Pop Culture Posts

March 4, 2025

Donna Summer: The Queen of Disco and Her Enduring Legacy

Toot Toot, Hey, Beep Beep. Make Way for the Queen of Disco. Donna Summer, known as the Queen of Disco, occupies a special place in pop culture and the hearts of gay men, whose love for her transcended the dance floors of the 1970s. Her powerful voi…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Kylie Minogue: Celebrating a Legacy of Resilience and Artistic Reinvention

It’s Better the Devil You Know Kylie’s Legacy Pop music has long held a special place in the hearts of gay men, serving as a powerful outlet for self-expression and emotional connection. The genre’s vibrant beats and catchy melodi…

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Jan. 9, 2025

Disco Fever: A Celebration of Queerness and Cultural Resilience

Queerness and Revolution Go Hand in Hand on the Dancefloor Disco, often remembered for its iconic bell bottoms, roller skates, and glittery nightlife, has a much deeper cultural and historical significance, especially within the queer community. Wh…

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Dec. 17, 2024

Queer Cheer: Unwrapping LGBTQ+ Stories in Holiday Films

Make the Yuletide Gay with These Movies Holiday films have long been a staple of the season, offering warmth, joy, and plenty of sentimentality. However, for LGBTQ+ audiences, traditional holiday movies often lack the representation needed to refle…

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Nov. 5, 2024

Queer as Folk: A Groundbreaking Journey of LGBTQ+ Representation

I'm Just Gonna Say It: Brian Kinney Was Insufferable When I first watched Queer as Folk (at 21 years old, shortly after coming out of the closet), it was a stark contrast to the shy, inexperienced person I was at the time. The show’s unapolog…

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Oct. 29, 2024

The Hidden Queerness of Horror: Unmasking the Genre’s LGBTQ+ Roots

The Only Thing Scarier Than Straight People is Queer Horror Stereotypes In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in LGBTQ+ representation in film, including the horror genre. However, the connection between horror and queerness is not a ne…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Streaming Through Stereotypes: The Progress and Pitfalls of LGBTQ+ Representation in Media

Where Are the Plant-Loving, Early-to-Bed Gay Characters, Hollywood? Whenever I browse through the LGBTQ+ section on Netflix, Hulu, or Prime Video, I find myself navigating a limited selection of films and shows. While there are options available, t…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Pop Icons and Emotional Resonance: The Deep Connection Between Gay Men and Pop Music

Feeling Heartbroken? Empowered? Sexual? There's a Pop Queen for That Pop culture has a unique resonance within the LGBTQ+ community, especially among gay men. The relationship between gay men and pop music is complex and emotionally charged, weavin…

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