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Dissecting an Insult

Alec Baldwin saying something shocking and controversial that’s derogatory towards gays? I’m not sure why anyone’s exactly surprised by Baldwin’s use of “cocksucking fag.” This is the guy who called his own daughter a “rude, thoughtless little pig.” I don’t think this means that Baldwin’s support of same-sex marriage, for one example, is merely lip service. But it does show some sense that, in his mind, men in a supposedly subservient sexual position (in this case, cocksucking) are “lesser” men. Which is bull, of course. It’s also one of those insults that seems increasingly dated, considering the way younger generations and those who aren’t straight see sex. I think it’s fair to say, for example, the vast majority of gay men enjoy being on one end or another of this particular act. As for the other part of the insult: there’s no defense of the use of “fags,” which I can’t say I’ve ever heard come from a straight person in any context that wasn’t meant to at least demean, if not intimidate. It’s an insult that’s frequently paired with violence. While its usage within the LGBT community is something that should be talked about, there shouldn’t be a question about why it’s not acceptable for those outside the community to use the word. What do you think? Were you shocked by this particular outburst?

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Feature > Holiday Packages from Boy Next Door Bare Necessities Arts for the Holidays National Gift Guide Local Gift Guide Holiday Spirits

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Lateasha Shante Shuntel: The Ghetto Goddess of Midtown (Part 1)

ateasha has been in the game for a long time now. I’ve always loved her from the moment I first saw her on stage back at the Armory circa 1809… to working with her present day on the weekends at 10th & Piedmont! Yes, she still carries a pistol in her purse for all those “thug trade” men who don’t want to treat her like the lady she is (coughs).

Don’t be fooled by her looks (somewhere between Bette Midler and a soccer mom), because if you cross her the wrong way, she might not shoot you but she’ll tell you, “I don’t fight, I don’t argue, I just beat that bitch with a bottle.” Offstage however, she has a big heart to match her big hair and big “hew hew hew hew” (as she would say.) Of course, I’m talking about the ghetto fabulous goddess of Midtown herself, Lateasha Shante Shuntel. Okay, real talk: do you identify with being white or black? I have been exposed to many different nationalities all my life being my father was in the Army, but I’m actually a black woman trapped in a white man’s body! We don’t call you ghetto because you come across as a black woman, but because of your “bad ass” image on stage with all the gangsta style hip-hop lyrics you do. Who do you think is the top female rapper today? That, I don’t know how to answer. Even though everyone knows Nicki Minaj, I respect every rapper in the game these days and not to mention all the underground rappers most of us never heard of! Do you feel the hip-hop world is becoming more tolerant of gays with folks like Frank Ocean and Flo Rida coming out? And who do you think is coming out next? 12 // davidatlanta.com

One day I hope we live in a world where people can just be themselves and be accepted regardless of their sexual identity or sexual preference. I could start the biggest argument by stating names but then because I never myself have slept with them, they’ll come out when they’re ready I’m sure, but I’m just going to say by me being out, I personally could not imagine not being proud of who and what I’ve become and what I’ve achieved in my life regardless of what others may think. I’m sure some of them will feel the same! More real talk, there is a growing trend of “straight guys” who are into trans girls as if it’s something new. I would love to hear your thoughts about those “straight guys.” You know what Brent Star… Damn! I ran out of space! Stay tuned for Part 2 for more real talk from Lateasha!

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creep

of the week: Laurie Higgins

“[Lawmakers] have given their stamp of approval on the practice of denying children’s inherent right to have both a mother and father,” she writes. First of all, children actually don’t have an “inherent right” to a mom and dad. Sure, ideally all children would be loved and well cared for by two parents starting from the moment of their birth and continuing unconditionally throughout their lives. But research has shown that those two parents do not have to be a mom and a dad. Two moms or two dads will do just fine, thank you very much. Higgins disagrees, of course. In her post she blasts a “manipulative … letter from a ten-year-old girl” that was read during the floor debates over the marriage law. According to Higgins, “[P]rior to being adopted by two homosexual men [the girl] had been in foster care.” Higgins then writes that “adoption by a similarly compassionate mother and father would have been a better option.” Actually, an even better option for this girl would have been never having to end up in foster care in the first place. Granted, I don’t know this particular girl’s story, but children end up in foster care for a variety of reasons, and none of these reasons are happy. There are thousands of kids in foster care and the number who will be left lingering there, never to be adopted or reunited with the families they were separated from, is staggering.

By D’Anne Witkowski

When Higgins says that this girl should have gone to straight parents instead, she is really saying that having no parents is better than having gay parents.

ooray for Illinois, the latest state to allow gays and lesbians to get legally married. As People for the American Way points out, that brings the grand total of U.S. states with marriage equality up to a whopping 30 percent. Which is still an F on any sane grading scale. Still, it’s a start. And 30 percent is certainly better than zero, but When Higgins says that this girl should have gone to we still have a long way to go. straight parents instead, she is really saying that having no parents is better than having gay parents. Because if Of course, if you’re Laurie Higgins from the Illinois Family she thinks that there is a line of mom-dad pairs outside the Institute, you think we’ve gone too far already. IFI opposes door of child welfare agencies and that gays are snatching marriage equality and they are none too pleased with the available children away from them, she’s having some kind news that same-sex couples will soon start marrying in the of fever dream. Land of Lincoln (so far June is the earliest projected gay wedding day). If children have an “inherent right” to anything, it’s to a secure attachment to a loving adult who is willing and able In a Nov. 6 blog post, Higgins berated the cowardly and/or to take care of them. Unfortunately, you don’t have to look ignorant Illinois lawmakers who voted in favor of marriage very hard to find that this right is often denied. So forgive equality “in defiance of truth, history, logic, compassion, me if I find Higgins’ claim that she’s fighting for kids by and in some cases, their own religious traditions.” fighting against gay and lesbian families to be completely ludicrous and deeply offensive. And the children! Who will think of the children? Why, Higgins will, of course.

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DiMaggio Talks Porn, Andrew Christian and Club Rush Appearance BY MAT THE W HARRELL 16 // davidatlanta.com

lub Rush will be hosting their sixth annual “Got Leche?” party on Friday, Nov. 29. The event is a celebration of gay Latino culture and presents a night of music, dancing, drag, go-go boys, and much more. World famous porn star and Andrew Christian model Topher DiMaggio will be the guest of honor for this year’s party. If not from his Andrew Christian photos then you have probably seen Topher in at least one of the many hot scenes featured by Randy Blue, Falcon Studios, or Men.com, among others. We caught up with this sexy entertainer to talk about his successful porn career, his transition into underwear modeling, and what he will be bringing to the table at Club Rush. When and why did you decide to get involved in the porn industry? I started in 2007, being a broke college student.

My new favorite is Tom Faulk who just signed on with Men.com. At this point I have already done scenes with many of the big names, but I really want to do a shoot with the Bel Ami boys. I would love to do a scene with five of those guys. When did you begin working with Andrew Christian? This year, actually –2013. I started back in May and my stuff became a little more mainstream once it was realized that I was so recognizable from porn.

Did you ever imagine that you would become as famous as you are now? No, but after you do your first couple of shoots, it’s kinda downhill from there and you end up where I am now. You’ve had a significantly long run compared to many porn actors. Do you see yourself doing it much longer? Everybody wants to quit porn (laughs). But really, the life is amazing though and the money is great. I get to travel, meet people, have sex with hot guys and most people don’t get to do that. I don’t see myself giving that up any time soon. Have you ever been exclusive to one company or do you work independently? I started off being signed with Randy Blue and worked with them for several years and after that I signed with Men.com who I am currently with. It’s great because I started on top so didn’t have to go through that process of working my way up. Do you have a favorite porn star or anyone you really want to work with?

I get to travel, meet people, have sex with hot guys and most people don’t get to do that. I don’t see myself giving that up any time soon. @DavidAtlantaGA // 17

Did you become more recognizable from your modeling endeavor? Well, yes. I’ve acquired a whole new fan base because now I have my porn base and my hip-hop base and a base for those who want fashion. Some of these boys are not interested in the porn industry so it opened a new door for me. It allows me to be more flexible because I can be an Andrew Christian model or I can be a porn star only or I can be a combination of the two. It’s really great and it has given me the chance to meet a lot of new people. So you do hip-hop dancing as well? How long have you been doing that? Oh, I’ve been doing hip-hop my whole life. It’s kind of on the back burner now because I stay so busy but I still try to do it for fun. I just don’t get to dance with my crew like I used to. Will this be your first visit to Atlanta? No, I have been several times; I actually just got back from there. We were shooting down there recently with Men.com – we often work there – and I got to go on my off days and check out Club Rush and get a feel for it before I go in to work. What can guests at Club Rush expect to see? I’ll probably give them hip-hop show onstage and include a lot of dance music. I always try to include that in my shows. I will also be doing some Andrew Christian giveaways. I usually bring a lot of the new underwear to introduce and show off. I’ll also be bringing the 2014 calendar that just came out, which I am in, to show the audience. So if you are looking for the hottest place to be in Atlanta this weekend be sure to stop by Club Rush’s “Got Leche?” The event promises to be a a night of “celebrating six years of Leche, booze and boys.” You also don’t want to miss a chance to see one of the hottest faces (not to mention hottest other body parts *cough*) of porn up close and personal. Maybe you will even nab a free pair of those underwear that he wears so well.

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BARE NECESSITIES BY JASON SALERNO

“Guys

told me they needed something that would clean the canvas and let their ink shine brightly,” says Mike Waxman about Axiom for Men’s Bear to Bare hair removal kit, on sale now for the holidays. “We developed a hair removal system that is gentle enough to be used anywhere on the body – including the most manly of places. And, with its unique anti-fade technology, the cream will never dull or fade tattoos.” Waxman launched Axiom for Men two years ago, after a stressful career as an institutional stockbroker led to his suffering a heart attack at forty. “It made me reevaluate my priorities. I realized I needed to reinvent myself and create something new and fresh. Something that would positively impact other peoples’ lives.” Axiom for Men is about helping men look and feel great about themselves from the inside out. In addition to the hair removal cream, the Axiom for Men collection includes a body gel, a face and body shave cream, a moisturizer, and a skin-tone balancing cream that treats discoloration caused by age spots, sun damage, and acne marks. “Our products are different from most sold in drugstores because ours aren’t made for women. We take into account a man’s skin which has unique properties of it’s own, mainly due to testosterone.” Testosterone causes increased oil production in men and gives rise to a series of skin conditions including blemishes, acne, large pores and ingrown hair. Compounding the problem, daily shaving weakens the facial skin’s natural protective system, and results in more cuts, nicks, razor burn and bumps. Axiom for Men contains pH Balancers with calming, antibacterial and healing botanicals that protect a man’s skin. For every product sold this holiday, the company will donate five percent of sales to one of five LGBT charities, including Family Equality Council and The National Center for Transgender Equality. “Ours is a dual purpose,” continues Waxman. “We’re creating products men want and need and we’re raising money for organizations that are making a difference in their communities.” You can find all of Axiom for Men’s products, and learn more about the LGBT and ally causes the company supports, at AxiomforMen.com.

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ARTS FOR THE

HOLIDAYS BY NICHOL AS GRANT

he holidays are all about traditions. Each year we all have our own sets of customs that we have celebrated for year with families and friends, and occasionally fresh traditions are thrown into the mix to make the holidays even more magical. The Atlanta arts community is no strangers to yearly celebrations that local audiences have been enjoying for decades. Whatever Christmas mood you are in, there is something for everyone around Atlanta to help you celebrate the season!

Enjoy an extra touch of magic when Drew Thomas, professional illusionist and finalist on America’s Got Talent, takes on the role of the mysterious Drosselmeyer the first two weeks, December 6-15. A Christmas Carol The Alliance Theatre • Nov. 29–Dec. 29 • alliancetheatre. org Celebrate Atlanta’s finest actors in this magnificent staging of Charles Dickens’s classic Christmas tale. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts offering perspective: his old partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. A magical tradition for the whole family, and a great way to see the work of Atlanta’s best actors portraying Dickens’s beloved characters. For 24 years, audiences have fallen in love with the Alliance Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol, and for 20 years, actor Chris Kayser has been a part of the magic. Twice playing Bob Cratchit, twice playing Jacob Marley, and 16 years playing Ebenezer Scrooge, Chris has become just as familiar to audiences as the timeless Holiday story. The Santaland Diaries Horizon Theatre • Now through Dec. 31 • horizontheatre. com

The Nutcracker The Atlanta Ballet • Dec. 6–29 • atlantaballet.com The tradition continues at the Fox Theatre with the magical return of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. This family favorite will bring the holiday season to life for your family with exquisite dancing, fanciful characters, and a thrilling trip into the Sugar Candy Kingdom. Perfect for all ages, Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker will delight and spark the imagination of the child within us all!

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The outrageous holiday comedy, written by NPR comic genius David Sedaris, stars Crumpet, a rebel without a Clause who recounts the true-life tale of an out-of-work writer’s stint as a Macy’s Department Store elf. Madeline’s Christmas Horizon Theatre • Dec. 7–31 • horizontheatre.com This holiday season will be unlike any other for Madeline and her friends. With the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Madeline and the girls get a holiday adventure beyond their wildest dreams! A musical play adapted from Ludwig Bemelman’s delightful book.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Atlanta Botanical Garden • Now through Jan. 4 • atlantabotanicalgarden.org Garden Lights, Holiday Nights sparkles with new imagination! Imaginary Worlds brightens the glow of the third annual extravaganza featuring a million lights.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Center of Puppetry Arts • Now through Dec. 29 • puppet.org

Earth Goddess transforms into an icy vision of wintry radiance with twinkling lights weaving through her tresses. The Cobras are wrapped in red and white stripes, welcoming visitors as towering candy canes. Green lights trace hypnotic spiral patterns in the snakes’ majestic hoods. Look for a harvest of illuminated corn, brilliant bugs and the grand Poinsettia Tree.

Experience all of the spectacular light displays, the Rudolph soars back into town for this faithful adaptation “Orchestral Orbs” - a one-of-a-kind topiary light show of the wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit choreographed to holiday music - and listen for Sounds of in all of us. Based on the beloved 1964 stop-motion ani- the Radiant Rainforest in the Fuqua Conservatory. mated special, Rudolph and his friends (including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster) take the stage in a “holly-jolly holiday adventure for theater-goers of all ages.”

Winter Wonderland Fernbank Museum • Now through Jan. 5 • fernbankmuseum.org.

Global Winter Wonderland Turner Field • Now through Jan. 5 • globalwonderland. com Global Winter Wonderland will be making its Atlanta debut this holiday season at Turner Field. Guests of all nationalities will be able to travel the world in one visit while viewing the larger-than-life lantern designs of landmarks from countries all over the globe. Global Winter Wonderland, a spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park, will celebrate Atlanta’s diverse population with a series of cultural themed days, scheduled for each Sunday in December.

Enjoy a season of celebrations during Fernbank’s 4th annual Winter Wonderland. This holiday-inspired exhibition features trees and other displays decorated by local cultural partners that recognize celebrations including Christmas, Hanukkah and the Festival of Lights, as well as traditions and practices like origami, indigenous art and national symbols. The exhibition will twinkle with lights, glimmer with color, and shine with a variety of cultural ornaments and emblems that recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events around the world. See some of your favorite holiday specials in Fernbank’s auditorium theatre during Fernbank’s Holly Jolly Film Fest. Guests will also enjoy holiday-themed crafts and activities and a chance to take a picture with the hollyjollyest dino of them all, Santa-saurus.

The event made its US debut in 2011 in Santa Clara, California, with over half a million guests in attendance in 2011 and 2012. @DavidAtlantaGA // 29

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The 2013 Ultimate Guide to Gay Gift Giving BY MIKE Y ROX

hat do you get a gay who has everything? Take your Spirit of the Glen pick from these ideas, perfect for LGBT homebodScotch connoisseurs engage in a three-pronged process – ies, adventurers, activists and more. swirling, sniffing, and sipping – before savoring their single malts, and now they can add spritzing to the routine with RoBo 3D Printer HYLNDS Spirit of the Glen, a new fragrance from perfumer David Moltz and The Glenlivet. With notes of pear and Now that 3D printers are commercially available at a pineapple weed that culminate in waves of vanilla-infused relatively affordable price, this Christmas is the perfect wood, Spirit of the Glen captures the rich, lingering taste of time to snatch one up for the hot nerd in your life. One of the legendary whisky maker’s 18-year-old – much like your the sleekest models on the market, the RoBo Personal 3D Printer allows users to transfer their digital imagination from own days of yore. ($180; Barneys.com) the computer and bring it to life in a tangible and touchStache Spoons able real-world context. With this incredible technological innovation, users can create professional-quality prototypes, models, objects and more with features that include quality Movember may be over, but a good moustache never goes out of style. Nobody knows that better than Treehouse additive manufacturing at 100 micron-layer resolution, a build volume of 720 cubic inches, and the ability to print with Illustrator, a too-hip-for-your-upper-lip Etsy shop offerings sets of five wooden spoons featuring various types multiple materials. Who knows – hot nerd might just invent of iconic ’staches that’ll add a little whimsy to whatever the next big thing; next to this, of course. ($599-$699; you’re whipping up. Set includes one bandwagon moustache RoBo3DPrinter.com) Beachwood spoon and four wooden spoons with mini-moustaches. ($25; Etsy.com/listing/96732664) Cuipo Tees You don’t have to be a card-carrying member of Greenpeace to help save the world’s dwindling rainforests. This year, give the gift of fresh air via fresh fashion with Cuipo tees, one adorable design of which features a cuddly gorilla with the slogan “I Love Trees.” Cuipo’s preservation efforts are centered on the belief that the best way to stop deforestation is to buy rainforest and preserve it, which is exactly what they do. With revenue from numerous product lines and partnerships,

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the company purchases large parcels of land for permanent preservation; for every shirt sold, one square meter of rainforest is saved. ($28; Cuipo.org) Grandma’s Chicken Soup ’Tis the season for the sniffles, but you can turn a holiday sick day into a holiday smile day with gift packages from Grandma’s Chicken Soup. The anchor of this homegrown gift shop is, of course, Grandma’s hearty chicken soup with a soul-soothing broth and a generous portion of chicken chunks and fresh veggies, but there are many other oh-happy-day options from which to choose, including chocolatechip cookies, mac and cheese, fresh Challah bread, gourmet caramels, and brownies, along with a wide selection of other get-well goodies. ($29.95-$102.95; GrandmasChickenSoup. com) ShaveTech Cordless Rechargeable USB Travel Shaver Keeping well groomed while traveling can be a hassle: You either have to pack your bulky electric razor from home, or spend your hard-earned vacation time lathering up and shaving the old-fashioned way. The jet-setting men in your life can put both those scenarios to bed, however, with the ShaveTech Cordless Rechargeable USB Travel Shaver, an innovative electric razor that packs comfortably in a dopp kit to save time and space while globetrotting. Available in two sleek colors – lustrous black and brushed silver – ShaveTech includes a cleaning brush and carrying pouch, and its contemporary design is all the more complemented by its ability to charge via any USB port. ($39.99; GadgetsGo.com)

Kirkland Garden Tool Tote Set Trade in those sugarplums for visions of blooming buds with Kirkland’s Garden Tool Tote Set. Ideal for beginning gardeners, this four-piece set includes a digging trowel, planting trowel, and cultivator packed neatly in a navy blue tote perfect for gifting and storing. Each tool features handsome wooden handles, and the tote includes sturdy handles for portability. Pair this with a few packets of the recipient’s favorite vegetable and flower seeds for complete gift ripe with thoughtfulness. ($24.99; Kirklands.com) Family Feud Home Game Before dinner-table tensions reach their peak and wigs start poppin’ off, diffuse the situation with a rousing game of Family Feud 4th Edition from Endless Games. Survey Says: Everybody’s having fun with no bail money required. ($19.99; www.EndlessGames.com) Handmade Gifts from Hatch Don’t know what to buy that someone special who has just about everything? Hatch (formerly Makeably) might have what you’re looking for in its online shop that pairs talented artisans with

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10 bags each of Christmas Tea, Herbal Seasons, Herbal Christmas, and Mulling Spices – along with a variety pack of moist gourmet Madeleines from Donsuemor ($30), and you’re sure to get the best seat in the house. ($15.95-$30; DavidsonsTea.com and Donsuemor.com) Big Feet PJs Cuddle time gets all the more cuddlier in Big Feet PJs, nostalgic flannel, fleece, and jersey-knit footed pajamas for adults. Slip into these full-body jammies (hooded versions are available), press play on your favorite holiday flick, and bask in the closeness that winter weather provides. When the movie is over and you’re feelin’ good and frisky, the thoughtful drop seat in the back helps get the bedroom party started. ($39.99-$49.99; BigFeetPJs.com) Zymbol Pendant It can be hard to find meaning in a piece of jewelry outside of the price tag, but not with Zymbol. Available in sterling silver or pewter, Zymbol is a creative design that contains every letter of the alphabet and every number hidden within it. While that doesn’t mean much on its own, when accompanied with the attached gift card that allows you to trace out a personal message – a name, special date, or phrase – using the design, Zymbol becomes a sentimental necklace that’ll be cherished forever. ($28-$56; Zymbol.com)

thoughtful gift givers to create custom items for almost any occasion. There are several categories from which to choose (Home, Art, Jewelry, and Apparel), and most everything in store is a standout – like the custom vintage globes from artist Wendy Gold ($200) or the one-of-a-kind recycled license plate maps of the United States by Design Turnpike ($2,360), for instance. Whatever you choose, rest assured that these gifts will quickly become prized possessions. (Prices vary; Hatch.co)

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Invited to a holiday brunch? Show up with a gift bag filled with Davidson’s Holiday Tea Collection – which includes

Socks are the new pocket squares when it comes to splashy accessorizing, and Argoz has a style for every personality.

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Rise and shine with the Reason for the Season – Christ Almighty – this Christmas morning. This kitschy Messiah toaster from Burnt Impressions literally scorches the image of Jesus onto your daily bread, which will make this campy offering from the Vermont Novelty Toaster Corporation the talk of the table when breakfast is served. ($29.95; BurntImpressions.com)

But these dapper duos are more than argyle socks on steroids: they’re made in America, there’s a pair for every occasion, and an option to create custom pairs relieves the stress of showing up to a party with the same flashy ankles as anybody else. To add a little more fun to the otherwise dreaded gift of another pair of foot covers, Argoz names each style: Clever (and suggestive) titles include “Get Lucky,” “After Midnight,” and “Afternoon Delight.” ($10-$24; Argoz.com) Timber Tray Have a hard time prying lover boy’s phone from his hands when you’re in bed? That feat might be better accomplished with Timber Tray from Tinsel & Timber, a stylish wooden tray crafted from gorgeous reclaimed American walnut (sourced from a barn in Illinois) or Douglas fir (sourced from a house demolition in Detroit) that includes a snug docking station for smartphones and a slightly sloped bowl to place jewelry, keys, and other pocket paraphernalia at the end of the day. Timber Tray is available for iPhone 4/4S/5/5s and Samsung Galaxy S3/S4. ($68; TinselAndTimber.com) BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer With all the free-flowing booze that accompanies the holiday season, it’s better to be safe than sorry – and the BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer lets you know when you’ve had one too many. This police-grade breathalyzer syncs to an accompanying app on your smartphone via Bluetooth capability letting you know when you’re good to go or when you should just say no. Smart users will sober up before hitting the road, of course, but not before sharing the results of their festive binging habits with the device’s social-media compatibility – which is infinitely much more fun than drunk dialing your ex. ($149.99; BACtrack. com)

Soggy Doggy Super Shammy They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach – unless that man has a dog; doggy daddies are serious about their doting, which means you’ll only win more points if you show up on his doorstep with a present for his pooch. Practical and affordable, the Soggy Doggy Super Shammy is an ultra-soft and super absorbent microfiber shammy that absorbs five times more water and dirt than a typical cotton towel after bath time or an afternoon at the beach. Machine washable and dryer friendly, the shammy comes in a bevy of colors, including Chocolate, Beige, and Marine Blue. Bundle it with the similarly styled Soggy Doggy Doormat for a complete canine-lovers’ package. ($19.99; SoggyDoggyDoormat.com) What Would You Do For a Klondike Bar? Game What Would You Do For a Klondike Bar? – a new board game from All Things Equal – might be a loaded question considering the company you keep, but it’s sure to provide hours of indoor fun on those frigid winter nights. Three hundred head-to-head challenges require quick thinking, creativity, and a willingness to laugh at yourself and others as players complete hilarious tasks and answer provocative trivia questions in order to win the six Klondike bar flavors. Of course, you can deviate from the G-rated rules to make it more R, but make sure the prudes are fast asleep first. ($24.99; FamilyAndPartyGames.com) Man Crates While The Golden Girls box set is considered the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts by many gays, some of the more masculine Marys among us might prefer a present with a bit more substance. Enter Man Crates, rugged wooden boxes stuffed to the edges with a bevy of butch goodies that can only be enjoyed after cracking open the case with a crowbar; cue the gleeful grunting. Man Crates are available for all types of personalities, including meat eaters, booze lovers, gamers, zombie killers, sports fans, and more. ($19.99$179.99; ManCrates. com)

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Cook’s Warehouse Thrive Farmer’s Coffee Thrive Farmers Coffee is a wonderful gift for the coffee aficionado in your life. Thrive Coffee uses a Farmer-Direct platform, which brings your coffee straight from the farmer to your cup. Cutting out the middle-men keeps prices fair for both farmer’s and consumers. Available in Craft, Artisan and Farmhouse grades and single origin, estate and blended grounds. ($11.99) Olive Jar Gift Set by Le Creuset A must-have for any olive lover, the Olive Jar Gift Set by Le Creuset includes a jar of farmer grown Bella Cucina olives, a wood fork and a decorative stoneware crock. The crock is made from high quality enamel, which protects against metal marks, is non-stick, dishwasher-safe and is resistant to staining and flavor/odor absorption. ($55) All-Clad 3 qt. Sautee Pan This high quality sauté pan is perfect for anyone who loves to get down and dirty in the kitchen, from amateur to professional. The pan has a durable stainless steel interior, aluminum core and handpolished magnetic stainless steel exterior. Wonderful for sautéing, frying, searing and more, this sauté pan from All-Clad is made in the U.S.A., and is Dishwasher-Safe. ($99 ON SALE) 44 // davidatlanta.com

Tea For One by Le Creuset Perfect for tea-lovers who enjoy the elegance of a teapot but don’t have the need for more than one cup. Tea For One is made from dense stoneware, which blocks moisture absorption and prevents rippling, crazing and cracking. The pot and cup are both glazed with impermeable enamel, making them stain and scratch resistant. Both pieces are also dishwashersafe. ($35)

4-Piece Gourmet Knife Set by Wüsthof

Water From a Stone by Kikerland

Show off how sharp your gifting skills are with a 4-Piece Gourmet Knife Set by Wüsthof. Each blade is a work of art, from the triple riveted ABS polymer handle to the high carbon, stainless steel blade. These knives are of the highest quality and durability, are easily sharpened and are maneuverable and well-balanced. Made in Solingen, Germany; Lifetime Warranty. ($59)

This is a really neat little product by Kikerland. Fill the two glass “stones” with water and set them in a planter to keep your plants perfectly watered for three to four days. These are great for folks who travel for business, or those who just forget to water their plants! Made from hand blown glass; each stone holds 7oz. of water. Manatea by Fred

Brushstrokes Mustache Bag Clips by Kikerland Bring some flair with hair to the kitchen with these cute Mustache Bag Clips. This set of three clips are strong and durable, made with plastic and chrome iron springs, and features one brown, one black and grey ‘stache. These guys will keep your snacks fresh, can be used to hold notes, or whatever you dream up for them.

Perfect for the tea-lover in your life, Manatea by Fred allows you to brew the perfect cup of tea and enjoy a moment of relaxation. Manatea is an adorable tea infuser in the likeness of none other than, you guessed it, a manatee, and is molded from virgin, food-safe silicone.

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Charis Books and More “The Last Nude” by Ellis Avery “The Last Nude” is a great read for book-lovers with specific interests in love affairs and history. This beautifully written Historical fiction novel tells the passionate and torrid love affair of a Parisian artist and her famous muse between the World Wars. Inspired by the true 1927 Paris story of artist Tamara de Lempicka and model Rafaela Fano. #1 on the 2013 Over the Rainbow list of LGBT books. ($14.40)

Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel Are You My Mother? is perfect for the bookworm with a lust for illustrated novels and comics. Bechdel is author of Fun Home, which was Time Magazine’s #1 Book of the Year. This unique comic drama tells the story of Alison Bechdel’s own journey to become the artist her mother wanted her to be. Are You My Mother? explores the life of Bechdel’s mother, her passions and failures, her unhappy marriage to a closeted gay man and the distance that grew between her and Bechdel over the years. #2 on the 2013 Over the Rainbow list of LGBT books. ($14.36)

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Holiday Spirits THE 2013 GUIDE BY MIKE Y ROX

Reyka Vodka Anyone who’s ever been to Iceland will tell you it’s much like visiting the moon (the landscape is so similar, in fact, that NASA once trained astronauts there), so it should come as no surprise that the island’s native vodka, Reyka, is out of this world. Handcrafted in the town of Borgarnes (known for some of the cleanest air on earth), Reyka is distilled with glacier spring water and undergoes a lava-rock filtration process to obtain its trademark crisp, clean taste. Great as a gift for someone else, but even better in your own glass. ($29.95; AstorWines.com) Reyka Borealis 1 part Reyka Vodka 2 parts cranberry juice Pour Reyka over ice and add cranberry juice. Garnish with a lime. 58 // davidatlanta.com

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila Round up your crew for a rousing rendition of “Feliz Navidad” made even livelier with the slightly citric, sweet punch of Olmeca Altos Plata. Herbal notes of cooked agave permeate this beautifully bottled tequila (enhanced only with a bow around it) that delivers a fruity and long-lasting aftertaste. (OlmecaTequila.com) Parry Punch 1 ½ parts Olmeca Altos Reposado 1 part ginger liqueur ¾ part fresh lime juice ½ part simple syrup Top with sparkling water In a mixing tin combine all ingredients except sparkling water and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon peel.

Pernod Absinthe Original Recipe

Crystal Head Vodka

If Jack Skellington had to pick just one poison, Crystal Head Vodka would be at the top of his “Nightmare Before Christmas” list. Co-created by actor Dan Akroyd, this naturally smooth entry into the oversaturated vodka category is processed and distilled four times to produce a neutral grain spirit at 95% alcohol by volume; reduced Pernod Absinthe has been at with Newfoundland glacial water; then filtered seven the forefront of the American times, three of which are through Herkimer diamonds. absinthe movement since the Which are still a girly-boy’s best friend. ($53.99; BeaconWine.com) United States lifted the ban on the storied spirit in 2007. And with the re-launch of the brand’s Original Recipe, formulated over a two-year period from what remained of centuries-old records, it’s poised to reclaim its rightful Turn up the swank factor on this year’s New Year’s Eve place as the most authentic festivities with Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach, the and original absinthe on second annual limited release of the Grand Marnier the market. Flavored with a Signature Collection Series, from the House of Marnier carefully balanced bouquet Lapostolle. A combination of succulent European raspof herbs – including hyssop, berries and rare red peaches from Ardèche in the South Pontique wormwood, fennel of France, these complementary flavors are blended and star anise – prepare for with the famous Grand Marnier orange essence and the Pernod Absinthe Original same blend of premium quality Cognacs – sourced from Recipe to turn your silent the best crus of the Cognac region and aged in French night into a night to remem- oak barrels – used to craft the original Grand Marnier ber. ($68; BeaconWine.com) Cordon Rouge. If you can’t ball like a celebrity on the club circuit, you can certainly sip like one at home. ($39.99; Grand-Marnier.com)

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Cultivate Wines

Cultivate is the brainchild of noted wine investors Ali and Charles Banks, created to prove that wine can taste good and do good at the same time. For every bottle sold, Cultivate gives back 10 cents of every dollar to help fund opportunity and hope in communities across the globe. Since its launch in 2011, Cultivate has helped raise over $400,000 for charities in over 45 communities across the United States. For your holiday dinner table, pick up the Dream Walking Chardonnay 2009 and The Feast Red Blend 2009. ($17.99; CultivateWines.com)

GM Raspberry Peach 75 1 oz Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup Moet & Chandon Champagne Lemon twist Combine all ingredients except the champagne in a shaker and shake. Pour into a flute and top with champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Crave Chocolate Truffle Liqueur Chocoholics can add a little kick to their homemade hot cocoa this winter with John Dekuyper & Sons Crave Chocolate Truffle Liqueur, a smooth, velvety, rich new addition to the Crave line of premium liqueurs. The indulgence taste of chocolate truffles is combined with a smidge of vanilla and caramel for a sipping experience that’ll make your Swiss Miss adult with a single splash. ($17.99; DeKuyperUSA.com) @DavidAtlantaGA // 59

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tripp’s Free Taco Bar 5pm xcess ultra lounge Raquell Lord’s BLAKE’S Game Night - Trivia / Family Feud Talent Show 10:30pm, Sophia Mcintosh & 11pm | Ru Paul’s The Lost Season 9 pm Fab 5 +1 11:30pm, 18+ BURKHART’S Blue Monday Karaoke w/ Angelica D’Paige 11:30pm COCKPIT Big Red Cup All Day, specials blake’s Texas Hold’Em Poker 7pm, “Guys EAGLE Music Videos with Scotty & Dolls” with Shawnna Brooks. 11pm FELIX’S Free Pool FRIENDS Manic Mondays DJ opens - 2 pm BURKHART’S Twisted Thursday w/ HERETIC Jukebox drag with Knomie Moore Phoenix 11:30pm cockpit Dirty Boy Bingo w/ Ruby Redd HIDEAWAY $2.50 Domestic Beer JUNGLE Stars of the Century Show 11pm eagle Balls Deep Karaoke w/ Mikey felix’s Karaoke w/ Brett & Tyler 10pm MODEL T Monday Night Madness Free friends Where Girls Who Like Girls Meet Pool - 10pm - 2am OSCAR’S Service Industry Night with Eric Girls with Regina Simms 8-closing Gilbert’s Wine tasting 6-10pm swinging richards Hip-Hop Night, heretic 3 Legged Cowboy Night 9pm Sponsored by Hennessy 8:30pm ten atlanta Texas Hold’em Poker 7pm hideaway Service Industry Night TRIPP’S Monday Nite Madness w/ Tana 9pm jungle Crazy Bitch Bingo 8pm lips atlanta Dinner with the Divas model t Party Time with Michael - 9 pm oscar’s Twisted Thursday with Eric BLAKE’S POP! Karaoke w/ Sasie Monroe 11pm swinging richards 2-4-1 VIP & Entry BURKHART’S Trivia Tuesday Karaoke w/ ten atlanta Thursday Night Live! All Angelica D’Paige 11:30pm Request w/ DJ Daryl Cox 10pm club rush “Tipsy Tuesday” 18 & up xcess ultra lounge Turnt Up Thursday Open until 4am COCKPIT 80s Party 9pm, specials 5-8pm EAGLE Tuesdays w/ Tony 10th & piedmont Live DJ 10 PM FELIX’S Smirnoff Martini Night FRIENDS Let’s Make A Deal with Ken 6 pm blake’s 5-9pm TGIF, Charlie’s Angels w/ Gilbert’s Industry Night (complementary Charlie Harding 11pm BURKHART’S Fab Five w/ Angelica pizza after 10pm) HERETIC 2-Step Tuesday, dance till 11pm D’Paige 11:30pm club rush “Got Leche” Free entry until HIDEAWAY Trivia with Wil 9 pm 11pm 18 & up - Open until 4am JUNGLE We Are Family 9pm cockpit DJ Diablo Rojo, guest VJ/DJ’s MODEL T Wii Tuesday Afternoons 2pm eagle DJ Dance Party 9pm $2.50 beer / $3.0 well vodka OSCAR’S Show Tune Tuesday with Chad- friends Happy Time Friday Kelly & Ken 6 pm heretic FUR Friday 8 pm hideaway Kick Back Fridays! SWINGING RICHARDS 1/2 Price cover jungle Dinner and a Movie 7 pm; The Other Show with Edie Cheezburger 9:30pm lips atlanta Glitz & Glamour Las Vegas BLAKE’S 5-9pm Doug’s party pop hits, Style Charlie Harding’s Hard Body Party 11 pm | model t Friday Bagels - 10 am | Texas “American Horror Story” 10 pm Holdem Poker 8 pm BURKHART’S Humpday Karaoke w/ oscar’s Music Video Night Darlene Majewski 11:30pm swinging richards T-Shirt Review,$10 COCKPIT Balls Deep Karaoke 10pm ten atlanta Music & Videos by DJ EAGLE Underwear Night with Tony Shane V / DJ Daryl Cox 10pm Friends Hump Night with Regina Simms tripp’s Afternoon Delights 4pm Gilbert’s Karaoke 10pm-2am heretic Pig Dance Black Out Party DJ Stan Jackson 10pm-3am NO COVER 10th & piedmont Live DJ 10 PM hideaway 1/2 Price Beer blake’s Open at 1pm, All NEW Show, lips atlanta Bitchy Bingo DragXotic with Necole Luv Dupree at 11p model t Party with Elvis - 9 pm oscar’s Ruby Redd’s After Party - 10 pm BURKHART’S Extravaganza w/ Shavonna B. Brooks 11:30pm swinging richards 2-4-1 VIP Room cockpit DJ Diablo Rojo, guest VJ/DJ’s

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theRundown Amos Lee

Wednesday, Nov. 27 • 8 p.m. • Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center (2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy)

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Folk rock soul musician Amos Lee performs live. For more information, visit cobbenergycentre.com.

Atlanta Half Marathon and Thanksgiving Day 5K Thursday, Nov. 28 • Turner Field Gray Lot (755 Hank Aaron Dr SE)

For more information, visit atlantahalfmarathon.org.

Indies First Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 30 • 11 a.m.–7 p.m. • Charis (1189 Euclid Ave NE) Join local authors Pearl Cleage, Isabel Wilkerson, and Fiona Zedde as they share their favorite books. For more information, visit charisbooksandmore.com.

Shawn Mullins

Saturday, Nov. 30 • 8:30 p.m. • Variety Playhouse (1099 Euclid Ave)

Local LGBT entertainer will be on stage. For more information, visit variety-playhouse.com.

Divas of the A Thanksgiving Black Party

The Hymns of Christmas Tour with Jennifer Knapp and Margaret Becker Openly lesbian, former Christian music star Jennifer Knapp collaborated with friend and Christian music legend Margaret Becker for 2012’s The Hymns of Christmas, which found the two weaving their acoustic sensibilities and gorgeous harmonies. This year, they’re touring the album, and the tour hits the Red Clay Theatre in Duluth on Sunday, Dec. 1, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30 • 10 p.m. • Center Stage: The Loft (1374 West Peachtree St)

LGBT women partying hosted by Mook DaHost Thomas featuring exotic dancers and DJs Silver Knight and Feel X. For more information, visit divasofthea.com.

The Atlanta Black Music Awards

Sunday, Dec. 1 • 5 p.m. • Center Stage (1374 West Peachtree St) For more information, visit centerstageatlanta.com.

Protest the Heroes and Veil of Maya Monday, Dec. 2 • 3 p.m. • The Masquerade (695 North Ave)

Whatcha the progressive metal band Protest the Heroes along many others. For more information, visit masqueradeatlanta.com.

Chris Cornell

Tuesday, Dec. 3 • 8 p. m. • Center Stage (1374 West Peachtree St)

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This Week in Theatres Frozen: Disney’s made animated musicals before, but this take on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen may be the most ready-for-Broadway musical they’ve produced yet. When Elsa (Idina Menzel) leaves her kingdom in eternal winter, it’s up to her sister, Anna (Kristen Bell), to put an end to the spell. Frozen also stars Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad. Homefront: It’s a Jason Statham action movie with a twist: James Franco plays the villain. We’ll see how much Franco’s presence shakes up the formula of Statham’s films as of late. Philomena: Based on a true story, the film follows Philomena Lee (Judi Dench) as she works with a BBC reporter (Steve Coogan) to find the son she was forced by the Catholic Church to give up for adoption decades earlier.

Nebraska: Alexander Payne, director of Sideways and The Descendants, helms this black-and-white drama about a cantankerous father convinced heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won a million-dollar magazine sweepstakes, and the son who grudgingly agrees to take him to Nebraska. Black Nativity: This holiday musical takes the classic Langston Hughes story and places it in modern-day New York City. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson.

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fairyscopes ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your moods will be

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Don’t obsess

ignitable today. Couple that with a hectic day and spontaneous combustion is a very real possibility. Keep cool, diamond dog, because it’s embarrassing to lose it in public. Sure, it always makes you feel better, but it’s still embarrassing.

over relationships if you’re a single guy. Haven’t you ever heard that the grass is never greener yada, yada, yada? Enjoy being single while you can, and don’t be in such a hurry. The money you’ll save on years of couple’s therapy alone will make it all worth it.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Don’t be sad about

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Don’t do

another busted romance, as there’s always another one right around the corner. Romance, that is. That, yes, will probably end up busted. It may seem like you’re stuck in a vortex, but this curious cycle must end some time. They can’t all be Mr. Wrong.

anything butch or manly like tune up your car or work with power tools today. The possibility of debilitating injury is only a hedge cutter away. Breaking a nail while fixing the plumbing in the bathroom could keep your out of macrame class for weeks.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Listen to the advice of friends today, but don’t act on that alone. They only know so much about your personal situation, and only you know the rest. See how your gut feels, since it rarely lies, and then act. Sometimes you just have to solve things yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Today will be fun, and you won’t believe how much you’ll get done! This will leave spare time for flirting with the UPS guy, gossiping with the gals in accounting or bidding online for a Burberry man purse. Why can’t work be this much fun all the time? Ponder this as you leave early.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Seek out the company

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Cancel

of those who share your personality traits today. This way everyone will agree with each other, and no one will be surprised by emotional outbursts or dark moods. But too many of you can get the water boiling, and that’s not going to be good for anybody.

dinner plans and postpone coffee dates for tonight. You’ll be gripped by a strong urge to be alone and there won’t be a man handsome or rich enough to keep you from that. Well, there may be one thing to lure you out, but you’re not willing to do the work required to find out.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): You see fiery potential in a

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): It’s tough selling advanced ideas to prehistoric minds. That’s what you may face at work today. It may be time to start thinking about changing jobs or careers. Keep a job search on the down low, but be prepared to bolt faster than Elton John from paparazzi should the right offer come along.

new guy in your life. He smolders and simmers and you can see things getting quite hot. But remember that everything that glows eventually dims, and then you’re stuck with something lukewarm, tepid, and no longer of any use.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Problems with coworkers could reach a boiling point today. It may be time for a mediator, someone other than your boss to help you work it out. Because escalating tensions will lead to a public catfight, and with the way you two have been sharpening those claws, it ain’t gonna be pretty.

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PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Trying to work through the fog in your head will be like trying to figure out the relevance of Kim Kardashian. That’s right, a complete waste of time. Try your best to get through a trying day. After work, engage in the type of brainless activities that only the Internet can offer in such abundance.

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t’s that time of year again, when most of us sit around our holiday table indulging in a few extra calories and carbs. And others run to grandmommy’s bathroom, double-finger purge and sashay back for second helpings of her famous apple pie. As we bow our heads (well, some of us) and recite the things we’re most thankful for, there’s one blessing that every good gay boy should be thankful for ... and that’s a BIG DICK! Whether they’re sporting one, handling a few, or wishing for one while downing bottles of Horny Goat Weed. Oh, and I didn’t forget about you lesbians either. I know ya’ll bitches have at least one MAGNUM size dong in your dildo collection. In honor of Thanksgiving, this week’s #FavoriteBitch is all about BIG MOTHA FUCKIN’ DICK ... those who have it, can’t take all of it it or simply can’t get enough of it!

Dear Save Your Cries For HELP For When You’re Taking His Big Hateful Cock, If he has bitches sweating over his dick instead of over a treadmill, then you definitely have a problem on your hands! Hopefully, your husband leaves the gym with just his gym bag and NOT a slut who’d rather lift his cock than the medicine ball! NEXT! Dear Miss Tiger, My husband has a micropenis. It’s two inches hard and during sex he tells me to take his big dick. How do I keep from laughing. -I Want More

Dear Miss Tiger,

Dear Then You Should’ve Test Driven The Car Before Bringing Home A Lemon,

I met a guy on Grindr last week. He said he was a sizequeen so I lied to him about how big my dick is. I want to meet up with him but the problem is that he thinks my dick is 9 inches when it’s really 7 inches. Any advice?

Bitch, I don’t have one bit of advice for your ass because you were stupid enough to marry him. But I do have a few words for your husband. Tell that midget-dick that the only time two inches is more than a girl can handle is when the hairdresser cuts off too much! NEXT!

-Nathan

Dear Miss Tiger,

Dear Try Putting A Lil’ Miracle Grow On It,

I’m a new bottom. Whenever a guy wants to fuck me, he starts by telling me the size of his dick. How do I know what size feels best?

No matter how cute your face is. No matter how boomin’ that body is. No matter how straight your teeth are ... hell, no matter how well you eat a boyussy, there’s one thing I know for sure. A sizequeen wants one thing - and that’s an ANACONDA. Your garden snake ain’t never gonna slither up in that hoe’s backyard! NEXT! Dear Miss Tiger, My husband and I work out at the same gym. I can’t ever get him to wear underwear under his sweatpants. I was totally embarrassed when I overheard a group of women talking about his big bulge. HELP!

-Rusty Dear Dorothy In The Wizard Of Oz, Rusty darling, dicks are like shoes. They may be pretty, but if they’re too small, you’ll end up wishing you’d never brought them home. And if they’re too big, you’ll end up closing your eyes, clicking your heels and saying, “There’s no place like home!” Happy Thanksgiving, Hunties!

-Susan 74 // davidatlanta.com

Are all of the hot older men in Atlanta diabetic, on blood pressure medication, and impotent? Damn, what’s a hot bottom boy with a love of daddies supposed to do to get topped?

A little advice: when you send one person multiple messages through Grindr one right after the other, you tend to come off as desperate and creepy. Queen! Quit tagging me and 99 others in all your self-promotional Facebook posts. You’re driving everybody crazy! How can anyone gay claim, “I don’t understand transgenders!” We ALL had heterosexual parents who “didn’t raise you that way”, so TRANSGENDERS WERE ‘BORN THIS WAY’ TOO!

But if there is a friend code and your ex and I like each other very much, should I deprive myself of loving another person? 76 // davidatlanta.com

Saying you have gay friends is not a pass for your homophobic language.

We’re All the Samantha would be a gay sitcom I’d watch.

Your boyfriend is hitting on me, and last time I checked you’re monogamous. You’re my friend but you shouldn’t be getting mad at me.

Bear on bear fighting is so regressive. You’re all so scared of femininity.

Yes, I’ve exchanged my sexual services for financial resources. You have no grounds to pass judgment on me. We’ve both hooked up with other people. The only difference is that I received currency in exchange. *This page reflects the bitchiness of the community not David Atlanta or its publisher (although we’re bitchy too!)

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