A few weeks ago I was watching Will and Grace, I'm actually glad that show came back on, even if it's just for one or two seasons. I can gauge how far I have come from watching that show. When it started way, way back in the bad old days, I was completely disgusted with the character Jack. I would get furious with the stereotype and refused to watch the show in the beginning. Later I would evolve into a fan, realizing that the problem was not the character Jack, it was my own homophobia and my refusal to accept being gay. Today however I am all about Jack, "Just Jack" also I am a total fan of the nasty Karen Walker, those two crack me up, personally I think I'm watching Jack & Karen instead of W & G and I can't wait for those two characters to show up.
There was a joke on Will and Grace about gay men watching This Is Us, a popular t.v. show and I confess, guilty as charged. I got hooked because it was a character driven show; however I started to notice drama, drama, drama, everyone seemed to always be crying about something. One of my friends said to me, "boy that show really turns on the water works, I don't think I'm going to watch anymore". I agree, it makes me think of the show Party of Five, I started watching that show for the cute guys and I remember my Dad saying, "do they do nothing but cry every week"?
Time for a breather, unlike the people who create This Is Us, I don't want this blog to be a Debbie downer so I will try to mix things up. Usually if something is bothering me, I will put it down here as long as it's not too personal, then I feel better after writing. I know some were moved to tears yesterday, I just hope it wasn't because the post was so awful it made people cry. (Lol)
Alright, time to giggle. When I joined an online site last week, I had to answer some very personal questions. One made me laugh, they asked me if I liked armpits! Armpits, I don't think I really give armpits much thought. I suppose armpits could be sexy, I certainly would like clean ones a lot more than dirty ones, although I have heard some guys are into that sort of thing. Some deodorant applied would be helpful, without it guys often get that skunk smell and I have yet to hear some man say, "mmmmm, skunk I am so turned on right now". I do remember when I started high school, some of the older guys were wearing sleeveless jerseys one spring and I could see they were growing hair. That was pretty erotic for me since my attractions are towards things masculine and they were signaling that they were definitely male. I don't however think that counts as being into armpits, I mean I don't think I would lick one or get upset because I couldn't touch one.
My only armpit story that I can remember was something that happened when I first started dating Dan. I was staying over at his place and he had already fallen asleep. Lying there with him, I often noticed that even though he was a big man, 6'3 & 230lbs, who worked in construction type work, he never smelled. Especially after his evening shower, not a hint of a smell even hours later. Looking at him sleeping, he was lying on his back with his hands behind his head. Armpits exposed I got it in my mind to see if even they were without scent. I gently rolled over and got closer, but nothing, there was no smell. I edged a little closer, still nothing and I was really impressed, how could this be, finally I put my nose inches from his armpit and just as I was about to inhale, he opened his eyes and with a smirk said, "is there a problem here"?
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Steven,
Your last post certainly wasn't awful, it was heartfelt. That is what made it so wonderful.
I enjoy Will and Grace too, but I watch it for Jack and Karen. They make me laugh out loud. And I watch "This is Us" too, but I have 8 episodes to watch on my DVR. I just don't seem to have time to sit down and watch, and I have to be in the right frame of mind as it can be a tear drainer sometimes.
Given the right parameters, you will lick an armpit. I never thought I would. But after a late evening swim that evolved into a hot intimate encounter, I licked a guy’s armpit. He licked mine. It was a very erotic time. Thankfully the time spent in the pool left the armpits deodorant free.
That's funny, I've been looking for you on OK Cupid and haven't found your profile. Did you block me?
I like Will and Grace for Jack and Karen, and that's exactly what I call the show. If I had anything to do with it, I'd drop the title characters and go with the funny ones. Jack and Karen together remind me of Absolutely Fabulous. Now that's a funny show!
Your previous post was not sad; it was heartfelt. It was *real*. It shows your growth as a writer and a person. Please, don't edit yourself. Those posts are one of the reasons why I read your blog. Keep writing!
Michael 54, if you are watching This is us, that means you might be gay.... lol! Jack is so shallow and Karen is so evil, I love those guys hahaha! Let me know what you think about the episode where you finally see what happens to the father, to be honest I was disappointed with that episode. Thanks for the kind words, Murphy has a sweet daddy. :)
rjjs, yes I agree with you, I just meant that I don't have a desire to lick an armpit, well.... because I am gay so I've done worse than lick an armpit when I think about it. Things can get a little wild when we're in the zone. Maybe you can help me with my new idea for a business, flavored deodorant! Like cherry flavored deodorant stick? Although guys being guys, maybe bacon flavored or chocolate flavored or beer flavored deodorant? I guess gay men would prefer quiche flavored or worse, kale flavored deodorant. What do you think?
Walter, awww I wouldn't block you buddy. What made you think I was on Ok cupid? I think a lot of characters today came from the idea of Absolutely Fabulous, again British comedy leads the way.
It's interesting, I have noticed that when I post something that is raw emotion on my part, not only does it not turn people off, I seem to connect the most with others. I see that readers can sense the difference between authentic posts and filtered posts or filler posts.
I have no arm pit stories of my own to add
When you make a connection with your readers, when they see that their feelings and experiences are shared by others, that's when magic happens. When your "raw" posts hit the mark, or make others feel less lonely, that's what every good writer aims for. Keep writing. 😊
John, well actually I think that is probably a good thing.
Walter, I find though that these posts just happen, I can't force it, if that makes sense. Thank you for this.
Last time someone asked he if I was into armpits I replied I can't stand being anywhere near New Jersey.
I have only started watching the new episodes of Will and Grace. I know it doesn't always come across on my blog dear, i try to the point of sweating to not be catty and nasty, but my group of friends call me the Karen Walker of the group. Just because I like nice clothes and drink a gallon of gin a week??? Please.
But a improvement over my last job where they called me Cruella DeVille.
And on another note, I can't stand This is Us. To much blubbering. Besides how do they fit that plucky lady in the frame????? See... that nice period didn't last long.
Maddie, oh poodle, you make me laugh so much!
Two Maddies? You are definitely the evil twin! I liked it last year (This is us) but yes if a family does that much crying then for Pete's sake therapy, therapy, therapy! Gasp! O.O Maddie no! Bad Maddie bad! No weight jokes there Judge Judy! Or..... is it Cruella?
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