Slog - Comments on Bearophobic? Moi? http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi I am not, as Michael Strangeways states in this comments thread, "bearophobic." I'm not attracted to bears, but I'm certainly not afraid of bears. I actually spent a week at the beach this summer cavorting with a couple of confirmed bears. And really, Michael, how often do post "revolting pictures of half naked, hairless youth with pale skin and pinkberry nipples that he posts"? Not nearly often enough--so this one's for you, Mr. Strangeways... More to come.... Copyright 2008 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:18:38 -0800 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:58:43 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe Vomit.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853540 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853540 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:22:23 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Not afraid of bears?

Hmm. If you're in the woods and not afraid of bears, you're not paying attention.

And probably lunch.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853546 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853546 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:25:12 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt Thank you, Dan.

]]> Michigan Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853549 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853549 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:26:07 -0800 Comment by Just Me Stephen Colbert says that bears are to be feared: they are always trying to take our picinic baskets.

]]> Just Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853554 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853554 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:27:25 -0800 Comment by Phelix Mmmm... I love that photo. It makes an annual appearance every Christmas season in my home. :D

]]> Phelix http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853557 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853557 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:27:56 -0800 Comment by robo Why is Santa's face orange??

Bear or not, this picture of Ben Cohen makes my neener tingle.

http://www.gaydarnation.com/images/gnimages/bencoheniamge4.jpg

]]> robo http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853564 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853564 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:32:03 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO Am I the only one that likes Bears and half naked, hairless youths?

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853567 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853567 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:32:53 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Am I the only one who likes mummies?

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853581 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853581 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:40:22 -0800 Comment by robo I'm with you Mike the Mo in MO. Hot is hot is hot, and no label can change that.

]]> robo http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853586 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853586 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:41:50 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways gosh, i feel so special right now...i'll have to have this Slog framed and put on my mantle.

by the way, what were these beach bears named?

boo boo and yogi?

what exactly were you doing with them?

and you WOULD post a Ryan Phillipe picture...ugh...(i'm so glad that Reese dumped him and hooked up with Gyllenho)If you were going to go the Pinkberry nipple route you might have at least put up one of your Strangercrombie models and put a plug in for that...

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853588 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853588 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:42:06 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways wait a minute...bears...beach...i know Dan goes to MICHIGAN in the summer...Michigan Matt THANKS Dan up above...does anyone know if Michigan Matt is a bear?

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853591 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853591 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:45:03 -0800 Comment by The Gay Recluse This seems particularly cruel for us bear-lovers given that Santa is the ultimate silver daddy.

]]> The Gay Recluse http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853601 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853601 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:57:25 -0800 Comment by Sargon Bighorn It's sad that men who don't give a dam about staying in shape (other than round) use a term for an animal that is big and hairy due to it's nature and need to store fat for the winter, not because it does not care about its body and health. Maybe we should call the shot as it is, fat. Of course don't for one second think a 45 year old can compete with a 25 year old in the ageist arena of looks, they can't. But there is no reason a 45 year old has to be fat and out of youthful shape, and hence defaming a Bear.

]]> Sargon Bighorn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853602 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853602 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:58:22 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe "Of course don't for one second think a 45 year old can compete with a 25 year old in the ageist arena of looks, they can't."

That is 360 degrees of bullshit.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853606 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853606 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:03:51 -0800 Comment by PGC http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/files/2007/11/badsanta1.jpg

]]> PGC http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853610 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853610 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:06:23 -0800 Comment by Anna @13: Actually, not all bears are fat and hairy. A bear is someone who is large and hairy. Once a year at my favorite club, bears from all over get together and have a party. Some of them are fat, but others are very muscular. That surprised me, because up until that point I thought that all bears were fat and hairy. Oh well, live and learn!

]]> Anna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853621 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853621 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:11:54 -0800 Comment by Bellevue Ave Mr. Poe just wants a silver fox.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853622 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853622 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:12:03 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe I want more than just one, Bellevue Ave.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853628 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853628 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:13:54 -0800 Comment by Lake @13

In this instance we're not talking about the kind of bear you're imagining (fat, hairy). We're talking about rugged, in-shape men like the one pictured in the post Dan refers to.

perhaps the middle of the twink bear spectrum

]]> Lake http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853632 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853632 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:14:55 -0800 Comment by Sargon Bighorn 360 degrees of BS, Explain please. You think a 45 year old can pass for 25? I think Not.

]]> Sargon Bighorn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853646 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853646 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:21:04 -0800 Comment by chi type Bleeeck...dammit michael why you have to provoke him?

]]> chi type http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853647 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853647 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:21:08 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways yuck...you can keep most 25 year olds...

if you look on Craigslist or Manhunt, most of the twentysomethings are paunchy, pasty and not in very good shape...meanwhile, a lot of the fortysomethings are fit and healthy looking.

besides, (since we're apparently making dumb, broad statements), most people under 30 AREN'T very good in bed.

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853650 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853650 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:21:51 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO yeah, I don't think "bear" refers to a hairy man, not necessarily fat.

On the other hand, "twink" definitely refers to hairless and skinny.

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853652 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853652 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:23:18 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO sorry, I meant: "bear" refers to hairy, not necessarily fat.

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853658 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853658 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:25:36 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways Chi Type: do you mean ME!?!?!

Who'd I provoke, Dan?

We're just havin' fun...

I sent Dan a picture of a Pinkberry boy I like, but he hasn't posted it yet...sigh...

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853659 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853659 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:25:37 -0800 Comment by brandon i'm guessing the 2 bears are andrew sullivan and his husbian.

and to sargon: whether he can "pass" is not the point; i'll take a 45 year-old over a guy in his 20s any day [see michael strangeways' dumb, broad statements above for further details].

]]> brandon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853678 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853678 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:35:12 -0800 Comment by SDA in SEA Ryan Phillipe might be a bit of a dipshit, but I would happily gag him and lick every inch of him. That pic is smokin hot.

]]> SDA in SEA http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853681 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853681 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:36:57 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt's Twin Brother Michigan Matt is NOT a bear...at least as far as his twin brother knows. Of course I've not seen him in a few months, but I would describe him as more of an 'otter' variety.

]]> Michigan Matt's Twin Brother http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853694 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853694 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:45:44 -0800 Comment by Lake @22 Michael

25 year olds being paunchy and fat on Craigslist and Manhunt?

That's probably why they have to USE CL and Manhunt.

duhhhh

(I wouldn't know)

]]> Lake http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853702 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853702 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:53:40 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO Is an otter like a bear, but with a swimmer's build?

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853704 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853704 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:54:29 -0800 Comment by thaumaturgistguy Look ma. Some of the gays are showing their true, superficial, body fascist, ho bag colors. Sorry we don't all waste our lives by living at the gym just to please your narrow vision of what's attractive, which is mostly molded by consumerist culture and media. God forbid some us have brains instead of adonis bodies.

Mr Sargon Bighorn I hope you get a pituitary disorder.

]]> thaumaturgistguy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853708 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853708 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:55:46 -0800 Comment by Sean Keep up the good work, Dan.

]]> Sean http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853710 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853710 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:56:52 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Does this twink have a sister? With similar poses?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853711 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853711 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:57:12 -0800 Comment by Amelia I don't like his face.

]]> Amelia http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853725 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853725 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:03:40 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt The hell, yo? I'm not a bear, though I've got a beard. An "otter" is apparently a skinny bear. Sweet JESUS, these *labels*! And now you've all gone and done dragged my brother into this. . .

@11--I was thanking Dan for the picture of Ryan. I thought this site had turned NSFW! Hysterical. Oh, and the bears Dan's referring to aren't famous, y'all. They're lovely Michiganders.

]]> Michigan Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853727 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853727 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:03:51 -0800 Comment by Amelia omgggg otter hahahaha

]]> Amelia http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853731 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853731 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:05:14 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways 1)Thanks Brandon, (wink)
2)Manhunt and Craigslist are NOT populated exclusively by the paunchy and the pathetic. MILLIONS of people use these sites, so don't be judgemental. Not all of them are necessarily whores, either. Regular, nice guys, (and gals) of all types use these sites. Where would you rather people hook up: airport bathrooms and church socials?
3)"Sargon Bighorn"? Sounds like a cross-breeding between a Romulan and a cartoon rooster...
4)jeesh; the 'twink' is a minor film star...be respectful of his twinkhood.

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853741 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853741 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:08:38 -0800 Comment by Anna @20:
What does being in shape have to do with age? I see young people who aren't in shape all the time. Youth doesn't automatically mean you're in shape. A guy I know is 49, but he's got a really nice body. He's thin, but he's also got lots of muscle because he's been going to the gym since he was 17.

]]> Anna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853743 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853743 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:09:56 -0800 Comment by wench @7 - I'm with you. =) I like both of them.

]]> wench http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853755 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853755 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:15:58 -0800 Comment by max solomon this progressively hairier & hairier straight man thanks you gays for the term "otter".

what's an animal halfway between fat & a gym rat?

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853759 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853759 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:19:46 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways #40

Vince Vaughn

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853765 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853765 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:22:43 -0800 Comment by curious Maybe I'm bored. But yeah, body hair on men ... is so damn ... polarizing. Women either like body hair, or they don't. But the vast majority of them would rather you didn't shave it even if they don't like it.

Can't win I guess, even if you are built like an otter.

]]> curious http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853768 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853768 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:24:12 -0800 Comment by curious Funny ....

I just noticed the happy trail ... this guy will be a bear/otter/seal/gorilla in about 6-10 years ... even if he stays in shape!

Ah the justice Dan!

]]> curious http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853773 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853773 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:27:36 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways hmmmm...I smell a big, hairy rat...or maybe a skinny, mostly hairless, sex columnist type rat...

Tampon Hoghorn or whatever the fuck his name is, sounds a little too reactionary to be real.

I KNOW Savage goes on here incognito sometimes to stir the poo...and those rants against the fat, DO sound familiar...

Conspiracy theorists; go at it!

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853781 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853781 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:33:22 -0800 Comment by Irena Whoever thinks men over 40 aren't hot --

Viggo Mortensen
Johnny Depp
Sean Penn
Robert Downey Jr.
Brad Pitt
Matt Dillon
Pierce Brosnan
Denzel Washington
Patrick Stewart
Russell Crowe
Hugh Grant
Liam Neeson
Antonio Banderas
Keanu Reeves

...and that super-sexy guy who's the new James Bond. Can't remember his name.

And that's only actors...

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853782 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853782 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:33:36 -0800 Comment by Irena Oh -- and Dan Savage, of course!

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853787 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853787 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:34:50 -0800 Comment by brandon you lost me at hugh grant.

]]> brandon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853797 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853797 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:43:46 -0800 Comment by mr. poe's mind That list is terrible.

]]> mr. poe's mind http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853799 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853799 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:49:37 -0800 Comment by chi type Yes michael strangeways I was blaming you for proking that post but Ryan Phillipe always makes me want to punch him repeatedly in the face so I apologize if a little of that hostility spilled over onto you.

]]> chi type http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853828 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853828 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:06:13 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways half that list is FUGLY...

have you SEEN a picture of Robert Downey Jr lately?

not cute.

and Sean Penn is very scrotal.

at least Liam Neeson is hung.

and you shockingly left off Clooney, who didn't used to be my cup of tea, but with a beard he's fucking HOT...

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853835 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853835 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:09:40 -0800 Comment by Anna @45:
I think the name of the actor playing James Bond is Daniel Craig.

]]> Anna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853836 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853836 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:09:48 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways 1)I hear you, Chi Type...Just the name, "Phillipe" makes me want to punch out a twink at manspray...and I think he and hayden 'yes, i helped ruin Star Wars' christensen might be blood brothers...

2)Daniel Craig...sigh...and schlurp!

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853841 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853841 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:13:30 -0800 Comment by Wolf Of course don't for one second think a 45 year old can compete with a 25 year old in the ageist arena of looks, they can't.

And thank the gods for that. Who'd want to make out with the kid, when the "dad" is SOOOO much hotter and more experienced, and much less likely to be ready to get dressed and bolt four minutes after you get them home?

]]> Wolf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853843 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853843 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:14:15 -0800 Comment by Original Andrew


Two words: Hugh Jackman

And I love bears, otters and twinks of all ages, but especially the Ds.I.L.F. at my gym. Rowrrr!

]]> Original Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853889 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853889 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:35:32 -0800 Comment by Will in 98103 Dan is only allowed to get away with posting this ridiculous photo because he also posted the photo of Ben Cohen. Yummers.

]]> Will in 98103 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853899 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853899 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:40:49 -0800 Comment by spencer But Ryan Phillipe doesn't have "pale skin". You'll have to post a more fitting example.

]]> spencer http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853937 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853937 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:59:53 -0800 Comment by curious Yeah ... Dan, you seriously have to give Hugh Jackman some consideration ...

]]> curious http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853975 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853975 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:27:33 -0800 Comment by Sargon Bighorn @31 and all those of the brainier-than-thou mind set. It happens EVERY DAM TIME. Someone suggests a gay man get into the gym and out-of-shape-gay-man whails about brains, character, blah blah blah. Well DAMMIT when are we gunna see those heavy set guys show those brains? Either have brains and let the world see them or get the hell out of my way when I want to show my God-like ripped abs and chest..... LOL

]]> Sargon Bighorn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853994 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c853994 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:38:20 -0800 Comment by Curious @58

Do brains equate to laziness? Seriously, anyone who is literate knows that exericising is healthy for you! promotes wellness! increased libido (for men AND women)! awareness, confidence. Anyone who believes that looks DOESN'T at least make you more attractive is probobly lying, gay or straight. Because it does make you MORE attractive (if not completely attractive). Perhaps the people seeking "personality" are either lying to themselves and are going in for the easy kill by lowering their standards, don't have a lot of confidence, or the glamorous looks ... either way. Gay, straight, men, women, all like to look at pretty things to a certain degree AND "personality"

But ... what the hell do I know ... if I didn't take my "me time" and go to the gym, work out, swim some hard laps, give it my all physically in addition to what I have to give of myself mentality as a scientist ... I would go simply insane. I wouldn't be nearly as happy with myself.

I make the choice to live for myself ... and have it all!

]]> Curious http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854020 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854020 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:52:58 -0800 Comment by Madge-YoursoakingINIT! Drag Queens, Leather Daddies and Bears- Oh My!

Why is it that fat old men always try to eroticize themselves with silly sexually provocative names like: Bear, Daddy, Wolf and the like? They're all a terms for "fat old guy with a hairy back" as far as I'm concerned. Getting old is not natural- that's why people die from it!

Did you ever hear of someone dying of young age?

LOL!

]]> Madge-YoursoakingINIT! http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854040 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854040 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:08:46 -0800 Comment by Irena Michael @50:

Yes, George Clooney is good looking but I refuse to acknowledge it. He's too smarmy.

And I fully admit that I haven't seen Robert Downey Jr. since "Chaplin," but god, he was so tragically beautiful once...

Not all the others are perfect, but I thought I had someone for everyone there!

And Poe @48, where's your list of geriatrics? I'll bet Daniel Craig (thanks Anna) beats 'em all.

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854052 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854052 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:24:13 -0800 Comment by Irena And Hugh Jackman? Give me a break!!! Boringboringboring.

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854055 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854055 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:27:10 -0800 Comment by Dan Savage Uh... it's Tuesday, Michael. I've been getting the paper out and writing a vignette and tossing stuff up on Slog. I have not had time to dip into comments for a little sockpuppetry. Seriously!

]]> Dan Savage http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854102 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854102 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:39:00 -0800 Comment by RJ He looks like my ex girlfriend...but she had bigger tits.

]]> RJ http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854140 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854140 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:10:40 -0800 Comment by Polka Party @45 Actually Daniel Craig looks older than he is. He's only 39.

]]> Polka Party http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854151 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854151 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:44:25 -0800 Comment by 30-something lover My on again off again 52 year old boyfriend is HOTTTTTT!!!!!!! And he's not a bear. (Thank the Lord!)

]]> 30-something lover http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854203 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854203 Homo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:43:00 -0800 Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER Ugh... seriously, I had a brain aneurysm reading 58-60. I hope they're fake, because otherwise this is living proof that God creates fags to limit reproduction.

]]> UNPAID BLOGGER http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854226 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854226 Homo Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:11:51 -0800 Comment by tom Dan, do you actually read all these comments?

]]> tom http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854240 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854240 Homo Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:37:29 -0800 Comment by Mike in MO Johnny Depp is over 40?!??! I think I may have to kill myself now.

]]> Mike in MO http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854244 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854244 Homo Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:47:55 -0800 Comment by Wolf Why is it that fat old men always try to eroticize themselves with silly sexually provocative names like: Bear, Daddy, Wolf and the like?

Well, if you'd call 6' and 175 fat, or 40 old, then OK...and I've been Wolf for probably longer than you've been breathing.

]]> Wolf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854248 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854248 Homo Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:46:11 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways Dan:

"Vignette"?

"Tossing stuff"?

Whatcha doing over there; making salad?

Yum!

But I AM relieved that you are NOT Radon Hornblower.

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854339 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854339 Homo Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:17:12 -0800 Comment by TomnTod Well, not sure if we're the ones he's talking about, but we did spend some time with him and his family this summer and they were perfectly accepting and well behaved.
I think his partner was even a little bear-curious as he wanted to know about the bear weekend at the campground in the area and was even considering coming to check it out.

Anyway, hi from MI Dan!
Tom, Tod, and Anna.

]]> TomnTod http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854834 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/bearophobic_moi#c854834 Homo Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:58:43 -0800