Song pick of the month

"Fog (Again)"
by: Radiohead

This band in my believe is the very root of the genre that became Coldplay, the Fray, etc. Although they're considered to not have as much momentum as their predecessors (although I beg to differ), their lyrics still are very deep. They manage to create metaphors that are completely from the left field. This month's song is by Radiohead, "Fog". When you read the lyrics below you will see why Radiohead is one of my favorite bands.

My interpretation of the song is about someone from the view of the singer, who's watched this person grow from a young excited little boy to someone who's done something unforgivable. It seems that the narrator blames himself/herself for the atrocity caused by the child and questions how could this transition have happened.

I have heard of other interpretations; one interesting on going around the internet is that this song is about war torn children. They begin life without a care and suddenly launched into a grim reality of civilization: the "fog" of war. They are forced to be ferocious, they are trained to kill or be killed, but they will always be considered children to someone who cared for them.


Lyrics: Fog
There's a little child
Running around this house
And he never leaves
He will never leave
And a fog comes up from the sewers
And glows in the dark

Baby alligators in the sewers
Grow up fast
Grow up fast
Anything you want
It can be done

How did you go bad?
Did you go bad?
Did you go bad?
S ome things never wash away
Did you go bad?
Did you go bad?

Gay Aiken: Who Knew? (The Rest of The World, Actually)

Gay Aiken: Who Knew? (The Rest of the World, Actually)

We interrupt this blog for a special breaking “Obvious News”:

Clay Aiken is a homosexual!

Thank you. This has been another edition of “Obvious News”. We now return you to our regularly scheduled programming….

In a “shocking” news report yesterday season 2 American Idol runner up Clay Aiken admitted to the world his sexuality. Aiken who had recently just became a father via surrogate mother (his best friend) had made the decision to tell the world of his sexuality. Prior to become a parent, he was notorious for dodging the three word question that he felt would launch him into a category only few have manage to survive. He often met interviewers with head on aggression, saying that it was none of the world’s business; only his, God’s, and the people he loves.
But in and interview with People Magazine he said that he was compelled to tell the world the truth because he cannot raise a child where he would have to hide or lie about things (which in turn might make the child think that those things are okay. Reaction to this news is barely in its infancy. One fan even commented on his website saying that she was completely shocked to the point where she couldn’t function at work. Very few people have posted their opinions negatively. But this low and slow trend in negativity is good; give us an honest social deviant any day!
And although pretty much anyone with a gaydar knew about your sexuality, Mr. Aiken, I applaud you. You are one of the few who have set foot into the new social frontier of out (and proud) gay parenting. And although you will lose some fans, you will definitely pick up a large following that not only sees you as an artist, but an activist and a role model.

PS, I doubt your career will take a nose dive. Those things only happen to people whose news of their sexuality came out of the left field!

We salute you!

Movie Pick

From the man who has brought us Raspberry Reich and Skin Flick, Bruce LaBruce releases another movie of a different kind. If you thought the other two films mentioned were trippier than a two-cent crack whore with a PhD., (and trust me, those films are if you’ve scene them) then I guarantee Otto; or Up with Dead People will certainly top all! Queer horror is a genre still barely in its infancy and Bruce LaBruce has contributed by giving it some growth hormones! Not only does he manage to alienate the movie goers but perhaps give a new meaning to “freaky gay sex”. Yes it’s a new ground to tread—a dark, comedic, necrophiliac-embracing treading! And if you’re the type that loves the feeling of being squeamish for varying reasons, then this film’s for you!

It’s about Otto (played by newcomer Jey Crisfar), a young zombie who rises from the dead and wanders the streets of Berlin. He is homeless, as I supposed most zombies are, and faces several accounts of anti-zombie attacks from the living. He wanders through the Berlin gay scene and eventually winding up being cast in a zombie film by a hyper necro-obsessed lesbian director that wants to depict the similarities of homosexuality and zombies. (Really?) What stands out about it is that above the film and the gay sex the protagonist constantly battles with his zombie existence; does he really have to eat flesh? What the hell are the flashbacks of the former lover is about? I’ll tell you one thing; it’s got everyone saying not only “what the hell” but “wtf!”

If you’re unfamiliar with LaBruce’s work I highly encourage you to get to know it before seeing this film. I have read several accounts of people who were damn well offended in certain scenes—particularly the “belly fuck” scene where a zombie copulates into(?) the wound of a recent kill. Many people walked out. Many people gave it bad reviews. Particularly my opinion is that this was because of their unfamiliarity of the nature of a LaBruce film. It’s a very satirical film and never meant to be taken seriously. There are a lot of subtleties in that film, for example the fact that the lesbian director did captuer much of LaBruce’s actual loud and socio-political views. Did I mention the gay sex? Most LaBruce films contain gay porn actors who do what they do best: gay sex. And although this film would definitively make a nun toss her cookies, this is a very (ironically) bright and actually a worth-to-see film. But once again let me state: get over the empirically offensive.

I’m sending Gay Henchman on assignment and watch this film. He’s not into zombie films; in fact he’s damn near terrified of them, but I’m sure the gay sex will make up for it!

The bitter gay

Quote of the Day:
"I try not to let my sexuality define my individuality."

Gay Henchman's Response:
Hahaha! You silly, stupid little gay!

Old Earth Day Post

I got my computer fixed!
However that's not an excuse for not posting as much as I should.
I did find an old blog I was supposed to post up around Earth Day!


But I just got home from being licked by hyper hippie powers. Yes, LICKED--and not in a sexy way too. And chanting. Oh my goodness I thought I attended a pagan congregation!
It was the Earth Day celebration in Los Angeles and I need a shower. I had a blast thought.
I was given dirty looks when I asked to eat something that had been maimed.
I also shouldn't have stated that the reason why I eat meat was that I was getting even for the plants.
I guess I should have chosen my words a little more carefuly.


Happy Earth Day!