In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… This time around, the guys discuss the formerly taboo topic of tattoos. From a rite of passage to a significant body mod, listen in as the cubs give their opinions on the art of tattoos. Is it part of gay ritual or just self expression?
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LTA… Tattoos
From the dawn of time, we’ve marked up our bodies with artwork of varying kinds. Some temporary and others very permanent. The bear community has its own version of different ink styles as tattoos over the decades. But has tattooing become less prominent today? Were there any fads that came and went?
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys hop in their DeLorean and discuss the future of bears. The cubs gather together to talk about what another 30 to 40 years down the road might look like for the broader bear community. From disappearing bear runs to growing inclusivity, listen in as the guys ponder the next steps of the community.
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Bears in the Future
The cubs gather together to talk about what another 30 to 40 years down the road might look like for the broader bear community. Will runs still exist? Are more animals coming into the menagerie? What about the ‘aging’ of the cubs in the year to come?
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Landscape of Relationships. The cubs are once again joined by Dr. Edward Angelini-Cooke for this insightful look into one-sided parasocial interactions. From celebrities to social media influencers, learn how these types of relationships are formed without the others’ knowledge and also the positive and negative impacts they can have on the person creating it. Please like, comment and subscribe to learn more.
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Landscape of Relationships: Parasocial Interactions
Parasocial relationships are one-sided relationships where one person invests lots of time, energy, interest, and sometimes money where the other person is completely unaware of the other person’s existence. Parasocial relationships are most common with celebrities, organizations, television stars, and social media. These relationships are created through parasocial interactions (PSI) through mediated encounters with performers through mass media.
Social media offers an added layer of interaction for these relationships to intensify through likes, comments, and direct messaging.
Alief – def. knowing something isn’t real but feeling like it is
Positive Outcomes of Parasocial Relationships
*Identity Formation
performers can offer autonomy in relationships where they can receive total acceptance outside of parents/family.
provide a secure relationship without the fear of rejection.
feeling a part of a group
empathy
*Learning
Bandura’s Social Learning Theory says that social behavior is learning and imitating the behaviors of others.
Shows like Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, and more recently Bluey all offer kids opportunities to learn through identification with these characters.
Negative Outcomes of Parasocial Relationships
*Body Image
research has indicated a negative relationship between parasocial relationships and body image, as well as self-comparison, social comparison with characters increases negative body image
interestingly among men, having a PSR with a superhero is likely to protect body image, where not having a PSR with a superhero is likely to hurt body image
the usage of filters in social media (like airbrushing in print media) has greatly increased, giving a false reality of performers.
*Aggression
more aggressive viewers were more likely to identify with aggressive characters and create PSR with them.
*General
anxiety media views are more likely to be more invested in parasocial relationships
parasocial relationships are one-sided and different traditional friendships
the whole hegemonic masculinity thing
parasocial breakups and grief “what happens when they ‘betray’ you or they die?” Research indicated this follows the patterns of a relationship breakup
can create bias in reality
Topics of PSR
Taylor Swift “Swifties”, Lizzo “Lizzbeans”
Twitter/Only Fans
Reality TV Stars
Vloggers/Podcast hosts
Fictional Characters
Tiktok
Politicians
Be mindful of the media you are consuming and how that translates into your other relationships and the real world.
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of October. With spooky season completed and the holidays approaching, catch up with the guys as they speak on their shenanigans. From work time to downtime, listen as the cubs share their work woes, travel fun and health blows.
What’s Going On?
Jeff: “To Boldly Go” & New Project Blues
Damon: Birthday Week Shenanigans
Gary: The Health Rollercoaster
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COL667v: LTA… BROS (film) – Oan R.: Hey. Just watched this review. I would say that I agree with everything that was said, however there is one point that is kind of glossed over. While yes, I agree with Gary that the main character is a pit of an arse at times, I don’t believe he does it to be mean, he’s just very passionate and opinionated. While he does have a very abrasive personality, there was one person who was attracted to him and accepted him for who he was, or at least seemed like he did up until the holiday dinner with the family. Yes I found the scene cringey, but maybe not for the reasons Gary did, as I feel the point of the scene was the boyfriend was not entirely at ease with this person who he supposedly was attracted to when introducing him to family and friends, and told him to tone himself down. This in effect resulted in the dinner scene going the way it did. I would say this is an important point made, as acceptance of who people are is a major theme in LGBTQ+ culture, and if you can’t really get that from people who are attracted to you, who will you get it from?
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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of January. This month, the guys talk about their roleplaying activities during the first month of 2021 (say what?!?). From political transitions to vaccinations, the cubs celebrate all things new in the new year.
What’s Going On?
Jeff: Lack of Motivation except for WoW
Damon: Some Time Off/D&D Machine
Gary: One Month into 2021
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@eactherapyllcmentioned you in a comment: Had the great pleasure of speaking with @cubsoutloudabout “Authenticity”. Stay tuned for more information! #authenticty #brenebrown #therapy #vulnerability #psychotherapy #courage #empathy #compassion
@acruz197421 commented: Wishing you all and your families a Merry Christmas as well as a joyous New Year.
By Berty Bertface: Great show again guys. Being authnetic is the fastest way to know who your people are and those that aren’t. Not everyone has to like you and not everyone will. People pleasing only attracts users. This in no way advocates being horrible to anyone, just be open, honest, and extrememly mindful of own heart and who you choose to give it to.
By dindin mooshi: I have to say i rolled my eyes when i read the title of this episode but i’m glad i watched, i disagree on some points on the concept of authenticity based on the definition mentioned because it sounded like “in a perfect world” type of a statement, and I don’t believe saying it’s a “choice” is fare because then other factors come to play like age, time and social status, nonetheless it’s an interesting topic, and i like it when ED is around. P.S. Garry laughs like Nicki Minaj, it’s giving very much roman revenge, and the answer is YES to that question Garry ️
By Berty Bertface: It’s a real shame that the there are adults who continuously refuse to think rationally and with compassion until it’s too late. And they’re not only rolling the dice for themselves but every single person they are in close proximity to. Selfish is as selfish does i guess? Hang in there guys the vaccine is coming, sadly only for COVID and not for stupidity.
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… This time around, the guys discuss the formerly taboo topic of tattoos. From a rite of passage to a significant body mod, listen in as the cubs give their opinions on the art of tattoos. Is it part of gay ritual or just self expression?
