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Fairytale of New York, 2020 and still as problematic as ever
It’s December 2020, and whilst there is some good news in the air surrounding three potential COVID vaccines, and yet, the age-old argument about the Fairytale of New York has reared its ugly head, because for six weeks of the year it’s apparently socially acceptable to be shouting across a bar, or nightclub: “You scumbag, […]
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COMMENT | What is ‘queer theory’ and why are people using it to become problematic?
Why is Queer Theory being blamed for
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5 things you need to know about fuckboys
Thank You for the Fuckboys
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Dad asks the internet for advice after seeing his son kiss his “best friend”
“I really love him he’s my son after all and I don’t mind him being gay”
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COMMENT | Are gay people more creative?
There’s a common speculation gay people are more creative. This is foremost rooted in the observation that gay people are over-represented in creative pursuits. But is this speculation true? And if it is, why are gay people more creative? Let us discuss. The idea of over-representation is an interesting one. It emerged anecdotally but has […]
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On Bi Visibility Day 2020: People need to get over these bisexual MYTHS already
“We’re not bi now gay later…”
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COMMENT | My worst day of school was always the “first day back”
First days always fill me with dread.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Am I A Survivor Yet?
There’s a sort of stigma attached to the term ‘domestic violence’, preconceived notions and ideas of the kind of person who lives in a volatile relationship, and so then unfair questions are asked as a result…
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COMMENT | Are you really an ally?; “It’s become clear that passive acceptance of the LGBT+ community is very different from being an active ally who fights to support LGBT+ inclusion”
I think I’ve been rather lucky in my 28 years on this planet, that I have surrounded myself by decent people and I’ve been lucky to know a lot of people that consider themselves to be “allies” of the gay LGBTQ+ community. It isn’t a bad thing by any means – I spend 90 per […]
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COMMENT | I like “Dancing on My Own”; some people are taken aback by that
“I’m giving it my all, but I’m not the guy your taking home – I keep dancing on my own”. This article serves two purposes. It’s both a reflection on one of the greatest pop songs ever written and a larger, more encompassing commentary about independence and quite literally dancing on my own. The song, […]
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COMMENT | Returning to the Scene of the Crime; why Two-Night Stands aren’t a good idea.
A one-night stand is supposed to be just that. One night. One night of half-decent sex with a guy who disappears into the night never to be seen again. I’ve never been a massive fan of the one-night stands; however, over the last couple of years, I’ve had a couple of outstanding ones where I’ve […]