Gay Ski Camp - Episode 2

If you missed last week's episode, don't worry, you can catch it all right here.  Last week I introduced you to five gorgeous gay guys, Brodie, Adam, Dan, Mike and Kirk.  They are being featured in an online reality series called, Gay Ski Camp.  Each week they are competing in challenges where they'll find themselves eliminated one by one (sad face).  In this week's episode we find out who'll be the first unlucky guy to be sent home.

Gay Ski Week in New Zealand is usually around mid-July in Queenstown, so if you're not up for the hot summer months in the U.S., you can always take a flight down under, and catch all the boys having a gay 'ol time.  Only downside is, you'd miss all the gay pride events and swimming pool parties.

The Australian website Same Same and Air New Zealand are giving you the chance to win a trip to Gay Ski Week NZ this year. All you need to do is Watch Ski Camp and tell them who your favourite boy is. Enter to win a trip to NZ here!

Stay tuned for the 3rd episode next week.

OMG Hilarious! - Charles Outtatown

The Anonymous Hypocrite

Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of waking up to an "anonymous comment" on my blog. I don't mind anonymous writers, I really don't. But when it's something like what he/she wrote, then that's a whole different story. It not only shows they're a coward for not revealing who they were, but they lack the courage to talk to me in a civilized manner.

The commenter actually wrote on one of my partner's editorials he posted back in April - "The Promotion of Hatred Exists".

Here's what the anonymous writer wrote:

When gays use the "when did you know you were straight" argument, it's silly..straight is the de-facto normal..if people weren't straight...there would be no people...

Also the "Some People are Gay Get over it" , well Some people don't like gays get over it..people dont have to like a behavior they find repulsive..gays like to compare their "struggle" to race, but a person skin color is not a behavior or a sexual act.

I was none too pleased and decided to leave them a comment of my own, and this what I had to say...

You say that being straight is normal, because without you there would be no people is almost laughable, if not the most foolish thing to think. As you know, billions of people around the world "believe in a GOD," and these same people know that there was no one who had sex to make Adam and Eve, God made them separately, they were "Born that way." Furthermore, when God banished Cain to another land, there were already other people there, you think they procreated too? Being straight is "not normal" You were born that way.

I hate to inform you of this, but yes, one can choose to be "straight." It doesn't mean they will be, but they can surely try. Being Heterosexual or Homosexual is something you cannot choose to be. I didn't wake up one morning when I was 2 or 3, and say... "oh I think I'll be gay today."

"IF" I had a choice, do you really think I'd want to choose the one where it would condemn me the most? Do you think I'd want to choose the one where people would make fun of me, spit on me, and call me names? No, I wouldn't choose that for myself.

Gay is not a behavior, it is who we are. The act of having sex is a behavior, and we don't have to like your sexual acts, just as much as you don't have to like ours.

You can "choose" to hate or love. I chose to love everyone, because this is how God created us. I have known I was gay since a child - I had two parents who loved me unconditionally. My father taught me how to take an engine out of a car, farm thousands of acres of land, and took me fishing. And a mother who made sure that when I left their home, I knew how to take care of myself by teaching me how to cook, wash my clothes, and fix my bed. They were a good Christian couple who took us to church every Wednesday and Sunday, and I'm sure they wish I had turned out differently, But I didn't. They didn't do anything wrong, I've always known, they've always known. You think my parents would want their child to be made fun of? Hell no. If they or I could choose we would.

I am what God made me to be.

Movies to Watch - Maybe: Super Hybrid

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, comes this gem of a killer car movie that will have you on the edge of your seat crying for more - Super Hybrid.

In the tradition that is Christine? Really?

Other than the fact, the movie boasts some really hot guys, the movie gets a big "F".  And I haven't even seen it yet.  Don't worry, it will not be coming to your local theater; Instead it will be coming to your local Wal-mart in the form of a DVD and Blu-ray.

Late one night, a mysterious car is brought into the Chicago police impound garage after a deadly traffic accident. The on-call mechanics soon discover the car has a mind of its own. With hundreds of horsepower and two tons of reinforced steel at its command, it's a seemingly unstoppable killing machine capable of outrunning — and outwitting — humans.

It's Purely Animal - Issue No. 18 - Hornero Bird Building

I have always found the animal kingdom truly fascinating, and the Hornero bird is no different. When I see something like this, it denounces the statements from idiots who say animals have no brains.  If they didn't have a brain, they wouldn't be able to do the un-thinkable.

Known for their mud nests, the Hornero bird comes from the Spanish word horno, meaning "oven".  Click the pic to see the bird complete it's home.

Sorry Dad

Growing up as a teenager I did things my dad was not so proud of, but he forgave me for them.  So how many times did you defy your dad? Hopefully not as much as this guy...

Poster of the Week - Issue No. 17 - Disloyalty

Continuing alphabetically, I bring you this week's poster, "Disloyalty".

I'm Just A Zombie Standing in Front of a Zombie Asking it to Love Me! - Meredith Woerner

In what is so reminiscent of The Walking Dead from TNT, this live-action CGI short film is from the Media Design School's Graduate Diploma of Advanced 3D Productions in New Zealand. The short, titled "Rotting Hill," was produced in 12 weeks and features 22 digital effects shots.  I must warn you, if you have an easy stomach don't watch it.  The effects are so darn good, it's almost real.  I was watching this covering my mouth at times.

Something tells me my boyfriend, Ryan will love it.

I Quote That - Doesn't Mean

What The GAGA Was That?

The Lady's new video made it's debut on So You Think You Can Dance last night, and I wasn't too impressed.  But at the same time, I'm also glad she did this boring ass video, so that everyone can shut the hell up.  All too often we've heard of artists sounding too much like another artist from the past, that it gets really old.  So I wouldn't doubt it if Gaga did this on purpose - creating a video that probably didn't cost her much to make.  Why go all out, making videos that cost her a horrendous amount of money, just to be compared to someone else?  

Regardless of her reasons, I love the song, I love the reason why she wrote it, and I love her - for standing up for what she believes in.  

My Ryan adores you Gaga, and so do I.  We will stand behind you on the Edge of Glory!

P.S.
Dear Nigel Lythgoe, WTF was that on SYTYCD last night? You premiere the video, then cut it off midway through the song. Dumbass!

"Every Conservative is Racist to A Liberal".... Jeezus, Can Someone Please Help Lucas!

I worry about people sometimes; Really, I do.  Sometimes I worry about them so much, I think they lack the intellect to hold a smart conversation.  Keep in mind, this is only certain people.  As most of my readers know, I have loved politics for as long as I can remember.  Hell, I even held a mock election when I was in college, and everyone in the dormitory had fun participating in it.  Well, almost everyone. haha, It was fun nonetheless.

On the way home from work on Tuesday, I had the pleasure of listening to Randi Rhodes.  If you've never heard of her, you should.  She is one of the smartest women I know.  She tells it like it is, and doesn't hold back. I've learned a lot from her, and you could too.  In either case, she had a caller on Tuesday who, I swear, was the dumbest person I had ever heard.  Not only was he a bigot, but he had this fascination that Bush was the greatest President this country had ever had.  Really.  No, Really.

After 7 minutes and 42 seconds of going back and forth on why we can't trust Muslims (when almost everyone I know has a Muslim friend.  It's a religion people!  Every religion has people you can't trust!  Geez!), he begins to tell Randi this...

It's better to hear the call from the beginning, where the caller believes Muslims can't be trusted, but you can skip to 7:42 minutes if you like.

I posted the conversation from the 7:42 mark after the jump if you wish to follow along.

What Are You Buying Your Dad This Father's Day?

I sent my father a Father's day card, and tomorrow evening I will be cooking dinner for Ryan's family.  But how much, and what exactly is the average American spending this year?

click to enlarge

His New Girl

Lord have mercy. Too Funny.  

The new girlfriend is smart, funny and beautiful. She's perfect, except for one little thing...

Post Secret Fridays - Issue 064

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.

See More Secrets. Follow PostSecret on Twitter.

  

Want to see more PSF posts? Go here.

OMG Hilarious! - Crossroads

 

War of the Roses - Paige & Scott

War of the Roses (Roula & Ryan's Roses) is back for another week, and this week's call is a little different than the last.

If you're not familiar with how the "War of the Roses" is played out, then I suggest you read up on last week's post.  I wrote a detailed description on how it actually works.
 And the War begins...

In this morning's call, Roula took the role of Manda from Plants & Flowers, Incorporated.  She spoke with long-time listener, Paige who was worried her boyfriend of 4 years was cheating on her.  Sweethearts since college, she and her boyfriend, Scott have never gone a day without sharing things with each other - they would always talk about their jobs, and so forth. But for the last several weeks he has been coming home late, way over his regular 9-5 job.  Roula and Ryan informed her that they needed more information in order to call him, but she really didn't have anything else to say other than her boyfriend being dismissive, and that she hasn't been able to get any answers from him.

Roula and Ryan warned her that if Scott ended up sending the roses to her, instead of someone else, Ryan would still come on the radio, and tell him what's going on. She agreed, and this is how the war raged on...

Part 1


Part 2

Make sure to stay tuned for next Thursday, as this is a regular series on my blog, and feel free to share it with your friends on Facebook or email. There's a little Facebook button right underneath this post, under "This Post Written By".

Bloody Mary

One of my all-time favorite drinks is an old-fashioned Bloody Mary.  I haven't tried this recipe yet, but if you do, let me know.  It actually sounds pretty good right about now, but I'm at work :-(

click to enlarge

IT'S A 3-WAY STREET

"By summer 2010, the expansion of bike lanes in NYC exposed a clash of long-standing bad habits — such as pedestrians jaywalking, cyclists running red lights, and motorists plowing through crosswalks. By focusing on one intersection as a case study, my video aims to show our interconnection and shared role in improving the safety and usability of our streets. The video is part of a larger campaign I created called '3-Way Street'."

Videographer, Ron Gabriel couldn't have stated it any better.  Towards the end of the video below, he also states that, "There are 12,370 intersections in NYC, 74% of crashes happen in intersections, and 4 people are killed or seriously injured every day."

After you watch the video, you'll see how crazy it is.

I Quote That - Never

Cover Wars - Issue No. 4

Cover Wars 4 is here, and figuring out who of these 3 will take home the Gold Record is up to you.  I really had a difficult time finding a good cover to P!nk's "F**kin Perfect."  It is, by far, one of my most favorite songs of the past year, and for me, it is up there with "Born This Way," "Jar of Hearts," and "Rolling in The Deep."

One of the main reasons I love this song so much, is because it deals with suicide, and the yearning for acceptance in this world.  I grew up with thoughts of suicide as a gay adolescent, and up to my early twenties; Let me tell you something, it's not a good feeling to have. 

While, many on the right have changed the song to reflect their "Christian" values, or make it about their "relationships," it isn't about that.  Don't get me wrong, there were some excellent covers out there, but I had so much trouble finding a good cover, because of that reason.  It isn't about "less, less than perfect!"  It's "pretty pretty please, don't you ever feel, like your less than f**kin perfect!"

It was the same way with "Born This Way."  Removing the lyrics, or changing them to reflect your own life makes it really difficult when the song is trying to send a different message.  I'm not being hypocritical here.  I mean, there are songs out there where the gender role was changed from "he" to "she," or "her" to "him." I think that's okay, so long as the main message or point is getting across.

Pink quoted,

"Cutting, and suicide, two very different symptoms of the same problem, are gaining on us. (the problem being; alienation and depression. the symptoms; cutting and suicide). I personally don't know a single person who doesn't know at least two of these victims personally." - P!nk.

She also goes on to explain,

"that, while the video may be considered shocking, it is intended to open people's eyes to these problems. In addition, P!nk believes the video is a message to everyone who needs help. Pink described the process of making the video as a “very emotional experience” and related the core theme of “Fuckin' Perfect” to her yet-to-be-born baby, saying, “I have a life inside of me, and I want her or him to know that I will accept him or her with open and loving and welcoming arms. And though I will prepare this little munchkin for a sometimes cruel world, I will also equip this kid to see all the beauty in it as well.” She also noted that she expects the video to “Ruffle some feathers,” meaning it would cause controversy."

Get this through your f**kin heads people.  You need to learn to accept your child for who, and what he is.  If he acts a little girly, and likes to play with dolls, let him.  If he walks or talks a little funny, who gives a shit.  If he grows up loving sports, but you find out he only likes boys - big f**kn deal, He's f**kin perfect!  He or she is your child through and through. No blood about it!

Here are  your top 3 battling it out for the top spot.  I cant decide on who I want to win, so I'm asking for your help.  please make sure to leave a comment with your vote.

First one on the list is Peter from the Czech Republic, followed by Eypee from Berlin, Germany; with the final competitor being Marina Braga from Brazil.

Gaga The Fashionista!

I got to poke fun at Gaga once in a while.  

Just because I love her, doesn't mean I can't question her outfits. LOL.

Courtesy of Just Jared, here's the Italian Vogue's Anna Piaggi and My Little Pony, "Firefly" creating our Mother Monster.

OMG Hilarious! - Impartial

Team Cee Lo vs. Team Adam on The Voice

While I commend the producers of "The Voice" on the great progress the show has made, I'd have to say I was rather disappointed with both teams this week.

If this had been the semi-finals, Team Christina and Team Blake would have "owned" Team Cee Lo and Team Adam. I am shocked at the way these guys performed last night.  They should have been the top two teams.

The two-hour episode started out with Carson Daly revealing the first 2 contestants who made it through to the semi-finals next week.  Ryan and I laughed, because afterwards, Carson stated that it only took 5 minutes to reveal the results, when in reality, it was more like 13 minutes.  Christina Aguilera just couldn't keep her damn mouth shut. As I predicted last week, Frenchie Davis and Beverly McClellan made it through, and you can easily see why by catching their performances right here.

At the end of the show, Blake Shelton learned his team's fate, and what seemed to be disappointed look on his face, when he found out America voted for Dia Frampton.  I think he was upset with America choosing Dia, because he then had no chance of saving Xenia, whom you could tell in his heart of hearts, sees something in her that nobody else does.  That was exactly what I told my partner, Ryan last week.  

Blake knew Jared Blake and Patrick Thomas were great, but he shocked America last night by choosing the girl he loved most, Xenia.  And I can't say I blame him, I would have done the exact same thing.  Hey, at least I got 3 out of my 4 predictions correct - woo, hoo!

So just like last week....

Each of the contestants sang a solo performance, and then later in the evening, they performed as a group.  In this particular case, it was Cee Lo and Adam Levine.

Only one person from each of the teams will be able to advance depending on the viewers votes, but another one will advance solely on the judge's discretion.  What does all this mean?  It means Cee Lo will lose half his team and Blake will lose half his team.  I loved it last week, and I love it again this week.

As with Christina and Blake last week, the judges provided one-on-one coaching, and they spent some time getting to know their contestants.  Cee Lo chilled at the spa with his team.

Watch the performances, and my reviews after the jump...

Nick Jonas Working The Media

Ohhhhh Nick, it seems like just yesterday you were swimming off the shores of Hawaii half-naked, revealing your sweet bubbly-ass, and showing us your rippling muscles.  I still say he reminds me so much of the ever-so-handsome John F. Kennedy, Jr.  Tell me what girl or boy wouldn't want some of that.

Nick Jonas took the time to work the crowd, before chatting with Extra's Mario Lopez at The Grove.

 

Back In The Day - Classic Britney

Classic Britney

Final Minutes Of Last Harry Potter Movie To Be Split Into Seven Separate Films

According to ONN's Star Fix, Warner Bros. will re-cut the last four minutes of "The Deathly Hollows: Part 2" and stretch it into seven films so fans can enjoy the Harry Potter franchise for another decade.

What a Hot Mess: Diving for Bin Laden

I could think of a million things to do with $400,000.  I could take a trip around the world, buy a couple of cars, and pay off our mortgage.  Hell, I'd probably still have plenty left over for a Big Mac.  But acccording to the New York Post, Bill Warren, from California chooses to do something a bit more patriotic with his money, like search for Osama bin Laden in the Arabian Sea.

"I'm doing it because I am a patriotic American who wants to know the truth. I do it for the world," Warren told The Daily Post.

Really Warren?  Really?  What a Hot Mess!  So, not only is it costing you $400,000 dollars to get your dumb ass to the other side of the world, you're renting a remote-controlled submarine that will cost you $1,000 a day, aaaaaaaaand renting a ship for $10,000 a day. Jesus. You need help.

"The Obama administration should have released the photo, like we did with Billy the Kid, or [John] Dillinger, or even Saddam Hussein," said Warren. "I have a Russian girlfriend, and she tells me that over there, in intelligence circles, they don't believe bin Laden's really dead."

And even if Obama had released the images of bin Laden, would it have solved anything?  No, because you idiots would have denied it was him. Then you would have found something else to bitch about. What a Hot Mess!

Twink, Twink, Twink... (NSFW)

Omg!  Adam Lambert will never measure up. Seriously, other than Cazwell's fabulous songs, "Ice Cream Truck," and "Get My Money Back," I haven't heard a good "gay" anthem in a while, and this one's perfect for the summer!

If your hungry for Twinks, then this is your video. It's absolutely raunchy, and I love it!  

As I was stumbling across the internet I came across a duo from Sweden who go by the name "Straight Up!"  They have been recording music since the spring of 2010, and can you believe I only discovered them today? What the hell is wrong with me?  They released the following video,"Twink" around the early part of December, and it's absolutely genius!  I mean with lyrics like these you cannot go wrong.

"The only toy, that I enjoy, is young & hung, a boy..."

"I like them pretty, all smooth and pink.. Twink, Twink, Twink.. uhhhhh"

"I pick a hunk I wanna funk and then I get him drunk...  uh huh, give it to me"

"C'mon I'll buy ya, baby a drink...Twink, Twink, Twink..."

If you have no idea what a twink is, Urban Dictionary lays it out for you this way...  "A twink is “an attractive, boyish-looking, young gay man. The stereotypical twink is 18-22, slender with little or no body hair, often blonde, dresses in club wear even at 10:00 AM, and is not particularly intelligent. A twink is the gay answer to the blonde bimbo cheerleader.”

Despite it's raunchy lyrics, it is catchy and funny, and well, the twinks are kinda cute too.  Overall, the video is well put together, check it out here.

OMG Hilarious! - Finished

Show Me Your Teeth

It's a sad fact, but millions of people in this country have no dental insurance, and those who do, don't use it.  I'm the perfect example.  I've had dental insurance for as long as I can remember, but I haven't seen a dentist in the same amount of time.  I may have only gone once, but that was years ago.  I brush my teeth everyday, but I don't floss, and brush regularly as I should.  Visiting a dentist is something both Ryan and I will have to do once we get out of debt, which isn't too far away.

click to enlarge

Our Future Is In Their Hands - Take 2

Have  you ever had a dream that... where you... that... s... you... want.. do.. sh.. you... that... so.. do... you... so... where... could.. do... you.... anything?

Omg - this kid is so darn cute.  He is trying to ask if you've ever had a dream where you could do almost anything?  It just doesn't come out that way.

First Major Republican Presidential Debate is No Slugfest

So, on the news this morning, all you hear is who won and who lost in the first major presidential debate of the election season 2011-2012.  In my opinion, the only one who came with straight-forward answers was Ron Paul, even though he's a little nutty.  As for the rest of the group, you can count them out.  Lord help us, if Rick Perry decides to get into this late in the game.  When are people going to learn?!?!

For those who have no idea who's running for the Republican party, here are your candidates so far.

Left to right: Newt Gingrich, Tim Pawlenty, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Rick Santorum, Fred Karger

Oops! They forgot to invite Fred Karger.

Oh that's right. He's gay, he don't count.

The Supposed Winners:  

Michele Bachmann?  Really?  Are you fucking kidding me?  I know what it was, it was the fact she said, "I have 23 foster children," not once, but twice.  But supposedly she dominated the stage.  I'm sorry, but after 30 minutes of watching this debacle, I had to change the channel.

Mitt Romney?  Really?  Presidential? Really?  If you're wondering where I'm getting this Winner and Loser data from, it's from this article: New Hampshire Republican debate: Winners and losers.  I don't know about you, but somebody needs to have a talk with Chris Cillizza about this.  Mitt Romney came off as Presidential?  Really?  The only good going for him was that, "no one had the stomach to attack him directly." I do give credit to Cillizza for stating the obvious.

We won't even go to who Cillizza thinks the supposed losers are.  You can go to CNN for that.

Also, Keep in mind: Rick Perry from our own state of Texas, Rudy Giuliani from New York, and Jon Huntsman from Utah, have yet to decide.  Lord, help us.

Movies in Rewind: Super 8

If you haven't seen Super 8, you should - it really is a good movie. If you grew up in the late 70's early 80's, you'll definitely love it. This is not a spoiler review, so no need to worry.

Ryan and I went to watch the movie over the weekend, and I'll admit, I shed a few tears.  Apart from being a Steven Spielberg / J.J. Abrams film, it definitely had an E.T., and The Thing feel to it.  So, in essence, it is a feel good movie that will help you understand that grief "isn't something you get over, but rather something you learn to live with."

This movie took me back to a time when Walkmans were coming into existence, whereas kids, we used to play outside instead of being confined to a room all day watching porn or playing video games - 1979.

The movie is about a kid who is stricken by grief, who doesn't get along with his father, and is relying on his friends to help him cope with life and growing up a child of the late 70's.  In the mix of all this, he gets together with his friends who want to make a zombie movie for an upcoming festival, while at the same time a train derails with a mysterious creature inside. Could it be something from Area 51 possibly?

You have two separate stories going on here, but yet they rely on each other.  On one side you have a father and son, a daughter and father who are at odds with each other.  And on the other side you have something mysterious on a train that escapes and wreaks havoc in a small town in the United States.  

Overall I give the movie an 8 out of 10.  Check out the trailer after the jump.

OMG Hilarious! - Pillow Fight