OMG! Billy Herrington!

It all started with an insane video that Adam from This Boy Elroy posted... insanity like only the Japanese can conjure. Sadly, YouTube has already removed the video. Nonetheless, in the past 24 hours I came to learn much more about the bizarre elements of Japanese pop-culture, notably that they have an obsession with porn star Billy Herrington, who was big in the late 90s. (I remember seeing him dance here in Phoenix around 2001 -- he was even hotter in person!)

I don't claim to understand the whys and hows, but he now has his own action figure (figma for the purists)(even creepier than normal action figures) and is known as "Aniki" or Big Brother. Even though Billy is getting older and isn't close to being in porn shape anymore, it's great to see him back in the limelight, even though the whole phenomenon seems bizarre.

Porn stars with their own "action" figures. Ah, the insanity of the Japanese. You can read even MORE insanity about Billy's recent Tokyo appearance.

(From BoingBoing via QueerClick)

The Best of 2008 - Part 1

It's natural to look back at the end of the year and take stock of the best the year had to offer. I'm no different, so I'm going to look a few important things that have made 2008 enjoyable. Part one is dedicated to the beeves, those shining stars that just leave me with a touch of the vapors. It's not a top-5 because there are only 4... (in no particular order... except my #1)

Barry from Sean Cody.
He's handsome, beefy and openly gay. And to tell the truth, he does bear some resemblance to someone in my real life over whom I was quite a-twitter not too terribly long ago, not to mention reminds me a bit of HUNKY HELO. What can I say? I admit it, I love me some white bread. Not only can he take it like a champ (and come asking for more), he's the type I'd be proud to take home to meet my parents.

Ross Hurston
Okay, I know the rules -- never judge a book by it's cover or a porn star by his films. Maybe he's wonderful, wholesome and incredibly well-read when he's off the set. All of those things are good things in my book, but all I have to go on are videos and this Brit knows how to take slutty, which I normally don't care for, and make it appealing. It raises another question -- when did the British suddenly start getting hot? (He's not the only these days, by any means...) Anyway, from someone I'd take home to meet the parents to someone I'd probably keep away from my parents, lest he cause me to do inappropriate acts in my parents' house.

Tyler Saint
If you're paying attention, you're noticing a general physical type emerging. Handsome, a killer... uh, smile. Has the amazing ability to be aggressive even when he's going down on a guy. Where Ross Hurston has that hint of slutty, Tyler Saint gives off a different energy. Maybe it's because I've seen Tyler in videos where he's in leather, but something about him says, "Regardless of what I'm doing, or perhaps BECAUSE of it, you WILL respect me." Self-respect is hot.

Finally, my #1:

Ben McAvinew
Okay, I want the record to be clear -- the guy is straight (as far as I know) and has no connection to pr0n at all. Aside from a handful of shots taken, he's really not out in the modeling world, either. And yes, he's clearly within the physical type that's been set out with the previous guys. But here's what sets him apart from the rest for me... it's the smolder. Something about the eyes. Call it a character defect, but that's what hits me most because it's something I understand... that feeling of holding back, for whatever reason. Maybe that's just the way life is as a Scorpio, or as a human for that matter. But if there's a lesson I'm learning, it's how to stop holding back. Here's to 2009 being the year where I'm finally ready to let go.

SFW?

Ok, I'm not always up to date with the latest viral craze, but apparently Diesel has this new video that's sweeping the ol' Interweb. It's clever, I must admit, and I can't help but marvel at the absurdity of straight porn. Especially straight porn from the 70s. But straight porn in general. Yeah. So watch for yourself.

2008's First Election Scandal

Wow, it sure didn't take long to have our first Echeblog Election scandal! Our friends over at QueerClick (NSFW!) have uncovered some recent dirt on Gage. Our hunky yet supposedly straight heartthrob from Sean Cody (and now Randy Blue) is trying his hand at being a hoor, too! Apparently, some QueerClick readers have noticed a profile for Gage at one of the major escort sites. I wasn't able to find it, but if the screen shot is to be believed, the hooring has occurred recently.

So in the quest for my future husband, how would this impact your vote?

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Update: Someone claiming to be Gage has posted on Queerclick stating that this escort profile is fake and that he does not escort. While I've known people who have done porn, stripped and who have escorted and I believe that people have a right to make a living however they choose, I have to admit that I'd prefer to believe my potential fantasy husbands are not escorting... that said, at the end of the day, work is work. On the unlikely chance that Gage ever reads this, you've got my respect and best wishes in whatever you choose to do (or not do).

Marc's Midweek Sean Cody Veal Haiku

Ignore what you see...
Really, I swear I'm not gay.
Its just for the cash!

Monday, Monday...

Just a little something to make facing Monday at the office a little easier. Lord knows I'd be much more enthusiastic about work if I knew I'd be seeing beef like this when I got there.

Thanks to the good people at MenAtPlay who produce such wonderful stuff. (NSFW!)

Friday Mansploitation - Bavarian Edition Pt. 1

Ok, this has to be one of the most bizarre videos I've seen. Gyrating leather lederhosen beef. OMG. Its creepy and hot at the same time.

I have seen the future... and the future is lederhosen porn. Not as creepy as clown porn or midget porn... Still, there's that element that makes you stop and say... WTF?! In an age where it seems like porn is more ubiquitous and cliché than ever, leave it to German engineering to breathe life back into it.

In The Booth

Here are a couple of shots of me in the booth during my last appearance at Burn Nightclub on June 30th.

In the second pic I have my friend Noah Williams who does some events here in town and former porn star Eric Evans (NSFW!), who is one of the sweetest people I've met. He's not in the porn biz anymore but he's still as hunky as ever.

Just a little taste of life on the business end of the DJ booth.

Friday Mansploitation

With much love to Francois Sagat (NSFW).

Some Things Are Universal

Close your eyes and picture this -- you're an organization trying to good. How about donating laptops to a primary school in Nigeria. Splendid. Give these underprivileged kids a chance to learn and explore the joys of the Internet. Apparently these Nigerian school kids are using their laptops as God intended... to view porn. According to the Nigerian News Agency, "Efforts to promote learning with laptops in a primary school in Abuja have gone awry as the pupils freely browse adult sites with explicit sexual materials."

Sounds like the kids are have learned the basics very quickly.

Dalton In Trouble Again...

For those of you who have a prison fetish, Mark Dalton is the guy for you. I've written about Dalton's previous problems with the law... from what I've read, he's already had domestic violence issues as well as a drug arrest. One would hope that he had learned his lesson, but apparently not. According to Jason Curious (NSFW!), Dalton was arrested on May 31st for another domestic violence altercation, which also violated his parole. Its unclear whether any charges will be filed, but currently Dalton is still a guest of Denton County. I don't know whether its the 'roids or just heterosexual stupidity, but let's hope he manages to get his life turned around.

Maybe its just poor lighting, but the man is what, 26 or 27 and looks much older. Sad.


Mugshot courtesy of GayPornBlog. (NSFW)

via Towleroad.

Marc's Midweek Francois Sagat Beef Haiku

What beauty from France!
Such joy to see him with his
beautiful boyfriend!*

(Check out Francois's blog... [NSFW!])
*Also NSFW

Marc's Midweek Relaxing Beef Haiku

"Its been a long day,"
mused our noble beef. "Time to
sit back and relax!"

Boshe Moi!

I know you've seen them. Those european porn with hot, eastern-European guys who seem to have absolutely no clue how gay sex is supposed to work and who end up hammering away robotically and making strange moaning noises at inappropriate times. Yes the guys are way hot but there's something not right about the whole setup... where do they get these guys? I have a theory: A recent BBC story reports that the Russian military is investigating allegations that soldiers were being forced into the sex trade. It would sure explain a lot, wouldn't it? Just a theory.

Thanks to Jon for pointing this out....

Pornaments

I know there have been some (Jake) who are struggling to get into the holiday spirit. Once again, I'm here to help. If the Reindeer Dogs didn't give you some jingle, there's still hope. Nothing says "Christmas" to me like Christmas ornaments of reindeer and snowmen in a variety of sexual positions. Apparently, Spencer Gifts agrees and had been selling a variety of sexually themed ornaments on its website and in its stores.

Of course, I (and Spencer Gifts) can't be trusted to make our own decisions on such an important issue as what we will put on our own Christmas Trees. Thank heavens for people like Hillcrest Baptist Church (Florida) Pastor Jim Patterson, who can save me from myself. He opines, "It says we are nothing more than sexual acts or physical beings and we are much more than that. We are spiritual beings and this is a spiritual holiday. And, why bring it to that level. It makes no sense to me." Well, if Pastor Jim doesn't understand it, then we sure as hell don't need it, right?

To the extent their argument is that kids could walk into the store and see this and other material that isn't appropriate for them, I can understand parents/community leaders wanting the store to prevent that. Granted, some of the people involved have focused on that aspect. I don't have an issue with them.

What DOES bother me is the segment determined to treat all of us like children -- Pastor Jim sums up this element -- "It is just sad they have to stoop to this kind of thing to defame Christmas... It's quite a leap we've made in 30 years of culture rot from mistletoe to Spencer's naked, tumescent elves and 'S&M Santa' tied up for a whipping." Listen, if someone wants to celebrate Christmas with a leather harness and a ball gag, the more power to them. Much like efforts to "protect traditional marriage," we're forcing living, breathing people to give up their freedoms to somehow "protect" abstract notions. In reality, these efforts are just efforts by cultural leaders to reinforce their attempts to run others' lives. I respect their right to live their lives in a manner they find to be moral and upright. I just wish they'd show others the same respect.

Goat Porn

Ok, its Wednesday, which means its a beef haiku day -- that's on its way. Before we get to the beef, here's an amusing, true, yet really fucked up story involving goats...

From MSNBC:

"MAHOPAC, N.Y. - A man broke into a barn on Thanksgiving morning, spray-painted three pet goats and scattered pages of pornographic magazines on the floor, apparently to harass the property owner, police said Tuesday."

I've heard many anecdotes about sheep, but never goats. As if the indignity of being spray painted wasn't enough, the goats apparently got sick from eating pages of the pornographic magazines. Just goes to show: Porn is harmful to goats. Let this be a lesson to us all.

Marc's Thanksgiving Day Beef Haiku

A day to give thanks
or indulge in life's pleasures?
I'll stuff your turkey!

One Percent

According to a recent government study, around "1 percent of Web sites indexed by Google and Microsoft are sexually explicit..." The study, part of the federal government's attempt to revive the 1998 Child Online Protection Act that was struck down by the US Supreme Court in 2004, after having struck down another Congressional attempt to restrict internet porn in 1997. Despite the fact that filtering software can block over 90% of explicit material from minors, the government is still trying to limit what we adults can view... because, as we can see from the government's adult abstinance programs, adults are just kids... only a little older... and therefore we should all be treated as children, right?

This study leads me to the inevitable question... just what is this mythical 99% of non-porn internet content? And does anyone really look at it?