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Celebrity Skin

As you know I strive to keep the blog from becoming one of the millions of blogs that post regurtitated celebrity content. But I came across a little post on Freshhotness (content NSFW) featuring some Rock "Appreciation." And I do have me some appreciation for Mr. Dwayne Johnson.

Papi's on Parade

My selection for this week's "Found on the Net" image comes from David Dust's personal blog, which I've recently stumbled upon.

"I am taking a couple days off from blogging - it is "Papis On Parade" weekend. I hope to be on the streets on Sunday taking pictures of the shirtless men during the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. It is supposed to be 93 degrees, and humid - PERFECT!" - David Dust

Well, David, please, please, please don't keep us in suspense!

Sex sells...and it pays off trendy fashion retailer!

Regardless of the controversy this fashion retailer's brand campaign stirs among homophobic Americans, the marketing executives Abercrombie & Fitch aren't going to defy one of the golden rules of advertising, "Sex Sells."

As reported via Rod 2.0 (via The Wall Street Journal), "While many clothing brands and specialty stores are feeling the pains of the recession, the gay-vague retailer announces a modest profit." According to The Journal A&F has reported a 3% increase in net income during its fiscal first quarter.

But enough about financials. What about the infamous catalog? Well, don't go rushing out to your local suburban mall just yet. Appearently A&F has decided that "Americans aren’t quite sophisticated enough to view a nipple or butt crack without creating a dizzying controversy" (The Other Paper).

I have to admit, even I have felt a little uncomfortable at times walking through an Abercrombie & Fitch store and viewing the larger than life imagery that adorns their walls. It's as though I'm seeing something that is clearly illegal if it were anywhere else other than a retail store. But I guess A&F also believes in truth in advertising, given the fact that their jeans are obviously designed only to fit 15-year-old, rail-thin twinks with no asses.

That's wassup in Atlanta!

When I opened an e-mail I received from the club promoters at Wassup N ATL today and spotted this image embedded in it, I had a "Godt Damn!!!" moment. The headline read "Keven's Big Birthday Weekend. Wassup N ATL Will Be Serving Cake." So my question is: Can you have your cake and eat it too?

I don't live anywhere close to the ATL, so I'm not sure how I got put on Wassup N ATL's e-newsletter list.... but I sure as hell don't mind. Happy Birthday Keven!