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hich of these would you argue is damaging for childrens’ eyes: seeing a spontaneous kiss in a moment of excitement between two men, or watching a local talk show co-host grabbing at male dancers on live TV? If you’re that talk show co-host, Amy Kushnir, you might somehow make the other event the scandalous one.

coverage of Sam being inappropriate for children. Meanwhile, she’s skirted around ESPN’s frequent commercials for Victoria’s Secret and GoDaddy, both of which offer far more “inappropriate” content. But of course, for people like Kushnir, all forms of homosexual behavior are inherently inappropriate, period. This is what we’ve been fighting against for years – that’s nothing new. With the cultural tide turning towards us, though, those who oppose LGBT rights have opted to take on a twisted form of martyrdom whenever possible. To them, the loss of any privilege means that freedom is being taken away, even if in reality, that loss is only making things more balanced for everyone.

Footage of Kushnir on her program, The Broadcast, ranting about the kiss between newly-drafted member of the St. Louis Rams Michael Sam and his boyfriend, then storming off the set, has made national coverage. In the time since her incident, she has appeared on Fox News and pulled out the current card among cultural conservatives: she feels persecuted for It’s frustrating, no doubt. But it’s also a sign of progress, in some her beliefs. way. The more successful we become in our fight for equality, the more those most virulently against us will fight back. I’m not worNever mind that last year, on her weekday morning show, ried, though – I don’t think we’ll be backing down any time soon. Kushnir was seen feeling up a couple of shirtless male dancers. To be clear, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that, but it doesn’t gel with what Kushnir’s arguments about ESPN’s

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here’s always more to people than meets the eye. You wouldn’t guess it when watching him moving at warp speed behind the always-busy bar at Lips, but veteran bartender Wes Ransom is a laid back guy off-the-clock. Friends and family take top priority in his life. When he finds himself alone, Wes loves spending time outside, but he is just as content staying home with a good book.

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Why should people come and see you at Lips?

Well, I never received my calling to be a Queen from the land of Glitter, Rainbows and Duct tape, so I have to go above and beyond to deliver the same mind-blowing experience at the bar that the queens deliver out on the floor. I realized quickly that people who come into Lips are looking to have fun and be entertained. So I do whatever I can to make my guests my friends as soon as they sit down! Even when I am slammed I What is your signature/favorite drink to make and am still joking and laughing and trying to put on a show! what is in it? I started my bartending career at a trendy craft cocktail bar. All of our ingredients were delivered bi-weekly, we made all of our own juices and had a huge selection of flavored liquors that we infused ourselves…so really, my heart belongs to any cocktail that takes me more than 45 seconds to make. If I have to muddle mint and basil and squeeze fresh lime, then I’m in heaven. I love making any shot that is going to taste like something. It seems to always really surprise people. My personal favorite is a version of an Oatmeal Cookie shot. It has Jägermeister, Baileys, Goldschlager, and Kahlua layered. Yum. What has your craziest experience as a bartender been? Once, while working at a wine bar in Buckhead, I looked up to see 30 people and a camera crew flooding in from the front door. They surrounded the only patron at my bar and held a reality-TV-style intervention. The guy didn’t even blink an eye as he turned around and ordered another glass of house chardonnay!

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he Hotlanta Softball League is proud to present its annual Big Peach Softball Tournament, being held this Memorial Day weekend (May 22–25, 2014). Over 1000 players and fans from states as far west as Texas and as far north as Ohio are expected at this year’s tournament.

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“We are the only Memorial Day weekend LGBTQ Softball Tournament that is sold out and I’m extremely pleased with our amazing committee who continues to put on a flawless tournament year after year,” says Big Peach Co-Director Kyle Miller. “It’s because of the amazing support from our league and our community which makes our tournament so successful.”

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Kyle Miller, Co-Director Jay Malloy, Co-Director Rick Sowder, Director of Fields Bleu Holden, Director of Field Logistics Kevin Hill, Merchandising & Sponsorship Coordinator Justin Taylor, Director of Events Stuart Blencoe, Host Hotel Ambassador Ron Culver, Safety Coordinator Nick Boylan, Website & Technology Angela Smith, Brackets Coordinator Ricky Howell, Rules & Regulations Chairman Anthony Thornton, Logistics

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Big Peach Schedule of Events Thursday, May 22

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Big Peach Weekend Kickoff Party 6 - 9:30 p.m. $10 Beer Bust, Bag Stuffing Party F.R.O.G.S. Cantina- Midtown 931 Monroe Dr. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 607-9967

Round Robin Games, 7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. Double Elimination Tournament, TBA Metro Fields 7301 Campbellton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30331 As a note, no outside alcohol is permitted due to regulations associated with our alcohol permit for the event. Also, parking at the fields is $1.00 per player. No pets are allowed.

Friday, May 23 Big Peach Welcome @ W Midtown 3 - 6 p.m. Meet and greet, information station W Atlanta Hotel, Midtown 188 14th St. NE Atlanta, GA 30361 (404) 892-6000 Division C Opening Party/Registration, 6 p.m. Registration, 7 - 11 p.m. Ruby’s Big Peach Revue, 10 - 11 p.m. Burkhart’s Pub 1492 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 872-4403 Division D Opening Party/Registration, 6 p.m. Registration, 7 - 11 p.m. Big Peach Bar Games, 7:30 - 11 p.m. *Winners receive cash and prizes* Hideaway 544 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 874-8247 *Shuttle service will be available between W Atlanta Midtown Hotel (official tournament hotel), Burkhart’s and Hideaway

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Big Peach Saturday Social, w/ DJ Neon 8:30 p.m. Mr. Big Peach 10 p.m. *Cash and prizes to contestants and winner!* Blake’s on the Park 227 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 892-5786

Sunday, May 25 Double Elimination Tournament, TBA Metro Fields 7301 Campbellton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30331 As a note, no outside alcohol is permitted due to regulations associated with our alcohol permit for the event. Also, parking at the fields is $1.00 per player. No pets are allowed. Closing Ceremonies, 6 p.m. Preparty at 5 - 7 p.m., Special entertainment w/Gender Fuzions, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Awards, 10 - 11 p.m. Heretic Atlanta 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd. Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 325-3061

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About the Entertainers DJ Robert Ansley Performing at the Big Peach Division D Opening Party at Hideaway and the Big Peach Closing Ceremonies at Heretic Robert Ansley began his career after years of being an avid supporter of Atlanta’s dance music scene in various forms. His influences come from exposure to a wide range of DJs spanning multiple electronic genres at legendary Atlanta venues such as eleven50 and WETbar. As a DJ, he has played at numerous venues including the Sound Table, Jungle, the Music Room and Heretic. Ansley is a cofounder and resident DJ for Midcity Café’s monthly Reboot parties and a resident DJ for local techno collective Simulate ATL.

DJ Neon Performing at the Big Peach Saturday Social at Blake’s Neon Douglass, a.k.a. Neon the Glowgobear, is one of the newest additions to Blake’s, where he spins at the biweekly Wednesday night event “yoUVee,” featuring hot GloBoy dancers. This V/DJ, event producer, entertainer and accomplished go-go bear has also worked with organizations like Campus Pride and Gaylaxicon.

The Gender Fuzion Girls Performing at the Big Peach Closing Ceremonies at Heretic Coming to the Heretic from Fuzion in Monroe, GA, the Gender Fuzion Girls include Heather Daniels, Lauren LaMasters, Lacie Bruce, Al’Meria RichMan and Porsha Daniels. They’re joined for their Big Peach event by hostess and emcee Ruby Redd.

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Campagnolo 980 Piedmont Ave NE 404-343-2446 • campagnoloatl.com 20% off bill with Big Peach Wristband

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GEE GOLLY,

’S DOLLY Legend Talks Boobs, Drag and Christianity

BY CHRIS A Z ZOPARDI

hen Dolly Parton calls you, greeting you by name with her unmistakable Tennessee twang, it’s a good idea to immediately establish that the lady on the line is the actual legend herself.

ing an outsider played in the relationship that you have with the gay community?

DP: Well, I do believe that I have a lot of gay fans because I think they do accept me as I am – the differences in me – and I think they know that I see that and love that in everybody else. I am not a “Am I talking to the real Dolly or is this an impersonator?” I ask, judgmental person. I’m a very loving and accepting person. I try to just to be sure. see the good in everybody, and I don’t care who people are as long as they’re themselves, whatever that is. That old saying “to thine Proving she’s as sharp as the icon she’s become over the last six own self be true” – no truer words were ever spoken, and I’m just decades – easily the most honored female country music artist of honored and proud to be accepted. all time, inspiring drag queens galore – Parton is quick with her comeback: “Oh, there’s no such thing as a real Dolly. I’m as real DA: It’s more than just you being non-judgmental. You as you’re gonna get!” said growing up you felt different, something many gay people can empathize with. Do you sense that relaVery real, as it turns out. Currently promoting her 42nd studio al- tionship? bum, Blue Smoke, Parton talked about the country music community evolving beyond labeling gay people “perverse,” addressed DP: Yes, I do. I’ve always felt that. I’ve always felt that’s one of the rumors of her recent lesbian wedding and dished tit tips to drag things that’s drawn my gay fans to me. They do know that I do feel queens (more stuffing, girls). different, and all of my life I will be different. I always have been. But I enjoy and appreciate and respect that difference in myself just David Atlanta: Outside of the rhinestones and big like I do in other people. God made me the way that I am and it’s my platinum hair, why do gay people identify and empa- business to be true to that. thize with you? DA: If everyone was free of judgment like you are, what Dolly Parton: Did you say empathize or sympathize? (Laughs) I might the world be like? think there’s some of both! Actually, I’ve been around so long people just kind of feel like they know me. They’ve seen me enough. DP: It’d be a lot better, I can tell you that. But people love to hate, I’m more like a favorite aunt or an older sister or somethin’, so I just and it’s just unfortunate but that’s the way it is. People like to judge, think people know so much about me they just feel like I’m part they like to condemn, they won’t accept anything they don’t unof them. I hope that’s what they think. That’s what it seems like! derstand – that’s just too bad. We have to work at those things anyway, but most people are not willing to. A lot of people are just DA: I see you as our fairy godmother. blind and they’re not seeing through the spiritual eye, and we need to look that way and then we would be more forgiving, more loving DP: (Laughs) Yeah, I do look like the fairy godmother! and more accepting. DA: You’ve acknowledged that you felt like an outsider DA: You were one of the first major country artists to since you were a kid. “Coat of Many Colors” really is advocate for gay rights. Why did you decide to take about feeling different. What role has that feeling of be- that step and stand up for LGBT equality? davidatlanta.com // 27

be with who you’re gonna be with even if you starve to death and have no privileges and no rights. I think people understand that more now. DA: You’ve been such a wonderful ally to us…so much so that people have actually mistaken you as a lesbian yourself. DP: (Laughs) Well, you know what, it’s true. In fact, there was some story recently (in the National Enquirer) where I was supposedly marrying my longtime friend Judy (Ogle) and that my husband was OK with it! I thought, “Where did they come up with all this?” I am not gay, but if I were I would be the first one running out of the closet. DA: When you look at yourself in the mirror, what do you see? DP: I see ways to improve myself. I’ve never been a true beauty and I’m always thinking, “I need to do this, or I could look better than that,” but I guess we all have that. DA: You’ve said that drag queens do you better than you. Have you learned anything about yourself from watching people impersonate you? DP: Most of the drag queens are about six feet tall already ... and then they put on those high heels! I ain’t big as a minute, so I always think, what I’ve learned about myself is, I’m not tall. I’m definitely even shorter than I knew I was! DP: Why wouldn’t I stand up for everybody, for all people? In the country field, we’re brought up in spiritual homes, we’re taught to “judge not lest you be judged,” and it’s always been a mystery to me how people jump all over things just to criticize, condemn and judge other people when that is so un-Christian – and they claim to be good Christians! We’re supposed to love one another. We’re supposed to accept and love one another. Whether we do or not, that’s a different story. But that’s what we’re supposed to do.

But actually, I am very honored when the drag queens all do their thing because I think it’s a big compliment. I get a big kick out of some of them. Some of them are really good! Some of them are…comical. DA: Some of them are so good you once lost a lookalike contest that you were in.

DP: (Laughs) I entered one of the Dolly look-alike contests down DA: What are your thoughts on the progress the on Santa Monica at one of the gay clubs down there – I lived country music community has been making as a right up the street – so I just kind of over exaggerated myself whole when it comes to embracing its gay listeners? and went and joined the party and walked across the stage. I got less applause than anybody. It’s pretty bad when I lose a DP: In defense of a lot of people, they didn’t have as true of an Dolly Parton look-alike contest! understanding as they do now. Now people really see that this is real, these are real people with real feelings, that this is who DA: If you were a drag queen, what would be your they really are. I think a lot of people, anytime you talked about drag name? gay people, thought “perverse.” DP: P. Titty…like P. Diddy! Now, they’re being more educated that this is who people really are. There’s just been so much made of (gay rights) in the last DA: What tips do you have for drag queens who two or three years, and it’s been brought to the front so people want to get your bust size just right? can really see it and be like, “Yeah, I guess there are a lot more gay people than we ever knew! I have a better understanding DP: Oh heavens…I’m so little is why my boobs look so big. But of it now. I know that these people are for real.” I think they’re (drag queens) are already big! They’re gonna need to really do some paddin’! I’m larger than life, so just get them boobs the getting that now. way that they fit into proportion to your body. Put it out there, I think it was just a lack of knowledge. And when you’re with whatever your imagination is of me. someone, of course you should have your rights. You’re gonna 28 // 05.21.2014

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Loving in the Face of Hate photo: Lydia Daniller

By Dylan S. Goldman

Dorsey’s “Secret History” tour is funded by the National Performance Network (NPN), through which he was introduced to panelist Scott Turner Schofield, the first transgender person to ever be commissioned by NPN. When asked about his participation on the panel, Schofield explained, “I’ll do anything for Stages proudly welcomes San Francisco based LGBT 7 Stages, and I deeply respect Sean, so when I was asked to dance company Sean Dorsey Dance for the Atlanta participate it felt like a no-brainer.” premier of their production, The Secret History of Love, May 22–25. “I love how committed 7 Stages is to encouraging a dialogue,” panelist Topher Payne said. Produced by award-winning, transgender trailblazer Sean “They tell stories that provoke and inspire their audience, and Dorsey, The Secret History of Love beautifully captures the then they very consciously provide an outlet for that conversastrength and courage of our community, and celebrates the tion to take place.” survival of love in the face of intolerance and hate, and features an outstanding cast, including Sean Dorsey, Juan De La The discussion is expected to provide some solid forward moveRosa, Brian Fisher, Nol Simonse and special musical guest ment for 7 Stages’ Bullying Prevention Project. “The homo- and Shawna Virago. transphobia I face is the reason I must love myself, my lover, and my fellow man,” Schofield said. “Otherwise, they win.” Dorsey created the production out of a two-year LGBT Elder’s Oral History Project. Told in their own voices, audio record- As for hate and bullying, Atlanta has some real strength to draw ings of the interviews are piped through speakers, while cast- from. “Hate just leads to more hate, and I refuse to play that members bring each story to life using dance and movement. game,” Payne told us. The unique coupling of live cast members and pre-recorded voices creates a thought-provoking and stimulating series of There will be three evening productions and one matinee for The personal glances into the souls of just some of the bravest Secret History of Love, with showtimes at 8 p.m on Thursday, members of the LGBT community. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available online for $15.74 through the 7 Stages website at 7stages. Dorsey will then participate in “Private to Public: The Art of org and at the 7 Stages Box Office, located at 1105 Euclid Activism” on May 28 at 6:30 p.m., also at 7 Stages, to help Avenue N.E. in Little Five Points. develop the theater’s new Bullying Prevention Project. Advance tickets for the panel discussion are $10 and can also The panel discussion will be led by Dorsey and Artistic be purchased through the 7 Stages website. There will also be Director Heidi S. Howard, and will feature a locally-based, tickets available at the Box Office on the day of the event for star-studded panel including radio personality and GA Voice $15. columnist Melissa Carter, playwright Topher Payne, poet and educator Theresa Davis and transgender actor, solo perform- The 7 Stages Box Office can be reached directly at 404-523er, artist and diversity speaker Scott Turner Schofield. 7647 for additional ticketing information.

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10th & piedmont Half Price Wine Bottles BLAKE’S Trivia at 11. $$$ prizes BURKHART’S Blue Monday Karaoke with Darlene at 10PM COCKPIT Big Red Cup All Day, specials EAGLE Music Videos with Scotty FELIX’S Free Pool FRIENDS Manic Mondays DJ opens - 2 pm G’s Half Price Wine Bottles HERETIC Jukebox drag with Knomie Moore HIDEAWAY $2.50 Domestic Beer JUNGLE Stars of the Century Show 11pm MODEL T Monday Night Madness Free Pool - 10pm - 2am OSCAR’S Service Industry Night with Eric swinging richards Hip-Hop Night, Sponsored by Hennessy 8:30pm

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10th & piedmont Shareable Experience BLAKE’S Karaoke with Sasie Monroe & Suzanne Gleeson @ 11pm BURKHART’S DRAG-EOKE with Angelica D’Paige and Ruby Redd at 10PM club rush “Tipsy Tuesday” 18 & up Open until 4am COCKPIT 80s Party 9pm, specials 5-8pm EAGLE Tuesdays w/ Tony FELIX’S Smirnoff Martini Night FRIENDS Let’s Make A Deal with Ken 6 pm G’s Industry Night HERETIC 2-Step Tuesday, dance till 11pm HIDEAWAY Trivia with Wil 9 pm las margaritas Cuban Night - $12.95 All You Can Eat Cuban Buffet & $5 Mojitos MODEL T Wii Tuesday Afternoons 2pm 9pm $2.50 beer / $3.0 well vodka OSCAR’S Show Tune Tuesday with Chad8 pm SWINGING RICHARDS 1/2 Price cover

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Wednesday, May 21 • 7:30 p.m. • Jungle • lost-n-found.org Lost-n-Found Youth is the beneficiary of this monthly game night, featuring rounds of Family Feud, Match Game, and more.

Friday, May 23 • 9 p.m. • Heretic • hereticatlanta.com Bear Invasion returns to Atlanta with DJ Sean Mac and special guest Craig C., along with Bigger the Bear.

‘The Queering of a Black Man’

Thursday, May 22 • 7:30–9 p.m. • Charis Books • charisbooksandmore.com Long-time Charis Writing With Intent group member Debra Taylor will be signing copies of her first novel, The Queering of a Black Man.

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fairyscopes ARIES (March 20 – April 19):

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22):

You won’t be the people person you usually are today. That’s okay, because everyone needs a little alone time for self-introspection. Go on a stroll, watch the clouds in the sky, try not to speak to anyone at all. Spend time with your thoughts and recharge.

Your acquisitive nature may get you into trouble today. Your quest for gossip may teach you a hard lesson about prying into other people’s affairs. Don’t go sticking your nose into other people’s business unless you want it smashed in by a fist or other blunt object.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20):

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21):

Be sensitive to the needs of your partner or boyfriend today, but don’t put your own on a back burner. Relationships are a two-way street, and it’s easy to give without getting much in return. But the dance can be sweet if the two of you tango together.

You’ll go through periods of high energy today that’ll be counteracted by moments of extreme laziness. This yin/ yang thing will go on all day, and people won’t know which one is the dynamic you, or the one that can barely muster the strength to get up to go to the bathroom.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20):

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20):

Do something healthy for yourself today. Go for a long hike or bike ride, eat fresh foods or just lie in the sun and breathe some fresh air. Get some friends together to go along, and you can all get healthy together.

Share your dreams with others today. Not the hopes and wishes you have for your life, but the dreams that pop up in your sleep. Even the biggest of Fellini fans won’t know what to make of them, and hopefully they’ll give you the number of a good therapist.

CANCER (June 21- July 22):

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19):

You may have a hard time dealing with your emotions today. In turn, people may have a hard time dealing with you. Try not to give in to your dark sides when in public today. Put on a fake face and be all smiles. You may be a seething cauldron of emotions, but don’t throw others in there with you.

You may find yourself detached from your friends today. You may like it that way. They bring happiness and joy to your life, but sometimes they can get on your nerves. Don’t feel guilty if you ignore them today. Just make sure they’re not in the same room. That’s just rude.

LEO (July 23 – August 22):

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18):

Today may be a nice one to spend with your family. Be the good son and plan a special dinner for them. Whether you treat them to a nice restaurant or cook something at home is up to you. But they will appreciate your heartfelt attempts to love and nurture them.

You may have deep feelings for a guy who barely takes notice of you. Pining for him from afar won’t get you anywhere and you’ll eventually have to approach him. The worst he can do is say ‘no’. Of course, that’ll be devastating to you, and you’ll retreat straight back into therapy.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22):

PISCES (February 19 – March 19):

You hate when people throw their opinions in your face, especially when they differ from yours. Your stubborn refusal to listen to other points of view will eventually be your downfall. And then the others will laugh and laugh.

You may find yourself out of your element today in a place where people aren’t very nice. They will claw and bite and try to tear you down at every opportunity. Don’t you just hate dinner with the family?

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ack in the early days of my career at the infamous Bijou Theater, we had a never-ending parade of sexy strippers runnin’ all over the goddamn place. It was my job to keep those boys in line, therefore, I know all about the trials and tribulations of the business. And when it comes to making it rain, believe me ... y’all ain’t seen shit until you’ve sat in the seats of the Bijou. (Note: Be sure to bring Febreze, baby wipes and a roll of Certs if you ever plan on finding out for yourself) Like jocks, stripper problems come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s take a peek inside the g-string in this week’s Favorite Bitch!

Dear Miss Tiger, My boyfriend is a stripper. I busted him having phone sex. He said he only does it for one customer who tips him very well. I don’t know what to think! Help! -Jason Dear 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, Instead of asking my advice, you need to ask your man what he does for the bastard that tips more than that phone fucker. NEXT!

Dear Miss Tiger, I left my boyfriend for a stripper who I’ve wanted since the Dear Miss Tiger, moment I laid my eyes on his big dick. But he left me after a I strip at a popular gay bar. They had a twerking contest, so I week of dating. How do I get my boyfriend back? took my break and entered it. I ended up throwing my lower -Emory University Undergrad back out. It was crazy because the manager called an ambulance and they carried me out on a stretcher! I’m all better Dear Dumb Like A High School Drop Out, but embarrassed as shit! I haven’t been back in weeks. Got Consider yourself fucked ... and not by that hung stripper any advice? you were “jonesing” for. Your ex is like your virginity - some -Dustin things you just can’t get back! FYI - You wouldn’t be in this mess had you appreciated the caviar you had at home instead Dear You Ain’t The First Motha Fuckah To of dining on fish sticks from a fast food joint. NEXT! Make A Messy Exit From A Gay Bar, Rule Number One: Remember that you’re the talent and not Dear Miss Tiger, a patron. My little brother is a stripper. How do I convince him to get a respectable job? Let this be a lesson, that had you continued to handle your -Marcy business, you would’ve been hustlin’ old men ... instead of being laid out on the floor like one. NEXT! Dear A Respectable Job Doesn’t Pay The Bills Hunty, Dear Miss Tiger, Girl, trying to change him is like trying to stop a diabetic from My partner and I are saving money to buy a house. I keep tell- smuggling Little Debbie Nutty Bars under the mattress! ing him to limit his expenditures. When I get the credit card bills, I see he’s wasting a lot of money on Starbucks Iced Chai Need advice? Write, Tweet or Facebook me and get the Tea Lattes. How do I get him to watch his money? answers you’ve been looking for, Hunty! -Jeffrey Dear Stay Single And By Your Own Damn House, Forget watching the budget for a moment. Shouldn’t the bastard be watching his waistline? P.S. Be thankful he’s sucking on straws. The bitch could be spending his coins sittin’ in a dark corner and sucking on some stripper’s dick. And that would cost a hell of a lot more than Starbucks, hunty! NEXT! 74 // 05.21.2014

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What’s with the old nasty fat trolls on the lake? Damn, can’t us young hotties have anything to ourselves? I don’t like to date my age. So boring, sexually. Romanticism doesn’t belong in the bedroom; treat me like a sleazy hookup. After seeing your latest selfie, and knowing what you look like in real life, I’d like to hire you for your Photoshopping abilities.

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I don’t dance. I sway rhythmically. Pointing out my flaws isn’t going to make yours any less apparent.

Throwing shade takes a bit of creativity. Being a bitch takes none. I forgot that my one friend was a vegan because he went a whole conversation without mentioning it.

I have a very sexy health life. You do not want to be a roadblock to Clay Aiken’s dreams, because if you are, shit gets real.

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