Hey, you know what, in this strange upsetting time, any chance to come together with other people for support is a good thing.
A delightful little travelogue in the New York Times (which, despite the ravings of some lunatics, has experienced a surge in readership and subscriptions) takes us to the gay curling leagues of Vancouver. The whole thing is as wonderful and Canadian as can be, once again reminding us that when someone calls America “the greatest nation on Earth” the only correct response is laughter.
Anyway. Curling! It’s hot! Who knew?
Vancouver’s gay curling league is called “Pacific Rim Curling League.” We won’t make the obvious joke. The name is a bit like that WoW league called “Spreading Taint,” so we don’t know how to feel about it. Anyway, the league marched in a Pride parade with t-shirts that said “I swept with your husband” so apparently they know how to double and entendre.
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.
As you’re probably aware, Canada is a decade or two ahead of the US on LGBTQ issues (probably even further, starting soon). They had marriage and military service and decriminalization long before anyone in America, and also poutine and Celine Dion. And of course, their PM is a dreamboat whose father was friends with Fidel Castro — ooh, that’s a complicated fact so you may unpack it as you see fit.
Among their team names: Curls Gone Wild, Fruit of the Broom, and Sweeping Beauties. They occasionally dress as characters from The Golden Girls and The Wizard of Oz and “slutty sailors.” There is cautious secretive drinking during the matches, and open carousing afterwards.
We’ll let you go now so you can change your OkCupid profile to indicate that you are looking for a Canadian husband.
Hussain-TheCanadian
I would like to apologize to the entire planet on behalf of my nation for inventing curling; last time I went to a curling match, I dozed off 20 min in, and I thought golf was bad.
Now enjoy some maple syrup flavoured cookies, and maple mocha late on the house.
PolishBear
Yes, Gay curling is a THING. I’ve been absolutely fascinated by curling for a long time now. It’s a great sport, and a very gentlemanly sport. There are many Gay curling teams, mostly in Canada. The only time I get to watch curling live on TV is during the Winter Olympics, and that’s only once every four years.
Some of the men are pretty hot.
Here’s a great promotional video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY-cBM66824
Bryguyf69
I love curling, especially the physics (half my field) behind it. Watching it is relaxing and sometimes even hypnotic. And the fashions are unbeatable — especially from Norway. The Scandinavian teams are especially hot and Canada ain’t bad either. Lots of bending and squatting…
ps – whenever I mention curling, friends think I’m talking about weightlifting.
Bryguyf69
2014 Champions, Norway, put on their pants without hands. All that thrusting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1USbTGYv9ZM
Bryguyf69
More from Norway, from 2016. I bet they’re great in bed…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uj49Ge2WAs
Bryguyf69
Another reason to love Canada. Makes me all warm and fuzzy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMIYOvmvGwE
Bryguyf69
America(Nashville) returns the favor. But the real reason I’m posting this video is because the singer is hot. 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iT51HOM1sA
Bryguyf69
Canada was actually the 4th country to legalize gay marriage, beating the US by 10 yrs – and losing 3rd to Spain by only a few months. Surprisingly, Canada beat the gay-friendly Scandinavian countries by 4+ years. Finland still doesn’t have it, with legalization finally happening in 2017.
Hank
I love Canada.
Tête Carrée
@Hussain-TheCanadian: The only thing Canadian about you is your willingness to apologize unnecessarily.
Curling was invented in medieval Scotland in February 1541.
Herman75
@Bryguyf69: Yes! Thank you Canada. And thank you for gay curling. I love watching curling on the tele!
Hussain-TheCanadian
@Tête Carrée: Darling the white hood you’re wearing is muzzling your speech, you need to take it off so I can hear you.