David v19 i47 | Thanksgiving Weekend

11.23.16 V.19 I.47

11.23.16 V.19 I.47

DRT Media Group Inc. 1874 Piedmont Ave., Suite 370-C Atlanta, GA 30324 404.418.8901

MANAGEMENT David Thompson (x101) Publisher david@davidatlanta.com

26

William Duffee-Braun (x105) Sales and Development Director william@davidatlanta.com Mike Fleming (x102) Editorial Director mike@davidatlanta.com

ART Tanner Gill Graphic Designer tanner@davidatlanta.com

VIDEO STAR

Gay characters in mainstream video games are nothing new, but we are decreasingly the butt of jokes and increasingly making our mark. Here are a few favorite bad asses breaking barriers.

THINK TANK

20

As the holidays loom in front of us, and the election fallout looms in the rearview mirror, LGBT Atlanta, including our editor, tries to make sense of it all in this week’s opinion-editorial pieces.

24

THEATER QUEENS

When The Santaland Diaries and Cirque: Holidaze start, you know it’s that time of year. Get into the season spirit with all these plays, musicals, holiday concerts and other themed performances.

If you’re staying in town, or returning home from jet setting, Thanksgiving Weekend starts early and keeps the beat going as bars and other venues bring the fourday party to gay Atlanta.

print

At community distribution points across the city

Russ Youngblood (x106) Senior Sales Representative russ@davidatlanta.com Steve Tyrrell steve@davidatlanta.com Jim Brams jim@davidatlanta.com

CONTRIBUTORS DJ Marc J Cubs Matthew Holley Jason Mietelski James Parker Sheffield Jeffery Silvey Chris Vizzini

DISTRIBUTION Christopher Dixon Brian Harmon

NATIONAL AD REP

HOLI-GAY

36

SALES

online

At DavidAtlanta.com

Rivendell Media 908-232-2021

social

At facebook.com/DavidAtlantaMagazine and twitter.com/DavidAtlantaGA

The content of this Publication is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. The opinions expressed by any writer, advertiser, or other person appearing in the Magazine are not necessarily those of the Publication, its management or staff. The information and materials appearing in the Magazine are not guaranteed or warranted as to accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness, or suitability of the information and materials found or offered for a particular purpose. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or information available through this Publication meets your specific requirements. The Publication is not responsible for claims made by advertisers, content of information, changes, events, and schedules. The Magazine contains information and material which is owned by or licensed to the Publication, including but not limited to articles, advertisement, design, layout, graphics, and logos. No part or portion of this Publication may be reproduced in any way without the prior written consent of the Publisher. Unauthorized use of this Publication may give rise to claims for damages and or criminal offenses. Your use of the information or materials in the Publication is strictly at your own risk.

6 | 11.23.16

forthekid.org

datebook

where to go and

what to do this week SANTALAND DIARIES Meet a snarky gay department store elf who’d rather be doing anything but. Written by David Sedaris and starting Harold Leaver for the 18th year, enjoy this hilarious cocktail so potent and full of current-events updates that even the most cynical Scrooge could get tipsy.

Tuesdays-Sundays through Dec. 31 Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Ave. NE horizontheatre.com

THANKSGIVING EVE

Wednesday, Nov. 23 hereticatlanta.com burkharts.com tenAtlanta.com

10 | 11.23.16

Project Q

All the hometown boys return, all the non-family guys stay, and the twain shall meet for a drink or five before facing the big day. Every gay bar has a cocktail for you the night before the Big Day, and we’ve got our eye on Gobble Girls at Burkhart’s, Turkey Ball at Heretic and Blackout at Ten.

CIRQUE DREAMS: HOLIDAZE

DEEP SOUTH @ EAGLE

LIVING WITH…

The first American company combining European style performance artistry with American circus arts and Broadway theatrics returns with its signature show.

Visual stunners and acrobatics come with holiday twists and good cheer.

Alternaqueers come together for the regular romp with local lesbian legend Vicki Powell. This time, get with your gays behind the beats of Brooklyn’s DJ Mike Servito and San Francisco’s DJ Gay Marvine. They keep the pace for you and local guest hosts and dancing go-gos.

Honoring World AIDS Day and the 36th anniversary of HIV in the U.S., Georgia Equality sponsors the opening reception of this visual art exhibit, which highlights artist perspectives on AIDS and kicks off with this community discussion on where we are and how far we have to go.

Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Friday, Nov. 25 Fox Theater 660 Peachtree St. NE foxtheatre.org

Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 p.m.

Heretic 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road hereticatlanta.com

Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m.

Gallery 874 874 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW gallery874.com

Gated Community!

2,50

$

Limited Time Only!

Purchase a To-Be-Built Home and Receive:

7,500

$

Up To

Toward closing costs when financing with our affiliate lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage, and using our affiliate CalAtlantic Title Atlanta, LLC, as your closing agent/title insurer *

Towns at Druid Hills Townhomes from the low 500s $

PLUS

25,000

Up $ To

Lender Cr

2,500

Up $ To

Toward Closing Costs**

PLUS Refrigerator****

PLUS Blinds in the entire home*****

Use How You Choose Credits***

For more information, please call Bakari Maxwell or Tarecia Johnson at 404.634.4485. *Available only when you close on a home in the Towns at Druid Hills community pursuant to a contract you sign on or between 11/1/16-11/30/16. Receipt of up to $7,500 closing cost credit is subject to limits and is contingent upon buyer closing a loan with our affiliated lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage or, where permitted by seller, another seller preferred lender, and obtaining title insurance and closing services from our affiliated title agent, CalAtlantic Title of Atlanta, LLC. The offer to pay closing costs does not include payment of prepaid taxes, property or mortgage insurance, or mortgage installments. Pre-payments of HOA assessments are typically subject to lender limits. . ** The offer to pay up $2,500 toward closing costs does not include payment of prepaid taxes, property or mortgage insurance, or mortgage installments.

Pre-payments of HOA assessments are typically subject to lender limits. *** Seller provided “Use How Your Choose” credits may be applied to upgrades and options.

Upgrades and options available solely through Seller’s Design Center. Availability of items may vary by community. Offer does not have any cash value. **** Offer includes the following Whirlpool® appliances and products: French Door Counter depth Stainless Steel Refrigerator Product #N0APWRM460. Appliances available only through Seller. Approximate value: $3,610 (includes installation). Availability of models may vary by community. Whirlpool® is a registered mark of Whirlpool U.S.A., is not affiliated with Seller, and does not sponsor, endorse, approve or have any responsibility for this promotional offer. ***** Offer includes 2” Faux Wood Blinds Provided

by Flooring Design Group. Approximate value: $1,344 (includes installation). Availability of type of window coverings may vary by community. The combined value of seller incentives, credits and other seller contributions may exceed lender limits established for the loan program for which buyer qualifies. Buyer should ask his or her lender about the impact of such limits. Prices, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are artist conceptions. Hardscape, landscape and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. CalAtlantic Mortgage, Inc., NMLS# 203897, Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee License #24225, 8660 E Hartford Drive, Suite 200A, Scottsdale, AZ; 1000 Mansell Exchange West, Suite 210, Alpharetta, GA License #68278. CAATL013

davidatlanta.com | 11

THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF EVERYONE AT ATLANTA PRIDE, WE’D LIKE TO EXPRESS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO OUR MARKET VENDORS, PARADE ENTRIES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EVERYONE WHO CAME TO OUR EVENTS FOR MAKING THE FESTIVAL SUCH A SUCCESSFUL AND FUN WEEKEND! RAINBOW LEVEL SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OF ALL LEVELS FOR MAKING ATLANTA PRIDE 2016 POSSIBLE! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL ATLANTA PRIDE FESTIVAL OCTOBER 14-15, 2017 KEEP UP WITH OUR APP AND WEBSITE FOR OUR BIG PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR! ATLANTAPRIDE.ORG

ATLANTA

santa

speedo run

Wear a little, give a lot!

Saturday, Dec. 10 Starts at 2 p.m.

Manuel’s Tavern

Fundraising for Atlanta’s kids since 2009

Sign-up! Support! Cheer!

Benefiting

Go to atlantasantaspeedorun.org to register now!

davidatlanta.com | 13

Seen@

14 | 11.23.16

Heretic with DJ Brett Henrichsen

photos: James Hicks

Seen@

16 | 11.23.16

Friends on Ponce All Stars Show

photos: Russ Youngblood

MIDTOWN ATLANTA’S MOST RECOMMENDED AND TRUSTED

ROOFER!

With more than 25 years combined experience, Rosie’s Roofing and Restoration offers exceptional oversight and attention to detail, the highest quality roofing products and installation, and the best warranties in the business!

Our roofing specialists, installation teams, and support staff are experts at assessing your roof’s condition and will provide a thorough inspection at no cost. We pride ourselves on excellent communication and reliability for your next roofing, siding, gutters, or windows project. Please contact us today at 888.502.0221 for a free inspection and quote!

888.502.0221

PHONE 1770 THE EXCHANGE, SUITE 250 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339

WWW.ROSIESRESTORATION.COM

Come View our Decorated Model Limited Time Only!

Purchase a To-Be-Built Home and Receive:

15,000

$

Use How You Choose Credits* PLUS

6,000

Up $ To

Towns at Breton Ridge Townhomes from the upper $300s

Toward Closing Costs when financing with our affiliate lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage, and using our affiliate CalAtlantic Title Atlanta, LLC, as your closing agent/title insurer.*

For more information, please call Heather Isaac at 678.627.0772. *Available only when you close on a To-Be Built home in the Towns at Breton Ridge community pursuant to a contract you sign on or between 11/1/16-11/30/16. Receipt of $15,000 credit or other seller contribution that is contingent upon use of CAM; $15,000 credit is subject to limits and is contingent upon buyer closing a loan with our affiliated lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage or, where permitted by seller, another seller preferred lender. Receipt of $6,000 in closing costs or other seller contribution that is contingent upon use of CAM and affiliate title; $6,000 in closing costs is subject to limits and is contingent upon buyer closing a loan with our affiliated lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage or, where permitted by seller, another seller preferred lender, and obtaining title insurance and closing services from our affiliated title agent, CalAtlantic Title of Atlanta, LLC. The offer to pay closing costs does not include payment of prepaid taxes, property or mortgage insurance, or mortgage installments. Pre-payments of HOA assessments are typically subject to lender limits. Seller provided credits may be applied to upgrades or options. Upgrades and options available solely through Seller’s Design Center.

Availability of items may vary by community. Offer does not have any cash value. The combined value of seller incentives, credits and other seller contributions may exceed lender limits established for the loan program for which buyer qualifies. Buyer should ask his or her lender about the impact of such limits. Prices, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are artist conceptions. Hardscape, landscape and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. CalAtlantic Mortgage, Inc., NMLS# 203897 , Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee License #24225, 8660 E Hartford Drive, Suite 200A, Scottsdale, AZ; 1000 Mansell Exchange West, Suite 210, Alpharetta, GA License #68278. CAATL013

davidatlanta.com | 19

BUT A REAL FAMILY TAKES EVEN

more than that. They get the real you and actually love you because of, and sometimes despite, the warts and flaws.

It’s the place not to just share joys, but a secure shelter in times of desperation. These are the people who hear your problems and take them on as their own with thoughts toward solutions, not judgments.

Family is your team. It’s a mutual responsibility to care for and respect each other.

Scores of gay men who are estranged, ostracized or otherwise without their blood relations find a new kindred that truly make a family. You call them before your mom when you get a job. They call you when that no-good boyfriend finally lays the last straw.

The kindred we find

Just remember that not everyone is that lucky. During the holidays, those of us embraced by our biological families or entrenched in an inner circle of friends may not realize that another guy in your life is hurting.

by Mike Fleming

a friend devolved into an emergency situation simply because he was lonely?

Too many of us do silent battle this time of year without ever hearing that there is a place for them at our table.

YOU KNOW THE HOLIDAYS ARE ROUGH ON SOME PEOPLE AND THAT LGBTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE LONELY, BUT THE CONVERSATION SHOULDN’T STOP WITH PLATITUDES ABOUT FAMILY OF CHOICE. WHILE MUCH OF GAY ATLANTA

thinks thoughts of home the next few weeks, the rest are constantly reminded that home meant making a break from their beginnings.

Whether cutting the chord from unaccepting family and toxic relatives, or the loss of them through death, scores of us are on our own.

Most of the year, it’s easy to manage. When our families of origin aren’t there or aren’t good for us, we have our friends.

20 | 11.23.16

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY OR DO IF

What if a word from you or any simple kindness could save a life? Let’s resolve to say or do whatever it takes before it gets to that point.

This time of year, our fr-amilies can litTogether, we redefine family like no erally be a lifeline. Something as simple other demographic group – often comas an invitation or phone call can make pletely without any of the traditional the difference. parents, siblings and cousins who others include in their definition.

And it’s not just for them. There’s a hidden bonus in reaching out to a person Need a dinner companion? Done. in need: Opening up to them is good Getting together a group to rent a vakarma. It may sound cliché, but it’s true cation house? We’re so there. Need a that “to give is to get.” shoulder to cry on when your boss is a dick? We got you.

Reach David Atlanta editorial director Mike Fleming at mike@davidatlanta.com Who needs Judgey McJudgerson back in Hooville when our Atlanta boys are always there?

Networking?

There’s a maap for that!

*First event complimentary

davidatlanta.com | 21

harassment, and hate-inspired violence against us are still situations we try to help people work through on a regular basis. Now that there’s so much uncertainty around what will happen next, we are carrying that sick feeling in our guts begging the question, “what will happen to the most vulnerable among us?”

Some of you who get up everyday to fight for LGBTQ people and rights are also living some of the harsher realities of queer life.

POST-ELECTION

Love Letter

by James Parker Sheffield

As you fight for housing for others, you also have to fight for your own. As you fight for HIV meds to remain (or become) accessible to others, you also have to fight for your own. As you lift up those tempted to take their own lives, you privately have to assuage your own desperation.

You face a tremendous juggling act that will never receive the level of gratitude you truly deserve. Yet, with pressure and fears mounting, you’re still out there fighting.

WHILE THE COUNTRY QUICKLY MOVES to normalize what happened on Nov. 8, you’re spreading the message that this is not a typical partisan party loss. You’re STRONG & STURDY COMMUNITY BACKBONE. unapologetically explaining that our community isn’t scared because the Democrats IT CAN FEEL IMPOSSIBLE TO BREAK a difference. Your impact was felt across lost; we’re scared by what the winning adout the Southern gay wit and offer a laugh the country. The enthusiasm with which you ministration is pushing for. in the face of hardship. Now is definitely one worked pulled the attention of the national of those times. After more than 15 years of media, and your results proved beyond wor- We’re scared by those with historically racist, misogynistic, transphobic and homophoworking in LGBTQ Atlanta, I’ve never felt as thy of the airtime. bic legislative records being in positions of shaken and worried for the future as I do On Nov. 8, Sam Park became the first openly power. We’re scared of “outsiders,” who are right now. gay man elected to our state legislature. hailed by the KKK and Neo-Nazis, having the While laughter has escaped me for the What’s more, he unseated a Republican ear of the president. We’re scared, because moment, there’s one thing that hasn’t: My incumbent in Gwinnett County, who sup- the protection against some of these deplorincredibly deep belief in the community vol- ported the anti-LGBTQ so-called “religious able sentiments becoming actions can feel unteers, advocates, activists, service pro- freedom” bill in the General Assembly. You paper-thin. viders and fighting spirit of Atlanta Queers. turned traditionally ‘Red’ Gwinnett and Cobb counties ‘Blue’ by pushing voters to Even those of you desperately longing for In honor of that, I would like to offer a small, see hate-filled speech for what it is: actual place of retreat are taking no time to grieve. hate. You’ve helped build a groundswell to The people that needed you a week ago need very sincere message: Thank you. propel us into the coming years knowing you even more today, so you go to work.

I KNOW YOU’RE TIRED. YOU MADE that we are indeed tough enough to win.

It’s an amazing act of sacrifice. I am so proud calls, knocked on doors, organized massive collaborative efforts, and put in unimagi- I KNOW YOU’RE SCARED. AS SOMEONE to stand with each of you. Your resilience nable hours. Not only did you rise to the that works in the community fulltime, I’m pushes me to get out of bed in the morning. challenge, you believed in Georgia’s poten- scared, too. It has never been an easy task tial to create change. Even national leaders to work for LGBTQ people in the Southeast. You have my gratitude, my admiration, and pundits said of our state, “maybe in Even in our Atlanta bubble, we understand and my heart.

10 years, but definitely not now,” and you how desperate the situation already was for so many under the rainbow even before the James Parker Sheffield is Director of raised those expectations.

Organizational Development at the Health election.

I know your heart feels broken and your spir- Lack of healthcare options, homeless- Initiative, a statewide LGBT health advocacy it battered, but hear this: Your work made ness, suicide, unemployment, workplace organization in Atlanta.

FACING DOWN TRUMP’S AMERICA WITH UNDERSTANDABLE CONCERNS AND FEARS, LET'S GIVE THANKS FOR GAY ATLANTA’S

22 | 11.23.16

davidatlanta.com | 23

The Santaland Diaries Horizon Theatre Through Dec. 31 horizontheatre.com

Cirque Dreams: Holidaze Fox Theatre Nov. 23-25 cirqueproductions.com foxtheatre.org

Staging the

Holidays

by Mike Fleming

THEATRICAL VENUES GO ALL OUT WITH HOLIDAY FARE FROM SNARKY GAY TO SEXY CIRQUE AND BEYOND This weekend makes it official.

Thanksgiving means that the holidays are upon us, and if you haven’t cheated already, on Friday you can start listening to Christmas music – as long as the nearest Grinch who’d strangle you for it is out of earshot.

The season also means a slew of gay-popular shows on Atlanta stages. Whether youre after a taste of Christmas past with traditional holiday shows or a thoroughly modern milieu, there’s a play, musical or other live production just waiting to please you.

event updates grabbed from today’s headlines to keep it fresh. The show runs through Dec. 31. Visit horizontheatre.com Another don’t-miss spectacle comes with hot bodies in spandex contorting for you pleasure – albeit in a totally rated G way. Get your tickets Cirque Dreams: Holidaze at the Fox from Nov. 23 – Nov. 25.

Find tickets and more information at cirqueproductions.com and at foxtheatre.org.

The gayest – and for diehard fans, the greatest – is the return of Harold Leaver in The Santaland Diaries at Horizon Theatre. This year marks his 18th year in the lead role as David Sedaris’ bitchy department store elf.

And Christmas in gay Atlanta wouldn’t be the same without the annual concert program from Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus. This year’s “Comfort & Joy” show stages three performances Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 at St. Philip Cathedral in Midtown.

As an unhappy helper in the Santa section of a Macy’s during the busy shopping season, he has plenty of audience participation, snappy oneliners, and funny, irreverent current

Besides those sure-fire hits, Atlanta’s arts community rolls out its usual slate of holiday fare for all ages from the young to the young at heart.

Here’s our list of must-see shows.

24 | 11.23.16

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Atlanta Botanical Garden Through Jan. 7 atlantabg.org

AGMC: Comfort & Joy St. Philip Cathedral Dec. 2-3 voicesofnote.org

A Christmas Story: The Musical Fox Theatre Dec. 1-4 Foxtheatre.org

Winter Wonderland Around the World Fernbank Museum of Natural History Through Jan. 8 fernbankmuseum.org

Dave Koz Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Dec. 2 Gay saxophonist and vocalist Jonathan Butler with musical friends in annual concert. cobbenergycentre.com

Scrooge: The Musical OnStage Atlanta Dec. 2-18 onstageatlanta.com

The Nutcracker Atlanta Ballet Dec. 9 – 24 atlantaballet.com

C A S I NO

NIGHT

December 3, 2016 $20 suggested donation Doors open at 6:30 PM 2585 Chantilly Dr., NE, ATL

7-10 PM

Benefiting Lost-n-Found Youth

Complimentary Food & Drinks and $15K in funny money for casino games Silent Auction & DJ Friends, Fun & Entertainment!

Go all in for our youth! davidatlanta.com | 25

Gay Games

by Paul Tassi

QUEER CHARACTERS AND COUPLES IN MAINSTREAM GAMES HAVE GONE FROM PUNCHLINES TO HOLDING THEIR OWN All forms of popular culture have taken awhile to include more LGBTQ characters, but games especially have used gay and transgender characters as punchlines for a long while now, and only now are we starting to see that shift in earnest. As a result, we still have almost no lead characters in games that are gay outside of the indie scene.

Some have been around so long that their great romances are set in stone (Mario/Peach, Link/Zelda) and your new-gen heroes like Master Chief or Kratos or Lara Croft or Nathan Drake are straight, and will probably remain that way.

That doesn’t mean progress hasn’t been made, however. I’ve thought back to the games I’ve played in the last few years, and there have been a number of gay characters that have stood out to me in one way or another.

Most have relatively small roles in their games, some don’t. Some have made overt statements made about their sexuality, others haven’t. So in honor of Pride Month, I’ve put together a list of the best in mainstream games.

This isn’t a perfect list, and the gay characters on it may have their own problems with tropes or stereotypes, but I like them all for different reasons. It’s a short list, and I’m sure I missed a few examples that some would have liked to see included.

I’m also sure some have various problems as to why some of these characters may not be the “best” gay characters. But this is my list, and I hope it’s able to expand dramatically in the future. That’s certainly the trend, as we move away from stereotypes and jokes to real, LGBTQ characters.

Kung Jin (Mortal Kombat X)

Kung Jin is a new fighter introduced in 2015’s Mortal Kombat X who is significant because his sexuality is only mentioned in only mentioned in passingand not spotlighted in the least. The fact that Kung Jin is gay is referenced only in a few lines of dialogue, and fighting games, more than most, tend to use tropes when including trans, gay or just effeminate fighters. But Kung Jin is just a badass dude with a bow whose sexuality has nothing to do with how he’s able to murder you fifty different ways.

26 | 11.23.16

Monday - Friday 8am- 8pm | Sat & Sun 9am-6pm Serving West Midtown at 450 14th. St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

404.480.9797 | www.SmartCareuc.com

SmartCare is now clinically affiliated with Emory Healthcare Network davidatlanta.com | 27

Kung Jin (Mortal Kombat X)

Steve Cortez (Mass Effect 3)

Here comes the march of the Bioware games, as far and away the developer has gone out of their way more than anyone else to include LGBTQ characters. But again, early on we ran into this problem where many characters were only gay/bi if you wanted them to be. That changed by Mass Effect 3 when the game started introducing characters that were permanently straight or permanently gay, no matter the gender/preferences of your Shepard. Cortez was your pilot who you learn lost his husband to a Collector raid. As a male Shepard, you can romance him, and that plotline lead to the infamous “Mass Effect Gay Sex Scene” which was more or less shirtless cuddling. Still, it was a good move forward for the series, and the industry as a whole.

Dorian (Dragon Age: Inquisition)

I will apologize for not playing more Dragon Age, as I know there are a number of gay characters I could include here. I didn’t really like many of the characters in Inquisition, but Dorian was my favorite that I kept in my party just because he was hilarious. He was perhaps a tiny bit stereotypically flamboyant, but I don’t think that’s a problem, and he was just a lot of fun as a party member. Obviously there were a lot of characters I could have put in this Dragon Age spot, and you might have had an alternate favorite.

Steve Cortez (Mass Effect 3)

Tiny Tina (Borderlands 2)

Dorian (Dragon Age: Inquisition)

Borderlands 2 has a few gay/bi characters, including Sir Hammerlock (who is gay) and Mad Moxxxi (who is bi) but I like the way the game snuck in a few lines to show that Tiny Tina is actually gay herself. She talks about crushing on both Maya and Moxxxi, and the writers have confirmed these were not throwaway lines, and were intentionally written to reveal her preferences.

Tiny Tina is one of my favorite Borderlands characters, so I wanted to include her here, even if Hammerlock and Moxxxi might be more overt about their orientation..

You (RPGs)

Yes, you, the player, the hero, the savior of…whatever.

There are too many games to count at this point that allow your character to be gay, but as RPGs evolved, one aspect of designing your character meant that you could also pursue the orientation of your choice. In many games that means you can romance both male and female characters, but the point is that in games like Fable, Fallout, Mass Effect, Saints Row, Dragon Age and so on, you can choose to be gay the entire time, if you want. So while iconic game heroes from Mario to Metroid to Kratos to Lara Croft will always be straight, your hero in a number of AAA games can technically be gay, if that’s your desire. And that’s pretty cool.

This article originally appeared on forbes.com, PCgamer, IGN.com, and unicornbooty.com. The opinions expressed are the author’s own.

Tiny Tina (Borderlands 2) 28 | 11.23.16

davidatlanta.com | 29

HOST YOUR

Holiday Festivities WITH US! CHECK OUT OUR PARTY SPACES ONLINE! WWW.GUACOJOES.COM WWW.EINSTEINSATLANTA.COM CALL TO BOOK YOUR PARTY TODAY! 678.644.0973

Party Time

THANKSGIVING BRINGS JUST THE EXTENDED WEEKEND YOU’VE BEEN CRAVING TO TURN THE HOLIDAY INTO A HOLIGAY

By Mike Fleming

With not one day off but often two, most of gay Atlanta gets a four-day weekend as Thanksgiving rolls around. As if you needed an excuse to let loose.

Over at Heretic, popular touring DJ Deanne hits the decks. A portion of your entry fee at that event benefits Joining Hearts and their ongoing mission to fight HIV/AIDS in Atlanta.

Aside from family obligations for some, the man-on-man nightlife train makes extra stops. Beginning on Wednesday night, it continues unabated with extra steam through Saturday.

Your Wednesday bar hop continues for Thanksgiving Eve with the Gobble Girls. Headed by one of our David Atlanta Heroes for 2016, Angelica D’Paige, the bar is hopping and the queens will be popping. Look for Destiny Brooks, Alissah Brooks, Jaeda P. Starr and Brigitte Bidet.

First stop: Wednesday. That’s when Heretic, Burkhart’s and Ten have made a few holiday traditions of their own every Thanksgiving Eve for as long as anyone can remember. Of course, all your favorite watering holes are open and pouring, but at these events in particular, look for special guest DJs and performances.

After skipping Atlanta for L.A. a few years ago, DJ Jay McCracken returns to Ten Atlanta as DJ Kraax. Look for his signature beats in a special blacklights in the dark party.

36 | 11.23.16

The whole thing is set up to suit the annual crowds expected – a combination of native Atlanta guys and college boys back in town for Thanksgiving with family, as well as resident gays who stay home to celebrate the Big Day their way. It’s a proven recipe for fun.

Just for the occasion, the red carpet rolls out and stays out all weekend. we gathered some of our favorite event options.

PartyTime WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 BLACKOUT DANCE PARTY DJ Kraax Ten Atlanta 990 Piedmont Ave. NE tenatlanta.com JOINING HEARTS THANKSGIVING EVE DJ Deanne Heretic 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road NE hereticatlanta.com GOBBLE GIRLS Angelica D’Paige DJ SUPER BLUE Bulldogs 893 Peachtree St.

THURSDAY, NOV. 24

FRIDAY, NOV. 25

POTLUCK DINNER Bring a dish and toys for toy drive Model T 699 Ponce de Leon Ave. modeltatlanta.com

PUMP DJ Stan Jackson Heretic

DJ CAPRICE Bulldogs

SATURDAY, NOV. 26

HOT IN HERE All nude, all male and complimentary food all night Swinging Richards 1400 Northside Drive NW swingingrichards.com

BACKSTREET REUNION DJs Rob Reum & Bill Berdeaux, plus Fantasy Girls of Backstreet Jungle 2115 Faulkner Road jungleatl.com

HOLIDAY GIVING $1 of every Absolut drink through December benefits Lost N Found Youth Burkhart’s

DEEP SOUTH DJs Mike Servito and Gay Marvine Heretic

38 | 11.23.16

DJ MARCOS MORENO (BARCELONA) Atlanta Eagle 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE atlantaeagle.com

davidatlanta.com | 39

atlanta’s only gay sports bar

YOUR PLACE TO WATCH NFL & NCAA FOOTBALL

FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS VISIT US ON FACEBOOK OPEN M-SAT 11:30, SUN 12:30 2425 PIEDMONT RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30324 404.869.9422 • WWW.WOOFSATLANTA.COM

Seen@

42 | 11.23.16

PALS Manly Miss America at Jungle

photos: James Hicks

COME ON IN!

BOYS of BJs Everynight!

PoolLIVE&DJ EVERY Darts NIGHT

2043 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324 Open Daily at 2:30 PM davidatlanta.com | 43

Seen@

46 | 11.23.16

Other Show with Chad Michaels at Jungle

photos: Matt Hennie

the D list

10 Awful Gay Pickup Lines

David Atlanta’s weekly list of truths all gay men have come to know

Hey I lost my underwear.

Can I see yours?

Excuse me. We’re having a penis measuring contest.

Do you have a yardstick I can borrow?

YOU LOOK LIKE A HAMBURGER because you could be the meat between my buns.

Did your license get suspended for driving all these guys crazy?

You look like my two favorite letters of the alphabet:

I may not be the best-looking guy in here, but I’m the only one talking to you..

You look like you’re made of skittles at a Pride parade, and I WANNA TASTE THE RAINBOW.

Are you balding, because you sure do shine.

I really hope you don’t have tetnus, because tonight you’re going to nail me.

DO YOU Trick, 1999WORK FOR UPS? never I got seechecking the “beer IYou thought sawtoyou can” sized member of the star, out my package.

E-Z

but when Coco Peru said it was beautiful, you believed her.

Got an idea for an upcoming D List? Want to share your truths with the rest of the Gay-TL? Write mike@davidatlanta.com so we can include it.

50 | 11.23.16

WE’RE HIRING

We are seeking

AMBITIOUS, HARD-WORKING & TALENTED PEOPLE TO BE OUR NEXT ALL-STAR AD SALES REPRESENTATIVES Jumpstart your career by joining Atlanta’s leading gay media company!

Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunity One Year Sales Experience Required Email your resume to william@davidatlanta.com No Calls Please.

DRT Media Group is an equal opportunity employer

F1 B1 Amsterdam Ave.

NE tA ve .

Piedmont Park

on

D2

dm

B6 12th St. NE

D6

Pi e

Juniper St. NE

14th St. NE

D8

D1 D4 B2

Monroe Dr. NE

the scene

D5

NE

D7

e D r.

Ave. NE Piedmont

. NE Juniper St

D3

Monro

Charles Allen Dr. NE

9th St. NE

B3 Peachtree St. NE

W. Peachtree St. NW

S1

Spring St. NW

H1

Ponce De Leon Pl. NE

10th St. NE

4th St. NE

R1 C1

B5

Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

Midtown Bars

B1 Amsterdam 502 Amsterdam Ave NE B2 Blake's 227 10th St NE B3 Bulldogs 893 Peachtree St NE B4 Friends 736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE B5 The Model T 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE B6 My Sister’s Room 66 12th St NE

52 | 11.23.16

Dining th D1 10 & Piedmont 991 Piedmont Ave NE D2 Einstein's 1077 Juniper St NE D3 F.R.O.G.S 931 Monroe Cir NE D4 G’s Midtown 219 10th St NE D5 Henry’s 132 10th St NE D6 Joe's on Juniper 1049 Juniper St NE D7 La Hacienda 900 Monroe Dr NE

B4

Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

D8 Ten Atlanta 990 Piedmont Ave NE Retail R1 Barking Leather AfterDark 306 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Clubs C1 Atlanta Eagle 306 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

Hair/Beauty H1 Helmet 970 Piedmont Ave NE Fitness F1 Urban Body Fitness 500 Amsterdam Ave NE Spa/Bath S1 Flex Spa 76 4th St NW

Billiards/Darts

Drag

Non-Smoking Area

Dancers

Leather

Patio

D1 B4

Lindbergh Dr.

r.

on tC ir.

h

ge

Rd

B1 BJ Roosters 2043 Cheshire Bridge Rd B2 Opus 1 1086 Alco St NE B3 Tripps 1931 Piedmont Cir NE B4 Woof's 2425 Piedmont Rd NE Dining D1 Las Margaritas 1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd D2 Roxx 1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd Retail R1 Barking Leather 805 Lambert Dr., Suite A R2 Southern Nights 2205 Cheshire Bridge Rd

E

on m ed Pi

Brid

E .N tA ve

C1

m

B1

on

C2

shire

F1 .

Che

Rd

Piedmont Park

Pi

ed

D1

Cheshire Bars

r.

ge R

d. m

es

id Br

ell D

S1 er

E

ed

Ch

ire

D2

Lidd

kn

R1

E

Pi

. NE

Manchester St. NE

Pie dmont Rd

B3

S2

ul

R d. N

Fa

R1

.N Dr

Lenox

R2

oe

B4

St.

nr

NE

Alco

Lambert Dr.

B2 B5

B1

Mo

n t R d.

hD

R2

.N

e rg

B2

S3

H1

B3 db

tA ve

Piedmo

Lin

.

Ansley Bars Clubs C1 Heretic 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd C2 Jungle 2115 Faulkner Rd NE Fitness F1 Gravitee Fitness 2201 Faulkner Rd NE Spa/Bath S1 Club Eros 2219 Faulkner Rd NE S2 The Den 2135 Liddell Dr NE S3 Manifest 4 U 2103 Faulkner Rd NE

B1 Burkhart's 1492 Piedmont Ave NE B2 Felix's 1510 Piedmont Ave NE B3 The Hideaway 1544 Piedmont Ave NE B4 Mixx 1492 Piedmont Ave NE B5 Oscar's 1510 Piedmont Ave NE

Not Shown

Bars The Cockpit Atlanta 465 Boulevard SE Mary's 1287 Glenwood Ave SE Sister Louisa’s Church 466 Edgewood Ave SE Swinging Richards 1400 Northside Dr NW

Dining D1 Cowtippers 1600 Piedmont Ave NE Retail R1 Boy Next Door 1447 Piedmont Ave NE R2 Brushstrokes/Pleasures 1510 Piedmont Ave NE Hair/Beauty H1 Bubbles Salon 1579 Monroe Dr NE

Dining Lips Atlanta 3011 Buford Hwy NE Club Club Rush 2715 Buford Hwy NE Spa/Bath Qi Clay Sauna 130 Buford Hwy A-107

davidatlanta.com | 53

bartab

got an upcoming event?

calendar@davidatlanta.com

Monday

Friday

BLAKE’S Martini Monday's with David, Doug and Rod BURKHART’S Blue Monday Karaoke with Darlene at 10PM COCKPIT $3.00 House Draft EAGLE Music Videos with Kirby FRIENDS Texas Hold'em 8:30pm HIDEAWAY Industry Night 1/2 Off Well, Domestic, & Wine JUNGLE Stars of the Century Show 11:30pm MODEL T Monday Night Madness 8pm OSCAR’S Service Industry Night SWINGING RICHARDS Industry Free Entry, Free VIP Lounge for all. 8:30PM TRIPPS Customer Appreciation All Drinks $1.00 Off WOOFS Texas Hold'em Poker 7:30pm

BLAKE’S TGIF with Doug & Brent 3-9pm • “Deadly Vixens” Drag Show 11pm • Bill Berdeaux Spins Street Level 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 COCKPIT $6.00 SkyFall Wine EAGLE DJ Dance Party 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 OSCAR’S Music Video Night SWINGING RICHARDS Sexy dancers pack the strage early! Drink Specials all night. Free before 8PM. $10 Cover before 12 TEN ATLANTA Music & Videos by DJ Daryl Cox 10pm TRIPPS Jeremy Presents “Skin” 4pm - 2am WOOFS Fur Fridays

Tuesday BLAKE’S Latin Night with DJ, Melo, 1/2 Priced Food Menu 'til Midnight BURKHART’S DRAG-EOKE with Angelica D’Paige at 10PM CLUB RUSH “Tipsy Tuesday” 18 & up - Open until 4am COCKPIT $5.00 Smirnoff Drinks FRIENDS Let's Make A Deal with Ken 6pm HIDEAWAY Game night: Poker and blackjack 7:30 Trivia with Jason Walker 8:30 MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 7pm OSCAR’S Show Tune Tuesday SWINGING RICHARDS Titos Tuesdays! $6.25 Titos Cocktails with the hottest crowd in the ATL. Free before 8PM WOOFS Poker Professional Hour

Wednesday BLAKE’S Party Pop Hits with Doug 3-9pm, "Voyeur Wednesday with Kyra Mora.

Go-Go Guys 11pm - 2am BURKHART’S HUMPDAY KARAOKE with Darlene at 10PM COCKPIT Karaoke - Humpday Specials FRIENDS Hump Night with Regina Simms 8pm HERETIC WarpZone Video Game Night 7pm - Pig Dance Black Out Party DJ Stan Jackson 10pm-3am NO COVER HIDEAWAY Beauty and the beat! Ruby Redd Charity Bingo @8:30 free to play. karaoke W/ Tyler @ 11:00 $ 3.00 well drinks all day long LIPS ATLANTA Bitchy Bingo MODEL T Wonderful Wednesdays 7pm OSCAR'S JukeBox Wednesdays SWINGING RICHARDS Wasted Wednesdays! Free VIP Lounge. 2-4-1 VIP Rooms all night!

TRIPPS Hump Day Buffet Free Food @ 5 pm w/ Drink Purchase WOOFS Trivia and Bear Hump Hour

Thursday BLAKE’S Texas Hold em Poker 7pm • #TBT 90's Divas with Shawnna Brooks 11pm BURKHART’S DANCEFLOOR DIVAS with Phoenix (RuPaul’s Drag Race s3) at 11:30PM COCKPIT Customer Appreciation Night EAGLE Blackout Night with Gerry FACES LOUNGE The All Star Cabaret Drag Show & Karaoke FRIENDS Texas Hold'em 8:30pm; Regina hosts Ladies Nite 10pm HERETIC 3 Legged Cowboy Night 9pm Free dance lessons 8-9pm. No cover.

HIDEAWAY Hot Mic’ Comedy w/ Ian Aber at 10pm followed by Karaoke at 11:30. Draft Beer Special JUNGLE True Thursday EDM Party 10pm LIPS ATLANTA Dinner with the Divas MODEL T Pre-Weekend Party! 7pm OSCAR’S Thirsty Thursday SWINGING RICHARDS 2-4-1 Entry and VIP All night! A Matthew & Billy Fav!! Fireball Shot Specials!

WOOFS Country Music Night 7pm 54 | 11.23.16

Saturday 10TH & PIEDMONT Bottomless Mimosa Brunch BLAKE’S Open at 1pm • “Glitter Bomb” w Edie Cheezburger • Guest DJs Upstairs 10pm-close.

BURKHART’S SYNERGY with Shawnna Brooks and Monica Van Pelt at 11PM CAMPAGNOLO Legendary Musician Robert Ray on the piano 10pm-1am COCKPIT Karaoke & $2.00 Tacos EAGLE DJ Dance Party FRIENDS Free Pool 2-6pm HERETIC Varies. EARLY COUNTRY (8pm-12:30am) & LATE NIGHT DANCE with Billboard DJ MIKE POPE @12:30-close. No cover except special events.

HIDEAWAY $2.50 All Well Drinks JUNGLE Fantasy Girls 9pm; Club Night, Various Guest DJ's 10:30pm LIPS ATLANTA Glitz & Glamour Las Vegas Style MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 3pm OSCAR’S Music Video Night SWINGING RICHARDS T Shirt Review. Atlanta boys get crazy! Free before 8PM. $10 Cover before 12 TEN ATLANTA Music & Videos by DJ Rob Reum 10pm WOOFS Game Day

Sunday 10TH & PIEDMONT Bellini Brunch BLAKE’S Open at 1pm - Bloody Mary’s with Robin. Texas Hold em Poker Upstairs 2pm. • "Midtown Rouge" Drag Show w/ Peaches 8:30pm • High Energy with DJs Will Bryan & Bill Berdeaux.

BURKHART’S Armorettes at Burkhart's, 7:30 p.m. before Tossed Salad • Tossed Salad hosted by Brigitte Bidet - Music & Drinks 10pm - Showtime 10:30pm CLUB RUSH Hip Hop and R&B - 18 & up - Open until 4am COCKPIT Movie Night FRIENDS Open Sunday 2pm-12am HIDEAWAY $3.50 wells JUNGLE Cherry Bomb with Wild Cherry Sucret 8pm LIPS ATLANTA Gospel Brunch w/ Bubba D. Licious LAS MARGARITAS Papi’s $17.95 Unlimited Brunch & Choice of Mimosas, Sangrias, Bloody Maria’s, & Mojitos OSCAR'S Sunday Funday TEN ATLANTA Brunch 11am & music by DJ Rob Reum inside and DJ Robert Ansley on the patio 4pm TRIPPS 2nd & 4th Sunday - Open Mike Show 6pm WOOFS Sunday Funday

Looking for a New Career?

now

HIRING SALES REPRESENTATIVES Base + Commission + Bonus 1 Year Sales Experience Preferred Email Resume to

william@davidatlanta.com DRT Media Group is an equal opportunity employer

FULL BODY MASSAGE by Walter @ 404-872-5671 (8th St. @Monroe Dr.) Only $40..Shave too License No. MT003122

Tokyo Valentino is looking for part time security and full-time Spa front desk.

1739 Cheshire Br Rd - resume to

jobs@FEGHoldings.com

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

FULL-TIME DESK CLERK POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE Please apply in person at Flex Atlanta.

76 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 33038 davidatlanta.com | 55

This is the first guy I met when I moved here, and I care about him, but I also know I don’t have much room to talk when it comes to indulging in party favors.

Should I confront him?

Wouldn’t Ordinarily Really Intervene, Except Doubtful Dear WORRIED: Your concern is probably more common than many gay guys like to talk about. Whether we ourselves choose to indulge in chemical escapism and risk the consequences, it doesn’t mean we can’t see the signs when some lose themselves.

First and foremost, be careful. What if your friend’s health is at risk from an undiagnosed virus? What if he, as you hint, is going through something that's stressing him out so much he’s letting himself go?

You can’t confront him about drugs if you don’t know it for a fact, because you can cause damage with the assumption before you have a chance to help.

HEY,

Daddy!

Hey, Daddy!

I think my friend might be abusing drugs. Before I even get started, I’m going to come right out and say that I dabble recreationally like some other gay men, usually when I hit the clubs, so I’m not judging the party per se.

At first, I just thought he was being weird or going through something that made him act differently. Several months ago, he started going manic on occasion, accusing good friends of talking behind his back.

Not everybody is affected the same way by the same drugs, so I chalked it up to a little too much snuff in the snort.

Lately, he upped the ante on my suspicions, and others in our friend group are noticing it too.

He’s losing weight, and not in a good way. His eyes are sunken in and dark, and his accusations have blown up into full-on thinking everyone is out to get him. He grinds his teeth.

Even when I don’t suspect he’s on it right this moment, I do know all of these can be signs of prolonged meth use.

56 | 11.23.16

I do think you should approach your friend, but I think it may take more than one conversation. Ask him if there’s anything he wants to talk about. Keep it to your own observations, and leave your other friends out of it. If he thinks people are talking behind his back, you’d only be feeding his paranoia.

Tell him you are concerned because he seems different. If he still avoids it, tell him you’re there for him if he changes his mind or anything comes up.

This opens the door for him to come to you, and for you to circle back and broach it again a little later.

If he’s not ready to confide in you, that doesn’t mean your friendship has to be over. The line between being supportive and pushy is fine and hard to navigate. Use your best instincts.

Of course you’re right about one thing: The symptoms you name could definitely be signs of drug abuse.

Gay men and meth are a well-documented duo. If your friend confides that this is his situation, or if you find direct evidence of such, encourage professional help. You can support him, but you can’t fix him.

Daddy

Daddy loves his boys. He knows the answers you need, and you’re going to get them. Reach out to him with your burning questions via our editor, mike@davidatlanta.com.

Warning: Advice given in this column is intended for entertainment and novelty purposes. Please proceed at your own risk.

YOUʼRE NOT THE ONLY CURIOUS ONE

404-214-5141 GET YOUR FREE TRIAL TODAY More local numbers: 1.800.550.0618 Ahora en Español/18+ | interactivemale.com

Playmates or soul mates, you’ll find them on MegaMates Always FREE to listen and reply to ads!

Atlanta:

(678) 528-2525 www.megamates.com 18+

davidatlanta.com | 57

fairyscopes ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19):

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22):

An ego trip usually has a very hard landing. Your ruler Mars opposing Neptune makes it hard to know whether you’re offering too much or too little. Who knows your heart best can tell you how big it really is.

Sometimes your charm comes too easily. Overdoing it can alienate some people. What does your partner think about your flirtations? Accept criticism graciously and think seriously about it!

TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20):

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21):

GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20):

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21):

CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22):

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19):

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22):

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18):

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22):

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20):

Your erotic charms are nearly irresistible. How you use them will tell the world a lot about your values. You’re better off keeping your reputation clean. Honesty and strategy are crucial to winning a struggle at work.

You can charm your partner – real or prospective – into almost anything, but its best to use this openness to work on issues in your relationship. The high-minded, mature approach is harder, but in the long run yields better results.

This week’s full moon brings out your wild side, shocking some friends or making some new ones, and probably starting some very titillating gossip. Enemies at work might try to use that against you, but you can turn it to your advantage.

Arguments with your partner are based on misunderstanding and your overreactions. Less drama, more empathy would help.

Worries about money may be based in reality, but probably still exaggerated. The outlook will improve very soon.

Don’t worry yourself sick! Channel that energy into exercise.

Swimming and martial arts like tai chi are best. A wave of domestic bliss offers a platform for some serious improvements. Sexual competition can be fun; taking it seriously can get dangerous.

58 | 11.23.16

Adding another candle doesn’t mean you have to prove anything. Self-consciousness can provoke you to overdo things, hurting yourself or complicating your work. Think less about yourself, more about your partner: committed, for the moment, or hypothetical.

Mixed messages and rumors can hurt your reputation.

Defensiveness just makes it worse. Look at the problem as one to heal with good humor, even at your expense. Clear it up! Opportunity’s around the corner.

One can be over-competitive at work. Pay attention to those nagging inner voices. They can help correct your perspective even if you don’t like what they say. Charity work will also do you much good.

Don’t take personal criticisms too seriously, but spats with friends can show where you need self-improvement. You don’t need to prove your intellectual prowess, but you may need to admit to your limitations so you can expand your wisdom.

Give yourself a little room to be a drama queen – in the right time and place – just to let the frustrations out. Friends will be a lot more supportive than you expect. Being too nice can work against you; focus on being just nice enough.

BITCH Bitch SESSION

S E S S I O N If you sucked dick as good as you suck in your stomach in selfies, you could keep your man.

Glad I didn't notice your teeth until after I wasn't interested anymore. #bonerkill #ouch

You and your boyfriend voted for a racist, anti-gay bigot, joked about it and expect gay support of your business? #noway #shame DON'T GO GET YOUR DRINKS AT THE BAR AND THEN CAMP OUT AT A WAITER'S TABLE. RUDE. You lied about getting strung out, and now YOU'RE SLEEPING with the boy your best friend is talking to? GIRL, BYE.

60 | 11.23.16

SEND US YOUR BITCHES! Text 404.969.BTCH, tweet @BitchSessionATL or email bitch@davidatlanta.com *This page reflects the bitchiness of the community not David Atlanta or its publisher (although we’re bitchy too!)

You treated me like an option, SO I LEFT YOU LIKE A CHOICE.

OVERHEARD: "He smokes like a chimney too, so that face is on borrowed time."

DRAG QUEENS: GET YOUR MELANIA WIGS TOGETHER! If one more queen complains to me about the election results, I'm bitch slapping you.

DEAL WITH IT!

SUPPORTING TRUMP DOESN'T MAKE YOU #MASC