A dancer and model who works between New York City and North Carolina has seen one of his social media postings from quarantine go viral.
In it, Conor McKenzie, while confined to home, he shares the fact he’s been tempted to raid the fridge more than usual (something we can probably all relate to!). To brighten his day, he started styling the blanket he’s been wearing in different ways.
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The result is a catwalk-inspired video clip, with Conor showing off half a dozen different looks he created from the one piece of material.
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“Me going to the fridge 87 times a day,” he captioned the video. “CATEGORY IS: SELF ISOLATION SERVE 💅🏼 Y’all, I’m so proud. I made all of these looks using one blanket!”
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The video has had over 4million views on Facebook and prompted thousands of comments.
He followed it up on Sunday with “blanket couture PART TWO!”
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He adds, “On a serious note though, I’ve had so much fun playing around creating these looks. It’s been a great distraction for me and I’m so happy it’s made so many of you smile during this difficult time. If you create your own blanket couture be sure to tag me so I can see! sending so much love to everyone!”
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When not playing around with blankets in quarantine, Conor runs a variety of dance and exercise classes, including stretching tutorials – which is probably why he has the most amazingly flexible body.
He recommends stretching as a gentle form of exercise that everyone can explore if they’re stuck at home, and is currently running regular, live stretching classes via his Instagram page.
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Gigi Gee
He’s so talented!
Cam
That one stretch is insane!
ray444
I thought at first he had another person lying on top of him–but that was probably just wishful thinking on my part.
Black Pegasus
Another narcissist who can’t cope with boredom or the lack of external stimuli. How about reading a few books and meditating instead of prancing around your apartment in 7 inch heels disturbing your downstairs neighbors lol
Cam
And another comment from one of the right wing troll accounts that become ENRAGED at the mere thought that an LGBT person is out of the closet and having a little fun.
And sweetie, don’t pretend you read books, because if you had you wouldn’t be relying on Trump or FOX News to give you your opinions.
Black Pegasus
@Cam
How ironic for a harassing troll to label others as a troll lol
Let me get you together real quick sis.. As I told you several days ago, I can see screeching loud mouths like you coming. And you will not stop shtt over here… particularly my opinion! So get use to seeing more of my font on this website or you can simply go someplace else.
dougie
Thank goodness for the “narcissist” who created a few moments of levity during otherwise dismal days. Plus, he’s such a hottie. And those legs!
ray444
And why would Black Pergasus or anyone else assume he doesn’t also read books in addition to entertaining us on Instagram? For all I know he may be re-reading “Remembrance of Things Past” for a 3rd or 4th time.
Cam
@Black Pegasus
Apparently I was renting out space in your head and I don’t even remember signing the lease.
Oh, also, if you’re going to lash out at me, try to make the insults different in your various screenames so it isn’t so easy to spot you.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
He is VGL, didn’t do anything offensive nor negative. Simply created goofy light spirited posts, which Queerty chose to post as another momentary diversion from the corona apocalypse…I appreciate their posting threads that aren’t all doom and gloomy during this unsettling forsaken times….
• Ok Queerty obnoxious noxious repugnant trolls!!!
• Now is your cue to begin making the usual uncalled for negative, ignorant, inane, (and for some blatantly jealous) comments about him!!
Mister P
He’s a cutie.
Kangol2
So inventive! He’s got better draping skills than some top flight designers and walks as well as any Fashion Week model. Thanks for this, Queerty, and keep the day-brightening posts coming!
Bob LaBlah
I would have personally preferred a series of photos with him stretching but once again prancing in high heels won.
Toofie
That was fun! Why is it when someone does something as a lark people are so quick to pounce and criticize? Maybe they’re the ones that should be reading a book…
trsxyz
The video is hysterical! (Very creative use of the robe throughout…) Thanks for the big laugh!!
jonasalden
More stretching videos would’ve been more useful to me. His flexibility is insane. But heels and blankets as dresses and stuff like that? Not for ME personally, but glad he’s having fun and not losing his mind in isolation.