Each year I pull together the year in review videos that I see, and don’t worry, I am working on my own year in review video (although it might come out a few days after the New Year).
First up, the amazing video from Google:
DJ Earworm returns with his mashup of the year:
And here is this year’s Youtube Rewind, which, I really actually don’t like that much, mostly because there are only a very small few of these creators that I recognize and watch, but it’s still kind of fun:
Alright, let’s see what we have today. First up, in a great bit karma, a man who was refused a legal marriage license by Kim Davis is running to unseat her. And she had to watch him fill out the paperwork.
One of my favorite podcasts, Welcome to Nightvale, is coming to TV, on FX. I’m really not sure how this will work, but I’m excited!
An interesting, and infuriating dynamic concerning harassment, Matt Lauer and his treatment of Hillary during the campaign.
Need a DIY holiday gift? Here’s how to make wood-infused liquor. As easy as is sounds.
Carrie Fisher’s dog, Gary, her constant companion, will appear (or at least an alien version of Gary), in The Last Jedi!
Another NaNoWriMo is in the books (ha) and I’m catching up with everything, so this is a long post Here’s what we have today. First up, a friendly reminder:
A reminder, ‘ex-gay’ isn’t a thing. You can’t pray away the gay. Although this man thinks he did.
A South African judge won’t let a gay couple adopt since they aren’t out, it would be damaging to the child.
Just to put in perspective how insane and bad things are, the President’s World AIDS Day proclamation didn’t mention gay people Let that sink in.
An amazing comic from Surviving The World about the holiday wars.
And of course:
Sarah Silverman has a great response to the many, many famous men being outed as sexual predators. Give it a read.
In a big step in the right direction, a judge has paved the way for sexual orientation to (finally) be a protected class in Pennsylvania. For over a decade, legislation hasn’t been able to make it through Harrisburg, so this would be a really good step forward.
Painting restoration is amazing to watch! It’s pretty much like magic!
Steve Grand has a new music video. It’s a good song, the video is a bit forgettable:
Pinky and the Brain meets “Silence of the Lambs” is hysterical.
Men with muscles and money are more attractive. A study was done about this. That study was a waste of money.
Very important news! Disney’s Star Tours will stop mixing eras up during the program. A wrong has finally been righted!
Speaking of Star Wars, here’s a recap:
The trailer for season 3 of The Magicians has me very excited!
Now you can make the English Triffle from Friends that doesn’t taste disgusting.
Have you set up your gaytivity scene yet?
In case you forgot, OK Go is amazing:
This year, the GayVN awards (for porn, apparently) have put all non-white actors into an ‘ethnic’ category (and keeping them out of other categories). And thankfully, some actors are speaking out and taking them to task for it.
A second actor speaks up here.
Just in case you’re one of the few who haven’t seen it, the new Avenger’s trailer:
For all your mass shooting ‘thoughts and prayers’ needs, just fill in the blanks.
Justin Trudeau gave an amazing speech apologizing to the Canadian queer community for how they were treated in the past by the government.
And finally, the Supreme Court will hear a huge case about business’ right to discriminate. I’m really nervous about it, but hoping Kennedy pulls out a win:
Have a great one!
Happy Guy Fawkes Day! (one of my annual posts):
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, ’twas his intent
To blow up the King and Parli’ment.
Three-score barrels of powder below
To prove old England’s overthrow;
By God’s providence he was catch’d
With a dark lantern and burning match.
Hulloa boys, Hulloa boys, let the bells ring.
Hulloa boys, hulloa boys, God save the King!
A penny loaf to feed the Pope.
A farthing o’ cheese to choke him.
A pint of beer to rinse it down.
A faggot of sticks to burn him.
Burn him in a tub of tar.
Burn him like a blazing star.
Burn his body from his head.
Then we’ll say ol’ Pope is dead.
Hip hip hoorah!
Hip hip hoorah!
Shocker, people are idiots.
It’s decorative gourd season! Check out this video years in the making:
Kids can become certified ninjas in Japan! Well, close enough, at least!
A photographer added Pennywise into the engagement photos she did for her sister.
An awesome local protest piece of art here in town.
I”m so excited for Black Panther, check out the new trailer:
What happens with Chris Griffin and Pinky read Star Wars dialogue? Tons of laughter.
Disney brought real sloths to the DMV to recreate Zootopia. I’m so jealous!
Wizards of the Coast has pulled together some statistics about the most common race and class combinations, it’s pretty interesting.
Mika’s new song has dropped, and it’s catchy:
Another mystery solved: the scrolling text from The Matrix was a sushi recipe.
As always, XKCD makes a great point.
The trailer for season 3 of Eastsiders looks great (and even includes a stop in Pittsburgh)! But sadly, Colby Keller is in it, so I may not watch it because of that (although I think this was filmed before he was doubling down on his white privilege):
That’s it for today, have a great one!
Alright, let’s see what we have today, first up, the new Google ear buds are going to change the world with live translations.
Stan Lee takes a stand against bigotry.
Fitz and the Tantrums’ new song is my new jam:
A touching tribute to Matthew Shepherd.
And speaking of, the politician who was saved by a married lesbian spoke at a convention dedicated to taking away her rights.
Oh hey, so did the president. The first to do so. He spoke at a convention that has discussed ways to pass legislation to put gay men to death. Let that sink in.
Also in the horror show that is this administration, Jeff Sessions has rescinded protections for trans* people.
The president has also removed all mention of the queer community from the Health and Human Services department, meaning no mention of queer focused health initiatives.
And Jeff Sessions rescinded other protections for all members of the queer community. These are things that affect people you love. Be fucking pissed.
Okay, quick pallet cleanser. The new trailer for Super Mario Odyssey takes the form of a Big Band musical number:
After the horrific shooting in Vegas, just a reminder that your thoughts and prayers do jack shit. We need comprehensive gun control in this country, including a rescinding of the second amendment.
It boggles my mind that it takes something personally happening to someone for them to take action. It is not that hard to actually think about other people and try to imagine a better world for them, as well as yourself. But, predictably, when gun violence is close to a gun fanatic, suddenly, he realizes his mistake. It infuriates me that it takes a tragedy like this for him to realize how wrong he is, but hey, at least he came around I guess. I just won’t be patting him on the back for his sudden realization.
A Dutch news program takes on (with dark humor) the insanity that we live with here in the US:
Okay, the graphic designers have gotten a hold of the US map.
Speaking of graphic designers, a great SNL skit about fonts:
And if you can believe it, the man who created Papyrus, responds!
Stranger Things 2 (or the second season, not sure what to call it) looks amazing:
The president rolls back the mandate for birth control under health care, because he wants to drive up abortion rates, the cost of healhtcare and get rid of preventative medicine. Just kidding, he’s a racist and since it is both something Obama put into place and a GOP wet-dream, it’s gone.
And I’ll just drop this here, the 10 things you need to know about Patriotism:
In good medical news, due to PrEP, there has been a huge drop in new HIV cases in England (where it was studied).
And finally, the amazing trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi:
Alright, let’s see what we have today, a bit of a longer update, and lots of videos:
Because it’s a shit show, the president’s newest judicial nominee thinks trans* kids are part of ‘Satan’s plan.’
In the spirit of Halloween, the Internet thinks that Pennywise and the Babbadook should date. Awwwww.
The new Wes Anderson movie:
Need a game to play to unwind? Play some font games!
Pittsburgh gets its own Drag Queen Story Hour!
Netflix sends an awesome “Stranger Things” cease and desist letter.
Birds made into a musical composition:
David S. Pumpkins will return!
Billy Crystal is right, Miracle Max and Valerie do need their own spin off!
The new trailer for The Punisher is intense:
Wesley Woods is interviewed about him calling out the white privilege of a certain gay porn actor.
The Satanic Temple is amazing. They have announced that if the current prevails and bakers can deny gay couples wedding cakes, they’ll demand cakes for Satan. Because religious freedom.
You guys, the floor is lava. No really, THE FLOOR IS LAVA:
In good news, the US Census will add back in a question about sexual orientation, reversing the decision to effectively erase LGBT citizens (and any possibility of funding for resources).
The superintendent at an Air Force prep school said, in no uncertain terms, that racism has no place in his school.
I don’t have Amazon Prime, but I listen to this podcast, I’m super excited it’s being turned into a show:
Edie Windsor, who recently died, was known for her fight for marriage equality. But she was also a computer science whiz!
An Australian pizza shop trolls the anti-gay billboard next to it. However, I disagree, pineapple can go on pizza!
This is the trailer for a zombie Christmas musical that legit looks amazing:
Russell Tovey, of Looking, fame, will play The Ray in the Arrowverse.
Dale Hansen, sportcaster from Texas known for his amazing viral videos, does it again.
The federal government is set to argue that gay workers should not have any workplace protections, although they’ll be arguing this against other parts of the federal government. This is a hugely important case, and one that I’m worried about.
That’s it for now, have a great one!
Alright, let’s see what we have today. First up, Prince has his own Pantone color! Of course it’s purple!
If you haven’t been convinced that ‘gay conversion’ torture is real, or harmful, new, horrific recordings have surfaced thanks to investigative journalism.
A new reality show is coming to (British) TV, and I certainly want to watch it: Bromans:
The mayor of Hell (Michigan) has banned straight people.
My new favorite thing on the Internet: Dungeons and Drag Queens!
A gay porn star calls out Colby Kellar for his privilege. It’s beautiful.
And finally, the trailer for the new Netflix documentary about Lady Gaga:
That’s it for today, have a great one!
Alright, let’s see what we have today. First up, a beautiful look at Pluto!
Hyperloop One had it’s first test run, and it looks really cool!
Eli Lieb’s new song:
There is a new AR Star Wars resort coming to Disney, and I really want to go! In other Star Wars news, a fake study about midichlorians made it into four scientific journals.
Would you like to dance like David Bowie? From Labyrinth? Of course you do!
In a huge blow, the new administration is arguing that federal protections do not apply to LGBT workers. This was an absolutely huge win during the Obama administration, so this is a tough loss.
The Catholic Church: still a hate group. Now a bishop has said that gay men won’t get last rights or funerals.
And finally, an awesome behind the scenes peak at Star Wars: The Last Jedi:
That’s it for today, have a great one!
