Queer Clicks: October 17 | Pop-Up Exhibit Takes Aim at Toxic Masculinity With Provocative Takes on the Ken Doll, A Gay Man with ‘Pretty Privilege’ Explains His Unique Hardships, & Other News
Pop-Up Exhibit Takes Aim at Toxic Masculinity With Provocative Takes on the Ken Doll
“On Saturday, Oct. 13, an interactive pop-up exhibit called “The Modern Ken” took place in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, and at its heart was a critique of the toxic masculinity that’s still so prevalent in modern-day society. And it did so in a fun, provocative way, referencing a slew of Ken doll creations that were never likely to get mass-produced by Mattel.” Hornet
A Gay Man with ‘Pretty Privilege’ Explains His Unique Hardships
“Comic Michael Henry got schooled on “pretty privilege” by a privileged gay man (played by Eduardo Sanchez-Ubanell), who explained to him that “it’s a scientific term used by doctors…it’s what happens when you have a really great face, a full head of hair, sexy eyebrows, tight ass, quarter-sized nipples, 8-inch penis…all the traits that gay men unanimously like…and I happen to have all of them.”” Towleroad
Gay Singer Freddie Atlas Explores Finding Beauty in Uninspiring Places in “Something About You” Video
“New York-based singer and songwriter Freddie Atlas makes a powerful debut with his pop power ballad “Something About You.” Rooted in ’80s stylized nostalgic pop, this song and its video are based upon his own experiences growing up part-Haitian in Montreal. ” New Now Next
Wilson Lai by Antony Kozz
Up and coming model Wilson Lai is causing a bit of a disturbance in the force at the moment. It isn’t hard to see why! via DNA Magazine
