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So gay in every way...
Photographer Reinvents the Pin-Up
with Manly Men
By Diane Anderson-Minshall
Men-UpsWhat if men did pin-up poses...When 26-year-old Florida photographer Rion Sabean began his latest project — a series of photographs of men in classic pin-up poses — he had no idea the reaction they'd inspire in people. Sabean's "Men-Ups" casts men in classically masculine configurations (the bearded, the burly, the blue collar) and positions them in Vargas-style poses that are usually reserved for the ultra-feminine women. The result, which he's hoping to turn into a calendar by year's end, is thought-provoking, riveting, and amusing. The Advocate talked with Sabean about his "Men-Ups."
What inspired the project?In essence, the project was something that I knew for a long time had to happen, but I just hadn't worked out how I would achieve it. I know around the time that I did start formulating it all, that I was taking a feminist literature class that was really triggering these really great reactions with me that probably pushed my creatively even further. 
How have men and women reacted to the images? Differently? What is the typical reaction?I would say that in general the response has been pretty positive on both sides. Females tend to really enjoy the focus being taken away from them for once, while males seem to think that it's more comical. I would say the overarching reaction people cling to is that they're fun and just beautiful to look at. But then it gets murkier depending on sexual orientation, because I've noticed that a lot of older straight males that I know, that while they don't seem to dislike the works, have said "I don't get it."
When is the calendar going to be available?The calendar will be ready by December, come hell or high water! I'm working with a very small company and am currently going to submit an unfinished mockup to check the quality and make sure it's acceptable. 
You play with gender binaries, clearly. Is that something that’s has personal relevance?I wouldn't fully say that it feels personal, so much as pertinent. I just know that there are very specific things that society has always said, and still says, that males should and shouldn't do — and females too — and that doesn't bode well with me. I just live by the mantra that these rules are so minuscule that they don't even matter. They're constructs and completely baseless, so why should be ascribe to them?
Are you gay, straight, bi?I am gay. Although, not all my models are, and a decent amount automatically assume that they are, either because they're posed like that, or possibly by association with me. I always thought that was interesting. 
You posed yourself for one of the Men-Ups. How awkward did you feel? Did you channel your inner Vargas girl?It was only awkward to the extent that I was alone in the studio, trying to achieve this almost impossible pose, while sitting atop a toolbox, making the right face at the right time, and then trying to take the photo all at the same time. It was pretty insane, and actually really pushed the idea of these poses being far-fetched even further, because I was having issues even replicating it, as were other models I had worked with. Beyond all that, I did do research solely on poses before I even began shooting any of the models. So, they really helped to have a standard, or reference.Via The Advocate.com
Image Via HomoRazzi
GAY - from Happy to HomosexualI have a problem when it comes to the labels gay men are given by the media, by politicians, and sometimes even by members of our own families. The term "homosexual" has come back into popular usage to describe gay men. And while the words that we use to describe ourselves have changed over the years, the word "homosexual" just doesn't sit right with me - especially when its coming out of the mouth of someone who is anti-gay rights. The word drips with disdain and comes out sounding more like an indictment than a clear description.In order to get to the bottom of why I personally hold these feelings about the word "homosexual" as well as to explore how the word "gay" went from meaning happy to homosexual, let's talk about the evolution of labels.Victorians in 19th century England first used the word "homosexual" to describe same-sex attraction and behavior as moral and mental deficiencies. People who exhibited same-sex indicators were thought to be unethical, crazed, and all-around ill. Eventually, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) included homosexuality as a mental illness (that has since been reversed).What's In A Word?: Playwright changes "queer" to "gay," opera goes on.As gay men and women gained ground and a voice in society, we began to call ourselves "gay" to avoid being labeled mentally or emotionally ill. Since the popular definition of gay meant "happy" at the time, it was an adequate choice of words: happy is the opposite of being subdued or wrought with mental illness, as the Victorians suggested. The idea was that "we are gay, we are happy about it." Other terms like "fag" and "queer" were thought to be derogatory, even though its common to hear these words within the community of gay men and lesbians.Because of the Victorian definition and the way in which the word "homosexual" is still used by the right-wing to undermine gay rights causes, many people now find the term homosexual to be objectifying and insulting. Despite this fact, the term is stil widely used in scientific studies to categorize all LGB people. In fact, however, the terms "gay man", "lesbian", and "bisexual wo(man)" are, more practically speaking, relevant terms. With these broader distinctions in mind, I believe that we can move away from the use of words like "homosexual" that have a negative stigma attached to them.In contemporary usage, gay is now an adjective that is used to describe both gay men and lesbians. However, all of us have heard the word gay used as a phrase to belittle or demean others: "man, that's so gay." This use of the word on an inanimate object implies that no matter which term we use to describe ourselves, people will bastardize it to our chagrin.What's clear to me is that there is no easy line to draw indicating which words are appropriate and which aren't. I'd like to think that everyone will adopt basic phrases like "gay man", "lesbian" and "bisexual wo(man)" for use in everyday language. In reality, I think we need to clean up other phrases before this holistic approach is possible. Euphemisms like "he's a bit funny", "friend of Dorothy", "batting for the other team", "light in the loafers" and "wearing comfortable shoes" are just as demeaning as the word "homosexual" or "fag." We must root out the ignorance in all forms of language if we want "gay" to really mean "happy being me" again. Text via About.ComSeven things you probably never knew about Freddie Mercury
There's a little queen in all of us. Namely from the legendary influence of rocker Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of 70s band Queen.You may know the out singer from classic tunes likeBohemian Rhapsody, Don't Stop Me Now, and We Are the Champions, which still live on as some of the most iconic hits of all time. Like many great artists, Freddie died young in 1991 at age 45. This week would've been his 65th birthday.To commemorate his legacy and his birthday, Google launched a special Freddie Mercury Google Doodle full of web pyrotechnics.Regardless of age, chances are you've heard a Mercury track on the radio, in a movie, or at the stadium. (That's him on the left rocking in 1986 at a Stockholm concert.) But, there are a few things you don't know about Freddie Mercury, which makes his achievement all the more legendary and his death the more tragic. Born on September 5, 1946, Mercury was a singer, songwriter, and lead vocalist of Queen, a rock band sure to be remembered for as long as there is music to listen to. Hits included Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, and We Are the Champions among many, many more. Although British, Mercury spent the first 15 or so years of his life growing up in India after being born in Zanzibar. He learned to play the piano at 7, formed his first band called The Hectics at 12, and then at 17 he moved to England with his family where he studied art. The art skills he gained ultimately helped him design the crest/logo for Queen. After being a part of several bands that never really saw success he formed Queen with Brian May and Roger Taylor, signalling the start of Mercury’s real musical success story and what has ultimately made him one of the most memorable and loved musicians of all time. Unfortunately, Freddie Mercury was diagnosed with AIDS in the late 80s and his last on-camera appearance was in May, 1991 for the music video These are the Days of Our Lives. From June to November of that year his health deteriorated until he started refusing his medication and died on November 24 at the age of 45. Google’s Doodle celebrating the date is an animated journey through his musical career. It’s both an uplifting and well thought out piece that sees Mercury riding on the back of a tiger, driving a racing car through the universe, and portrayed as the King (Queen?) of rock. As well as a doodle, Google also asked Brian May to do a guest post about Mercury on the Official Google Blog. It’s well worth a read for Queen and Mercury fans alike.
Via Geek.Com
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I can resist everything but temptation.– Oscar WildeImage Via Frasi e Aforismi di Facebookdb
Image via Undergear PhotosI bought a pair of these undies. Why don't I look as good in them?
Image via DarkamelotFor a good time call...
Image Via Damn LOL
Surprise! 
Image Via Bore Me
Image Via Suffering Fools Badly What lies beneath...
Image via MÉTRO BOULOT SODO!
Austin Wilde and Anthony Romero - 26 minutes
Guess Who
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So gay in every way...
Photographer Reinvents the Pin-Up
with Manly Men
By Diane Anderson-Minshall
GAY - from Happy to HomosexualThere's a little queen in all of us.
Photographer Reinvents the Pin-Up
with Manly Men
By Diane Anderson-Minshall
Men-Ups
What if men did pin-up poses...
When 26-year-old Florida photographer Rion Sabean began his latest project — a series of photographs of men in classic pin-up poses — he had no idea the reaction they'd inspire in people. Sabean's "Men-Ups" casts men in classically masculine configurations (the bearded, the burly, the blue collar) and positions them in Vargas-style poses that are usually reserved for the ultra-feminine women. The result, which he's hoping to turn into a calendar by year's end, is thought-provoking, riveting, and amusing. The Advocate talked with Sabean about his "Men-Ups."
What inspired the project?
In essence, the project was something that I knew for a long time had to happen, but I just hadn't worked out how I would achieve it. I know around the time that I did start formulating it all, that I was taking a feminist literature class that was really triggering these really great reactions with me that probably pushed my creatively even further.
How have men and women reacted to the images? Differently? What is the typical reaction?
I would say that in general the response has been pretty positive on both sides. Females tend to really enjoy the focus being taken away from them for once, while males seem to think that it's more comical. I would say the overarching reaction people cling to is that they're fun and just beautiful to look at. But then it gets murkier depending on sexual orientation, because I've noticed that a lot of older straight males that I know, that while they don't seem to dislike the works, have said "I don't get it."
When is the calendar going to be available?
The calendar will be ready by December, come hell or high water! I'm working with a very small company and am currently going to submit an unfinished mockup to check the quality and make sure it's acceptable.
You play with gender binaries, clearly. Is that something that’s has personal relevance?
I wouldn't fully say that it feels personal, so much as pertinent. I just know that there are very specific things that society has always said, and still says, that males should and shouldn't do — and females too — and that doesn't bode well with me. I just live by the mantra that these rules are so minuscule that they don't even matter. They're constructs and completely baseless, so why should be ascribe to them?
Are you gay, straight, bi?
I am gay. Although, not all my models are, and a decent amount automatically assume that they are, either because they're posed like that, or possibly by association with me. I always thought that was interesting.
You posed yourself for one of the Men-Ups. How awkward did you feel? Did you channel your inner Vargas girl?
It was only awkward to the extent that I was alone in the studio, trying to achieve this almost impossible pose, while sitting atop a toolbox, making the right face at the right time, and then trying to take the photo all at the same time. It was pretty insane, and actually really pushed the idea of these poses being far-fetched even further, because I was having issues even replicating it, as were other models I had worked with. Beyond all that, I did do research solely on poses before I even began shooting any of the models. So, they really helped to have a standard, or reference.
Via The Advocate.com
Image Via HomoRazzi
GAY - from Happy to HomosexualI have a problem when it comes to the labels gay men are given by the media, by politicians, and sometimes even by members of our own families.
The term "homosexual" has come back into popular usage to describe gay men. And while the words that we use to describe ourselves have changed over the years, the word "homosexual" just doesn't sit right with me - especially when its coming out of the mouth of someone who is anti-gay rights. The word drips with disdain and comes out sounding more like an indictment than a clear description.
In order to get to the bottom of why I personally hold these feelings about the word "homosexual" as well as to explore how the word "gay" went from meaning happy to homosexual, let's talk about the evolution of labels.
Victorians in 19th century England first used the word "homosexual" to describe same-sex attraction and behavior as moral and mental deficiencies. People who exhibited same-sex indicators were thought to be unethical, crazed, and all-around ill. Eventually, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) included homosexuality as a mental illness (that has since been reversed).
What's In A Word?: Playwright changes "queer" to "gay," opera goes on.
As gay men and women gained ground and a voice in society, we began to call ourselves "gay" to avoid being labeled mentally or emotionally ill. Since the popular definition of gay meant "happy" at the time, it was an adequate choice of words: happy is the opposite of being subdued or wrought with mental illness, as the Victorians suggested. The idea was that "we are gay, we are happy about it." Other terms like "fag" and "queer" were thought to be derogatory, even though its common to hear these words within the community of gay men and lesbians.
Because of the Victorian definition and the way in which the word "homosexual" is still used by the right-wing to undermine gay rights causes, many people now find the term homosexual to be objectifying and insulting. Despite this fact, the term is stil widely used in scientific studies to categorize all LGB people. In fact, however, the terms "gay man", "lesbian", and "bisexual wo(man)" are, more practically speaking, relevant terms. With these broader distinctions in mind, I believe that we can move away from the use of words like "homosexual" that have a negative stigma attached to them.
In contemporary usage, gay is now an adjective that is used to describe both gay men and lesbians. However, all of us have heard the word gay used as a phrase to belittle or demean others: "man, that's so gay." This use of the word on an inanimate object implies that no matter which term we use to describe ourselves, people will bastardize it to our chagrin.
What's clear to me is that there is no easy line to draw indicating which words are appropriate and which aren't. I'd like to think that everyone will adopt basic phrases like "gay man", "lesbian" and "bisexual wo(man)" for use in everyday language. In reality, I think we need to clean up other phrases before this holistic approach is possible. Euphemisms like "he's a bit funny", "friend of Dorothy", "batting for the other team", "light in the loafers" and "wearing comfortable shoes" are just as demeaning as the word "homosexual" or "fag." We must root out the ignorance in all forms of language if we want "gay" to really mean "happy being me" again.
Text via About.Com
Seven things you probably never knew about Freddie Mercury
There's a little queen in all of us. Namely from the legendary influence of rocker Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of 70s band Queen.
You may know the out singer from classic tunes likeBohemian Rhapsody, Don't Stop Me Now, and We Are the Champions, which still live on as some of the most iconic hits of all time. Like many great artists, Freddie died young in 1991 at age 45. This week would've been his 65th birthday.
To commemorate his legacy and his birthday, Google launched a special Freddie Mercury Google Doodle full of web pyrotechnics.
Regardless of age, chances are you've heard a Mercury track on the radio, in a movie, or at the stadium. (That's him on the left rocking in 1986 at a Stockholm concert.) But, there are a few things you don't know about Freddie Mercury, which makes his achievement all the more legendary and his death the more tragic.
Born on September 5, 1946, Mercury was a singer, songwriter, and lead vocalist of Queen, a rock band sure to be remembered for as long as there is music to listen to. Hits included Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, and We Are the Champions among many, many more.
Although British, Mercury spent the first 15 or so years of his life growing up in India after being born in Zanzibar. He learned to play the piano at 7, formed his first band called The Hectics at 12, and then at 17 he moved to England with his family where he studied art. The art skills he gained ultimately helped him design the crest/logo for Queen.
After being a part of several bands that never really saw success he formed Queen with Brian May and Roger Taylor, signalling the start of Mercury’s real musical success story and what has ultimately made him one of the most memorable and loved musicians of all time.
Unfortunately, Freddie Mercury was diagnosed with AIDS in the late 80s and his last on-camera appearance was in May, 1991 for the music video These are the Days of Our Lives. From June to November of that year his health deteriorated until he started refusing his medication and died on November 24 at the age of 45.
Google’s Doodle celebrating the date is an animated journey through his musical career. It’s both an uplifting and well thought out piece that sees Mercury riding on the back of a tiger, driving a racing car through the universe, and portrayed as the King (Queen?) of rock.
As well as a doodle, Google also asked Brian May to do a guest post about Mercury on the Official Google Blog. It’s well worth a read for Queen and Mercury fans alike.
Via Geek.Com
Image Via WalYou
I can resist everything but temptation.
– Oscar Wilde
Image Via Frasi e Aforismi di Facebookdb
Image via Undergear Photos
I bought a pair of these undies.
Why don't I look as good in them?
Image via Darkamelot
For a good time call...
Image Via Damn LOL
Surprise!
Image Via Bore Me
Image Via Suffering Fools Badly
What lies beneath...
Image via MÉTRO BOULOT SODO!
Austin Wilde and Anthony Romero - 26 minutes
Guess Who
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