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Work and holiday obligations are fulfilled, your outfit is planned, and all you need to put 2016 to rest is a party. Get the hookup in our New Year’s Eve party preview, plus our playlist of 2016’s Best Songs.

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Made us look! Meet one of six gay men with the voices of angels and the courage to show off all their unmentionables on a cabaret stage. Welcome back to Atlanta, Naked Boys Singing!

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Other than the obvious, the only thing that makes these picks for horror movies an even better foil to other holiday weekend happenings is how hilariously and unintentionally – or not – gay they are.

One older guy can’t stop the advances and yearnings of a guy young enough to be his son, and one younger guy can’t help but wonder what his older crush would be like. Both say, Hey Daddy!

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NAKED BOYS SINGING

Get ready for “cheeky” numbers from this cast of extremely talented, and oh yeah totally starkers buck-naked, guys. Ronnie Larsen and Tim Evanicki Productions present the national tour of this long-running Off-Broadway show through Jan. 22. See our preview in this issue.

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A great way to kick off the year with your best self in mind, this Commitment Day fun run is such a good idea, there are three places in the metro to take part. A fun run and festival in the chilly temps wakes you up to the New Year.

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By all accounts, 2016 has been a tough one for lots of us. Whatever your plans to wipe it away in the New Year, it starts by blowing out the old and ringing in the new. True to form, we have our eye on all the ways to do that this year.

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Clear your calendars, it’s going to be a bumpy night. Here’s where to find all your options and see which one (or ones) you’ll hit, as well as the lucky location that will have you in the house at midnight.

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Stripping down with

Naked Boys Singing!

by Matthew Holley

OFF BROADWAY HIT HELICOPTERS INTO ATLANTA FOR A THREE-WEEK RUN AT 7 STAGES THEATRE ON ITS NATIONAL TOUR. On January 4, Atlanta is set to have a ball. Or two. Or twelve, actually when Naked Boys Singing! returns to the local stage as part of a multi-city tour. The producers, and the six-guy cast that appears completely starkers for the duration of the show, are ready to show you a good time.

The Vaudeville-style extravaganza originally premiered in 1998 to sky-rocketing reviews. Since then, it has taunted, tantalized an thrilled audiences around the globe, whether dropping trou on stages, or in the 2007 adapted movie musical.

The charming and cheeky six-member cast bounces, bulges and belts out camp numbers such as "Gratuitous Nudity," "The Bliss of a Bris," "Fight the Urge," and the ever-so randy favorite "Perky Little Porn Star," while being endowed with pitch-perfect voices and presence.

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The characters I play from a Jewish father to a naked maid make it a distracting task to any judgements. As long as you’re entertaining with the narrative, audiences are pretty pleased.

Did the cast have any bonding experiences to feel comfortable together?

It's so funny you'd say that, because we talk about how comfortable we are now with each other and our bodies, more so than some of our longest friendships. After spending so much time together nude, you're in your most vulnerable state and you're all the same.

I think that's why it felt so trustworthy and supportive with one another from the beginning, knowing we only have each other to understand. Sometimes it was hard to get on stage after a quick KFC or Burger King run between shows, because you didn't feel so sexy, so we needed to be a good team to boost each other up!

Ahead of the latest production baring its Georgia debut, David Atlanta spoke with Australian cast member Tim Garnham, who in turn lifted the sheet on all of the show’s secrets. He lets us in on audition tidbits, birthday suit bonding with the cast, how auditions were like a gay mixer, and an ill-fated beach day that resulted in quite a few pink bottoms.

How did you become one of the “Naked Boys?”

With Naked Boys Singing! being one of the longest running offBroadway shows, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I'd heard lots about the show and knew it'd be right up my alley, being a campy, cheeky and inappropriate musical. They're a lot of fun, but also a huge challenge as an actor for comedic timing and to perform as vulnerable as we are on stage.

What was the audition process like?

Similar to a gay mixer, except without the alcohol and a required time to get naked. Some people were very eager from the get go. I think there was one straight guy there feeling very confused about his choices and another still figuring it out, but when there's naked dudes together in a show with no females, your most likely to pull a gay crowd of actors.

The content of the show touches on gay struggle and has many relatable scenarios, so it’s natural to a majority of our real life stories. I think everyone was so supportive and proud of himself on the audition day, so it was a liberating moment regardless of the outcome.

Did you have any reservations about performing nude?

I thought of it as a challenge to dazzle them with my performance rather than how much I was packing. That made it a bit more do-able.

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Is there a part of the show you are the most or least excited about?

I'm always least excited but at the same time most excited to start off the show with my “Naked Maid” solo. It sets the tone of the show and involves water spraying and business card throwing to the audience, as well as naked cartwheeling and penis helicoptering. That can take some people by surprise so early on.

But I do love “The Entertainer” number as well. It's a jazzy showstopper with all the sass you want in a musical number.

What do you hope the audience take away from the show?

I know everyone is thoroughly entertained! Without a doubt!

But I want audiences to feel more connected to humanity, because no matter what race, body shape, sexual orientation or identity we are, we are all together.

This show is a huge escape and tension reliever with what's happening in the world right now, so it’s come at a good time for anyone needing a good laugh.

Do you have a favorite experience from tour thus far?

We have a no tan line rule, which made it difficult to lay out in Florida. The boys and I went to a nude beach near Miami, and some bums came back very burnt for our performance that night, a lot of makeup was required.

We also got to learn a lot about our history at the AIDS museum in Fort Lauderdale too, on a private tour, that I personally really enjoyed. It gave me a lot of pride and inspiration for our community. The fight against the stigma of HIV and equality still exists and we must not forget what we've lost and how far society still needs to come.

Naked Boys Singing! plays Jan. 4 – Jan. 22 at 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE. For tickets and more information, visit 7stages.org.

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LET THE 10 BEST INADVERTENTLY GAY HORROR MOVIES TAKE YOU AWAY WHEN ‘HOLIDAYS’ AND ‘CHRISTMAS’ ARE THE LAST THINGS YOU WANT TO HEAR. Chances are you’ll spend part or all of the holidays chilling in front of the TV. Whether by circumstance or by design, after a month of Christmas ads and holiday specials, there’s also a great chance that whatever you watch, you’ll want for anything but more holiday fodder.

Enter our friends at Cracked, NewNowNext, and Halloween Love. For decidedly un-Christmassy Christmas weekend fare, we couldn’t resist their hilarious takes on campy, scary horror films with the added bonus of overflowing with gayness.

Some of these flicks are so gay, they’re even more entertaining for how they seem to dabble in homoerotica so unintentionally – or come on, is it intentional after all?

THE LOST BOYS A handsome young man is targeted by vampires.

Everyone is dressed like members of WHAM! Back at the vampires lair, the leader of the pack, David, tricks Michael into swallowing some of his bodily fluids.

Sexual tension, a man in a saxophone and studded codpiece, and Corey Haim opens his not-at-all metaphorical closet to reveal a Rob Lowe poster. Ah, the 80s.

– Cracked JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 This beefcake-filled sequel sees a busload of highschool basketball players being picked off by a winged monster with a taste for hairless twinks. How gay is it?

Well, we lost Justin Long in the first Creepers movie, but we got smoldering Al Santos as a consolation prize.

Plus, there’s the whole “horny, shirtless basketball players on a bus” thing.

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THE COVENANT Caleb is the leader of a gang of "undercover" male witches who spend a lot of time showering together.

He is obsessively targeted by a mysterious stranger, Chase, the new kid at their exclusive private school.

We don't want to read too much into the fact that the school's female students are featured mostly as blurry, indistinct figures in the background. Why read anything at all when we have an all-male naked locker room fight scene to watch? Not to mention a young Chase Crawford and Taylor Kitsch.

– Cracked AMERICAN PSYCHO Getting to gazing upon the chiseled delights of Christian Bale for 90 minutes mostly made up for the gorier parts

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in this expose of ’80s-era excess and narcissism. And when a closeted gay guy hits on Patrick, he actually lets him go. Um… progress?

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The Lost Boys

Jeepers Creepers 2

The Covenant

THE FORSAKEN Young man befriends vampire, ignores attractive woman for 90 minutes.

Don't let the scantily-clad female on the cover fool you into renting this movie for your men's beach volleyball after party. Actress Izabella Miko appears in approximately 10 minutes of footage, and the rest is devoted to a lengthy bromance between Sean and half-vampire Nick. Nick explains that Sean has been infected with a blood disorder that can only be slowed with a cocktail of drugs. The two young men team up to attract and kill the head vampire, who is no match for the most powerful force in the universe: white hot, masculine love. The film ends as the two men stare meaningfully into each other's eyes, and ride off into the sunset – Halloween Love FEAR NO EVIL There’s no way around it: Fear No Evil is bananas. The low-budget indie horror features an impalement by crucifix, the Son of Satan in a diaphanous Bob Mackie gown, and music by The Boomtown Rats. Our demon-spawn “hero” Andrew is assaulted in the gym showers by a bully—who pins him down and kisses him while both are naked.

– NewNowNext NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET II: FREDDY’S REVENGE Freddy Krueger spends an entire movie trying to get into a young man's body. Young Jesse, who has just moved with his family into a house on Elm Street, is suffering from intense dreams that make him wake up shirtless and sweaty, often times not wearing pants. Jesse's habitual pantlessness continues at school, where he is always either at gym having his shorts pulled down, or else in the locker room, being tormented by a cruel coach.

Eventually Jesse's friend, Lisa, finds a diary in his room that contains the story of Freddy Krueger, along with an erotic description of Johnny Depp.

Next he's dragged into a shower, stripped naked and whipped.

– Cracked SCREAM Billy Loves Stu. Billy loves Stu. Billy loves Stu. Can we be any clearer?

Billy. Loves. Stu. – Halloween Love

American Psycho

HOSTEL Backpacking American Josh (Derek Richardson) clearly has a crush on his buddy Paxton (Jay Hernandez). When the guys have a foursome in creepy Slovakia, it’s Pax Josh can’t keep his eyes off of. Sadly, Josh’s heteroflexibility leads to his falling prey to a Dutch psychopath with a surgical fetish.

– NewNowNext FRIGHT NIGHT There’s no denying the homoeroticism of the best vampire comedy ever made. Jerry Dandride is undeniably and uncontrollably alluring to those around him, male and female. Armed with a “Renfield-esque” doting assistant, Dandridge seems to target young men as his victims. Starring Stephen Geoffreys (who later wen ton to do gay porn) and Amanda Bearse (an open lesbian), this film is gushing with gayness.

– Halloween Love

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GATHER YOUR GAYS ON SATURDAY NIGHT AND GET YOUR NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY ON WITH THE 16 BEST SONGS OF 2016.

By DJ Marc J Cubs Whether you’re partying because it was awesome, or because it’s over, 2016 is going bye-bye. It’s time to get together and blow out the old and ring in the new with a playlist for the night inspired by the very best singles of the year.

In a year of some disappointment and some triumphs music-wise, tried-and-true favorites, as well as new artists, found ways to shine. They helped us sing and dance through it all, so it’s appropriate that they take us out and into 2017.

Turn the page for our favorites, in no particular order.

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“Formation” - Beyonce

“This Is What You Came For” - Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna

“Fuck Apologies” - JoJo ft. Wiz Khalifa

“Work” - Rihanna ft. Drake

“Send My Love

“Crash” - Usher

“In Common” - Alicia Keys

“Into You” - Ariana Grande

“One Dance” - Drake

“The Sound” - 1975

“Blood On Me” - Sampha

“Best To You” - Blood Orange ft. Empress Of

Beyonce has to be on any Best of the Best list. White America wasn’t ready, but any song that gives a shoutout to Red Lobster and hot sauce is OK in my book.

JoJo not only had my favorite album of this When they team up, you know it’s going to be year, she also had one of my favorite songs. an infectious hit. Throw in lyrics by Taylor Swift It’s a bold return to a music career that’s to make it stay in your head all year long. now under her control.

Half of the time I’m dancing, and the other (To Your New Lover)” - Adele half I’m still trying to figure out what the hell Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble,” Adele has a bit of fun for once. This she is saying. is passive aggressive at it’s finest!

Stripped down with raw and deliberate emotions peaking throughout the track, it’s simplistic in that its driven by minimum percussion, but easily carried by Keys’ vocals.

This infectious song immediately makes you start tapping your feet. With its lightweight melody, it’s one of the more charismatic songs on this list.

“Hold On” - The xx

2016 brought the return of one of my favorite bands. If you haven’t heard them, go ahead and slap yourself, then check out this track from their new album dropping in January 2017.

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The most underrated song by a male artist this year, this dark and slow-burning bedroom jam makes you try and hit those high notes – in and out of bed.

This is Pop music, plain and simple. Catchy Drake’s infectious, highest-charting song to AF because it was written by the kind of date topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for catchy Pop, Max Martin. His credits include a total of 10 weeks.

22 Billboard No. 1s since 1999.

Previously spotlighted on tracks from big artists like Kanye and Frank Ocean, Sampha finally released this one and gained solid exposure. This one is calm and hauntingly beautiful all at once.

This Brit’s sound is a mix of Electro and old school Hip Hop, and he’s also a noted songwriter. He’s penned songs for Florence + The Machine, Kylie Minogue, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more.

“Blow Your Mind (Mwah)” “Sally” - Bibi Bourelly “The Greatest” - Sia - Dua Lipa You’ve never heard of her, and Yes, “Cheap Thrills” is more “F the haters” is the message of this song, and I am loving it.

Dua Lipa is bound to be the next big thing. I would even say she might be the next Shakira.

it’s OK. She’s written for Selena Gomez, Usher, and most notably Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money.” She’s only 22, so be on the lookout for more from her in the future.

popular than “The Greatest,” but this one carries so much more impact, and I think will be remembered longer.

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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!

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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

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When it gets to real life, things get dicey. If you’re actually asking if it’s OK to engage with this man, there are two schools of thought. Both are valid depending on the individual “daddy-to-be” in question.

On the one hand, he’s an adult. Your guilt can disappear from every legal standpoint on his 18th birthday. On the other, ethics and morals vary from guy to guy, and yours may still say it’s still wrong to play ball on this particular field. Since you’re asking the question, you may fall into the latter category.

As the more mature player, it’s your obligation to ask yourself the hard questions and think things through from both your perspective and his.

Things to consider include the power dynamics that handicap the game: Chances to take advantage or hurt a rookie so new to the game are increased, and that’s not fair to him. Plus, his emotional maturity could create more issues than you bargained for.

Since you’re likely to see him again, whether you’re considering an extra-inning hookup or making it a regular thing, talk to the guy.

HEY,

Daddy!

Hey, Daddy!

The first time I saw this tall, lean guy with hairy legs and a perky butt was as I walked by a baseball field at the high school near my gay gym. I noticed him noticing me, but of course knew my place. I’m not one for most younger guys in general, and definitely not an underage jock.

Well, that was two years ago. Recently, he wandered into my gym fully grown and sexier than ever, and he’s definitely checking me out. Even though he’s of legal age now, I still feel guilty when I totally stop what I’m doing, check out his ass and all the goods when he’s stripping down in the locker room, and heads to the shower.

I could be his Dad, but I really want to be his daddy. But the guilt! How young is too young when you’re checking out bare booty in the gay gym?

Looking Even Causes Highly Enhanced Randiness Dear LECHER: Fantasy is the spice of life. In the vast majority of scenarios, I wouldn’t deny any gay man the thoughts between his ears or fault him for thinking them. You ask if it’s OK to look guilt-free, and I say Baseball Boy was always fair game within the confines of your mind.

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Actual maturity and experience can vary widely at his age, so communicating to find out in advance is the best game plan. Chat him up to avoid trouble for you or heartache for him, and scrap your playbook at the first signs of mismatched expectations.

Hey, Daddy!

I’m recently out and have transferred my workouts to the gay gym in my neighborhood.

I’m loving the brotherhood, the eye candy, and of course the locker room. There is this hot older guy who I’ve noticed for years, and I think he’s interested, but I’m not sure how to get his attention.

For the Lecher I Really Tease Dear FLIRT: Since your intended wasn’t born yesterday, believe me (and the letter above): He already knows. Rather than just checking him out and flashing the goods, be man enough to strike up a conversation and see where things go.

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.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19):

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22):

Getting ahead depends on self-discipline, attention to details and questions of skill. Subtle hints from superiors can save you a lot of grief. The Golden Rule may not alleviate confusion in your relationships, but it will make it more manageable.

Would a fleeting, tawdry affair make you feel cheap and used? That could be half the fun. Keep your eyes open and your mind clear. If you do get swept off your feet, you will have to pick up the mess.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20):

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21):

Worrying about your career doesn’t help, but list real concerns and look for practical answers. “Helpful” friends will offer hundreds of ideas. A few of those are actually very good. A relaxing time out would help you restore clarity.

Pressure at work is largely in your own head. Largely. Plan long-term strategies, and remember that they will have to be flexible. Burning off energy with some friends will help you from being a pain to your colleagues.

GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20):

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21):

Sexual frustration is about quality, not quantity. The need for emotional depth and commitment may surprise you. If partnered, you’re overdue for a good talk. If single, discuss it with someone whose wisdom you respect or write your feelings down.

Do your best work and let it speak for itself. You don’t need to prove anything, especially to family members.

When those nagging voices fill your brain, identify where they come from and you can get rid of them.

CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22):

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19):

It’s too easy to obsess on minutiae. Better to clear out garbage and clutter. Your partner or another good friend will be glad to help you decide what needs to go. Let a sibling get saddled with the family keepsakes.

Even if things have been going well lately, be very careful with your money. A deal that sounds too good to be true is.

Set aside a little for an impulsive indulgence. If you can’t say anything nice, go chat with Virgo.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22):

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18):

Being sensitive to others will help you get ahead, but don’t give away the store; keep terms and boundaries clear. Confusion too easily feeds into arguments. Keeping a critical eye on your own human and material resources can fend off trouble.

Check out an art show with something very new and different, or rent the most outré movie you can find. It could inspire a new look, but test it with a very trusted friend before you take it public!

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22):

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20):

A mad, passionate fling may leave you spinning and wanting more. It’s not love, so keep your expectations in check. Your wicked tongue is a potent weapon. Be careful where you aim that thing!

Be careful that the only secrets you reveal are your own.

Even then the deep personal insights you’re gaining should be kept private. Well, mostly. You may find earning power in skills you haven’t appreciated.

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SHOWING ME YOUR WALLET DOES NOT IMPRESS ME.

PUT AWAY THOSE STORE CARDS, BITCH! LISTEN UP, HOES - STOP PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE. YOU CAN GET PREP FOR FREE IF YOU'LL BETA TEST PREP 2.0 AT ARCA, AND Y'ALL BROKE HOES EVEN GET PAID FOR IT. YOU OWN THE PLACE AND CHARGE A COVER BUT HAVE THE TIP BUCKET OUT WHEN TENDING BAR?

WE KNOW YOU’RE A COUPLE, SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO PUT ON A SHOW FOUR NIGHTS A WEEK AT THE BAR.

YOU LEASE YOUR CAR AND RENT YOUR FURNITURE,

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BUT YOU WANT TO CALL OUT SOMEONE ELSE FOR “TRYING TOO HARD.” OH OK.

YOU GUYS ARE SO MESSY!

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Now that everyone here in Atlanta knows how abusive you are, the only date you can get is some skank in Oklahoma.

GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.