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On this blog you I am going to share my world with you. What can you expect to find here -- First of all lots of sexy men, off all shapes and types, something for everyone, as I can find beauty in most men. You are going to find that I have a special fondness for Vintage Beefcake and Porn of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Also, I love the average guy, and if you want to see yourself on here, just let me know. Be as daring as you like, as long as you are of age, let me help you share it with the world! Also, you are going to find many of my points of views, on pop culture, politics and our changing world. Look to see posts about pop culture, politics, entertainment, sex, etc. There is not any subject that I find as something I won't discuss or offer my point of view. Most of all, I hope you are going to enjoy what I post. ENJOY!

Friday, November 22, 2013

WHY ARE WE ALL SO DAMN SKEPTICAL OF HBO’S NEW GAY SERIES “LOOKING”?

From:  Manhunt Daily
Here’s the problem with an identity-based show like HBO’s upcoming series Looking. As fellow gay, bisexual or otherwise-identified men, we’re all going to expect to see ourselves represented onscreen in some way, shape or form. This is bound to happen, no matter how hard (or not hard) the producers strive to prevent it.

Remember when Girls premiered? Even before the first episode aired, there were dozens of think pieces written that ranged from “This lacks diversity and doesn't represent who I am as a woman” to “Finally! Someone made a show about what it’s like to be a woman in your early twenties”.

The fact of the matter is that neither show can be everything to everyone. When the first episode of Looking airs, you’re going to hear people praising its “honesty” and others complaining that it’s an intolerable glimpse into gay culture. Skeptics will refer to the use of sex and nudity as stereotypical, all whilst failing to realize that almost every HBO show uses sex and nudity to draw in viewers. We’ll all hold up a mirror and ask why there’s nobody who looks like us on the show, all whilst failing to realize that the show never claimed to tell the story of every single gay man in existence.

These characters are inspired by living, breathing individuals who exist in the real world. There’s a story behind them, and frankly, you might not be interested in hearing about it. While you have every right to be frustrated that their stories are being told instead of yours—and they've been told over and over again—you’you've got to acknowledge that they have every right to have their story heard.

But, uh, with that said? This show seems like it has as much depth and substance as MTV’s old late-night sex series Undressed. Our pal Mike Enders at Accidental Bear had kind words to say, but we won’t believe ‘em until we see it for ourselves. Come January 19, we’ll all know for sure how we feel.

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