It’s the end of a musical era.
No, we don’t mean the passing of rock legend and queer pioneer David Bowie. We’re talking about the other news to shock the melodic landscape of the world order this week: One Direction has announced they’re breaking up for good!
(Of course we’re kidding — Bowie will inspire generations to come while One D will become a great question for Trivial Pursuit in 10 years.)
Sadly, this split means no more One Direction homoeroticism. The world will never be the same.
How about we take this to the next level?
Our newsletter is like a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.
Here’s a look back at all the amusing, hot, and sometimes borderline offensive gay moments these lads delivered:
1. The GIFs that keep on GIFing
With this parting of musical minds, not only will we lose, uh, that one song…or that other song — we’ll also have to manage without future moments like the one above.
Luckily these GIFs will live on for eternity:
Head here for many, many more.
The boys of One Direction were obviously not camera shy, and that went for whether they were clothed or dressed in their B-day suits.
Gay fans certainly didn’t mind. But here’s the real stumper — which member has the best nude photo?
3. Liam Payne And Zayn Malik Have Tasted Each Other’s Lips. Here’s Why.
Liam Payne revealed in We Love Pop magazine that one time, at band camp, he kissed Zayn Malik.
“I ended up kissing Zayn once! Zayn was like, ‘Come on then, come on,’ putting his head close to me. It was like when you’re going to have a fight. Then he just leaned forward and kissed me.”
4. Harry Styles ambiguously reveals he’s bisexual
During an interview, Harry said that gender is not an important trait he looks for in a potential suitor.
Harry and Liam Payne were asked the four things they look for in a partner. Liam said, “Female. That’s a good trait.”
Harry responded, “Eh, not that important.”
He later walked back his statement by creating even more gay rumors.
5. 13 Ways To Enjoy Your One Direction Dolls
The band may have had nothing to do with this one, but it’s just too good to leave out.
Who knew playing with dolls could still be this much fun?
moldisdelicious
Fuck One Direction.
Rick Pulos
Well if they ever get back together, I suppose the make-up sex will be great lol
Aranos
One last thing: if you quote “Rotten Tomatoes”, why not mention the “Audience Score” which says that 91% of the viewers liked it.
Michael Hunter
Rogério Machado
Pedro Ferreira
Eric Carr
There was absolutely No Shock here. We’ve all seen this coming for a year. Its more of a shock how long overdue it was.
ChrisDoodie Kromm
It sucks! Love their misic <3
trell
This is so not news its untrue. Another boyband splitting (Yawn)
As a friend pointed out, we lose Lemmy & David Bowie in 2016, and who is dominating the charts? Justin Bieber.
Why do we make such a big deal about a bunch of talentless pretty boys, who don’t write their own music, can’t play an instrument, or sing without autotune?
Chaz Bowling
http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/one-direction-slam-reports-of-a-permanent-break-as-not-true-a3155796.html
Brian
They have no talent. Nuff said.
Frank J. Cervantes
Mason Cullen
Alix Iriarte
Xzamilio
@ChrisDoodie Kromm: Ew
ZafiroBourdeaux
@trell:
That is a bit subjective.
At the end of the day, we are consumers of music. If our ears like it, we will listen to it and/or buy it, regardless of whether the singer wrote it or is able to play an instrument.
On the side, Justin Bieber can be a bit annoying and immature, but he can play instruments and is actually able to sing live. The way he sounds live is the way he sounds on record.
OhHellNo
Like their entire existence wasn’t just one long gay moment.
Bascha
I don’t give a damn about them aside from the things I would do to Zayn Malik.
Captain Obvious
I don’t understand how this stuff excited little girls. They’re all over each other…
Hussain-TheCanadian
@moldisdelicious: I second the motion.
Joe Aufenthie
Again. The spice girls did it first. In 2026 they’ll reunite for a greatest hits tour.
Caylin Joey Gerhardt
good its over
can we please hear about something that matters now?
silveroracle
I have not one that iota of interest in One Direction
Would rather have heard about David Bowie.
Nahald
Well,, they did know how to bring in the gay audience, i’ll give them that. However their music is just the same old every other pop boy band junk.
redzebra1
Well heard about it for a while, so not shocking to me.
crowebobby
@Captain Obvious: That’s exactly what excites them. Perhaps because it makes them less threatening than guys acting like they’re always one wrong look away from beating the shit out of each other; perhaps for the same reason guys are turned on by girl-on-girl action, but going by 90% of the comments on YouTube videos girls love the idea of two “straight” guys being a couple.
crowebobby
@ZafiroBourdeaux: Not to mention he’s the best looking guy in the boy-band universe (for me). Not the cutest (Harry) or the sexiest (your choice), but the perfection of his facial structure (can’t think of less pretentious way to put it).
Curtispsf
@Aranos: 91% of the viewers ALSO liked “The Lobster” which is possibly the worst film I’ve seen in 20 years.
frankcar1965
@ZafiroBourdeaux: Don’t be stupid he is auto tuned live as well, THAT’S why he sounds the same, he can’t sing. It is just a computer program. Long gone is the time where you are able to tell if someone is actually a good singer.