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COL661: LoR: Queer Platonic Relationships

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined once again by Dr. Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. For this episode, the guys discuss QPRs or Queer Platonic Relationships. QPRs are intimate relationships that are neither romantic nor sexual in nature. Listen in as Ed builds up the fundamentals of this different relationship dynamic and its origins and brings it up to date for modern audiences.

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Landscape of Relationships: Queer Platonic Relationships

Landscape of Relationships returns. Queer platonic relationships are our focus this month when it comes to relationships. QPRs are committed intimate relationships which are neither romantic nor sexual in nature and that differ from close friendship by having the same structure and status as a romantic relationship. The concept originates in aromantic and asexual spaces in the LGBT community. The term has begun to also be used in polyamorous communities to help describe the complex relationships.  The term “queers” social norms for defining relationships, it isn’t a friendship nor is it a romantic relationship.

Asexual (Ace)

  • “Sexual orientation where a person experiences little to no sexual attraction to anyone and/or does not experience desire for sexual contact” (aceandaros.com, 2021)

Aromantic (Aro)

  • “Romantic orientation, which describes people whose experience of romance is disconnected from normative societal expectations, commonly due to experiencing little to no romantic attraction, but also due to feeling repulsed by romance, or being uninterested in romantic relationships.” (AUREA FAQ on Aromanticism.org, 2021).  

Allosexual 

  • “Describes people who are not on the asexual spectrum. They can have any romantic orientation, including aromantic” (TAAAP.org, 2021).  

Alloromantic

  • “Described people who are not on the aromantic spectrum. They have any sexual orientation, including asexual” (TAAAP.org, 2001).

Historically speaking , QPR has been described as an “ancient practice made new again”. 

  • Boston MarriagesA Boston marriage was one in which two independent women chose to build a life and a household together, rather than marrying. 
  • Romantic FriendshipsClose but often times non-sexual relationship. Used primarily in historical contexts (e.g. Alexander Hamilton and John Laurens; Abraham Lincoln and Joshua Speed).

Zucchini 

  • Term of endearment used to describe a queerplatonic partner.  
  • Also, “squish” has been used to describe a non-romantic crush.

Amatonormativity (Elizabeth Brake)

  • The idea that everyone needs to be in a romantic relationship 
  • Hallmark movies 
  • Laws surrounding marriage 
  • Chosen families 

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COLDR: AS6E10: Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon finally get a full-on view of the “game within a game” that has been hinted at all season long. During this lip-sync smackdown spectacular, the guys flap their gums as the eliminated queens face off in one song after the other after the other. Which queen lip-smacks their way to the top and back into the competition?

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

Overall Thoughts: Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown

  • [Damon] – I WAS RIGHT!! WOOT!!
  • [Gary] – Did we predict this?

Cruise the Runway:

Category/Theme: Lip-Sync for Your Rudemption 

  • [Damon] – Ummm…
  • [Gary] – Stunts, Gags, Goops

Snaps & Eyerolls:

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… Changing Things Up
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Commitment to the Game
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… Did She Really Do That Well?
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Worst On-camera Hosting
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COLDR: S13E16: RPDR Grand Finale

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon have reached the end of Season 13 as they recap the Grand Finale!! In this hybrid pandemic-fueled finale, listen in as the guys spill the tea as the top 4 sashay, shimmy, and slay their way to the crown. With sickening looks and legendary lipsyncs, which queen has all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to snatch the crown?

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

Overall Thoughts – Hybrid Version 2021

  • [Damon] – I’m Not Sure How I Feel…
  • [Gary] – Familiar Yet Awkward

Stomp the Runway:

Category/Theme – Black & White, Red All Over, & Grande Finale Eleganza Extravaganza

  • [Damon] – Where Did They Get the Coint?
  • [Gary] – Everybody Was Serving [mostly]

Snaps & Eyerolls:

What was a high point and low point for you

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… The Tribute to Chi Chi
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Olay Body-ody-ody
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… The Opening Number 
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Weirdness on Display
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COL513: 50 Years Later

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys cap off the ending of Pride Month with a look to the future. Stonewall was approximately 50 years ago, so the cubs peer into their crystal balls to imagine what the world will be like in another 50 years. From the good, the bad and the ugly, listen as the guys share their predictions on the status of the GLBTQ+ community as they become bitter old men.

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50 Years From Now

Some might say a lot has happened in the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots; others might say not enough. What if we attempt to shift our gaze into a crystal ball and forecast what may happen in the next 50 years to come?

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COL434: Tom of Finland

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys discuss the legendary gay artist known as Tom of Finland. With the new biopic coming out soon, the cubs speak on the work and imagery of Tom of Finland and question its relevance to gay culture. What impact did these hypermasculine images have on the guys?

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Must Complete Outfit!
  • Damon: Fancy Dinner/All the MEAT
  • Chester: Puppies, everywhere
  • Gary: NOLA good times, legal to travel

Did I Do That?

  • Lunch with a Movie Bear

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Facebook Comment/Post:

  • Brad Harris: So great hanging out with you, Jeffery!
    • I hung out with him before it was cool. 😛 – chester
    • Brad: We were just talking about that, haha! Ah, memories. ❤️

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Tom of Finland coming to the masses in a biopic that has been making the film festival circuit. Tom of Finland Opens 10/13 in New York and 10/20 in San Francisco and Los Angeles before expanding to select cities.

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