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Gay Disney princes, Jackie Cox gets sweaty & ‘Love is Blind’s hetero mess: 10 things we’re obsessed with this week

Gay Disney princes, Jackie Cox gets sweaty & 'Love is Blind's hetero mess: 10 things we're obsessed with this week

Mark

Feb 24, 2024 - 19:00

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Gay Disney princes, Jackie Cox gets sweaty & ‘Love is Blind’s hetero mess: 10 things we’re obsessed with this week

Three-panel image. On the left, a black and white photo of a man in a white tux embracing a man in a black tux cheersing with clear bottles of Seventy One Gin. In the middle, Jackie Cox stands shirtless in red light against a locker. He's lean and toned with dark hair and looks into the camera as another toned shirtless man, whose face is hidden, leans into him. On the right, a print against a brick wall of animated Disney character Tarzan, posing in front of a mirror holding a cellphone for a selfie naked, conveniently obscuring his lower region. — Image Credit: Seventy One Gin / Danny Bristoll Photo / The Werkroom

We’ve made it!

A new weekend means another episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, a spiritual cleanse from work, and the ritual promise to ourselves that we will do better next week. (Sure, Jan!)

Regardless of how your February is winding down, we’ve been blessed with a bevy of chaotic LGBTQ+ news to distract ourselves.

ICYMI: John Cena joined OnlyFans, Ricky Martin talked about his foot fetish, and Jake Gyllenhaal stripped down for another muscly thirst trap.

Plus, Antoni Porowski spilled on his recent breakup, Boy George copied Kylie Minogue, and this twink revealed his bottoming regimen involves taking no less than 10 Imodiums. Oof!

On top of that, the algorithm continues feeding us luxurious liquors, tacky tchotchkes, undeniable bops, and yes, some very horny-looking drawings of our Disney crushes.

Here are the 10 things we’re obsessed with this week…

1. Seventy One Gin

Two-panel image. On the left, a tall clear bottle of amber colored gin with a stylish black lid. The bottle reads "Seventy One Gin." On the right, a black and white photo of a man in a white tux embracing a man in a black tux cheersing with clear bottles of Seventy One Gin. — Image Credit: Seventy One Gin

As any self-respecting gin and tonic aficionado knows, it’s not about the glass, bubbles, or lime wedge. The real make-or-break of your cocktail is the brand of choice.

If you’re tired of skimping out (or plugging your nose to chug), look no further than the masterful and meticulous taste of Seventy One Gin. The luxury liquor brand was co-created by famed gay photographer Mert Alas, who’s lensed the likes of Madonna, Jeremy Allen White, and Jung Kook.

As he told The Telegraph, his goal with the gin –– which runs $75 – $213 for assorted sizes –– was to “make a sexy drink” and help imbibers become a little less “well behaved.”

2. DOIY Rodeo Boot Vase

Two-panel image. On the left, a pink ceramic cowboy boot vase filled with wildflowers. The vase is pink with red and white daisies, and sits amongst records and perfumes on a wood dresser. On the right, the same pink vase pictured next to a similar one that's yellow with white daisies. — Image Credit: Urban Outfitters

Can I get a yee-haw? Beyoncé just made Herstory as the first Black woman to top Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart with irresistible, boot-stomping bop “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Even Dolly Parton shared her praise.

And while I’m not quite ready to embrace cowboy chic in my own boots, I am prepared to place a DOIY Rodeo Boot Vase in every room. This daisy-covered, ceramic vase (available in pink and yellow for $40 at Urban Outfitters) adds a slice of Southern charm –– and it’s the perfect excuse to buy yourself flowers.

3. Jackie Cox’s steamy new condom ad

Two-panel image. On the left, Jackie Cox stands shirtless in red light against a locker. He's lean and toned with dark hair and looks into the camera holding a pack of condoms and a bag reading

Jackie Cox is not only a talented drag queen (and the current lead of Off-Broadway show Make Me Gorgeous), he’s also a bonafide hottie.

In fact, his latest paid Instagram partnership with Trojan was enough to stop me from endlessly scrolling and read the caption for more on, uh, *checks notes* BareSkin Raw condoms.

4. Trulstorp Coffee Table at IKEA

Two-panel image. On the left, a black-brown rectangular coffee table with thin legs in front of a white background. On the right, the same coffee table is pictured in a modern living room in front of a gray couch. One half has lifted up on hinges, sliding forward to be a tabletop at the couch. A laptop and coffee cup rests on that half. — Image Credit: IKEA

Have you ever shopped for a coffee table? It’s a surprisingly tedious and torturous task, considering it’s a furniture piece whose sole purpose is to hold my favorite (iced) beverage. ~~And all those artsy photography books I’ll never read.~~

Still, I found my solution courtesy of Sweden with the Trulstorp at –– where else? –– IKEA. Not only does this coffee table ($169.99 online) have storage space for coasters, blankets, and the occasionally misplaced sex toy, but one half lifts up to meet where you’re sitting on the couch. I may never sit at a desk again.

5. The hetero mess of Love is Blind Season 6

If there’s one thing I learned from the first five seasons of Netflix‘s “dating experiment” reality show, it’s that love isn’t blind. The series is unabashed heterosexual mess, following singles as they date “sight unseen” via pods and get engaged before meeting IRL. They get a few weeks to figure out if their relationship is built to last, before, of course, making their final decision in an uber theatrical wedding ceremony.

Somehow, the Season 6 contestants are even more unhinged than their predecessors. There’s noncommittal men, love triangles, bean-dip drama, and a woman convinced she looks like Megan Fox. Suffice to say, I’m hooked –– and begging for a gay spinoff.

6. Disney Prince Prints, but make it gay

Three-panel image of illustrated prints in front of brick walls. On the left, Kristoff from Frozen drawn in a black briefs with an open flannel shirt revealing a hairy chest. He holds a beer and smiles mischievously. In the middle, Prince Naveen from Princess in the Frog holds up two free weights, standing shirtless in tight fitting green shorts. On the right, Tarzan is drawn naked, holding a cellphone and taking a selfie, conveniently covering his nether regions. — Image Credit: TheWerkroomArt/Etsy

OK, so we’re yet to get an actual gay Disney prince. But there’s no denying the impact that the studio’s strapping and straight animated gentlemen had on our sexual development.

The Werkroom, a New York art studio helmed by two gay Latino creators, reimagines these pivotal dudes from a queer male gaze in a series of prints, selling for $18.99 – $29.99 on Etsy. There’s an iron-pumping Prince Naveen! Kristoff from Frozen has become a bulging bear. And Tarzan gets Grindr-ready taking a naked selfie. This is why representation matters!

7. Physical media, full stop

Best Buy has officially removed physical media from their store ? pic.twitter.com/sv15PWTFbm— 6ixBuzzTV (@6ixbuzztv) February 17, 2024

In the age of instantaneous downloads and countless streaming services, it’s understandable why physical media like DVDs have taken a serious hit. That being said, you will have to pry my Blu-Ray collection from my cold, dead hands.

And for good reason! As streamers shutter and studios cut costs, some movies and TV shows are disappearing amidst licensing and royalty disputes. That’s why I will always preach the importance of physically buying flicks that change your life.

Some of my securely shelved faves include The Rocky Horror Picture Show 35th Anniversary Edition ($18), the impossible-to-stream Drop Dead Gorgeous ($18), and the oft-forgotten raunch fest that is The To Do List ($21).

8. “Lonely Dancers” by Conan Gray

Conan Gray is growing up –– and going back to the ’80s. The 25-year-old indie-pop singer has been teasing tracks from his upcoming third album Found Heaven and his latest offering may be my absolute fave.

Under the watchful eye of producers Max Martin, ILYA, and Oscar Holter, Gray laments about heartbreak amidst synths, inviting us to “dance with me so we don’t cry.” It’s infectious, nostalgic, and most importantly, totally danceable.

9. Mean Girls-inspired recipes from Aaron Samuels himself

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No Kälteen bars here! Mean Girls has somehow become even more ubiquitous with the release of this year’s musical movie. We could talk in circles about casting, comparisons, and why everyone is hiding that their movie is a musical nowadays. Regardless, there’s a reason why the 2004 original remains the most quotable movie ever.

If you’re looking to channel your inner Plastic, check out The Burn Cookbook: An Unofficial Unauthorized Cookbook for Mean Girls Fans ($12.48 on Amazon). The 2018 cookbook was written by celebrity chef Nikki Martin and Jonathan Bennett, the O.G. Aaron Samuels and one of our favorite gay Insta-follows. The recipes range from healthy (“Just Stab Caesar Salad”) to hearty, like “Aaron Samuels’s Actual Mom’s Chicken Stuffed Shells.” It’s undoubtably fetch! ~~Forgive me for that one.~~

10. This almost obscene new KFC creation

On a blue napkin rests two pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken covered in mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and pepperoni in the fast food chain's new menu item: the Chizza. A hand pulls apart one of the pieces, showing how melted and chewy the cheese on top is. — Image Credit: KFC

So, WTF are we looking at?

Kentucky Fried Chicken is targeting the niche community of fast food goers who can’t decide between fried chicken or pizza with this new culinary creation: The Chizza. (Chicken + pizza = chizza. Don’t ask how you pronounce that.)

The menu item –– which is already a longtime staple in international markets –– features two chicken filets covered in marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni. It’s pretty self-explanatory… I just need someone to explain why we needed this in our lives. Still, don’t judge if you see me in line when it hits U.S. stores on Feb. 26.