Queer Clicks: May 09, 2017 | Perfume Genius’ Glorious Queer Escapist Pop, Now There’s An App For Single People Seeking Workout Buddies With Benefits. & Other News
Perfume Genius’ Glorious Queer Escapist Pop
“Looking back, Perfume Genius’s 2014 queer anthem “Queen” feels prescient. It was a defiant, flamboyant piece of modern glam rock for darker days—all twinkling stars, sashaying hips, and roaring thunder. Its answer to bigotry and oppression was glitter and venom. Now you could picture the singer torching the White House to it.” Out
How Porn Has Been Secretly Behind The Rise Of The Internet And Other Technologies
” Everyone knows about porn’s prevalence, but few realize its true power.
While putting together my new book “The Sex Effect” — which examines hidden relationships between sex and culture — I was surprised by how many technologies have been adopted by the masses because of pornography. VCRs, ecommerce, streaming services, affiliate marketing, and the internet itself all owe a debt of gratitude to the smut peddlers who helped popularize them.” Business Insider
Artist Spotlight: Robbie Sweeny
Robbie Sweeny
“Dance photography is difficult. You can’t exactly ask everyone to hold a pose. You have to be familiar with the work and have keen instincts to know when the exactly most beautiful and electric moment is going to happen, and hit the shutter just before that.” Advocate
Now There’s An App For Single People Seeking Workout Buddies With Benefits
“Introducing Gymder, a new app for gym lovers seeking other gym lovers for an extra dose of cardiovascular activity. The app bills itself as the “Instagram/Tinder For Athletes,” offering users “the sexiest fitness community on Earth” and “the best way to find real workout buddies anywhere at anytime… just when you need them!” (Wink, wink!)” Queerty
It’s World Naked Gardening Day… And People Are Getting Into The Spirit By Sharing Hilarious Memes
“Naturists from across the globe are stripping off for a spot of horticulture, but they’ll have to be careful with their power tools and give the nettles a miss.
In celebration of the barmy festival, internet users have been sharing hilarious memes on social media.
Here are the most amusing efforts so far…” The Sun
