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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

PARTY MASTER: BoiParty's OFFICIAL Gay Pride 2013 Line-Up!

TUESDAY NIGHT

- Paige Turner's Drag Virgin Show! -

We kick off our Gay Pride Week events on Tuesday night with a show you're going to love. In partnership with New World Stages, 2xist, Skyy Vodka, and one of NYC's most well-known queens, Paige Turner... it's the Drag Virgin Show!

Six boys will pop their Drag cherries with crazy acts. Plus there will be tons of numbers by the hostess, Miss Turner (along with her gorgeous Spitfire dance boys). Expect spectacle. And nip slips.

$10 gets you in, and a Skyy Vodka Open Bar from 7:30-8:30pm.

Get more info here.

THURSDAY NIGHT

- The Grand Opening of Q Thursdays at Marquee! -

The grand opening of a weekly gay party is always a huge thing in New York City. This year we're opening what will become NYC's LARGEST gay Thursday night party in HISTORY right in the middle of Pride Week.

In partnership with three of NYC's hottest and most legendary promoters, Q Thursdays promises to break records, and pack the gorgeous Marquee nightclub with thousands of gays.

PLUS we have a special surprise up our sleeves that will be revealed soon that will truly make this party a historic one.

Click here for more info on Q Thursdays.

FRIDAY NIGHT

- Penthaus Fridays: Pride Edition! -

Penthaus Fridays is already NYC's largest gay Friday night party. Last week, LOGO and NewNowNext named it NYC's HOTTEST Party. Just imagine what it'll be like when the international Pride Crowds get into town!

To sweeten the deal, we're bringing in the international DJ sensation SVETA to spin a special Pride Set.

PLUS over a dozen of CockyBoys' hottest gay porn stars will be in the house, popping bottles, dropping trou, and jumping on and off the couches.

ALL THREE FLOORS of the Copacabana will be open and waiting for you to party down.

We're also proud to present the KICKOFF of SUITE at Penthaus Fridays - a brand new weekly drag show starring Maddelynn Hatter, Pusse Couture, and a handful of their fabulous drag friends.

As always, our premium bottles will be available for $100, and if you want to skip the cover AND the line, be sure to RSVP right here.

SATURDAY NIGHT

- VIVA SATURDAYS PRIDE EDITION! -

VIVA Saturdays is the largest weekly gay party on the entire east coast. Of course we had to somehow find a way to make it even bigger for Gay Pride Saturday.

So we're partnering with GMF Berlin - Germany's largest gay promotions company - to bring their hosts, DJs, queens and dancers to VIVA!

ALL FOUR FLOORS of the gorgeous Stage 48 Dance Club will be open to the public. Dive into the thousands of guys on the first and second floor and dance to international DJ favorite, DJ Paulo. Or party with the guys from GMF Berlin on the third floor. Or dance to pop by DJ Keo Nozari on our open air rooftop with a ridiculous view of the entire city around you.

This will be the Ultimate Gay Pride Saturday event. Do not miss out. Stay up to date with info on VIVA Pride by liking the fan page.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

- SUMMER CAMP PRIDE! -

Once you're done marching in, or watching, the Gay Pride Parade, we're happy to offer you one final treat for Gay Pride 2013.

We are proudly partnering with Michael Cohen and Scott James for a special Pride Edition of NYC's hottest gay Sunday rooftop party: Summer Camp!

Party with us in the posh Duplex rooftop venue, Sky Room. There will be tons of gorgeous guys, beautiful views, ample chances to catch some rays, and NO COVER.

Join us on the roof as we raise a glass to the setting sun and a wonderful conclusion to NYC Pride 2013.

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And that's the scoop, friends.

I'll be at each and every single one of these events. As will all of the BoiParty team members you love so very much.

We'll see you there. It's going to be an amazing Gay Pride!

xo JL

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

LADIES WHO LAVA LAMP: Tina Burner

“Lava Lamp” refers to the phenomenon of when a drag queen has tucked her junk, balls inside, and she feels one (or both) slowly starting to pop back out. Kareem McJagger's LWLL will bring you a weekly sampling of the best drag NYC has to offer!

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It’s only right that my first post be dedicated to the girl who inspired the name for this column. Rumor has it that Tina Burner’s career started when they needed a karaoke host to fill-in at XES where she was bartending (as a boy, of course). She threw on a dress and a wig skyrocketed towards fame! Sorta.

Tina makes a ridiculous amount of appearances in any given week, and she recently won the title of Miss Hell’s Kitchen. It’s ironic that she’d win any pageant with that potty mouth, but with her polished looks (a self-designed and self-sewn dress embellished with over 300 unrolled condoms and a spiked Revenge dress) and ridiculous talent (a number from Jekyll and Hyde with live vocals, half drag, half man) definitely set her apart from the competition.

Her signature is lip-synching to ADD mixes that incorporate songs and spoken words, usually from a news clip, an iconic movie scene, or a YouTube clip.

Check Tina out at:
• Tuesdays: Tranimal @ Posh
• Wednesdays: STD @ Barracuda
• Thursdays: Star Search @ Barracuda
• Fridays: Distored Broadway/Distored Diznee @ Laurie Beechman Theater

Monday, June 17, 2013

MEET KAREEM MCJAGGER!

Tuesdays on Justin Plus Six now belong to culture and nightlife enthusiast Kareem McJagger.

Kareem has been writing about nightlife since he moved to NYC in 2005 and recently found his calling as a professional drunk Staff Writer for Next Magazine.

When he's not sitting in his underwear passing judgment on the performers and promoters of his fair metropolis, he likes to: troll Grindr and Scruff for ridiculous profiles and conversations (the screenshots of which he often displays on his website TheBlackoutBlog.com); post neon-filtered photos of drag queens on Facebook; and make ridiculous videos for his YouTube channel.

If you like drag, you'll love this new JustinPlusSix column: Ladies Who Lava Lamp (why, yes, that is a reference to tucking). NYC drag is about so much more than female impersonation and lip-synching. From the funny to the artistic. From the famous to the freshest. You'll get a sampling of the best drag NYC has to offer: one queen at a time.

Follow Kareem McJagger on Twitter: @TheBlackoutBlog

SHAMELESS MOMENTS: Hos and Holes

Photo by Jeff Eason

Mondays at Justin + 6 are "SHAMELESS MOMENTS" with NYC gay nightlife promoter Shameless McGreedy.

Expect absolutely anything from this new column, because you're probably going to get it.

Become a fan of Justin Plus Six on Facebook here.

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This week, I’m getting sentimental. Ok, fuck that. Not too sentimental, but I have been going through a time of transitions.

I moved on from TR!CK Tuesdays so that I can devote more time to my non-nightlife pursuits, and also to explore the possibilities of different cross-sections of nightlife through guest hosting. So, I leave the hos of Tuesday behind and have to keep living my life through the hos of Monday. Not such a bad compromise! :-P

Oh, and bodily compromises such as holes. Like, in my ears. Someone convinced me yesterday to pierce my earlobes by paying for one of them. Craziness! I used to have my belly button and eyebrow pierced ages ago. Gay, I know. Sue me. I thought I was moving away from that direction. I took the eyebrow out for my “day” life, and the navel... well, my conservative mother found out about it. But a sensible lobe hole – that can be glam, right?

Also lately, I’ve been exploring the concept of wearing clothes. What a novel idea... more novel than piercing a navel! For those who live to lust for my flawed physique, worry not! I still plan on showing plenty of skin. But it’s amazing how much more variety your looks have when you wear clothes! I hope I’m not becoming a drag queen!

So until the rest of my life is sorted out, you will find me behind the bar of the Cock on Mondays wearing nothing but a pair of not-so-decent underwear and sneakers. And earrings. Sometimes it’s about the simple things in life... nudity, booze, and sex.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

THE BOTTOM LINE: The More You Know

Sundays at Justin + 6 are THE BOTTOM LINE with the gorgeous gay Joshua Baker. It's the perfect chatty companion to your boozy brunch.

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This week I had prepared to write about crazy American politics, but to be honest, I wanted to give the readers a more positive Sunday experience. I myself have had quite a stressful week with many upsets in my work life, personal life and family life. So instead of controversial political hoopla and sad details about my week, hopefully I can just put a big ole smile on y'all's face.

For those that are friends with me and follow me on Facebook then you know that lately I have been obsessed with sharing weird and interesting facts. You see, I was the kid with the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, Extended Edition, so obviously I can't get enough of worthless information that you can only use on a game show like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Is that show still on? Doesn't matter. I hope you enjoy these Sunday Funday facts!

Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to slow film down so you could see his moves. Isn't that incredible? Quite often they must speed the film up during technically difficult fight scenes, but not Mister Lee, because he is a true badass.

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 Is it just me or is that really cool?

40 percent of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals. The other 60 percent comes from me.

If you trace your family tree back 25 generations, you will have 33,554,432 direct ancestors - assuming no incest was involved. Sorry Arkansas.

The "Sixth Sick Sheik's Sixth Sheep's Sick" is the hardest tongue-twister. Try it 3 times fast. You'll want to kill yourself.

Adolf Hitler was a vegetarian and had only ONE testicle. No wonder this man was pissed all the time. Eat some bacon, bitch!

In Illinois there is a state law that requires that a man's female companion shall call him "master" while out on a date. The law does not apply to married couples. I'm going to become a police officer in Illinois just so I can make sure this law is abided by. Hilarious.

House flies hum in the key of E. Anyone else think this would make a good book title? or Musical? You read it here first!

I will leave you with some weird New York laws that you probably didn't know.

In New York...
A license must be purchased before hanging clothes on a clothesline.

A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking at "at a woman in that way." Obviously the police in New York could care less about this law. I feel so bad for the girls always getting hollered at. As a sexy bitch myself I understand how frustrating this is.

It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing." Well then the police need to patrol more in Washington Heights. Body hugging disaster zone.

Citizens may not great each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers." I would love to know who the person was who was able to get this signed into law. I mean...just...what the hell?

Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business. Do you ladies know this? You can go topless! Who needs New Orleans now? I can't wait for the day when I am allowed to walk around completely nude...as long as I'm not soliciting of course.

In Staten Island, it is illegal for a father to call his son a "faggot" or "queer" in an effort to curb homosexual behavior. Gosh, I love New York!

There you have it! Some interesting facts for what I hope to be an interesting day. See you all next week when I take on...The White House.

*cue dramatic music*

Friday, June 14, 2013

Q THURSDAYS at MARQUEE Starts on THURSDAY, JUNE 27!

I'm excited to announce BoiParty's latest adventure... and it's going to be a big one. Let me get right to it.

My business partner Alan Picus and I are joining up with

- BRANDON VOSS (Rockit, Club 57)

- PATRICK CROUGH (Matinee, Room Service NY)

and SUSANNE BARTSCH (Greenhouse, Le Bain)

to bring you the all-new

Q THURSDAYS at MARQUEE!

The Grand Opening will be THURSDAY JUNE 27th, just in time for Gay Pride!

Five major promoters, five gorgeous gay and fabulous crowds, and a beautiful brand-new two-floor venue... this party is set to be one of the most epic Thursday night weekly parties that New York City has ever seen.

You can expect to find hundreds and hundreds of 20-somethings, 30-somethings, and fierce and fabulous scenesters and queens every week at the gorgeous MARQUEE nightclub.

MEET THE SPACE

When I say that MARQUEE is gorgeous, I'm not kidding. Located on 10th Avenue between 26th and 27th, the club looks something like this:

We're talking 2 floors, tons of dance space, a breathtaking main stage for spectacular performances and the best DJs in NYC and around the country, plenty of bars to get your drink on, lush VIP seating for bottle service, NYC's hottest and best-known hosts, and of course tons of beautiful go-go eye candy.

MORE SURPRISES TO COME

This announcement is huge, sure. But there are quite a few other surprises we've got up our sleeves for Q Thursdays. We will reveal them in the coming weeks leading up to the Grand Opening on Thursday, June 27th.

Are you excited? Because we are! This is going to be magical.

Keep your eye on our fan pages and profiles, and be on the lookout for Facebook invites and emails... Thursday nights in NYC will never be the same again.

Looking forward to seeing you at the all-new Q Thursdays at MARQUEE this gay pride :)

xo JL

POLITICALLY ERECT: It’s Pretty Simple: Pride = Visibility

Fridays at Justin + 6 are now POLITICALLY ERECT with Washington DC-based gay party guy, and creator and host of Swish Edition, R. Scott Wallis. Expect to be challenged. Expect to be offended. Opinions expressed here are Scott's, and Scott's alone.

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As we all know all too well, the month of June is designated as Pride Month. The White House has issued press releases and proclamations over the past few weeks, so it must be true. And all across America (and the world, for that matter) cities are celebrating in their own way. And while not every city puts on their parades, festivals and parties this month, the vast majority do, as my hometown of Washington, DC did last weekend and as New Yorkers will do the last week of this month.

Here in our nation’s capital, the two weeks of festivities kicked off a few Wednesdays ago with the Pride Heroes Gala & Silent Auction, an event I was proud to attend. An opportunity to recognize those in our community who have dedicated a large chunk of their lives to giving back, volunteerism, and education, it's always a highlight for me and a fitting occasion to celebrate our community's very best. And it’s a great jumping off point.

Last weekend saw the largest and more widely attended events, namely the official dance party (with a superhero and spandex theme taking place in an abandoned Wonder Bread factory), the Pride parade (the third largest in the U.S.), and our outdoor festival, which takes place on the historic Pennsylvania Avenue with the U.S. Capitol Building as a backdrop. Arguably one of the most visible Pride events in the world, our festival is very important. And we generally do it up right.

That's the thing that so many in this country don't get. And they always ask: Why do the gays need a Pride month at all?

"There isn't a straight pride month," the naysayers spit, "so why do the queers need to be so out there with their sexuality?"

Well, why DO we need to parade our dykes on bikes down the street? Why do we fill flatbeds with gogo boys in tight Andrew Christians? Why DO we insist on making a spectacle of ourselves?

Well, it's an easy answer. We wouldn't have to have a Pride month and we wouldn't need to work 365 days a year to make sure that we are heard AND seen, if we had all the same rights and the same respect that our straight brethren have, and enjoy, and most likely take for grated.

It's as simple as that. It's all about visibility. To borrow a tired but still effective saying, “We’re here. We’re queer. Get used to it.”

I've heard from the more conservative gays. We all have. They too think that parading pretty twinks in assless chaps and the aforementioned lady bikers (with or without their boobs exposed) hurts the gay agenda more than it helps. And, yes, it's true that the media and the far-right-haters will take pictures and video and will share the most racy of revelers from our public Pride events. They can't help themselves; sex sells, whether the buyer likes us or not.

And while maybe the parading about of the oversexualized may not be the best representation of our community as a whole, at least we're being seen. At least we're being talked about. And it will be our job to make sure they know that that's just a small portion of our larger GLBT community.

(Not that there is anything wrong with oversexualization. Damn, I think the conservatives would be a lot happier if they’d just embrace those dirty feelings we all know they’re harboring deep down inside!)

We hope they saw the politicians, the church groups, PFLAG moms and dads, our Heroes, DC’s Super Grand Marshall actress Lynda Carter, and EVERYONE who participated in our parade. We hope they saw that straight pop star allies Icona Pop, Cher Lloyd and Emeli Sande all came out to support us at our festival. And we hope they saw that the gays and lesbians and bisexuals and transgendered people--not to mention thousands of our straight allies--are just as diverse as the rest of the countries' population and that all we want is to be treated equally.

Whether we're flamboyant and glittery or conservative and mainstream. Gays are everywhere. And we need to be seen.

So get ready New York City. Get ready San Francisco. Get ready Kentucky. Y’all are next at bat. Stand up and be seen!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

TRENDSETTER: Getting Your Signature Style Basics

Thursdays at Justin Plus Six are TRENDSETTER with the gorgeous gay style guru Corey Allen. Pay attention, boys... this type of consultation doesn't usually come for free!

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Let’s face it, gay men are mostly know to be a trend setting group of people right after women (sometimes before). Fashion, and what you wear can mean many different things to a person such as, an expression of self. To some, it is not acceptable to be anything less than 100%, all of the time. While to others clothes are clothes and as long as you are dressed, it isn’t really anyone’s place to say different. With all the different views on the subject, I’m going to focus on the ones that care and the ones who want to care but, have trouble dressing themselves.

For most people reading this, New York is where you call home. That $2,500.00 a month 400 sq. ft. apartment can quickly drain you’re spending account after also deducting food, utilities and, alcohol expenditures. Or you may have an unlimited budget yet, just can’t seem to pull of that look you just saw on that really cute guy who passed you on the street. Well, here is one blog that will sort out these issues. Let’s first focus on the budget concerns; fashion is unique and therefore makes it okay to piece different articles of clothing and accessories together whatever the brand may be. Keeping in mind though, I am not suggesting you shop at Dollar General or K-mart because, while they sell clothing, that doesn’t mean its trending fashion. Let’s use for example H&M. For those of you watching what you spend so you aren’t homeless, H&M usually mimics big name brand fashion for a third of the price you would have paid, while the quality and exact look may change it is still possible to obtain the look you want for the price point you can afford. A good tip would be to get accessories and accent pieces (Belts, button downs, running attire) from a store like H&M or UniQlo while purchasing the key items (Blazer, shoes, and handbags) from the true designer. Sure, some people may know who you are wearing but, you will have saved a small fortune; allowing you to get multiple outfits and keep with “what’s trending”. Plus, if done correctly, some may never guess you’re secret.

Before we move along to the second half of our topic, I want to list some things you should always have in your wardrobe arsenal. Fashion is like a great homemade desert recipe; everyone loves a good desert although, it’s the unique ingredients that make this dish and keep them wanting more. You are that dish! Here’s what you’ll need:

A Pocket square, Tie and Bow tie are a great finish to any look with a button down or blazer. You can find them almost everywhere and most are inexpensive seeing how you’ll need a variety for different seasons. Do keep in mind that for a tie, slim is in and wide is out. No matter your age, a slim frame tie will keep you business sharp and give you a fresh look. Also, don’t you dare go for that tie with the American flag, Easter bunny, or kitty cats plastered all over it.

A Watch is a man’s Must Have anytime, at any age. In all reality, one or two will be all you need, keeping in mind that it’s gold, black or, silver in color. Although, if you care to adventure into the world of watches and go for a loud color, fabric, band or, any other unique type, you will need to expand your collection to match different outfits. If you are the Suit and tie kind of guy, I wouldn’t go with an overly loud or playful watch. Silver or gold is the best match.

Sunglasses, not only keep you protected from the suns damaging UV rays but, they also allow you to really make a statement and top off your look. Now, this is an accessory you can pretty much go wild in but, do keep in mind the following: glasses are made for men and for women. If you are a man, gay or straight, stick to men’s glasses. Nowadays, most high end designers have a multi-gender version, I.e. Michael Kors or Ray Band. So, if you want to venture into a more feminine look, you’re still covered.

Cologne, is the most paramount finishing touch you can add to your personal sense of style before venturing out into the world to be experienced by all. Afterall, scent is the strongest sense linked to memory. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that your scent defines you. Much like your signature confirms your identity, your scent, confirms your personality. While shopping the other day, I chose an old classic because it reminded me of a past place and time which brought back fond memories. At the same time, I recall being complimented on how well it fit my personality. Ironically, when I first chose this fragrance years ago, I was in a place in my life filled with happiness, love, security, and confidence. This scent, assisted me in confirming that to people I interacted with.
Now that we have some covered Must haves, we can touch on the second topic which is the guy who wants to be “in-sync” with what’s trending but, keeps hitting a wall. I would first say, to utilize what’s at your disposal such as fashion blogs and magazines. If the thought of reading a fashion magazine scares you then reaching out to a fashion forward friend could help ease tension. If that still, seems uncomfortable to do then, hit up a few clothing store’s web sites. Some even have an interactive guide to not only show you the newest product but how to put it together. You don’t even need to leave your house and you don’t need to waste money on something you feel uncomfortable with. Sometimes, we need to see something first and think about it before committing. Once you have given some thought, you can venture out to the store and try it on yourself. I, as do most, would tell you to buy at the store, so you know what you choose and that the size fits. Nothing is more upsetting than choosing an amazing outfit online, waiting for it to be delivered and, then finding out it doesn’t fit you.

Now, I expect questions and, I know we didn’t cover everything in this blog but, stick around for next Thursday, where we dig a little deeper into setting trends. As for questions and comments, leave them below and we can discuss them.

Monday, June 10, 2013

MEET COREY ALLEN!

Thursdays at Justin + 6 are now the domain of the gorgeous gay Corey Allen and his weekly column, TrendSetter.

So... who is that mysteriously fabulous gay man known as Corey Allen?

Crusader for fashion and style by day, and fun loving whistle blowing party host by night… Corey Allen is his name and helping people have fun is his game. Born and raised in sunny South Florida, Corey is a new member of this amazing city.

Moving here last October, He has brought some SoFla Realness to NYC. During your first interaction, (Most likely at a club where he's offering his insider tips on how to have the best time) you wouldn’t seem to pick up on a few thing about him. For example, at 16 yrs. old he started interning for his local fire department and when he hit 18 became a Florida State Firefighter and continued serving for almost 7 years, and here you thought twinks were allergic to hard work.

Corey has become very engaged in the short time he has been here, hosting parties and creating some fun ways in and out of the club for guys to meet and become close friends. When he isn’t working his day job (Coach) or at a party, you can find him playing Xbox, shopping or working on his tan (here or in Miami).

Sunday, June 9, 2013

THE BOTTOM LINE: The New York City Guarantee

Sundays at Justin + 6 are THE BOTTOM LINE with the gorgeous gay Joshua Baker. It's the perfect chatty companion to your boozy brunch.

Become a fan of Justin Plus Six on Facebook here.

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As I impatiently waited in the Memphis airport praying my flight to New York would not be canceled I began to reminisce about why I moved to this crazy city in the first place. It was just short of two years ago that I made the leap to the Big Apple. It wasn't a move to chase stardom or success, I was running away. At that time I was living in Dallas and in a disturbing, abusive relationship. It was the darkest time of life with no light in sight. One night while watching the Sex in the City movie with my friends one scene changed my life forever. Carrie, Sarah Jessica Parker, asks her assistant, Jennifer Hudson, why she moved to New York City. Hudson laughs and tells her she will probably think this is crazy, but she moved to New York to fall in love. I marveled at the screen, lost in my thoughts. I wanted to find the kind of love that brought her to the city. That can't eat, can't sleep, home run at the world series kind of thing. The concept of true love to me at that time had been lost. My engagement was over, the bruises were visible, and my life was crumbling to the ground. That night, after getting sufficiently intoxicated, I went to sleep with a plan for change. It was time to escape.

The next morning I booked a flight to New York City, packed a tiny bag, and headed to find my new home. In three days I had found a place to live, my own big city apartment, found a roommate, and set up everything I needed for a successful start to my new journey. I was beginning to feel happy again simply from the prospect of leaving once and for all. After returning to Dallas I rented a U-haul, packed up the life I had worked so hard to build, and set off to New York City. I was off to start over and better yet, find true love.

Now almost two years later I cannot help but laugh at the prospect of moving here to fall in love. This is not the city for that. Monogamy is unheard of, con artist are rampant, and every guy is waiting for the next best thing. Everyone has a story, knows someone important, and at one point in their time here, they did something worthwhile. You meet a thousand of the same people in one night. Beautiful men with vapid brains and dull conversations. New friends who use you only for connections. Guys who you want to date but they only want to sleep with you. This never changes. I have been invited to sex parties, sex clubs, underwear soirées and all night drug binges. I mean what was I thinking, believing that I could fall in love in New York City? This is a city where you only look out for yourself. You have to be selfish and dominate. Strong and willing to fight. This is the toughest city in the world and I was crazy to think otherwise. Then it hit me, an epiphany.

People come to New York City for a million different reasons. Some, like me, wanted to find love. Others want to be stars, big business moguls, teachers, doctors, politicians. But no matter what we all came here for we end up finding something even better than we were looking for, ourselves. When I moved here I was lost, running away from the horrors in my life. I was trying to fill a void that I thought was a lack of love from a partner, but it was really a lack of love for myself. I've learned that New York only has one guarantee and that is that you will discover exactly who you are and what you are made of. This city wakes you up, makes you fight for your survival, and teaches you to stand tall. New York City, the concrete jungle full of opportunity and chaos. An island where anything goes and if you're smart you can have it all. I may not have found love, yet, but I found something so much better. I found Josh. Through living, surviving, and thriving I now know exactly who I am. So while I can complain all day about the debauchery and let downs of the gay world in New York City, I can honestly say, without it I wouldn't be who I am today. I would not have discovered the most important love in life, love for yourself. Because if you can't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else? Can I get an Amen?

Saturday, June 8, 2013

TOP CHEF: Eggs in Peppers

Saturdays at Justin + 6 are TOP Chef with our own answer to Paula Deen (minus the diabetes and obesity): our gorgeous gay southern belle, Jason Elliott.

Want to share a recipe for him to feature? Feel free to drop him a line!

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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, I hardly ever find myself awake and alive enough to eat anything so early in the day. Okay, that’s kind of a lie because we all know I will eat at any time of the day! But I digress…

This week, we are honoring the most important meal of the day with a simple breakfast that looks so fancy even yo mama will love it! ….or the boy who stayed over last night…. No matter who you’re serving, though, I can guarantee this will leave a lasting impression. So, boys, get the frying pan hot, the eggs cold, and the apron strings tied, because it’s time to make breakfast!

What you will Need:

Eggs
Red Bell Peppers
Parmesan Cheese (fresher is better)

What You Will Do:

Get the frying pan hot, like, really hot. If you are not using a non-stick pan, have some butter or oil handy for when you fry the eggs. I used a ceramic pan in the video so that wasn’t necessary. While the pan heats up, slice up your red peppers into ½” slices and remove the middle section and seeds. Once the pan is hot and the peppers sliced, place the peppers into the pan and crack one egg into each ring. Let it cook for a couple of minutes before flipping it all over. Then, top with Parmesan cheese. If you want, you can flip it again just to crisp up the cheese.

Bam! That’s what we call an easy, impressive breakfast! You really don’t even need to serve it with anything, but placing it on a bed of steamed spinach would be a good start. If the southerner in you is screaming out, perhaps a nice helping of grits would be a nice touch!

So there we have the most important meal of the day made easy! Next week, we get back to the alcohol with a drink I’m sure you’ll love!

Much love and putting all my eggs in one basket,
Jason

Friday, June 7, 2013

POLITICALLY ERECT: The Wonderful World of Podcasts: Give Your Music a Break

Fridays at Justin + 6 are now POLITICALLY ERECT with Washington DC-based gay party guy, and creator and host of Swish Edition, R. Scott Wallis. Expect to be challenged. Expect to be offended. Opinions expressed here are Scott's, and Scott's alone.

Become a fan of Justin Plus Six on Facebook here.

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Every now and then I feel the need to sing the praises of podcasts. While they continue to grow each year, and have quickly become a respected means of entertainment and information for millions of people, I still run into too many folks who don’t take advantage of this amazing wealth of free programming.

You got that last bit, right? They’re friggin’ free!

First championed by Apple when they created the iTunes delivery platform, tens of thousands of podcasts are produced and distributed every week on myriad subjects. Trust me, if you’re interested in it, there’s a podcast about it. Both video and audio podcasts are just sitting out there waiting for you to consume them.

For the past four years, I’ve been producing and co-hosting a weekly podcast from my home recording studio here in Washington, DC. Together with my friends Dale and Steve, the Swish Edition is now one of the biggest gay-themed comedy talk shows in the country and is regularly downloaded in over 140 countries. And while I’m sure our mix of un-P.C. banter and commentary on the big gay world isn’t for everyone, it has caught the attention of some pretty decent celebrities and brands that have partnered with us over the years.

Every Tuesday, we release a new episode and, if you haven’t yet, I hope you’ll check us out.

Since I drive about 400 miles every week during the summer, I find podcast programming to be a great distraction of an otherwise tedious drive. I started listening to music but quickly found that longer-form talk shows really make the time zip by. You might give a podcast a try on your next commute, workout or time by the pool.

Besides the Swish Edition, here are a few of my other recommendations, in no particular order:

1. Girl On Guy

Known best as the “black chick from Friends,” actress, comedienne and talk show host Aisha Tyler started her program a little over a year ago and is already one of the most popular podcasts in the world, regularly ranking in the Top 10 on iTunes. The premise is simple, she sits down with one guest and has a two hour conversation about that person’s life and career. From rocker/humanitarian/writer Henry Rollins to Lost creator Carlton Cuse to fellow stand-up star Margaret Cho, Tyler’s effortless and personable style brings out the best in her guests and not one episode disappoints.

2. Gay Pimpin’ with Jonny McGovern

I’ve had the pleasure to get to know Jonny, first as a guest on my own show and then when we were both entertainers on a recent RSVP cruise in the Caribbean last February, and I have to say, he is one of the hardest working guys in gay entertainment. He’s sweet, too. His show dispenses with the celebrity-of-the-week format and sticks to what he and his friends do best…sitting around a big table and just shooting the shit. It’s a look into their crazy lives in Hollywood and, trust me, there is no holding back.

3. Smodcast

It’s not one show, it’s like 11. Known mostly as the writer and director of indie favorites like Clerks, Chasing Amy and Mallrats, Kevin Smith now reins over his very own podcast empire. From Jay and Silent Bob Get Old to Film School Fridays to Hollywood Babble-On, Kevin and his cast of friends are producing more audio entertainment than you have time to listen to. There are wacky stories from the road trips they take, behind-the-scenes information on how television and movies are made, and occasional chats with special guests, Smodcast productions are an indie lovers best friend.

4. Nerdist Podcast

Oh Chris Hardwick, how I love to hate you. And hate to love you. The comedian/actor/voiceover artist/talk show host must be a robot. When he finds time to tape all of his shows is beyond me…and he watches a lot of TV, too! His Nerdist network of podcasts and videos reigns supreme with all things geeky. At last count, there were 27 different shows on everything from sex to Star Trek. From writing to video games. From food to pets. And it’s all pretty hilarious.

5. In Bed With Joan

It’s pretty simple. Legendary comedienne Joan Rivers gets in the guest bed at daughter Melissa’s house with a celebrity and they chat for half an hour. Casual, hilarious and unscripted. From the aforementioned Margaret Cho to Gary Busey to RuPaul. The only problem is that they are fully dressed. Wouldn’t PJs be more appropriate? (There’s both an audio and a video version of each.)

Alright. That gives you somewhere to start. Well, if you like off-color and geeky fare. There are literally tens of thousands to chose from. His up iTunes and you’ll drown in them. Almost everyone has their own show now, from big celebs to little lowly dudes like me, so don’t get any ideas about starting your own show, or I’ll come hunt you down.

Just listen and enjoy.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

PARTY MASTER: The Power Of No

Wednesdays at Justin + 6 are PARTY MASTER with Justin Luke Zirilli, the co-director of NYC's number one gay nightlife events company, BoiParty, and published author of the gay novel Gulliver Takes Manhattan and its recently released sequel, Gulliver Takes Five.

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The Word Yes is a powerful one. Without it, improv comedians would have nothing to work with. If everyone just said "no," no one would ever get laid. It is a positive, hopeful, wonderful word.

But, sometimes, it's the wrong one.

In nightlife, sometimes you need to say "No."

If I said "yes" to every single venue I was offered to throw a party at, I'd have twenty parties a week. I'd be throwing gay brunches, gay bowling nights, gay pizza parties, gay hunting parties, and gay cricket matches.

If I said yes to every performer, host, and dancer, I'd have a million performers every single night, and more go-go boys than guests at my events. I'd also not have enough money to pay all of them, and then I'd lose most of them.

If I said yes to every partnership opportunity, I'd be giving away free stuff every night, but chances are you wouldn't want any it.

If I said yes to every DJ, you'd be dancing to polka and disco.

In nightlife, a lot of the times, the answer needs to be "no." No, your music isn't right for our crowd. No, our people don't want free copies of Julie Andrews' new acoustic yodeling album. No, we don't need another host to join our team.

In nightlife it's so much more about quality than quantity. I don't promise the world when I can't deliver it.

And, when you say "no," you gain respect in this industry. I know hosts who have turned down amazing money-making opportunities because they knew that the party, or night the party happened, wouldn't interest their crowd, and they didn't want to take the promoter or venue owner's money. That's huge brownie points.

Whenever someone wants to partner with or come work for me and BoiParty, I always ask them to come out to our events. I let them see the party, the crowd, and spend a night observing. After that, I ask them if THEY believe that our offerings and theirs would work out well together. I'm always more impressed by the ones who are honest, than the ones who are not.

I am astounded when I find people in the nightlife industry doing the opposite. They say "yes" to every opportunity. Every venue, party, partnership, and performer. They aim to throw seven parties a week before they've even got a single quality event to offer their crowd. And then what happens? Their reputation goes down the toilet. No one likes a mediocre event. They certainly won't enjoy seven mediocre events. If a host hosts every event, they will not bring as many people as they are expected to, and they will be fired. If a promoter throws seven parties, their crowd will certainly not support each one. If a DJ or go-go boy takes every gig, they will end up exhausted and repetitive.

No is a very important word for a nightlife professional to use.

Indeed, I say "yes" many, many times. This IS a customer service industry, after all. And the gorgeous gay customer is (almost) always right.

But, when it comes to BoiParty's brand, reputation, integrity, and future success... we are perfectly comfortable saying "No."

Sunday, June 2, 2013

THE BOTTOM LINE: 5 News Worthy Events to Keep the Gays Up to Date.

Sundays at Justin + 6 are THE BOTTOM LINE with the gorgeous gay Joshua Baker. It's the perfect companion to your boozy brunch.

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1. BAPTIST PLAN EXODUS FROM THE BOY SCOUTS
That's right, Baptist Churches around the nation are planning to cut all ties with those human loving Boy Scouts of America. Baptist Churches sponsor nearly 4,000 Scout units which equates to more than 100,000 youths. If you read my entry last week then you know my position on the BSA. All I have to say now is this...What Would Jesus Do!? Well Baptists, he most certainly would not have abandoned God's children because of some silly issue like gay youth being allowed to join the Boy Scouts. Bless y'all's hearts.

2. THE REAL OBAMA SCANDAL
For awhile now the Keystone XL Pipeline has been a hot button issue in regards to the environment and climate change. In President Obama's second inaugural address he stated that failing to act on climate change would "betray future generations." Well since he has always been a man of his word (sense the sarcasm), I'm curious as to why he is ready to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. The KXLP would carry chemically treated tar sands through America. Notice I wrote through and not to. The pipeline will not make us energy independent AND the foreign company behind the pipeline, TransCanada, hasn't even promised to sell that "oil" to the United States. Screw the IRS hoopla, this a real scandal!

3. LET'S MAKE A MAMMOTH
Researchers from the North East Federal University in Yakutsk (good luck saying that out loud) discovered a 10,000 year old female mammoth in Siberia buried in pure ice, which is why the mammoth was so well preserved. Scientist poked the creature with a pick and dark liquid blood began to flow from the ancient beast. Is cloning next? Gosh, I hope so! I'd pay to see that at the zoo. Better yet can I adopt one from the ASPCA? I'd call her Mammy the Mammoth and we would be the best of friends.

4. IS HE STD FREE?
Ramon Bastani has developed a website, Qpid.me, that's allows users to text and share their verified sexually transmitted disease results with potential partners. Their status comes directly from their health care provider. If you find this this to be too public there is also an application you can download called STD Triage. You can snap pics of your questionable nether-regions and for about $40 a doctor will let you know in less than 24 hours if you are clean or...well, not. My advice: If you must download an app to tell you if you have an STD or not, perhaps you should sleep around less. Wrap it before you tap it kids!

5. ATHEIST UNITE
A small city in heavily Christian northern Florida is soon to be home to the first public monument in the United States dedicated to Atheism. Florida members of the American Atheist group plan to erect a 1,500 pound granite display in front of the Bradford County Courthouse in Starke, Florida. The monument will be opposite of a Ten Commandments display that is outside of the courthouse. "We'd rather there be no monument at all, but if they are allowed to have the Ten Commandments, we will have our own." Sounds to me like we have some jealous little atheist on our hands.

Friday, May 31, 2013

POLITICALLY ERECT: Strange Across America

Fridays at Justin + 6 are POLITICALLY ERECT with Washington DC-based gay party guy, and creator and host of Swish Edition, R. Scott Wallis. Expect to be challenged. Expect to be offended. Opinions expressed here are Scott's, and Scott's alone.

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No wonder us gays get a bad reputation with the straight-laced straights in this country. We’re whores!

Well, not all of us are whores…but a lot of us are fairly slutty. I think you need to get paid to be a whore. I’d love to get paid to do it, that’s for sure. My mom would be so proud.

(Okay, okay, before you start sending mean, nasty comments and express, “not me,” I realize I’m generalizing and I apologize if you only get some a few times a month when your life partner has nothing to watch on the DVR. I know that YOU’RE not a slut. I’m talking about everyone else.)

Anyway, here’s my case in point: A Sacramento, California guy is setting out to hit the road to make a reality series about his post-breakup adventure. He’s going on a “Date Trip,” and he’s asking folks on KickStarter to fund his endeavor to the tune $3,300 in order to rent a car, buy gas and food, and compensate his crew.

OMG, hold on! He is a whore…

He expresses in his silly crowdfunding music video, that he “…wants to get some strange.” He wants us to pay for him to get some sex. That’s kind of whorish, isn’t it?

Of course, his film crew includes two chicks…so maybe he won’t get as down and dirty as he might have if he picked two other gay dudes. Hmmm. Can you imagine the possibilities there? That would look more like CockyBoys’ “Road Strip” to me.

What?! You don’t know about super twinky Max Ryder and Jake Bass’ fake reality/road movie/porn series?! What is wrong with you? It’s super hot, if not totally staged and fake. But everything nowadays is fake, so who cares?

Anyway, the dude’s name is Sam Wineman and if you want to help him get off across America, check out his KickStarter page. But hurry up. There are only two days left. Maybe he’ll surprise us and really slut it up.

So, this post was just a commercial for Sam, I guess. I don’t know him. I have no connection to his trip or his web series or his whorish/slutty ways. Just thought it was interesting. And it (along with “Veronica Mars” and Zach Braff’s recent successes on KickStarter) has inspired me to create my own reality/road trip series for someone else to pay for. I’m going to get right to it. Well, as soon as I get some strange.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

PARTY MASTER: The Truth About VIP

Wednesdays at Justin + 6 are PARTY MASTER with Justin Luke Zirilli, the co-director of NYC's number one gay nightlife events company, BoiParty, and published author of the gay novel Gulliver Takes Manhattan and its recently released sequel, Gulliver Takes Five.

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Here in the gay NYC party community, being VIP is an immensely desired status. People say they are VIP. People look for the VIP. People hunt down VIPs. But, somewhere along the way, the term VIP seems to have lost its true meaning. I'm going to try and re-establish exactly what it means in this post.

VIP means "Very Important Person." That's all that it means. Notice how "that gets everything for free" is not part of that sentence. It seems like a lot of people think that Free Stuff and VIP go hand-in-hand. They do not.

Now wait - sometimes I get free entry and free drinks at parties that I go to. Does that make me a VIP? No, it makes me a friend of the party promoter, host, or bartender. I have friends in the industry, and we take care of each other out of respect and camaraderie. When a promoter I respect comes into one of my events, I will offer them drinks and a bottle. And they do the same for me. It's a friendly gesture. It's professional. It is NOT VIP.

If you are getting something for free that everyone else is paying for, it's not actually free. You are exchanging something else for that free thing, even if it isn't necessarily a physical something.

Now - is it the status of "VIP" that you want, or the ability to get everything for free?

If you're just lookin' for free stuff, let's run through the types of people who get everything for free...

1. Celebrities.
Are you Ke$ha? Or Beyonce? Or Lady Gaga? No? Okay, then chances are you are not a celebrity. I am not a celebrity. My contemporaries are not celebrities. True celebrities get things for free because they are allowing the venue or business to say "Hey! Beyonce shops here! Ke$ha blacked out here!" The value of a photo of Britney Spears and her snake (named Banana, btw) is worth the cost of a few drinks or bottles or entry covers or whatever.

2. High Spenders.
Here's the kicker: to become a true VIP, you have to spend. Think about it... if you walk into a casino in Vegas, and don't drop a single quarter in a slot machine, or sidle up to a single Blackjack table, how many hotel or dinner comps will you get? The answer is zero. Same in nightlife. A venue views VIPs as the guys who come in and buy a bunch of bottles. They get bottles for free and hotel rooms for free and drinks for free. Why? Because they will also be spending.

And that's it.

If you're not Madonna or a super rich person, you will not get everything for free.

Now that that's set in, meet me at Camera Two...

Hi, thanks for sticking around. I'm here to tell you something about BoiParty events. At 20Something Thursdays, Penthaus Fridays, and VIVA Saturdays, we believe that EVERYONE is a VIP. And that's how we run our parties.

We want everyone who walks through our doors to have an amazing time. We want you to hear the best music, see the cutest go-go boys, meet the nicest guys, and leave happier than when you walked in.

We work like crazy all week long to ensure that our parties are built with each and every guest in mind. We arrange for drink specials, book entertaining acts, form partnerships with companies for giveaways.

You are a VIP. Everyone at a BoiParty event is a VIP. If you didn't have a good time, we want to hear about it... so we can fix it.

VIP isn't about exclusivity... it's about being treated like you matter. And each and every single one of you matter to us.

xo JL

Monday, May 27, 2013

SHAMELESS MOMENTS: Blow and GO

Mondays at Justin + 6 are "SHAMELESS MOMENTS" with NYC gay nightlife promoter Shameless McGreedy.

Expect absolutely anything from this new column, because you're probably going to get it.

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This week, I went out to Fire Island to work the opening of a new party at Cherry’s on the Bay called BLOW. The trip out was lovely – I brought some of my dancers from PLAYPEN, and we had a fun, gossipy ride on the LIRR.

Once we arrived, we discovered that celebrity pimpstress Robin Byrd was bringing some porn stars from Lucas Entertainment out from the city to make an appearance. They made more slightly more than an appearance, judging from the pornstar babies we now expect to see after their slippery performance on stage. Trenton Ducati, who danced at PLAYPEN last week, was an amazing organizer of his colleagues’ chemistry, and the rest of us certainly appreciated his on-stage professionalism. *Wink wink* The party was perfectly in the throbbing vein (or should I say corpora cavernosa) of my preferred events.

Even an almost-loss of my phone couldn’t dampen my spirits! The rain did try, though... I had last been on the island in October, and certainly didn’t mind the chill then. But when coupled with the May showers of this weekend, I was ready to come back to the warm bars of the city, made warmer by frisky, jock-, brief-, and RUFSKIN-clad boys (we have my buddy Dalton Franklin hosting a RUFSKIN giveaway at TR!CK this Tuesday)!

I’ll see you out and about, and hopefully more than just you will be out, but YOURS ;-) as well!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

THE BOTTOM LINE: Lost in the Wilderness

Sundays at Justin + 6 are now THE BOTTOM LINE with the gorgeous gay Joshua Baker. It's the perfect companion to your boozy brunch.

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"No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone."

This is the resolution that came from the Boys Scouts of America last week after they voted to amend its Draconian policies and lift the ban on gay youth participating in the BSA. The Human Rights campaign called this a "historic step forward." Scouts for Equality and GLAAD praised the BSA's "commitment to creating a more inclusive organization."

While I too praise the Scouts "effort," in my opinion, the only thing they succeeded at is making themselves less inclusive. Why? Because while a gay child can be a Scout, a gay adult still cannot be a Scout Leader. Confused? I am too. The BSA knows these kids will grow up at some point, right? Unless the Boy Scouts are actually all lost boys who live in Neverland, but I'm almost positive this is not the case. At some point that child who has spent his entire young life being shaped and molded into a man of honor, with strong morals and good character is going to turn 18 and at that moment they will no longer be able to have any affiliation with the BSA. I find that absurd. The Scouts want to build your gay sons up to believe they are equal, that there is nothing wrong with them, only to be told as an adult they believed something was wrong with them all along. This is the Scouts, not the Catholic Church. They aren't overrun with sex scandals and perversion. These are gay parents, with sons, who want them to learn all the positive aspects of being a Boy Scout.

What I find equally upsetting is gay advocacy groups applauding the BSA when we should be tearing them apart for their failures. I understand in the fight for equality that baby steps are still steps in the right direction, but this issue did not require baby steps. It is very simple. If gay youth can join the scouts, those youth who then grow up should be able to continue serving the organization that gave them so much.The BSA are supposed to value kindness and bravery, yet this continues to teach children hate and discrimination.

The Bottom Line is this: You cannot raise leaders for tomorrow on principles founded 100 years ago. It's illogical and damaging. We need to stop applauding effort and celebrate actual successes, because one day, when I have a son I want him to experience all the valuable lessons that can come from being a Boy Scout, but only if I'm allowed to share in teaching him these valuable lessons. Otherwise I'll take my decorative, scrumptious treats, top of the line camping equipment, talent for creative story telling, and valuable life lessons elsewhere. Where myself and my son will be accepted, valued, and loved.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

TOP CHEF: Stuffed Churros

Friday, May 24, 2013

POLITICALLY ERECT: The Boy Scout News is NOT Good News

Fridays at Justin + 6 are now POLITICALLY ERECT with Washington DC-based gay party guy, and creator and host of Swish Edition, R. Scott Wallis. Expect to be challenged. Expect to be offended. Opinions expressed here are Scott's, and Scott's alone.

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Many people have already written about the historic vote that the Boy Scouts of America released yesterday. But, I was so moved by the decision--to finally allow gay scouts, but to continue to ban gay adults in the roles of scout leaders and volunteers--that I had to weigh in.

The organization continues to promote bigotry and hate by declaring that somehow gay adults can not be role models for young men. They are sending the message that the kids that "think" they are attracted to other boys are abnormal and that they will either grow out of it, see the err of their ways through religion, and that it's not okay to continue to be gay as they advance through the ranks of the organization, because they will be ejected once they hit the Eagle Scout rank.

In one of the most unfortunate decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, it was decided that the Scouts can discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation because they are a private organization. But, just like laws that are still in place in many workplaces in this country, that allow for discrimination solely based on someone's sexual preferences, these laws must change. Public and private organizations and companies should not be able to discriminate against people for things that are deemed legal and normal (by widely accepted psychiatric standards), period. Sure, it's a slippery slope to put mandates on private organizations, but it's not like we're telling the Scouts how to plan a jamboree or what color uniforms need to be or at what age kids are eligible for the Woodworking badge. Just that they can't refuse entry to someone because of who they are attracted to, which should have nothing to do with anything else they do.

It amazes me that there are still so many people out there--in 2013!--that think that every gay man is a potential pedophile and that the gays in general have an agenda to recruit new people into our ranks. This thinking is bigoted, and just plain ridiculous. Are there gay pedophiles? Sure. And they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But the vast majority of people, gay and straight alike, have no interest in sexualizing underage children and they know that straight people can't be changed just because they spend time with gay people, because its not a decision, assholes!!! If that we're the case, it'd work in the reverse, and I'd be straight now because of all the breeders I've spent so much time with over the years. And I still like men, thank you very much.

Just plain silliness.

Another thing that troubled me deeply is when I read the umpteen comments left on news organizations' Facebook posts about the Boy Scouts' news yesterday. So many people in this country are repulsed by the decision. They said it was the end of a good organization. They worried for the safety of America's children. They stated that they thought this was the beginning of the end. They blamed the liberal left and the gay agenda. And one mom said that she was going to pull her two sons out of the Scouts immediately.

Well, mom, are you also going to pull your kids out of school, parks, church, amusement parks, play groups, zoos, hotels, malls, and grocery stores? Will you never take them to movies, never let them watch TV, ban them from the internet, and sell all of their books and magazines?

Gay people are everywhere. Your kids already go to school with gay kids. And gay people create, teach, lead, act, sell, buy, and every day, they're seen by your children. And most likely, the kids'll be the better because of it. And I suspect they'll grow up and be a lot more well adjusted than their bigoted, misinformed mother.

The Boy Scouts have made a very bad decision. They need to change their mind about adult leaders and volunteers, or they will continue to be just as bad as they always have been.