YouTuber Criticized While Showing Off Sexy Halloween Costumes Responds To Your Hate

Earlier this month, YouTuber Jack Merridew posted a video in which he showed off his slutty barely-there Halloween costume possibilities and asked his mom for advice. Some people were amused, a few were probably turned on, but a whole lot of people (including some of you reading this now) tore into the young vlogger, berating him for being too thin and for…wait for it… perpetuating negative gay stereotypes. Well, Jack heard you and has posted a video response.

“All the hate on this Halloween costume video came from gay men, and it was weird,” Merridew said. “Come on, gay men. We’re supposed to be brothers. We’re a big fucking family. And you can’t choose your family, so I’m that brother that you want to get rid of, but you know what? You’re fucking stuck with me.”

Watch the rest of his response while he scarfs down some Burger King below.

Jeremy Kinser

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News: Warwick Rowers, ’25’, Hillary Clinton, Northern Ireland, Paul Ryan

> California becomes first state to endorse sex reassignment surgery policy for prisoners. 

> Laverne Cox to star in TV remake of Rocky Horror Picture Show. 

> What it’s like to be an LGBT Syrian fleeing for your life.

> The Warwick Rowers are back (caution: work-unfriendly).

> Prince Harry looks good in uniform.

> Adele reveals release date and track list for new album “25.”

> Have you been tuning in to hearing #8 on Benghazi?

> Some may have fallen asleep…9 hours and still going.

> Here are the GIFs to give you a recap of Hillary’s reactions so far.

> Judge in Northern Ireland sets hearing date for case centering on an anti-gay baker who refused to make a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan on it.

> President Obama vetoes defense bill advanced by House Republicans. 

> Channing Tatum as Winnie the Pooh.

> Donald Trump blames “young intern” for re-tweet that suggested there is something wrong in the brain with Iowa voters for favoring Ben Carson over him in latest poll.

> Daniel Craig on what we can learn from James Bond to help us in our day-to-day lives.

> Utah artist Trevor Southey, who celebrated human form and became a gay Mormon icon, dies at 75.

> Paul Ryan will run for Speaker of the House.

> Mario Lopez cast in Grease TV movie.

> It’s unusual: Tom Jones says he was paranoid after meeting his first homosexual. 

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Sean Mandell

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'I Am Cait' Renewed for Season 2

E! is bringing Caitlyn Jenner back for another season of self-discovery, relationship-building, high fashion, and Kardashian clashes on I Am Cait. 

“I’m looking forward to continuing the conversation,” Jenner, one of the executive producers of the series, said in a statement. The show broke the news to fans in a tweet:

.@Caitlyn_Jenner is officially returning for #IAmCait season two! Get all the details: t.co/5tGLsrLKQM pic.twitter.com/OnWMwC95jp

— I Am Cait (@IAmCait) October 22, 2015

Although no date was announced, E! said the show would be back next year.

The eight-episode docu-series about the former Olympian’s gender transition premiered in July to phenomenal ratings, ranking as the unscripted series launch watched most by viewers aged 18 to 49 among all cable shows this year, according to E! 

I Am Cait remained among the top new cable series of the summer, reported Variety, averaging 2.13 million viewers and a 0.98 rating among adults aged 18 to 49, according to Nielsen’s “live plus three” ratings.  

But reports quickly circulated that the cable network was concerned the Bunim/Murray production was losing viewers each week.

A spokeswoman for E!, however, stressed that the overnight ratings weren’t their key indicator of success. An internal memo obtained by The Advocate explained that the “live plus three” rating mattered more because I Am Cait viewers were watching and rewatching up to three days later on DVRs, and that the show’s demographics — the age and gender range among viewers — were among the most desirable to advertisers. 

Although the show was critiqued by some trans people for Jenner’s emphasis on looks, her voice, and her attitude toward the gender binary and dating, the network is standing behind Jenner, her co–executive producer Andrea Metz, and the team as they reveal what it’s like for Jenner to transition, even if she’s not a typical trans woman. The series is aimed not at viewers in the trans population, but viewers of the population, said Jeff Olde, executive vice president of programming and development at E!  

“Caitlyn’s story has ignited a global conversation on the transgender community on a scale that has never been seen before,” he said. “We are honored Caitlyn has chosen to continue to share her ongoing story with our viewers around the world.”

The Advocate has a complete guide to season 1, critiqued by a trans man and a trans woman, that you can read here.

Dawn Ennis

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Gus Kenworthy Is The First Pro Action Sports Star To Come Out As Gay

Gus Kenworthy, the top freestyle skier in the world and a silver medalist from the Sochi Olympics, announced that he was gay on Thursday in a cover story for ESPN the Magazine. He is the first pro action sports star to come out publicly.

“Hiding everything away is so painful, I mean you’re constantly lying and you’re constantly feeling like you’re being deceitful,” Kenworthy said in a video on ESPN. “I’m at that point where I’m ready to open up and let everyone see me for me, and I hope they accept it.”

Kenworthy, who said he has known he was gay since he was 5 years old, rose to fame during the Sochi games, when he took the silver medal as part of an American podium sweep in the inaugural freestyle skiing event. During the Games — which notably received substantial criticism from LGBT activists due to Russia’s severe anti-gay laws — Kenworthy also won hearts when he vowed to adopt five stray puppies from Sochi, and photos of him with the puppies went viral.

In the aftermath of the Olympics, Kenworthy became a media darling. Along with his podium mates Josh Christensen and Nick Goepper he made an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman, and thanks to his puppy rescuing, he even made the sidebar of a People magazine cover. In the process, he was linked to Miley Cyrus, who showed her support of Kenworthy after the announcement.

Never have I ever been prouder to call @guskenworthy my friend! ( and he’s a bad ass fucking Olympic athlete) He is showing all of us what it means to be courageous and PROUD of who we are! You have won so much more than any medal …. You have won FREEDOM! I can’t wait to see what you and I can do with @happyhippiefdn together! You are making it possible to shine light on the LGBTQ community in front of a whole new world! So much respect for you ❤️ I looooove looooove looooove you! Ughhhhhhhhh heart is fluttering, feels like a million little cocoons just busted open and I am filled up with butterflies 🌷🌺🌸

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However, Kenworthy told ESPN that in the aftermath of his Sochi success and newfound fame, he struggled mightily with fear over what would happen if he came out of the closet. He even contemplated suicide. But he made it through, and used his struggles as motivation to become better at his sport.

“I never got to be proud of what I did 
in Sochi because I felt so horrible about what I didn’t do,” Kenworthy said. “I didn’t want to come out as the silver medalist from Sochi. I wanted to come out as the best freeskier in the world.”

Last season, Kenworthy accomplished that goal, finishing the 2014-15 season ranked No. 1, the Association of Freeskiing Professionals overall champ for the fifth year in a row.

“If someone does come out, the worry is that it will take away from them as an athlete,” Anna Aagenes, the vice president of outreach at You Can Play, told ThinkProgress. “This is another example of role models showing that you can be yourself, be authentic, and still be at the top of your sport.”

Kenworthy told ESPN that he was concerned about how the action sports community and his sponsors would react to his announcement, but so far he has received nothing but support.

@guskenworthy Proud of you, never stop being who you are! Much love from your #GoPro family.

— GoPro (@GoPro) October 22, 2015

“Our culture is shifting. It’s definitely a concern, but more companies are starting to see this as an opportunity to show that they’re committed to diversity,” Aagenes said.

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association president Tiger Shaw also affirmed the organization’s support for Kenworthy in a statement released Thursday. “Today, we admire Gus for having the strength to tell the world who he is as a person, and paving the way for others to do the same.”

While the LGBT community has been making great strides lately, particularly in regards to marriage equality, the sports community still has a long way to go. There are currently no active gay male stars in any of the top four American sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, or the NBA. But thanks to trailblazers like Jason Collins, Michael Sam, and Robbie Rogers, there has been progress.

“I think it’s very encouraging for young skiers who are trying to figure out whether or not they want to come out as LGBT,” Aagenes said. “We may not necessarily see this impact until the next generation.”

“As an Olympic athlete at the prime of his career, Gus has made it easier for other athletes to be open about who they are, and who they love,” Hudson Taylor, the executive director of Athlete Ally, said in a statement. “We applaud Gus for telling his story — and thereby helping ensure that every athlete seeking to fulfill their Olympic dream, will be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of sexual orientation.”

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Lindsay Gibbs

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This Is What It Looks Like When A 'Star Wars' Nerd Marries A 'Star Trek' Geek

Couple Linda Choi and Ace Cheng wanted to let their nerd flags fly at their June wedding.

“We got excited about sci-fi elements being a part of the wedding, but not in a cheesy way,” Linda told The Huffington Post. 

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At the pair’s June 6 wedding at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, California, they successfully weaved together their love of “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” in the most tasteful way.

It started with the spectacular invitations, designed by the bride’s BFF Heather Cassils. On them, Ace is rendered as a Stormtrooper and Linda as a Vulcan.

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One of the most awesome elements? All of the “Star Wars” characters from the 501st Legion — a fan-based costuming organization — that showed up ready to party. 

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The Stormtroopers also doubled as flower girls at the ceremony — an excellent idea courtesy of planner Nam Lam of Modern LA Weddings.

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One of Linda’s best friends surprised her by having some guests wear Vulcan ears.

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At the reception, there was a light saber dance party that was not to be missed.

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And a light saber cake-cutting too.

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“We really wanted our wedding to be spectacular for our guests so that they left full of food, wine, and ready for more at the after party,” Linda told HuffPost. “We really felt it was important to make a statement for queer weddings in general particularly since the U.S. Supreme Court decision was set to come out that month.”

See more photos from the couple’s big day below:

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Also on HuffPost: 

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Open Question: LGBT, would you ever date an asexual person?
Personally I actually think I would. Don’t get me wrong, sex can be a very important part of intimacy. But for me the feelings you have for the person you are in a relationship seem more important to me.

I’m obviously speaking about asexuals who have romantic desires.

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New York Governor Cuomo Takes Historic Step To Protect Transgender New Yorkers From Discrimination

Governor’s administration will be issuing regulations that determine gender identity is protected under current state non-discrimination laws.
HRC.org

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Ex-Cop Pretended To Be A Woman To Lure 60 Straight Men To His Glory Hole, Did Other Even Creepier Stuff

Here’s a general rule of thumb: If you arrange to meet someone to receive oral sex at their private glory hole, you can pretty much assume they aren’t actually who they claim to be. Especially, as is the case with this former Missouri police officer, if they claim to be a woman.

But somehow at least 60 “straight” men were lured into David E. Cerna’s trap with the promise of an nsa blowjob. Cerna then filmed the encounters and uploaded them to a porn site.

This one scheme alone already sends the creep-o-meter soaring into the red zone, yet a full investigation into Cerna revealed it to be hardly his worst offense.

On multiple occasions, Cerna used his authority as a police officer to molest boys. In one case, he detained an 18-year-old with a disability on Christmas day, took him into a private holding cell, and sexually assaulted him.

The mother of that victim spoke out on Fox Files, saying, “It’s messed my son up horribly.  He is paranoid all the time, thinking that someone is watching him, all the time.  He won`t sleep alone.  He thinks people are after him all the time.”

Cerna also set up a hidden camera in a convenience store bathroom, and uploaded those videos to a porn site as well.

He now faces way too many counts of far too many crimes for us to count.

Watch the Fox Files segment on Cerna below:

h/t FreeThoughtProject

Dan Tracer

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Randy Rainbow Trick-or-Treats Kim Davis: WATCH

Parodist Randy Rainbow is back and taking aim once more at anti-gay Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis.

In his latest comedic video, Randy goes trick-or-treating–at Kim Davis’s house. Those who have been following the Kim saga will immediately recognize many moments from the historical record being parodied.

Watch what happens when Randy meets Kim (and also Mike Huckabee), below:

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Sean Mandell

Randy Rainbow Trick-or-Treats Kim Davis: WATCH