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2009-01-29T02:26:00.001-06:00

Frozen Pickle

2009-01-06T22:22:00.000-06:00

Somehow this dude got into this frozen pickle in Vail this week... I can't think of something more embarrassing. Can you?
Photos at DListed.

Motivational Moment: Joel Rush

2009-01-05T17:41:00.005-06:00

I saw these pics over at ohlala mag and had to share. Click the link to see more today and check out ohlala for some new photos tomorrow.

Mind Fuck (Part 17): Britney

2009-01-04T18:32:00.001-06:00

Both of them are "better" now.

OTR and SNL

2008-12-08T15:36:00.001-06:00

"Jizz in my Pants" -- So much better than "Dick in a Box". JT just HAD to make a cameo.

Meat Lovers!

2008-12-04T12:00:00.001-06:00

Can we get something like this here at the University of Texas? Swimmers in Speedos were auctioned off as pizza delivery boys in order to raise funds at Penn State. The boys sold for $235. Clearly there weren't enough gay men in the room.

The Jocks over at Out Sports have the full story.

Hollywood's Continuing Love of Gays

2008-12-03T12:23:00.019-06:00

We may not have Donnie Osmond or "Twilight" author Stephanie Meyer fighting for our rights, (she hasn't officially said anything negative so don't freak quite yet vampire lovers... but she is a VERY devout Mormon) but most of Hollywood ALWAYS defends our honor. For example:

Dear Maya, I miss seeing your many faces every week. Come back to us! Dear NPH, you keep getting cuter in this quirky way... and I think you should always go shirtless:

I also LOVE how OTR friends Brunson, Tate, and Quintin are in this fantastic sketch. THE BEST part of this musical, however, is the non-star in the glasses BARRETT FOA (well that's a bit harsh I guess, since he DOES have several facebook fanpages and has been in several Broadway productions). Last week, Chris Arnold made out with Barrett at Popstarz! The next day Chris showed Pocket pictures of his midnight conquer to which Pocket showed Chris a message he coincidentally received on facebook that day from Barrett that read "We should date. Let me know when you're available." So direct! So creepy! I wonder what Barrett's reaction will be when he finds out Chris and Pocket are roommates. Oops! Gays are so incestuous.

MILK

2008-12-02T17:21:00.003-06:00

I know all I do is push music and movies down your throats, and I apologize but here comes another.

I along with everyone at Focus Features is extremely proud to be associated with MILK and should you take the time to see the film I think you will understand why. Its a touching hopeful film that just might be the "Best Picture" of the year (fingers crossed). MILK is playing in New York and LA as well as other select cities across the country and will open this Friday, December 5th in Austin.

If you have not seen the trailer yet, check it out.

Yum.

2008-11-24T21:24:00.000-06:00

Filthy hot... More at Towleroad!

To Do: "Hey Homo!" Tuesday Night

2008-11-23T08:12:00.003-06:00

See you all at "Hey Homo!" on Tuesday night! The legendary Rebecca Havemeyer is hosting Clue at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown. Here's what she has to say:
Have ya' ever been trapped in a big ol' fancy house in cold weather with a rope around ya' neck, a dagger in ya' back, a candle stick on ya' head, a wrench in ya' teeth, a revolver in ya' face and a lead pipe up ya' butt? We'll I have!...and I gotta say it was one hell of a party! REBECCA HAVEMEYER here sayin', "It's November, Turkey Necks!"..and HEY HOMO! is cordially inviting you to join your enthusiastically ignorant hostess as I emcee the one and only...CLUE at the Alamo Ritz! It's gonna be a night of boozey murder, special guests, chilled monkey's brains and after party shufflin' at Rain! You'd be a sad duck to miss this one, honey! All's I gotta say is...Flames, Flames from the side of my head! Booya!

Tuesday, November 25th @ 9:45pm
Purchase Tickets Online!

Motivational Moment/OTR Recommends: Adrian Bartol

2008-11-20T19:15:00.002-06:00

AdrianBartol.com is still a small store, but with Tanks and Underwear just $8.99, it just can't be beat. I'm wearing mine now!

To Do: Ophelia (Before you can't). *Updated

2008-11-20T12:36:00.000-06:00

I checked out Ophelia (written and directed by Dustin Wills) last weekend and it was thoroughly entertaining... Check out the review over at The Onion or just buy your tickets here because "thoroughly entertaining" is enough for you.

Shows at 8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

*Austin Chronicle Reviews Ophelia: "Ophelia is Riveting."

To See: Slumdog Millionaire

2008-11-20T09:51:00.002-06:00

I see a lot of films and rarely recommend them, for example The Changeling (skip it, it was a Lifetime Movie without any substance abuse, dangerous sex or murderous cheerleaders, basically just melodramatic and long.) However, I saw Slumdog Millionaire in a sold out theater on a freezing Wednesday night in New York City and loved it. I highly recommend taking the time and money to see this film.

If you live in New York or LA you can check this film out now, for those of you in Austin and around the rest of the country check your local listings on November 28th.

Trailer is below.

20% of OTR Recommends

2008-11-17T17:28:00.002-06:00

Her name makes me giggle and you can clap to the beat . . . what more do I need to say?

Lykke Li - I'm Good, I'm Gone

To Do: Prepare for Arrested Development Movie

2008-11-13T10:57:00.005-06:00

If you haven't found the time to enjoy all three seasons of Arrested Development on DVD, then here's your excuse to make time. According to Red Eye Chicago, the movie is definitely 'a go'. Finally!

Fight the H8

2008-11-10T23:37:00.007-06:00

This Saturday, November 15th, is the opportunity for ALL gays AND our allies to show that we are not going to let California's disgraceful passage of Proposition 8 (amongst others) destroy our resolve. It's vital that we turn this setback into the catalyst that unifies and inspires us to do MORE. So head on down to your local city hall as we fight the hate:

And if you have yet to see this, take a few minutes to watch what Keith Olbermann has to say about the issue. It's eloquent, yet so beautifully simple:

It even manages to warm my icy heart.

OTR Election Day Special:

2008-11-04T01:05:00.000-06:00

'Nuff Said!

Motivational Moment: Edilson Nascimento (Part II)

2008-11-01T12:57:00.001-05:00

I recently got wind of these new Edilson Nacimento photos and had to do our first "double up" on a Motivational Moment. I know one reader who is LOVING this update.

Motivational Moment: Edilson Nacimento (Part I)

Photos, and model, found at Made in Brazil.

Happy Halloween Bitches!

2008-10-31T01:27:00.000-05:00

Spent some time this morning digging through iPhoto, trying to remember what happened last Halloween... All I could come up with were a few still images and one make-out session (not caught on camera).

Maybe the OTR Archives can be of some help.

Flashback Halloween 2006
Halloween: Picking a Costume

Single Lady:

2008-10-30T15:07:00.001-05:00

I wonder what her Halloween costume will look like.

To Do: Shady Ladies Fall Season Finale!

2008-10-29T12:00:00.009-05:00

Well, here's your last chance to see a Shady Lady game this year... Jump at it! This week's schedule is as follows:

12 PM Shady Ladies (C) vs. Force
1 PM Shady Ladies (C) vs. Bat Boys
2 PM Shady Ladies (D) vs. Knights
3 PM Shady Ladies (D) vs. Chaos

All of this week's games are at Krieg Fields (Field #2).

Since we're expecting higher than usual fan numbers this week we will be collecting cans for the Capital Area Food Bank. Here is the info for the food drive:
For every pound of food donated, the Food Bank can provide the equivalent of .8 meals. Remember, for every $1 donated, the Food Bank can provide 5 meals.

What should I donate?

* Healthy non-perishable food
* Items with intact, un-opened, consumer or commercial packaging
* Items with non-breakable packaging (no glass please)
* Food within the expiration date on the packaging

What are the most-requested items?

* Canned meats like tuna, stew and chili (pop-tops preferred)
* Canned vegetables
* Pasta & pasta sauce
* Beans
* Rice
* Healthy cereals
* Peanut butter
* Baby food & baby formula

You can also Donate Online at AustinFoodBank.org!!

Every $5 donated provides $20 worth of nutritious food to Central Texas families.

Motivational Moment: Zac Effron?

2008-10-27T12:07:00.000-05:00

Now... We all know that I'm not a fan of High School Musicals and that I tend to prefer a Meal to a Snack, but I couldn't help but be very distracted today by the photos posted on Just Jared of shirtless Zac Effron.

Either he's turning into a hottie, or I'm turning into a creepy old man.

Too Dirty?

2008-10-20T22:49:00.005-05:00

Whatever queen thought to edit this is a genius:

"Yeah I got you. I got you on camera. You on Candid Camera now!"

Brenda is my hero.

(P.S. Thank you Nathan Carden.)

OTR and SNL

2008-10-20T17:17:00.002-05:00

Enjoy a couple highlights from this weekend's SNL:

Time Warner still sucks ass.

Motivational Moment: Womanizer

2008-10-15T18:25:00.000-05:00

Britney's new video has been released and I gotta say her male lead, Brandon Stoughton, is damn fine!

This dude can "Womanize" me anytime!