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Billy Eichner Thinks He Invented Gay Rom-Com, Ryan Field Books

Billy Eichner Thinks He Invented Gay Rom-Com

I think the keywords here are "major studio." Because there have been many gay rom cons done over the years but they've always been low budget and not very mainstream. If you have Amazon Prime you can probably stream so many you'll lose track. With that said, I do think Billy Eichner is doing a huge disservice to the many, many others who've been doing gay romantic comedy before him. And frankly, it's not the best way to get gay men like me to watch or...

Joy Reid's Homophobic Issues, Again, Ryan Field Books

 Joy Reid's Homophobic Issues, Again

I've seen Joy Reid trending a lot this week and I just wanted to remind people about the things she's said with regard to LGBTQ people. Her issues trending this week are not LGBTQ related, however, I found what she did in the past to be homophobic enough for me to cancel her a long time ago. I want NO part of that kind of homophobia in my life. 

People like Joy Reid do this to gay men all the time, and I don't want people to forget about it. 

These are different...

Why You Shouldn't Refer to Women As "Females," Ryan Field Books

Why You Shouldn't Refer to Women As "Females"

I know a guy who is always referring to women as "females." And for some reason it always just made me feel uneasy. He doesn't do it in a negative way and it's not a pejorative for him. But it still sounds wrong to me. And I would never do it. So I did a simple search about referring to women as "females," and I came up with a few things. Apparently, I'm not the only one who isn't thrilled with it. There is a list of reasons why you shouldn't do it. 

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A Crowd Supports Gay Men Detained on Mexico Beach, Ryan Field Books

 A Crowd Supports Gay Men Detained on Mexico Beach

Here's a story about something that happened on a beach in Mexico with two gay men. I've never been there but I know many gay men who have gone. A gay couple I know once owned a condo there. So I do know, at least from what I'm told, that certain parts of Mexico are very gay-friendly. In spite of that, there was an incident recently where a gay couple was detained and a crowd formed on the beach to support them. 

The couple from Canada were kissin...

Was Dr. Seuss Racist AND Full of Crap, Too?There's been ...

 Was Dr. Seuss Racist AND Full of Crap, Too?

There's been a good deal of discussion lately about Dr. Seuss books with regard to racism. People who understand are canceling Dr. Seuss books all over the world, and I just read that 6 Dr. Seuss books will not be published anymore. 

“These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss Enterprises told The Associated Press in a statement that coincided with the late author and illustrator’s birthday.

Here's more about that. I was ne...

Was Dr. Suess Racist AND Full of Crap, Too? Ryan Field Books

 Was Dr. Suess Racist AND Full of Crap, Too?

There's been a good deal of discussion lately about Dr. Suess books with regard to racism. People who understand are canceling Dr. Suess books all over the world, and I just read that 6 Dr. Suess books will not be published anymore. 

“These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss Enterprises told The Associated Press in a statement that coincided with the late author and illustrator’s birthday.

Here's more about that. I was ne...

The Bizarre Sea Penis On Social Media, He Wanted a Rubber Band Removed From His Penis, Ryan Field Books

The Bizarre Sea Penis on Social Media

There's a photo of an extremely unusual-looking penis type thing going around on social media lately. However, it's not really a penis. It just looks like one. 

Biologists were quick to point out that the marine “manhood” is in fact, a priapulida — a type of unsegmented worm that resides at the bottom of the ocean, Earth Life reported.

Here's more. You can check out a photo there, too. I don't like to post pics to which I don't own the rights. 

He Wanted a Rubbe...

KFC Employee Fired For Homophobic Slurs, Ryan Field Books

 KFC Employee Fired For Homophobic Slurs

I guess it's still happening in certain places, and it will continue to happen. This time a KFC employee was fired for shouting homophobic slurs at a gay couple in Illinois. 

I guess the gay couple does door dash deliveries, and while they were picking up a customer order some angry homophobic employee started screaming pejoratives at them. 

One of the gay men recorded the rant.

“I don’t give a f–k if y’all are gay or not. This motherf—-r looks queer so he ca...

Sir Ian McKellen Wants Gay People to Support Trans People, Ryan Field Books

Sir Ian McKellen Wants Gay People to Support Trans People

You would think just based on common sense that all gay men support all trans people, however, that's not always the case. I see transphobic comments all the time on Twitter from gay men...usually older gay men. The know-it-alls. And it really irritates the hell out of me. I can't help but wonder how a gay man can possibly know so little about trans people. Ever since the first time I entered a gay bar when I was in college I have known tr...

Landmark Challenge Against Muslim Gay Sex Ban, Ryan Field Books

Landmark Challenge Against Muslim Gay Sex Ban

Here's another global piece about the Muslim religion, backward countries, and gay sex bans. 

A Malaysian man on Thursday won a landmark court challenge against an Islamic ban on sex "against the order of nature," raising hopes for greater acceptance of gay rights in the mostly Muslim country.

Here's more. It's interesting to note that same-sex acts are illegal in Malaysia. That's right. Basically,  two men showing their love for one another in this awf...