Queer Clicks: April 03, 2017 | Gilbert Baker, Creator Of Iconic Gay Pride Rainbow Flag, Has Died At 65, This is Ryan Phillippe at 42, & Other News
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Gilbert Baker, Creator Of Iconic Gay Pride Rainbow Flag, Has Died At 65
“The man who tie-dyed and hand-stitched the rainbow flag that has become the worldwide symbol for gay pride and the LGBTQ community has died. He was 65.
Gilbert Baker, who described himself as a “gay Betsy Ross,” was found dead on Friday in his New York City home, the New York Times reports.” People
Doctor Who’s New Companion Is Gay
“The modern continuation of Doctor Who has not shied away from LGBTQ characters—but aside from recurring guest characters like Captain Jack or River Song, the show has yet to feature an ongoing, permanent LGBTQ companion. That is until season 10 and the arrival of Bill.
Bill Potts—played by the incoming Pearl Mackie—will have her sexuality revealed in her first scene in Doctor Who’s 10th season, according to a new interview with the BBC.” io9
This is Ryan Phillippe at 42
“Because he’s a kind and generous man, actor Ryan Phillippe has graciously given us a glimpse of his physique at 42. The shots are culled from a photoshoot for an upcoming and now officially highly-anticipated issue of Men’s Fitness.” Queerty
What Is It About Jockstraps?
“Let’s set the Way-Back Machine for 1874, to the research lab of C.F. Bennett in Chicago, as he was inventing the first jockey, or jock, strap. C.F. was deeply concerned about the comfort and health of young bike messengers as they traveled over cobblestone streets. Mr. Bennett was very always thinking about the genital comfort of the bike jockeys.” Advocate
