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When 2015 music is written into the record books, a few must-have albums will go down as the best of the year. So as you soak up every note of Adele, be sure to check out these gems as well.
Real-life twin mobsters inspired the true story of “Legend.” Sexy Tom Hardy plays the dual role as one gay brother and one straight and doesn’t shy away from the sex in the film now playing local theaters.
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The latest work from one of gay Atlanta’s most prolific and popular playwrights. Hop the Topher Payne train to a crazy Christmas as an expecting couple try unsuccessfully to keep their families at bay during the holidays. Eight actors play 22 roles in this rapid-fire comedy.
The men of AGMC take on ‘Deck the Halls’ as their theme in this enduring local LGBT holiday tradition. Their 35th annual holiday concert includes traditional carols to up-tempo contemporary favorites. Tickets are limited, and each of three performances is expected to sell out.
Action Cycling Atlanta and spring’s AIDS Vaccine 200 present this bicycle ride from Atlanta to Stone Mountain to honor World AIDS Day. Supporters say that an HIV vaccine is, like this ride, “not that far,” and your participation is encouraged. Ride as far as you want and at your own pace.
Thursday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 20 • Stage Door Players • 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road • stagedoorplayers.net
Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Cathedral of St. Philip • 2744 Peachtree Road • voicesofnote.org
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. • Carter Center • 453 Freedom Parkway NE • facebook.com/av200
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MISS RUCK N MAUL ALL STARS
LEVI KREIS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
GLITTER SNOW BALL
When the burly gay jocks of Atlanta Bucks Rugby put on a drag show, it’s a sight you can’t unsee. It’s also a tried and true fundraiser with a history of hilarity not to be missed. For its 10th anniversary, “all stars” of pageants past return to the stage.
The openly gay crooner returns with his seasonal selection of songs. Whether you love him for his early pop ditties, his Tonywinning turn as Jerry Lee Lewis in “Million Dollar Quartet,” multiple acting roles, or for memorable musical moments on shows like Vampire Diaries, and Sons of Anarchy, fans won’t want to miss this show.
The only thing better than a GlitterBall of gorgeous glam is its winter version that adds snow to the mix. Your shiny, shimmery, sparkly garments are the order of the day, and DJ Neon the Glowgobear plays master of the beat. “RuPaul’s” finalist Jujubee is also in the house.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. • Jungle • 2115 Faulkner Road • atlantabucksrugby.org
Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. • Spiritual Living Center • 1730 Northeast Expressway • slca.com
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 p.m. • Heretic • 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road NE • justtoby.me
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ADAM LAMBERT – THE ORIGINAL HIGH
Leave it to Adam Lambert when it comes to putting out a phenomenal album this year. If you don’t have The Original High, please do whatever you need to do (legally) and get your copy ASAP! The album is a bit of a departure but it works on so many levels. Not only does this album best showcase his voice but the production value alone is years ahead of the game. Best Song On the Album: “Rumors”
CARLY RAE JEPSEN – E•MO•TION
Easily THE BEST Pop album of 2015 so far! THIS is how you have fun! This is how you enjoy a CD from start to finish! Most people won’t give CRJ a try because of her past but luckily she doesn’t care. She had her big, career defining hit and now she just wants to have fun! Best Song On the Album: “Run Away With Me”
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE – HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL
The band’s first number one album is also their best to date. It’s a cathartic experience driven by Welch’s emotional struggle with confusion, heartbreak, sobriety and ecstasy. The songs could play an arena but can also just as easily be in an intimate, one-on-one setting. Best Song On the Album: “Delilah”
The best albums of 2015
RYN WEAVER – THE FOOL
THE YEAR HAS GIVEN US A TON OF GREAT MUSIC. WITH ADELE’S ALBUM OUT AND STANDING ALONE, LET’S DO A ROUNDUP OF THE YEAR’S BEST ALBUMS BEFORE HERS SOAKED THE SCENE.
Best Song On the Album: “Promises”
My favorite album of the year by a female artist, The Fool is a grand introduction by the young artist. Her shaky and powerfully uncertain voice is a much refreshing sound that kicked off an amazing Summer. The album is chock-full of earworms and melodies that will be stuck on repeat in your head all day long and, in this case, is something that you look forward to!
When Nov. 20 came along, everyone had already pre-ordered 25, and the Grammys have already started to etch Adele’s name YEARS & YEARS – COMMUNION onto dozens of trophies. She could literally sing the Chipotle Filled with heartbreak, jealousy, lust and redemption, Communion menu, and homegirl will get Album of the Year. has been the album I have listened to the most in 2015. If you like Pop anthems with synth hooks, great songwriting, and a B-Utiful Here’s a list of the year’s best albums that should totally be in voice to back it all up, then this is the album you need. The front man of the group goes to the same church as us (we need to supthe running alongside the reigning queen. port our fellow gay). Just like Ryn Weaver’s album, Communion is full of earworms and melodies that you’ll be humming and singing ELLIE GOULDING – DELIRIUM in the car when you’re stuck in Atlanta traffic. The newest album release off this list, Delirium is the perfect pop transition album for anyone trying to break away from their Best Song On the Album: “King” dark-folk-pop signature sound. This album is a big pop album which is much different from her previous albums Lights and DJ Marc J Cubs Halcyon. Whether you wish she would have made another album like Halcyon, instead of this type, you have to give credit to DJ Marc J Cubs is a monthly columnist, exclusively writing Ellie for attempting to do something different – and ultimately for David Atlanta. You’ll see him around town spinning at succeeding. various events and nightclubs. Contact him at beatbox@ davidatlanta.com with your music questions. Maybe he’ll Best Song Off the Album: “Codes” answer them. 22 | 12.2.15
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Let’s get this Toy Party started by Jeffery Silvey
A QUARTER OF GEORGIA CHILDREN WAKE UP ON CHRISTMAS WITHOUT THE PRESENTS OTHERS TAKE FOR GRANTED. THAT’S WHERE FOR THE KID IN ALL OF US AND TOY PARTY COME IN.
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hristmas is often advertised as “The most wonderful time of the year.” While the department stores may have their halls decked and lit up with cheer, the dream of perfect holiday is not granted to everyone.
In metro Atlanta, the poverty rate is 25 percent. For children the ratio is even higher. More than one in four of them will not have the magical Christmas of their hopes. Toy Party, set this year for Dec. 12, takes the cover charge that you would pay at any bar or club and instead puts it to a better use: Toys for children in need. By simply donating a toy and five bucks, you gain access to one of gay Atlanta’s most popular and festive parties. The 13th annual Toy Party kicks off at AmericasMart downtown on Saturday, Dec. 12. The massive venue is expected to hold 2,500 guests this year. The party, silent auction, free drink tickets, food and guests are asked to bring an unwrapped, quality toy from the $20-and-higher price bracket, as well as a $5 donation. All of the money and toys collected at the event are distributed to 18 beneficiaries, all local nonprofits. For The Kid aims to collect 7,000 toys for those groups this year alone. 26 | 12.2.15
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Tray Butler, an FTK board member and volunteer, calls the goal “pretty aggressive,” but it pales in comparison to the need, and it only makes a dent in the overall donations that Toy Party has raised since its inception. Since 2003, FTK has collected an astounding 44,378 toys. In order to grow that number, the party has been moved from its usual Sunday afternoon to a more lively Saturday night. The move creates the ability to do more for party guests, notably the welcoming of Svedka Vodka. In addition to joining the ranks of Delta, Starbucks, Ikea, and other corporate sponsors, Svedka provides specialty cocktails like the Toy Party Cranberry Mule. There will also be Blue Moon craft beers, Rex Goliath wines, and CrispinCider popping and flowing all night long. As good as those drinks sound, the VIP selection is even better. Usually a VIP ticket costs $250, but right now there is a special two for $400 deal available. Either way, VIP is definitely the way to go. Hosted by Edie Cheezburger and her friends from the Other Show, the VIP area overlooks the rest of the party from the gorgeous balcony. VIP guests have their own dedicated open bar that is fully stocked with top-shelf liquor. Depending on the strength of your liver, it may just work itself out as the better bargain in the end. “The full name of the organization is ‘For the Kid in All of us’ for a reason,” Butler said. “It really helps the kid in you get excited about buying a gift to give back.” The 13th annual Toy Party takes place at AmericasMart Building 3 on Saturday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Visit www.forthekid.org.
Let’s review BRING A TOY (AND $5).
All the fabulousness and open bars are yours for an unwrapped toy and $5 bucks. Exact change helps speed the entry process.
DRESS UP.
They’re probably not going to turn you away, but this is your chance to rock a look that shows what “holiday cocktail” means to you.
CHECK YOUR ATTITUDE.
This is all about the kids, not you. Channel the holiday spirit and be on your best behavior.
GO VIP.
If you have the coins, the extras in VIP are awesome, and remember all of it goes to the 18 worthy beneficiaries.
BE READY FOR THE SILENT AUCTION.
Speaking of coins, special packages and one-of-a-kind gifts are up for bids to benefit Georgia kids as well.
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE.
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JOE JONAS ON GAY CLUBBIN’ WITH NICK, ‘FLATTERING’ ADVANCES, AND HOW A JONAS BROTHERS REUNION COULD ‘EASILY HAPPEN’
Disco is obviously steeped in gay cul- their face, with the brightest colors. I ture. Have you ever gotten down at love that we can encourage people to be themselves. a gay club?
I went to a gay club with Nick a few months ago – it was really fun! And actually, I was really impressed by the DJ – he ick Jonas isn’t the only one going to played everything and was all over the gay clubs like a good ally – his older map. His musicality was really great, and brother, Joe, enjoys a night out with we just had a great time. the gays too. Was this your first time at a gay club? Joe takes his new sound to the clubs with a disc drenched in the disco-funk Well… I’ve accidentally gone to gay sounds of the ’70s. His latest post-Jonas clubs before! (Laughs) I think that’s hapBrothers endeavor, “SWAAY” features pened to a few people. But, you know, it him as frontman to a new band collec- was cool. We went out with some of our friends who are gay. I just think we live tively called DNCE. in a world where obviously it’s not a big We caught up with the all-grown-up boy deal – it’s fine – and you can have fun bander to discuss his mission to “encour- wherever you go and make the best of it. age people to be themselves,” recent talks with Nick regarding a Jonas Brothers re- At what point did you realize the club union, and getting down in gay clubs. was gay?
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Getting hit on by more men than you would usually get hit on by. What is that experience like for you? It’s flattering. I don’t mind if someone is nice. And it’s been cool to see at these concerts too. … I feel like the music is helping people express themselves in a way. I’m seeing people with glitter on
You hear so many stories about child stars, and we see so many of them not make it. How did you survive, and what advice would you give someone as young as you were? Man, it’s definitely difficult. The first thing is remembering that you’re not crazy for thinking or doing the things you wanna do. It’s really important to be your own artist and be creative, and if you wanna be a certain way or if there’s a style of music you wanna go with, take that journey. Will you and Nick – and even your other brother, Kevin – ever do anything musically together again? I would say so. Nick and I have a few ideas to work with other artists who we really like. There are a couple of artists out there that we think are really incredible that we’d like to work together with. And then, there’s always down the road. We don’t really ever wanna say never to anything just because there could be something that comes along our way that we might say, “You know, let’s try working on this song together.” … who knows – years from now we could be like, “All right, let’s make a record.” It could easily happen.
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Holiday parties by Dustin Shrader
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE THE HOLIDAYS. HAVE A HOLLY, JOLLY SEASON WITH THESE FESTIVE LGBT ATLANTA PARTIES, PERFORMANCES, PLAYS AND OTHER EVENTS.
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o, are you on Santa’s naughty or nice list? Never fear, for David Atlanta has the 411 on holiday events and parties for all the good and bad little boys this year.
With something for everyone, you can keep it wholesome, keep it sweet, or you can get that stocking stuffed and not think twice.
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DECK THE HALLS: ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS This holiday concert is hailed annually as a seasonal must-see. This year, the show highlights classic gems in addition to debuting new selections sure to become household favorites. Join the boys for a magical merry celebration. Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Cathedral of St. Philip • 2744 Peachtree Road • voicesofnote.org
CHRISTMAS CAROLS & SHOWTUNES SING-A-LONG Come one, come all boys for it’s that time of year. Dan Lax’s annual Christmas Carols and Showtunes is almost upon us ready to give us all the holiday feels. Warm up those vocal chords, cozy up to your designated St. Nick and belt out your Christmas favorites. Drinks will flow, Dan will play and complimentary food will be provided. Bring a fella or two. Heck bring five. This longstanding tradition is not to be missed. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. • Blake’s on the Park Upstairs • 227 10th Street NE • blakesonthepark.com 32 | 12.2.15
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TOY PARTY The standard-bearer for gay Atlanta holiday parties. For The Kid In All Of Us hosts a few thousand of your closest friends for the 13th year. Everybody brings an unwrapped toy or gift card for underprivileged kids in Georgia, then the open bars are pouring while you hobnob and compare sweaters. Read our preview in this issue of David Atlanta. Saturday, Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. • AmericasMart 3 • 240 Peachtree St. NE • Forthekid.org
UGLY SWEATER PARTY Break out that heinous catastrophe Grandma gifted you last year and brace yourself for one wild night full of laughing, drinking and singing. Prizes go out to the top three ugliest sweaters, plus everyone can get in on Christmas Karaoke with Paul Ventresca and Dustin Forehand. Friday, Dec. 18, 9 p.m. • Oscar’s Atlanta • 1510 Piedmont Ave NE • oscarsatlanta.com
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HOLIDAY BENEFIT SHOW Neighborhood favorite Friends on Ponce hosts its 11th annual fandango featuring local ladies Regina Simms, Piper and their special guests. Every last one of them is ready to ring in some holiday cheer. Donations support Atlanta Community Food Bank and Toys for Tots. Have a cocktail, get charitable and party with Friends this season. Sunday, Dec. 13, 9 p.m. • Friends on Ponce • 736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE • friendsonponce-atl.com 34 | 12.2.15
TWISTED TOYLAND Who wants to be nice when you can be naughty at this annual kink shopping extravaganza. Shop for adult toys, sit on dirty Santa’s lap, and dig into some good ol’ holiday cooking. The $5 entry fee and proceeds from purchases benefit Leather Heart Foundation and Lost N Found Youth. It may be a little bad, but it is oh so good. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m. • Jungle • 2115 Faulkner Road • twistedtoyland.org
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Double the ‘Legend’
by Elijah Sarkesian
WHAT’S BETTER THAN TOM HARDY? HOW ABOUT TWO TOM HARDYS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE? HARDY STARS AS REAL-LIFE, TWIN-BROTHER AND SEXUALLY FLUID GANGSTERS IN THE ACTION-PACKED LEGEND.
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Reggie is the thinker. His generally soft-spoken, level-headedness helps keep the business end of their activities in order – most of the time, at least. When Reggie snaps, he’s more violent than Ronnie, and he loses his temper often.
The brothers openly celebrate their outlaw status, even as their glamorous lifestyles, including hobnobbing with celebrities like ans of Tom Hardy have plenty to be thankful about with Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra at their nightclubs, make them Hardy’s new film, Legend. In it, he takes on the dual roles of targets of both other gangsters and police. Reggie and Ronnie Kray, twin brothers who made their mark The brothers’ reputation for violence made finding witnesses as violent gangsters in 1960s London. difficult. They also blackmail people: at one point, Ronnie keeps What sets apart Legend from most gangster films, aside from Scotland Yard at bay after he entraps a member of Parliament in Hardy doing double duty, is its look at Reggie and Ronnie as a a gay orgy in his apartment. pair. Their bond as twins, matched with their differing personalities and approaches to life – including sexuality – made them Legend pulls its story from author John Pearson’s 1972 book The Profession of Violence. After the book’s publication, Reggie work better together than apart. and Ronnie wrote frequently to Pearson. Their letters eventuIn the film, the Krays gain a foothold in London’s underworld ally turned into two more books. In shaping their story into thanks in large part to their differences. Ronnie, distinguished film, narrative shortcuts include some notable changes: Both by glasses and a slightly heavier frame, is the brute force. When brothers were both bisexual in real life. Ronnie was openly combined with mental instability, he proves dangerous to any- bisexual, not gay like in the movie, and while Reggie’s public relationships were with women, his own bisexuality was conone challenging the brothers. sidered an open secret. Ronnie’s intimidating presence makes it easier for him to be openly gay – a criminal offense at the time in the UK – and he’s In 2010, Pearson dropped a bigger revelation about the brothfrequently seen out with various boyfriends, including Teddy ers: in part out of fear of others finding out about their atSmith (played by Kingsman: The Secret Service’s sexy breakout traction to men, the brothers frequently slept with each other when they were younger. star Taron Egerton).
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Sexual experimentation may be something that the Krays share with the man tasked with bringing them to life in Legend. It’s a question that’s come up on Legend ’s press tour, though Hardy doesn’t seem too eager to talk about it. Questions about Hardy’s own sexuality have popped up since his breakout moment in 2010’s Inception, when a 2008 interview with UK gay publication Attitude resurfaced. On the topic of his sexuality, Hardy said at that time, “I’ve played with everything and everyone. But I’m not into men sexually. I love the form and the physicality, but the gay sex bit does nothing for me.” This time, Hardy asked the reporter if he was trying to ask about Hardy’s sexuality, then asked, “Why?” before thanking him and moving on. He later clarified to Entertainment Weekly that discussing his sexuality doesn’t bother him – it’s the way the reporter brought it up. “It was just the inelegance of being asked in a room full of people,” Hardy says. “Now I’m happy to have a conversation, a discussion, at a reasonable time about anything. I’m confident in my own sexuality, and I’m also confident in my own being and talking about any issue you want to talk about it. But there is a time and a place for that.” “It’s so important to the LGBT [community] that people actually feel safe about their sexuality and are able to speak freely and not be stigmatized or feel like they are being pointed out,” he adds. “Why point me out, assuming that I’m gay because I’m ambiguous about it, which I’m very clear if you look into what I’ve said in the past.” Legend is now playing in Atlanta theaters.
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the D list
10 gay guys you never want to date again
David Atlanta’s weekly list of truths all gay men have come to know
The Cokehead
He’s so into you – until something shiny catches his attention or he’s off to the bathroom for another bump of personality.
The Self-righteous Butch
The Drama Queen
He’s the first to remind you that he’s “not into drama,” and the first to be offended, assume the worst, or push your buttons.
The Cool Kid
If everyone is into it, he’s over it. This guy conforms to being non-conformist and is too busy being oh-so special to notice you.
The Bitch
He’s a “total top,” and that’s what makes him a man – or He doesn’t even know exactly what’s wrong, but he defiso he would have you believe. Preferring to give is one nitely knows it is. You’ll know him by the disapproving thing; shaming femmes is another. look of insecurity disguised as superiority.
The Slut Shamer
He’s not on Grindr, and he doesn’t do one-night stands. Making you feel gross about hooking up is less about you and more about his hangups.
The Narcissist
The Ex ‘Ex Gay’
Congratulate him on finally getting it together regarding his sexuality and wish him the best, but this one’s got more issues than the New York Times.
The Stripper and/or Escort
If dating is a numbers game, he’s an odds-on favorite for other options. Maybe give him a chance after he puts himself through school.
The Republican
This selfie-snapper doesn’t just share good hair days. He It’s OK to be financially conservative, but his party acforegoes human interaction to obsess in the gym mirror tively works against his equality. Let him fool himself, but and strike multiple poses in public. don’t get dragged into it.
Next time, the D List finds “10 ways to get and keep a man.” Got one? Or have an idea for another D List of gay truths? Send to Mike@DavidAtlanta.com, and we’ll consider it for a future edition. 58 | 12.2.15
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10TH & PIEDMONT Half Price Happy Hour Menu 5-7pm, Last Friday Swank by Bellisima BLAKE’S TGIF with Doug & Lateasha 3-9pm • “Deadly Vixens” Drag Show 11pm • Bill Berdeaux Spins Street Level • Mike Pope Spins Upstairs BURKHART’S FEMME FATALE with Destiny Brooks and Justice Taylor at 11PM CLUB RUSH “Got Leche” Free entry until 11pm 18 & up - Open until 4am EAGLE DJ Dance Party FELIX’S Pour It On Me Rock Party w/DJ Darlene and our Sexy Shot Bois- 10pm FRIENDS Happy Time Friday Kelly & Ken 6 pm G’S Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Ryan Baker 10PM HERETIC PUMP featuring Atlanta’s hottest deejays - Occasional special events. No cover b4 11 HIDEAWAY $5 Smirnoff drinks & Martinis DJ Marc J. Cubs @10pm in back room JUNGLE The Other Show with Edie Cheezburger 9:30pm LIPS ATLANTA Glitz & Glamour Las Vegas Style MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 9pm MY SISTER’S ROOM Dance Party upstairs featuring Drag, DJs & Hosts OSCAR’S Music Video Night SWINGING RICHARDS T-Shirt Review,$10 TEN ATLANTA Music & Videos by DJ Daryl Cox 10pm
Tuesday 10TH & PIEDMONT Shareable Tuesdays: 3 - course dinner for 2 for $25 BLAKE’S Latin Night with Guest DJ’s • 1/2 Priced Menu ‘til Midnight BURKHART’S DRAG-EOKE with Angelica D’Paige at 10PM CLUB RUSH “Tipsy Tuesday” 18 & up - Open until 4am FELIX’S Karaoke with Darlene - 10pm HIDEAWAY Game night: Poker and blackjack 7:30 Trivia with Jason Walker 8:30 LAS MARGARITAS Cuban Night - $12.95 All You Can Eat Cuban Buffet & $5 Mojitos MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 7pm MY SISTER’S ROOM Industry Night OSCAR’S Show Tune Tuesday with Chad- 8 pm SWINGING RICHARDS 1/2 Price cover
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You’re basically committing fraud when you puff up your profile. No matter how you stretch it, that five-inch penis of yours will never magically become the giant baloney pony you’ve pretended to be online. Stop relying on B-S. Real men use real stats. Dear Dom, My partner is a flight attendant. We’ve been together for seven years. He recently started working more international flights and spends nights away from home. Should I be worried that he’s getting laid during these layovers? Jealous Every Trip Dear JET,
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Every Single Question... Every Single Answer Dear Dom, My Grindr profile is mostly accurate, but strays just a little bit from my real statistics. Doesn’t everyone do that? How far can I bend the truth? Lying In My Profile Dear LIMP: Your lame online strategy has a name: Bait-and-Switch. We can boil that phrase down to just two important letters: B-S. In the world of advertising, bait-and-switch is a common tactic. And in most places it is downright illegal. Does everybody stretch the truth when it comes to online hookups? No. But, according to GrabHim.net, lots of men do. During February, the gay dating resource conducted a survey of nearly 4,000 gay men, ages 18 to 65. They found a whopping 31 percent of respondents admitted to lying about their age, height, or weight in online profiles. Just imagine, you’ve searched online for a scorching stud with a massive schlong. You believe you’ve scored big— at least judged by his profile. But when he arrives at your door, standing there is a less-than-average dude with an itsy-bitsy pecker. You’d feel cheated, right? 64 | 12.2.15
You need to cool it. The days of the “coffee, tea, or me girl” with a man in every city are over. Today’s airline industry is brutally hard work serving mostly disgruntled travelers. It’s great that your hubby is logging more long-haul flights. It means more money, because airline attendants only get paid full wages when the aircraft is away from the gate. They are not on the timeclock during those hours spent cramming overstuffed luggage into overhead bins, or delivering those breathless “buh-byes” during deplaning. His nights overseas are most likely spent resting his aching feet in a foreign hotel room — and wondering if you’re whoring it up back at home. Do this: Hug your man when you greet him at the airport gate, promise him a balldraining blowjob, and offer to lift his damn luggage for a change. Dear Dom, My friend is always hooking up. It’s almost daily. I don’t want to tell him how to live, but he’s starting to exhaust all possibilities of me not getting his sloppy seconds. Am I being a prude if I tell him to leave some of the fish in the sea for me? Not Enough Tail Dear NET, Fresh catch is for the Gorton’s fisherman. Everyone should follow the catch-and-release rule. That way you won’t be annoyed if your fish has been hooked before.
Dom
Advice columnist Dominic has been there and done that with most everything. He gives a new low to all levels of depravity. He’s heard every question and every answer. Give him a try, email DearDom@davidatlanta.com. Warning: Advice given in this column is intended for entertainment and novelty purposes. Please proceed at your own risk.
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You’ll have to be the group leader today, simply because no one else wants to. This unwanted responsibility will only complicate your day. Don’t let frustration get to you, though. You may be a man of action, but you’ll have to be a hand holder today if you want to get anything done.
You’ll be forced to deal with power struggles on all fronts today. Whether at home or amongst friends, everyone will want the upper hand. It’ll be up to you whether you let them have their way, or whether you open your can of whoop-ass and show them who’s the boss.
Trying to influence people to see things your way will be an uphill struggle today. Your arguments will have to be sound and your passion obvious if you want others to fall into place. But despite all of your commitment, expect to still be dateless by the time next week rolls around.
Today will be a good one to volunteer your services to a worthy cause in your community. There are men out there who need your help, but pride may keep them from asking for it. There’s sure to be an AIDS hospice that needs the help of compassionate men just like you.
Patience is not one of your strong points, but that’s what it’ll take to develop relationships with men other than yourself. Rushing in will have you missing the subtle nuances, or seeing the warning signs of a disaster that’s just waiting to happen.
Nothing tears people down easier than harsh critiques of their performance. It’s even worse if those assessments come after a romantic encounter. In those cases, learn to say something constructive, or don’t say anything at all.
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Romance can be like a game of chess. There can be much jockeying for position that’s determined by a rigid adherence to strategy. But there’s always something that’s left to chance, and you can go from a king to a pawn in no time flat.
That home makeover you had planned may be met with resistance by your partner or housemate. When sharing a living space, you must remember that your vision may not jibe with those you live with. Expect some give and take, but that living room shrine to Kylie Minogue may not happen any time soon.
You can add to your list of credentials if you get creative in your dating strategies. Dinner and a movie is so cliche, so bring something new to the table. A home-cooked meal will be much more impressive, and then you’ll have him right where you want him.
Be wary of new financial schemes today. There are smooth talking wolves who will convince you that you’re doing the right thing. But a fool and his money are soon parted, and you can buy yourself a designer dunce cap with what little dough you have left.
High energy levels will propel you through a hectic day. You’ll be a dynamo of action, and you’ll get so much done in a short time that you’ll finish all your errands and chores early in the day. Then you can crash on the couch and do absolutely nothing.
It could be stimulating to kick back and daydream about your future today. But be realistic when inventing future scenarios. Changes of job or living venue are reasonably attainable goals. But jetting off to California to marry David Duchovny might be best kept in the dark recesses of your mind.
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So, I like this guy and my friend knows it but she still hooked up with him anyway!
I can’t with the Southerners breaking out their full-scale Tundra gear when the temps drop below 60.
Don’t come to me talking bad about somebody, expecting me to join in, and get pissy when I don’t. I’m not about all that drama. Dear Ginger Dumbass: I broke up with you because you announced the details of our argument on Facebook. So I thought letting you know the truth in Bitch Session was appropriate.
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When I listen to some of these twinks, I wonder who ties their shoelaces and reminds them to come in out of the rain. You ask to eat, then you say you don’t care where. Then I pick a place and you mention you’re no longer hungry. #byefelicia Don’t set crazy expectations for me to do dumb shit for you then not even show a little appreciation. Even saying “thanks” would be the least you could do.
When I gave you my number and said “text me whenever,” I didn’t mean every day all day.
I’m sorry you have to talk yourself up that much simply to be able to sleep at night.
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