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The Queerest Horror Franchise Is and Always Has Been Chucky

Don Mancini has given us over three decades of queerness, from gender swapping and gay couples to killing John Waters and the cast of Bound. 

Juan Barquin October 29, 2023 1 Comment
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Quizzes

Quiz: Which Definitely Not Gay Taylor Swift Song Are You?

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Riese October 29, 2023 6 Comments
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“Final Destination” Accidents That Changed My Brain Chemistry

I loved the gory deaths, I loved the twists and the near-miss fakeouts, and I loved Ali Larter’s Clear Rivers in a way my deeply closeted brain couldn’t quite comprehend.

Valerie Anne October 28, 2023 6 Comments
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Webcomics

Reine #53: Save Points

A place where you can rest and heal, where all your progress is recorded. Where are yours?

Ren Strapp October 28, 2023 4 Comments
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A+ Crossword Is Both Hot *and* Open

What’s small and red and has a raspy voice?

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Boobs on Your Tube: “Gen V” Takes Explosive Quite Literally in This Season’s Penultimate Episode

Plus, updates on Doom Patrol and All Rise.

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October 27, 2023 1 Comment
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Obsessed: How “Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” Ruined Its Gay Lead’s Life

“Looking back, it was so gay. It was amazing….all I can say was, we were all incredibly naive. Or, all incredibly latently gay. I’m not sure which.”

Riese October 27, 2023 2 Comments
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Take a look at both your sun and your rising sign, if you dare to peek behind the curtain and stare into the abyss that is your shadow side.

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Into the A+ Advice Box #91: Why Do Your Dates Always Turn Into “Just Friends”?

How social media is a lie, how to dress for a Catholic wedding, and is that girl who’s currently in a relationship into you?

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Puzzles

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A look at the history of queer Halloween celebrations and more LGBTQ+ culture and news.

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First Person Movie Features

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First Person

Untethered: Into the Woods

The woods are Escape. They have always held my personal ideal of “freedom” cradled in their branches.

Nico October 26, 2023 4 Comments
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Food and Drink

Uncommon Pairings: How To Drink Vermouth

You can drink it straight, over ice, and/or mixed with a little soda.

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Riese October 25, 2023 4 Comments
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“The Morning Show” Goes Gay Spy Mode

We get our second kiss between Bradley and Laura of the season! Huge!

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First Person

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A free Palestine means a freer world.

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