O'Melissokomos: The Bee Keeper

Mythology: The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross--Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. This coffee table extravanganza breathtakingly showcases how one man "single-handedly redefined comic book art" from his early childhod sketches to the watercolor masterpieces he paints today. Read interviews here and here.

"I could not believe it. What man gives you a toilet seat for Christmas?"

Tuesday, December 23, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Halo and Sprocket: Welcome to Humanity--If it weren't for the free online preview, I wouldn't have ended up buying this trade paperback collection of the misadventures of a human, a robot, and an angel by Kerry Callen. Sometimes it's nice to break away from superheroics from time to time.

What if men exclusively raised their children?

Monday, December 22, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Ooooh, Tannenbaum! Salon

Sunday, December 21, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Grand Theft America [Thanks Pete!]

Saturday, December 20, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Intolerable Cruelty--"George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones square off deliciously, but this '30s-style battle of the sexes from the Coen brothers never catches fire." Salon

Conspiracy Theories--Uncovering the facts behind the myths of September 11th 2001 [Thanks Pete!]

The Patriotism Police

Friday, December 19, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Sauron, farewell, aufwiedersehen goodnight--There isn't anything I can add to what's already been said about The Return of the King aside from "Was it good for you too?" I know it's an insipid comment from me especially how I gushed over the last two installments, but I am still reeling from the utter awe I experienced last night and literally at a loss for words that can do this movie justice. Better to let other more articulate, level-headed people take it from here. Prepare to be spoiled by Harry, Moriarty, CHUD, NYT and Salon.

A Tale of Two Towers--One can only imagine what infernal pain Peter Jackson had to go through in order to cut out scenes (thankfully restored in this extended edition) for the sake of time. Salon

Lost in the translation? [c/o Fark.com]

The Lord of the G-Strings [c/o Boing Boing]

The "Return of the King" is NOT About Our Precious Jesus!

Thursday, December 18, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Gay Pimp--Watch his deliciously campy Soccer Practice video. [Thanks derek!]

When Donald Met Saddam [Thanks Pete!]

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

Today, the 17th of December, marks the 17th month of the site's existence, and as much as I have wanted to "come up with something special" like how I mentioned a year ago, I simply haven't had the time. Some of you may have noticed the dearth of original works from yours truly. Thing is, writing takes a lot out of me, and even though surfing for new stories and sites requires less thinking, it has taken its toll after a while. In fact, it's all I can do to keep up with the daily updates that started four months ago.

Now with the year winding down, I've been considering what to do with the site and with myself come January. I haven't made up my mind on exactly what, but certainly this couch potato needs to stop vegging out and start getting some sunshine! If my plans push through, you'll probably be seeing less of me in terms of updates but hopefully of some unwanted weight as well. Suffice to say that I've found myself tired, rundown, and listless, not to mention pooped out at parties.

In any case, enjoy the rest of the month, and if you've been a good little boy this year, you may have something nice in your stocking for Christmas.

Stories I'm reading:

Jonny Wilkinson--This English rugby player may not be as metrosexual as the Beck, but he sure is cute.

Soldier surprises mom with early holiday gift

And the Romanian judge gave him a 2...

Tuesday, December 16, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Breaking a Bronco - John Elway Enslaved: 1 | 2 | 3
Brothers Enslaved and Poolside Orgy (inc)
The Charity Game
Controlling Big Brother: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 (inc)
Killing the Fly

The Footy Show Video Vault--Lots of gems, especially this one where players go the full monty WMV.

Thoughts from within--A poem by Woody Harrelson [Thanks Pete!]

Monday, December 15, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Josh Duhamel--Win a date with Tad Hamilton!

Sexiest Shirtless Male Celebrities--Spunky's Shirtless Superstars

Sunday, December 14, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Drew Fuller--This Voodoo Academy alumni has charmed his way into mainstream Hollywood.

Sean Hannity is a moron

Saturday, December 13, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Mrs. Betty Bowers' Guide to the Perfect Christmas

Talk about desparate [c/o Fark.com]

Friday, December 12, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Chris Evans--Not another teen jock... 'cuz he's one yummy man

Don't ask? Do tell.--What this world needs is more than a few good men

Thursday, December 11, 2003

Stories I'm reading: stimle's celeb stories

Nude messenger [c/o Fark.com]

The 12 Gifts of Kitschmas 2003--Have a gander at last year's selection too.

Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

"How would you like to walk around on the verge of orgasm every second?" [c/o Fark.com]

Survivor Staaldrad--Who knew training for rugby could get so rough?

Tuesday, December 09, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

High School Dreams (tf musc)
Photogenic
Power Pills (musc)
Teen Hulk Adventures: William and Jake
The Transfer of Power (muscle theft musc)

The George W. Bush G.I. Joke Action Figure

The 10 Most Pathetic Hulk Fans--You'd have to buy the issue to see the rest

Monday, December 08, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Twenty most annonying conservatives 2003

Online Competition Hurts Adult Magazines

Sunday, December 07, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Hackers on Atkins--"Geeks who go low-carb see it as more than just taking off pounds -- they're reengineering the human organism, overclocking their own bodies." Salon

No wonder they call him "Dick" [c/o Fark.com]

Saturday, December 06, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Computer Program (musc cockgrowth growth)
For a Good Cause
Jock Juice
Pyramid
Sometimes Spells Do Work

Geekslut--Two words I never thought could go together, but I gotta admit, I just love the combination.

'Gentleman' cannibal poses legal dilemma [c/o Fark.com]

Friday, December 05, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Zen Master George Junior--Like father, like son.

Gorgeous masculinity--Muscle magazines make guys, straight and gay, feel good about being men. Salon

Thursday, December 04, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Derek Anthony--Bodybuilder, model, actor.

Holy Matrimony!--Well, it looks like breaking the Sixth Commandment is a crime again.

The Bush Bot Salon

Wednesday, December 03, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Jiraiya Gallery--Otoko otoko!

"I will never use the word 'gay' in school again."

Tuesday, December 02, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Testosterone fountain of male youth?

Classic Bodybuilders of the Golden Era

Monday, December 01, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Sunday, November 30, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Top 10 Science Scams [c/o Fark.com]

BodyChangers--"Hundreds of Before & After Weight Loss & Fitness Photos and Audio Interviews"

Saturday, November 29, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Top 10 Signs She's a Bitch [c/o Fark.com]

Friday, November 28, 2003

Happy Thanksgiving!

Stories I'm reading:

$3M Verdict In Penile Surgery Case Sparks Court Flap

Of exploding turkeys... [c/o Fark.com]

Thursday, November 27, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Straight Guys Experimenting
Straight Buddy Ray: L'il Joey's Construction Site Sex (oral anal)
Straight Cop's First Time: 1 | 2 | 3 YahooGroup
Straight Friend Seduction
Straight Vibrations

50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know [c/o Boing Boing]

"Nothing says 'Christmas' like a good old-fashioned circle jerk by the fire." Salon

Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Life in the Bubble

White House For Sale

Tuesday, November 25, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

The Penguin is Mightier than the Sword--Bloom County's Berkeley Breathed is back Salon

Science friction--An article written sometime before word of the Farscape mini-series came out.

Monday, November 24, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Helping My Straight Buddy Move: 1 | 2
Hot 'Straight' Boy Is Bent To My Will: 1 | 2
How to Rape a Straight Guy: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
The Rape of a Straight Son: 1 | 2 (inc)
A True Experience With A Hot Straight Ex-Co-Worker: 1 | 2

Save the Earth -- Dump Bush--An interview with Bobby Kennedy Jr. Salon

Man Blamed for the 'Metrosexual' Says 'Sorry' - and Outs Himself As 'Lesbosexual' [c/o Fark.com]

Sunday, November 23, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Auditioning Steven
Campout Peeping: 1-2 | 3-4
Forbidden Hunger
A Seduction: 1 | 2
To Her or To Him

Wedding surprise: Dad in from Iraq

Saturday, November 22, 2003

Stories I'm reading: More hot stuff from derek phillips

Selling Private Lynch Salon

JFK, 9/11 and Conspiracy Theories

Friday, November 21, 2003

Stories I'm reading: CNJShore9

UK Repeals Law Against "Promoting Homosexuality"

~~"It's not what you think. We're just good friends."~~

Thursday, November 20, 2003

Stories I'm reading: Jack Straw

Dear Media...

Farscape mini-series confirmed!--Abso-frelling-fabulous! This is the stuff geekgasms are made of.

Wednesday, November 19, 2003

Stories I'm reading: mgw

Frogs
Him: 1 | 2
His Jock, My Jock (oral anal rim coll)
Pool Boy
Smashmouth

Massachusetts court rules ban on gay marriage unconstitutional

'Shoot-to-kill' demand by US [Thanks Pete!]

Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Stories I'm reading: Creative Cat

Buying a Mattress
Class Reunion (anal oral)
Daddy's Cure (mt oral anal inc)
An Indecent Workout: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
The IRS Audit

The Homosexual Menace

Monday, November 17, 2003

Stories I'm reading: Paul Sung

Top 50... make that 10... guy flicks--Here's a little behind-the-scenes look at some of the decisions

Sunday, November 16, 2003

Stories I'm reading: derek phillips

Faces of the Fallen: US Fatalities in Iraq [Thanks Pete!]

Chicken Hawk Down--This Tom Tomorrow cartoon caused quite a stir in the blogosphere. IMO, it hit because it hurt (however awkward that statement sounded).

Saturday, November 15, 2003

New story: Out of Character by zulator (body swap sleep)

Stories I'm reading: Asleep in class

My College Roommate
My Stud Roomy
Sucking My Str8 College Roommate YahooGroup

Occupational Hazards--"How the Pentagon forgot about running Iraq"

Queer lit for the gay teen Salon

Friday, November 14, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Rice is a liar

Al Gore's speech on Freedom and Security

J.R. Salzman--Wanna roll his log?

Thursday, November 13, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Rummy is a liar

What a nice gift for Veterans Day... NOT.

Naked French Rugby--Ooh la la

Wednesday, November 12, 2003

New story: The Twelve Stones by fucil99 (coll muscle theft gainer)

Stories I'm reading:

The US military is a bunch of liars

Paper beats rock. Rock beats scissors. Canadian beats world.

Tuesday, November 11, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Cheney is a liar

The Pussification Of The Western Male--Has the American man really turned into a pussy?

Monday, November 10, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

B-Ball Buddies
The Boys Next Door
Horny College Boys: 1 | 2 | 3
Senior Prom (hs)
Wrestling with My Best Friend: 1 | 2

Bush is a liar

Athletic-Star--The World of Young Male Athletes

Sunday, November 09, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

A Brave Athlete, Supportive School

Proposition Player--How does an ordinary Joe end up from playing poker to playing God? (Yup, that's with a capital 'G'.)

Saturday, November 08, 2003

New story: The Card Game by zulator

Stories I'm reading: Sleeping at home (inc)

An interview with Jason Statham and William H. Macy--On the set of their new movie Cellular (There's a particular tidbit in there that I, for one, am very giddy about. )

Friday, November 07, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Cross-dressing cop nabs pesky flasher--"I never dreamed it was a guy." [c/o Fark.com]

What a bunch of dicks--Check out the Soft Hard Gallery

Thursday, November 06, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

The Truth Uncovered: The whole truth about the Iraq War--Read a Buzzflash interview with director/producer Robert Greenwald

Wednesday, November 05, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Matrix and Treats--Not so much as a bang but a whimper... that's how The Matrix trilogy ends. Although I was disappointed to see such a high-flying, mind-blowing concept tackled in a down-and-dirty, action-movie manner this third time around, I still felt a sense of closure upon leaving the viewing theater because I was happy that the Brothers Wachowski had gotten to finish what they started. (Also, it's not as horrible as what George Lucas has been doing with his Star Wars franchise.) They made their choice on how to wrap things up; it's your choice whether to watch it or not.

Tuesday, November 04, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Blankets--I bought this original graphic novel on a whim, and I was very happy I did. Author/artist Craig Thompson's excellent rendition of his autobiography from the melding of words and images to the imparting of his innermost thoughts makes for a fascinating sometimes heart-rending read. Check out the reviews and a preview.

Monday, November 03, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Benjamin McKenzie--The juicy juvenile from The O.C.

Sunday, November 02, 2003

Stories I'm reading: Well-cum to the family

World's Worst Websites

Saturday, November 01, 2003

Stories I'm reading:

Camille Paglia speaks! Salon

Friday, October 31, 2003

Happy Hallo-Week!

New story: My Body by svankmaj.

Stories I'm reading: Fantasy

Blood Brothers--After watching Brotherhood 2: Young Warlocks and Brotherhood 3: Young Demons, I can say that The Brotherhood sucks--in a good way! Actually with its streamlined, no-frills plot (read: hardly any story, but who cares), it's the best of the bunch. What as strange though was that while watching I was more drawn to geeky, self-effacing Dan (played by Josh Hammond) than the athletic and charismastic Chris (played by Samuel Page).