Icons are everywhere!

An icon is someone who makes an effort. Art makes an effort. Therefore art is an icon. Marilyn Monroe was and is an icon and a work of art as well. Hence Marilyn Monroe and art have a nature in common. Icon - Art - Marilyn is iconic.

Friday, January 3, 2014

“Record Breaker”, Rule Breaker and self diagnosed Tourette Syndrome Sufferer - Kathy Griffin and a Record


There are plenty of reasons to like a fierce funny woman like Kathy Griffin.  The red headed funny diva has recently added one 45 minutes long one to the list as she snatched a title while doing it.



The title she snatched was that of being the Guinness World record certified person who has the most televised stand up comedy specials ever with 20 so far. Congratulations Kathy! And believe me: her latest TV special, simply called “Record breaker” (For obvious reasons!), did not disappoint. In 45 minutes we get a very distinct idea that being 53 does not mean setting it back and playing safe for Kathy. The special started off a bit slow as she gave us all the detailed info about her boyfriend who is about 18 years younger then her (Go girl!) and what she experienced during presenting at the prime time Emmy awards in 2013.  But she did not let us hang there as she quickly brought around an audience favorite, her 93-year-old alcoholic and frail mother Maggie Griffin. And Kathy of course (tricks) treats her mother to the MTV VMA’s and the #Twerpocalypse that was grinding Robin Thicke: Miley Cyrus. Imagine Maggie’s reaction to it! Priceless!

It gets better by the minute as Kathy then goes on and gives us all the dirty details about the “Walter White Gays”, scheduling sex, ice sculptures in penis forms and shit that goes down on a tender boat when she was on a gay cruise. Oh, and of course there is celebrities going down as she give us her thoughts on Leah Remini leaving scientology and working with (crazy nuthead) Kirstie Allie. Oh what a joy! But watch out Kathy! They might punch you in your no no parts! And finally the bitchfest culminates in yet another new fan letter Kathy gets from a devoted admirer from prison. Let me tell you: knowing that the man writing to her has worked on her house reconstruction and is now incarcerated does not hold Kathy from spilling all the crazy that is going on in this letter.


See, this is why Kathy has set up this record: she is fierce, funny and does not calm herself down. Perpetuating negativity it is. Don’t say you have been warned if you loose it while laughing yourself to tears!

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Why to (not?) boycott Olympia - The maybe of Sotchi


The question of the Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sotchi has probably been one of the most discussed questions with LGBT IQA and human rights concern in 2013. And as the games will take place this February it is definitely on the table more then ever. For a reason!


From: http://www.icedteaandsarcasm.com/

“Should we boycott the Olympic Winter Games in Sotchi due to the actions and laws provided by the Russian government?” – Sounds pretty much like a super easy no brainer situation to loud and prod declare: “Yes, of course!” But the reality speaks a different language. The language of concerns about the Olympic thought, fairness towards the athletes, political correctness and the question what a boycott could really, realistically, achieve. And as the discussion about this thing could go on and on in text form it might be a bit easier to take it to a list of arguments for and against a boycott.

Why NOT to boycott the Olympic Games in Sotchi, Russia:

The Olympic idea
The Olympic thought is about co-operation in peace and without harm. The participants are not seen as representatives of a political system or ideology of any other kind, but as representatives of sports. Therefore it is not right to use the games in any favor of ANY ideology.

Fairness towards the Athletes
The athletes have trained hard to qualify for Olympia and have as well trained forever to show themselves at their high point. This work should be respected and honored with Olympia.

Why TO boycott the Olympic Games in Sotchi, Russia:

Olympic idea and Russia trampling on it
Olympia is, as I mentioned above, about working together in peace and harmony. The Olympic thought excludes any discriminatory acts and the games are a nonpolitical happening. But truth be told Russia as a country breaks ass the rules that the Olympic spirit and idea actually imply. The human rights situation in Russia is a disaster.

Prestige for Putin? – Not with me!
The very fact that the games have been given to Russia shows that the choice of place for the event was, in my opinion, made without looking on politics. Absolutely right in the Olympic spirit. But such games on the other hand legitimize the government of a country as the games are an economic driver and a prestigious moment in a countries history.  And President Putin has so far milked every moment from Olympia for his publicity.

Anti Gay Law – Zero tolerance for that!
The fact that Russia has a law that bans propaganda of any lifestyle other than the heterosexual one in order to protect children from unhealthy influences and pedophilia shows that Russia, as a state, is still caught in the dark ages where homosexuality equals pedophilia, sickness and society hurting. The Olympic games will not be the 2 week exception where this, very blurry, law does not apply. Rather it will legislate the law as the games still happen.

Exposure Darling, Exposure!
Politics and sport should actually not be mixed and mingled but they ultimately are as Russia uses the games as a platform in political ways. Olympia has always been political and the attention it gives to problems in such countries is, in my opinion, needed. It might only look like a drop of water on a hot stone but problematic issues like the human rights and LGBT IQA situation in Russia needs as much exposure as possible.  And don’t tell me the exposure is constant, as I haven’t really read anything about it lately in the major news outlets. Change is linked to exposure.

A medal won’t change a thing (or a law)!
It might be unfair to steal the athletes the thunder by boycotting the games, but still they can win their medals. And don’t tell me that an LGBT IQA athlete or LGBT IQA ally athlete winning and waving the rainbow flag will change anything. It might be a sign, for 10 seconds, and might annoy President Putin, but that won’t change anything. Recall Olympia in Germany under Hitler. All though Jewish or black athletes from other countries were allowed to compete and could win that sis not change the whole situation at all. Millions were killed, and one gold medal or black participant here or there did do nothing, even as it proved Hitler to be wrong. Some applies to Russia. A gay or lesbian athlete winning gold is great but won’t actually change the situation.

Legislating homophobia as an Olympic side effect? – We need a cure!
Russia once legalized homosexuality and declared it no longer to be a mental illness about 20 years ago. And now the country has gone a step back and practically is on the way of making homosexuality a crime again. And don’t tell me it is not that way, because beating up LGBT IQA people while the police are watching and not intervening practically is legislated homophobia. The Games will just continue to be a pink bubble that hides the ugliness that is Russia’s sanctioned bigotry.

Free speech and publishing in Russia – That’s a good one!
And last, but definitely not the last possible argument, is that Russia as well will very much control what will be reported by its own press and what not. Free speech is a valuable good and Russia is a country where that right might officially be given but the reality is a different story. Olympia once again would be a bubble to cover this up in the celebration and joy about Olympia.

See? This small list definitely shows that the Sotchi question is actually not easy to answer. But I still call for a boycott, as no medal won, no participation, no protest and no action will actually change the laws or the Russian peoples (I generalize a bit here, not every Russian is a homophobe. But many (statistically seen) are.) homophobia. I don’t thinks sitting in a stadium and cheering for your favorite athlete, raising a rainbow flag, will be adequate. Don’t trust the world to be smart and understanding, to see that Russia is an immature homophobic place (Politically seen. I can’t speak for the Russian people!). Watch it on your TV if you have to. And tweet your congrats out to the winners of medals and the athletes in general, write about the LGBT Question and report every protest, but what will it change? I will not watch any of the Olympic games. I will not cheer for an athlete. But I don’t do it to shade the sport. I congratulate every athlete there and every fair sportsperson. I congratulate all the winners in advance for their amazing work. But I am not legitimizing the fact that Russia uses the games to cover up its human rights problems. So my answer is: boycott! (Even though I will write about it all to use the exposure, and call for a boycott all the time! If you tend to disagree I must say that I am okay with it. I respect your opinion. And I declare that what is written here is my personal opinion, not to be generalized for any group of people!)

Oh and the construction for the games has as well caused problems with people living in these regions. Many of them are, said nice, very disappointed. Aka. These people are freaking angry. Cause they have been wronged so much. Just google it. 

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Happy New Year - What to be excited for in 2014


Well, that was 2013. And now we are left with this blank canvas that offers us 365 new days to screw up… uhm I mean do great things! Anyways, since the New Year is still fresh, thick and juicy I thought it might be an idea to engage in a quick brainstorm about what I am already looking forward to do, see, listen and judge in 2014. Let’s see what I can come up with on the quick jump….



Of course February will be a drag as “RuPauls Drag Race” season six is up and will blast our screens with more diva-ish drama, heart warming stories, stunning drag outfits and mesmerizing lip synchs. I literally can not wait for the new queens to blast it all along and fight hard to win the title of Americas Next Drag Superstar. And as usual I guess they will be battling it out for a shitload of money that is 100.000 Dollar. Personally I have not yet set for my favorite divas 100% but I am pretty sure I will be rooting for Courtney Act, Bianca Del Rio and maybe Adore Delano. I am still not quite sure about Milk Queen, since her lips and eye make up in the promo stuff so far look a bit like a whack job. But that could be part of her to be said camp character, and besides that: Milk Queen of drag is a goddam looker! Well, lets see what happens when Miss RuPaul declares: “Gentleman, start your engines. And may the best woman, win!”

As well I am in severe excitement for new music from some of my favorite artists. First on the list is the new album by Semi Precious Weapons who have been teasing less then a nun. I mean there have been two new songs so far but no one knows anything about their new album. As well I would love to get some new music from Madonna as I am not really hung up on MDNA, and I want that diva to hustle and give me some music! Of course there is the known hope for the possibility of Iggy Azealia finally releasing “The New Classic” and Azealia Banks finally releasing “Broke With Expensive Taste”, lets just hope that comes true. All-American country cutie proud gay boy Steve Grand is as well high on my list to get out with some new music, preferably an album! High on the excitement list is as well our all British pop bitch Lily Allen who really got me excited with her song “Hard Out Here”, so Lily it would be met with a huge mass of appreciation if you’d release an album in 2014! (Preferably early on in the year!) What is not a really confirmed thing yet is that Lady Gaga could release ARTPOP Vol. 2 with the even more experimental sounds that did not make it onto ARTPOP. Well, have at it Gaga and give our ears a listen! And in addition to that we are still waiting for that jazz album of yours with Tony Bennett! Oh, and before I forget it, it also would be nice to see a certain female rapper, Nicki Minaj, make some good music and release it. (And not only being just a corporate fry and sell out!) Actually the list probably could go on and on and on. 

Otherwise, as well connected to music in some way, is that I am very excited for the concert period of 2014. That, for me, already includes tickets for Miley Cyrus in Manchester, Walk Off the Earth in Birmingham and Azealia Banks in Manchester as well. Additionally I am more then excited for the “The ARTPOP artRave Ball Tour” by Lady Gaga and some action I hope to see happening with that Natalia Kills! 

Oh, and lets get a bit back to TV. I am already peeing my pants from the excitement that is HBO’s “True Blood” and its seventh, but sadly last, seventh season airing this summer! I would as well be swept away if the creators of “Real Humans” decided on releasing the second season of their sci-fi-drama-crime series and “2 Broke Girls” going into season 4 (Hopefully!) And as a friend of wine (Always white!) and a passionate and devoted fan I am more then in a need for the fifth season of laughter with the cul-de-sac crew from “Cougar Town”. The only thing I really haven’t laid my head around yet is the movies of 2014. So far I don’t know what is supposed to be released, so I might just wait, sit back and let it happen. 

So far so good, but what I am so having my eye on is this years Olympic Games is Sotchi Russia as one big fat question is in the room about this: Boycott or not? But that question is to be discussed on here in a few days. So just enjoy the new year and may it be a good one!