Queer Clicks: February 01, 2017 | Who’s Watching You When You’re Watching Porn?, Britain Posthumously Pardons Thousands Of Gay Men In ‘Turing Law’, & Other News

DC’s Latest Hanna-Barbera Comic Will Reimagine Snagglepuss As A ‘Gay, Southern Gothic Playwright’

“You thought post-modern Flintstones or apocalyptic future Scooby Doo was the weirdest thing DC could do to classic Hanna-Barbera characters? DC comics invites you to think again.

We knew a new take on the beloved pink lion was coming ever since DC announced a series of Hanna-Barbera/DC superheroes mashup annuals late last year, which included backup stories based on The Jetsons, Snagglepuss, Ruff and Ready, and Top Cat—but it seems at least one of the backup stories in those annuals will be getting its own ongoing series.” io9

Is Singer Brendan Maclean’s New Music Video Just Porn?

“Brendan Maclean swears the new music video for his song House of Air was not made to shock people despite Facebook removing it only hours after its release.

Released on Monday the video was inspired by the Hal Fischer’s iconic 1977 book, Gay Semiotics.” Gay Star News

Who’s Watching You When You’re Watching Porn?

“In the past few years, billions of internet users have gotten their sexual information and sexual entertainment from free tube sites. But what seems free really isn’t. A recent report by the Center for Democracy and Technology revealed that many free porn sites are unwittingly broadcasting your personal information, including which videos you watch, and which terms you search for, to hackers, neighbors, spouses and family.” Huffington Post

Britain Posthumously Pardons Thousands Of Gay Men In ‘Turing Law’

“Thousands of gay and bisexual men who were convicted of now-abolished sexual offenses in Britain have been posthumously pardoned under a new policing law, the Justice Ministry announced.
The “Turing law” received royal assent on Tuesday, the last stage in a bill becoming law in the United Kingdom. It gives an automatic pardon to men who died before the law came into force, and makes it possible for living convicted gay men to seek pardons for offenses no longer on the statute book.” CNN

Leg Locks and Takedowns at Singlet Night (Photos)

“There was a distinct lack of protective cups seen at the Seattle Eagle this past Saturday night. However, Lycra, fur, and muscles were in abundance. In these troubling times, it’s good to know the Eagle hasn’t backed off in having sexy theme parties. We need something to keep our spirits up and to keep the spirits flowing. Thanks to Matt Baume for his interest in all things Greco-Roman as well as his photography here.” Advocate

Ariana Grande & John Legend Remind Us There’s Still a Reason to Live in New Beauty and the Beast Trailer

“In a new trailer for Emma Watson’s Beauty and the Beast, Ariana Grande and John Legend, respectively, remind us there’s still good in the world as they sing a rendition of the title song largely made famous by Celion Dion and Peabo Bryson in 1991.

Like the early ’90s duet, Grande and Legend have joined forces to make a powerful follow-up that pierces a rare beam of light through the dark smog that is our current political and cultural climate.” Out

Feb 01, 2017 By Dave 1 Comment