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ADULTS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS
I inadvertently set into motion a study of human behavior recently that came along unexpectedly and surprisingly passionate from those involved. World Gym
celebrates its eighth-year anniversary this week and to show respect to the success we’ve built the staff decided to wear dress shirts with collars and neckties. One day we wore white oxford button-downs with red ties and jeans while the next we hit the khaki and blue dress shirt with yellow tie combo. The following days we opted for various colors of Polo shirts that matched and varied from shift to shift. Given the sight of our usual STAFF shirts and shorts, it was quite a change. But for some people it seemed to hit nerves, encourage generous complements, and down right bother some people into verbal soapbox sessions. I was attentive of ear to all.
We looked good. No apologies to those who didn’t like it. When you take people outside their comfort zone even vicariously through someone else they can get edgy and distressed. Let’s face it, occasionally we can get complacent and begin to take for granted what we expect to be the way. Some members really appreciated the effort, taking photos and asking the days following about what the next shift’s wardrobe would exhibit. But there were a few who felt it necessary to make snide comments about this or that or stress their displeasure how a gym isn’t an appropriate place for those clothes. The excitement created a buzz around the facility by us doing nothing more than making a respectful effort. Our bosses really appreciated it as we all celebrated our gym’s uniqueness and reminded our precious fitness fanatics that they can count on us as their home away from home.
The Tour de Palm Springs cycled its way around the valley last weekend. As I headed out of town for the WGI winter guard
regional at Etiwanda High School I was able to catch some very sightly bulges straddling bicycles. My newest jam “Toyfriend
” by Wynter Gordon blasted from open windows while my eyes filled with cravings of muscular lycra-clad asses needing massaging after a long trek. That seat must be hell on a sore rump after such a bumpy ride. Palm Springs’ finest were out in force routing cyclists and creating harmony around the crowded streets. The sunshine sprayed warmth over the city and after seeing the snow piled deep in other cities on the Weather Channel, I was thankful I was here.
“Don’t be a drag, Just be a queen
,” will surely go down as one of the gayest lyrics our Madame Gaga will present to us, her Monsters, and everyone who hangs on every dance step she makes. Lady Gaga released the title track and immediate smash from her forthcoming album Born This Way
and everyone has soaked up the gay anthem like it’s oxygen. Surely you saw her pop out of the egg at the Grammy Awards in alien drag. There have been speculations that “Born This Way” sounds awfully close to Madonna’s “Express Yourself
” and I can hear that through the chorus. You’d be hard pressed to find an artist today that was not influenced by someone that has come before them.
Great pop music often sounds alike because we love it so much we find comparisons to compliment. My sexy little buddy James tossed a remix in my inbox almost immediately of the single’s release that I actually like a lot better. The song has only been out a week or so. It’s only just begun its impact on ears. The lyrics are a generous gift to her gays and the beat has great moments. Is it “Bad Romance
” or “Poker Face
?” No it’s not. However, it’s still very, very good. I wouldn’t want to take away from that.
This week I’m also obsessed with… My new web domain iamstevenmichael.com
where I’ve combined all of my empires into one home base. I’ve worn many hats and my new website is the place to hang them all. The Starz original series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
which is a wonderful blend of sword and sandals brilliantly written and considered soft-core porn with its gratuitous nudity, same-sex situations and erotic decadence. Sour Patch Xploderz
candy that squirts this wicked little tartness into your mouth upon bite. It sounds dirty but they’re so tasty. The unanimous vote that the West Hollywood’s Art and Cultural Affairs Commission made not to present the Tom of Finland art exhibit recently for the public. Such a disgrace. I agree the imagery is not for everyone but make concessions for those shielded and offer it to the intended community and consenting eyes. And finally, I’m desperate to reboot the ‘70s sitcom Laverne and Shirley starring Kim Kardashian and Snooki
as the beer-bottling busties bringing down Milwaukee. Can’t you see it?! Call me, girls!
2011 © PULP
ADULTS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS
I inadvertently set into motion a study of human behavior recently that came along unexpectedly and surprisingly passionate from those involved. World Gym
celebrates its eighth-year anniversary this week and to show respect to the success we’ve built the staff decided to wear dress shirts with collars and neckties. One day we wore white oxford button-downs with red ties and jeans while the next we hit the khaki and blue dress shirt with yellow tie combo. The following days we opted for various colors of Polo shirts that matched and varied from shift to shift. Given the sight of our usual STAFF shirts and shorts, it was quite a change. But for some people it seemed to hit nerves, encourage generous complements, and down right bother some people into verbal soapbox sessions. I was attentive of ear to all.We looked good. No apologies to those who didn’t like it. When you take people outside their comfort zone even vicariously through someone else they can get edgy and distressed. Let’s face it, occasionally we can get complacent and begin to take for granted what we expect to be the way. Some members really appreciated the effort, taking photos and asking the days following about what the next shift’s wardrobe would exhibit. But there were a few who felt it necessary to make snide comments about this or that or stress their displeasure how a gym isn’t an appropriate place for those clothes. The excitement created a buzz around the facility by us doing nothing more than making a respectful effort. Our bosses really appreciated it as we all celebrated our gym’s uniqueness and reminded our precious fitness
fanatics that they can count on us as their home away from home.The Tour de Palm Springs cycled
its way around the valley last weekend. As I headed out of town for the WGI winter guard regional at Etiwanda High School I was able to catch some very sightly bulges straddling bicycles. My newest jam “Toyfriend” by Wynter Gordon blasted from open windows while my eyes filled with cravings of muscular lycra-clad asses needing massaging after a long trek. That seat must be hell on a sore rump after such a bumpy ride. Palm Springs’ finest were out in force routing cyclists and creating harmony around the crowded streets. The sunshine sprayed warmth over the city and after seeing the snow piled deep in other cities on the Weather Channel, I was thankful I was here.“Don’t be a drag, Just be a queen
,” will surely go down as one of the gayest lyrics our Madame Gaga will present to us, her Monsters, and everyone who hangs on every dance step she makes. Lady Gaga released the title track and immediate smash from her forthcoming album Born This Way and everyone has soaked up the gay anthem like it’s oxygen. Surely you saw her pop out of the egg at the Grammy Awards in alien drag. There have been speculations that “Born This Way” sounds awfully close to Madonna’s “Express Yourself” and I can hear that through the chorus. You’d be hard pressed to find an artist today that was not influenced by someone that has come before them. Great pop music often sounds alike because we love it so much we find comparisons to compliment. My sexy little buddy James tossed a remix in my inbox almost immediately of the single’s release that I actually like a lot better. The song has only been out a week or so. It’s only just begun its impact on ears. The lyrics are a generous gift to her gays and the beat has great moments. Is it “Bad Romance
” or “Poker Face?” No it’s not. However, it’s still very, very good. I wouldn’t want to take away from that.This week I’m also obsessed with… My new web domain iamstevenmichael.com
where I’ve combined all of my empires into one home base. I’ve worn many hats and my new website is the place to hang them all. The Starz original series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena which is a wonderful blend of sword and sandals brilliantly written and considered soft-core porn with its gratuitous nudity, same-sex situations and erotic decadence. Sour Patch Xploderz candy that squirts this wicked little tartness into your mouth upon bite. It sounds dirty but they’re so tasty. The unanimous vote that the West Hollywood’s Art and Cultural Affairs Commission made not to present the Tom of Finland art exhibit recently for the public. Such a disgrace. I agree the imagery is not for everyone but make concessions for those shielded and offer it to the intended community and consenting eyes. And finally, I’m desperate to reboot the ‘70s sitcom Laverne and Shirley starring Kim Kardashian and Snooki as the beer-bottling busties bringing down Milwaukee. Can’t you see it?! Call me, girls!2011 © PULP
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