The Golden Age of Denial: Pimping the Military

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PHOTOS: When Male Thongs Go Wrong (A Cautionary Tale)

Male thongs. They may be hot in theory, but rarely do they work out in real life. Few men can actually pull them off, and those who try often struggle. (The notable exception being, of course, Zac Efron. Or French guys.)

Related: The GIFs That Keep On GIFing: Zac Efron Dances In A Thong

Call us cray cray, but there’s just something about a string running up a guy’s butt that’s, well, a little unsexy.

As swimsuit season goes into full swing, it’s high time to remind everyone that g-strings aren’t always good look. Sorry, but they’re not. Board shorts. Sure! Swim trunks. Great! Speedos. OK! But thongs? Just say NO!

Scroll down for pictures of men in thongs, and remember these epic fails the next time you shop for swimwear…

Related: The Queerty Guide To Wholly Inappropriate Swimsuits

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9 Film Franchises That Need Gay Characters Now

From flamboyant pirates and super spies to mutants and men in capes, Hollywood’s biggest action, fantasy and sci-fi properties have assembled an army of iconic heterosexual heroes over the years.

Thankfully, shows like Torchwood, Arrow, and The Flash have helped level the playing field by bringing queer characters to our favorite fantasy lands on TV. But big-screen adventures in our beloved geeky genres continue to be a virtual wasteland when it comes to LGBTQ inclusion.

The rise of recent hashtags such as #GiveElsaAGirlfriend and #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend highlight the growing number of fanboys and girls who want to see same-sex romance in a big-budget franchise.

As the summer blockbuster season arrives, we ask: Which movie studio will be the first to boldly go where no one has gone before?

Here are 9 Hollywood film franchises that are overdue for a non-hetero hero to join their ranks.

1. The Fast and the Furious

It’s hard to believe with all that testosterone spread out across seven movies we haven’t seen one guy join the crew who likes to drive a stick in the bedroom. With the franchise moving in a new direction after the unfortunate death of Paul Walker, this would be the perfect time to introduce a new guy or girl who moves in the same-sex fast lane.

2. Star Wars

While a small number of LGBT characters have appeared in Star Wars novels, we have yet to see one on the big screen.  The creative minds behind our favorite film franchise from far, far away, would be wise to take note of the love affair the internet has had with a possible Finn and Poe romance after the two made their debut – and shared clothes – in Episode VII. The fans have already spoken, and it’s obvious The Force is strong with this one.

3. Star Trek

The racial and gender diversity displayed in the Star Trek universe are just two of the many reasons this franchise has been a favorite of people from every corner of the globe since it debuted in 1966. As Star Trek celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year, the introduction of new LGBT characters in the films and upcoming TV series would be the perfect way to move the needle forward for progress and honor the inclusive vision Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry had for these voyages in the final frontier.

4. James Bond

With Daniel Craig having finished his tour a duty as 007, a new era for the top MI6 agent is right around the corner, and what better way to liven up the adventures of our hero than by exploring the possibilities of a bisexual James Bond?

5. Pirates of the Caribbean

Sure, Johnny Depp’s flamboyant Captain Jack Sparrow has been a campy good time across four Pirates films, but with a fifth one (and possibly more) on the way, is it too much to ask that one of his shipmates prefer to sail the same-sex seas?

6. X-Men

Technically we have seen an LGBT character prominently featured in the X-Men films thanks to the inclusion of the gender and sexually fluid Mystique, but the blue shapeshifter has always been presented as a heterosexual female in Fox’s films. The X-Men universe is filled with rich, queer characters, and it’s way past time the biggest LGBT allegory in comics actually featured some of them on the big screen.

 7. The Jason Bourne Saga

The creative minds behind these films already started to explore new ways to expand the Bourne universe with 2012’s The Bourne Legacy – which featured original character Aaron Cross (played by Jeremy Renner) rather than Jason Bourne.  Introducing a gay or lesbian protagonist at the center of a future Bourne installment would be a bold (and welcome) first for a popular spy thriller franchise.

8. The Marvel Cinematic Universe

The fact #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend recently began trending on Twitter should make it glaringly obvious to Marvel Studio execs that fans are tired of perceived subtext (come on, Cap is totally in love with Bucky) and are ready for the real deal. It’s time for Marvel to give us an LGBT Avenger (or two) who can hold their own alongside the world’s greatest superheroes.

9. The DC Cinematic Universe

While the interconnected big-screen adventures of DC Comics’ iconic characters have only just begun, fans have hope this franchise will embrace LGBT characters where it’s Marvelous competition has failed. With the bisexual Harley Quinn appearing in this summer’s Suicide Squad there’s an excellent opportunity to at least recognize heterosexuals aren’t the only people who exist in this fantastic universe. It’s a theme that could be continued in next year’s Wonder Woman feature film (which could easily acknowledge there is bound to be some same-sex romance happening on an island full of Amazons), before finally featuring an LGBT hero (or villain) among the cast of characters slated to appear in the Justice League films.

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Police Officer Performs ‘I Will Survive’ at Gay Bar After Being Called for a Disturbance: WATCH

A Scottish police officer stunned gay bar patrons earlier this week by performing a karaoke rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” after dealing with a disturbance at the Waterloo Bar in Glasgow City Centre.

The Evening Times reports:

The Police Scotland cop – known only as Sergeant John – and three colleagues had been called to deal with an incident outside the Waterloo Bar in Glasgow city centre on Wednesday night.

After interviewing people in the bar and studying CCTV tapes, the officer was persuaded to perform on stage by the karaoke compere.

Said host Katie Boyle on Facebook: “So I managed to get Sargent John to sing in the Waterloo bar today after a wee incident !!”

Watch:

The performance managed to reach Gloria Gaynor, who tweeted her approval:

I love this! Sgt Jon Harris sang #iwillsurvive to smooth tensions in Glasgow pub after a brawl t.co/kRvmAQrAXe @thecourieruk #GG

— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) June 2, 2016

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Drake Debuts Justin Bieber Remix of ‘One Dance’ on Beats 1 Radio Show: LISTEN

Drake released a much-hyped Justin Bieber remix of his first #1 hit, “One Dance”, on his Beats 1 radio show on Saturday.

HNHH reported:

The remix was played at an A-list party last week attended by the likes of Gabrielle Union, who recorded the moment on Snapchat. Bieber had been hyping up tonight’s episode since yesterday, when he big-upped Drake with a picture of the Canadian flag. Late into his mix, Drake supplied the goods. The remix is a bit more poppy and less clubby than the original, though it’s sure to be welcomed at any summer party.

Also premiered were new collaborations with Gucci Mane and a new solo track.

(photo via Instagram)

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L.A. Times Endorses Hillary Clinton Ahead of California Primary

The Los Angeles Times has chosen its candidate, and that candidate is Hillary Clinton.

Both candidates have campaigned aggressively in the state despite its lateness on the campaign calendar and Clinton’s nearly insurmountable lead in delegates. A first-place finish in California would enable Clinton to strengthen her moral as well as mathematical claim to the nomination. But if Sanders were to prevail, even narrowly, he would be emboldened in his effort to convince so-called super-delegates to shift their support from Clinton to him.

That is a long-shot campaign even if Sanders finishes first in California, not because the nomination process is rigged in Clinton’s favor —  it isn’t – but because she has been more successful in appealing to voters. She has dominated the primaries, amassing 3 million more votes than Sanders (who has fared much better in caucuses) and she leads in pledged delegates. For that reason, some argue that Sanders supporters in this state should resign themselves to the inevitable and vote for Clinton on Tuesday.

We don’t agree. Voters should choose the candidate they consider best qualified. This page has endorsed Clinton not because she is more likely to win the nomination but because she is vastly better prepared than Sanders for the presidency.

Sanders yesterday said that the Democratic convention will be a contested convention.

Said Sanders:

“The media is in error when they lump superdelegates with pledged delegates. Pledged delegates are real. Hillary Clinton will not have the requisite number of pledged delegates to win the Democratic nomination at the end of the nominating process on June 14. Won’t happen. She will be dependent on superdelegates…The Democratic National Convention will be a contested convention.”

Adds CNN:

Clinton currently has 2,313 total delegates — 1,769 of which are pledged and 544 of which are superdelegates — and she is expected to cross the 2,383-delgate threshold in the next few days to clinch the nomination. But Sanders, who has 1,501 pledged delegates and only 46 superdelegates, says he can still woo enough of her superdelegates between now and the Democratic convention in July to swing the nomination his way.

It’s a tall order.

Watch Sanders speak:

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The First AIDS Report, 35 Years Ago

On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control published the first report on a mysterious and deadly disease afflicting gay men.

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