and showed Exodus in a proactive light, instead of the vile evil that they seem to surround themselves with.  I just read an article where their leader (Hutcherson) is an advocate for antigay bullying and violence. The only thing I can say is.. "and you are supposed to be Christians".  But, I digress. I have always had a struggle on some level about my christian life vs. my gay life.  I am not trying to argue anyone down about how right or how wrong my being gay is.  A long time ago I figured out for myself that I was really born this way.  But, this is just to hard of a pill (for a lot of religious people) to swallow.  Because, if being gay is some how natural or even a hiccup of nature. Then what does that say about our Bible and how we interpret the words within it.  With that said I do believe some Christians should be challenged to live what they preach.  Or better yet, that tiny verse in Leviticus that they all seem to rattle off when faced with the homosexuality question.  My challenge to them is explore the entire book of Leviticus and live your life accordingly. Then we have something to talk about.  The video below shows a young man who is trying to abstain from being gay. I cannot blame him for making a choice. It his life so I cannot judge his decision.  Do I believe it can be done? That's another blog for another day. So, it's worth checking out and you can come to your own conclusions.  I will say that the God I serve is a loving God.  He knows my heart. 

Catfish Movie... Online Personas

(I actually caught these catfish)

Real Life 'Catfish'

I just finished watching The Movie "Catfish".  It was enjoyable, but I found it pretty redundant and predictable at times. This story isn't new.  I think if you go on any online dating site (good and bad) and you will find that some people aren't really who they claim to be.  The only thing different with this movie, I suppose, is that the guy being bamboozled wanted answers. It helped that his brother and friend made documentaries. With their help and a little research he got the answers he needed.  My own personal thought about online dating is believe 10% of what you read, 5% of what you see and the other 85% is up to chance.

 The reason I  feel this way is because I have been on the receiving end of a 'catfish' scenario too. I remember corresponding with a person online for several weeks.  He was successful, smart and attractive (although the picture looked like it was taken from a mile away).  I thought how nice it would be to meet the right guy.  Although he dodged several of my attempts for a lunch or dinner date. A time was agreed upon for us to have drinks at a local watering hole.  When arriving at the designated time and place, I surveyed the area as if I were trying to find Waldo. But, to no avail.  Beginning to think I was stood up, a voice from behind me says, "David? I am glad you made it".  My heart began to race just a bit.  I was 180 degrees  from seeing the man that I had been so captivated by in the prior weeks.  As I began my pirouette it felt as if I were in slow motion (movie style of course). But with a 'record skipping sound' like you hear on television everything came to a resounding halt.  My mind struggled to  remember the person's name I was there to meet.  But, because I did not recognize the person who stood in front of me, my mind was drawing a blank.  Some how I was able to mutter a raspy hello and took a seat.  I finally grasped reality and quizzically said, "Steven"? He confirmed his identity and asked why I acted like I didn't know him.  By that time all of my mental faculties had come back to me.  I explained to him that the picture and description in no way represented the man I am seeing today.  He cleverly said that he had mentioned that he had gained some weight and his picture was about 10 years old.  I explained that he did not.  But, more than your misrepresentation of your physical features. What else would you lie about? I told him that looks were not all that important but being honest was on the top of my list.  I collected myself and moved to leave.  He then asked the question that I was hoping he would not. "What is it about me that you do not like, I know I am not ugly?" My only response was... No, you don't know that...

 So, was I wrong?  Looking back I may have acted harshly.  But, I was young and really didn't know how to handle such things.  I just knew how to find the door and get through it as quickly as I found it.  I know I will get a lot of flack for being shallow.  But, it really wasn't about looks it was about, TRUTH. I think the participants in the movie handled it better.  And, theirs was a little more complicated than my scenario, but not that different.  The one thing I took from the movie that I couldn't agree with more is the quote (which led to the title of the movie) "There are some people out there that are the catfish, they keep you on your toes"

Tell me about your catfish scenarios in the comments below.. I will post them in a future blog.

Gay Doritos' Advertisement.. Like or Dislike?

There is a lot of hoopla going on about these 2 Doritos' commercials.  I think they are funny although they may be a little stereotypical.  But, hell I know these types of gay men.  They are my friends and coworkers. I think sometimes we can be over sensitive about stereotypes.  I think sometimes humor is just that humor.  So, what do you guys think?  Are they totally inappropriate or are they funny and on target?

  

Both of these ads were submitted to Frito Lay's "Crash the Superbowl" Contest and will not be airing during the Superbowl.  There were 5600 submissions.

To read more about the commercials and the contest check out

  The Advocate's Report here.

The A-List

Austin, Derek, Ryan, Reichen, Mike, Rodiney

I started writing this blog several weeks ago, but the holidays came/coming. So, I got caught up in a time crunch like most people this time of year.  But, here is my A list blog that should have come out after the reunion show.

The A List is a reality show based on the life of 6 gay men living on the pulse of  the New York "in crowd".  This show, albeit gay men, is done in the fashion of The Real Housewives franchise.  We stumble upon these men in every day "unscripted" (wink) life.  I will have to say I have a serious crush on the Brazilian hunk, Rodiney Santiago.  Rodiney is one of the A Listers who is involved in a relationship with  "real" reality star Amazing Race winner,  Reichen Lemkuhl.  Reichen is no stranger to reality tv or having his reality shown on tv.  He has had a public celebrity break up with N Sync'r Lass Bass.  I should pick up his (Lance) book to see what he has to say about Mr. Lemkuhl.  I think it's interesting that Lance hasn't had anything to say about Reichen on his relationship with Rodiney. If anyone has some dirt CALL ME!  Oh well, back to the matter at hand.  Rodiney and Reichen seem to have this I love you so much, but I may really resent you relationship thing going on .  I just wanted to shake the hell out of Rodiney and say JUST LEAVE.  Every time I watched an episode where Reichen was pretty much bitch slapping Rodiney's ego, I would cringe. Then rewind it and watch it again to make sure I didn't hear or see what just happened. LOL  That brings me to Austin.  The young twenty something queen who Reichen feels he needs in his life.  YOU ARE IN YOUR 40's Reichen. You do not need a twenty year old  telling you how to live your life.  I could care less that he was riding Marc Jacob.  That doesn't give him a PhD in relationship advice.  This kid needs to be removed.. ummm KICKED out of your life.  If you have seen the series you know there were drinks flung and fist slung.  I'll will say this to Rodiney.  If my man allowed someone to attack me in public and still wanted to remain friends with them. I would have to go.  But, all of this is just the tip of the iceberg.. err most of the iceberg.  There are 3 other A Listers that add to all of this delicious drama.  Ryan, the married botox laden hair dresser, Mike Ruiz, celebrity photographer and Derek, the spray tan queen. But, it works with the ensemble that LOGO has gathered I almost forgot cute and campy TJ, Ryan's bestfriend and employee.  Girl, I hope you get paid next season. If you have not seen the show you can catch all the episodes on Logo's website. All of these boys have twitter accounts that make for a pretty interesting read.  Check them out!