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- Entertainment, Soap Box
- Author:
- Phil Scott
- Posted:
- Tuesday, 30 June 2009
OK, back to basics. If you’re reading the Star, statistically you’re an unmarried male with a penchant for others like you. Now we’ve established your credentials, let’s talk about men.
I don’t mean ordinary men like you and me, although I’m sure we can both scrub up beautifully if necessary. (Note to self: get back to the gym. Now!)
I don’t mean men who are renowned for molecular theory or their staggering virtuosity on the accordion. Brains and talent are fine in their place. And I certainly don’t mean couch potatoes with no functioning thought processes or rudimentary abilities of any kind -” i.e. your average straight loser.
I mean men as in hot, steamy sex objects.
Why am I thinking about this subject now, you ask? (Like I don’t all the time.) It waved itself under my nose, so to speak, during a couple of exciting nights out.
The most recent was the launch of photographer Ian Horncastle’s In Uniform series of shots, available as postcards and posters. Both the launch and the pics were designed to raise money for Lifeline Australia, an organisation that helps people with emotional problems.
Ian’s launch at Madam De Biers pub in Kings Cross was enhanced -” a photographic term -” by the models who had posed for the In Uniform shoot. Six out of the seven guys made a personal appearance and, true to the pics, the description in uniform was not completely accurate.
It may be a result of the global financial crisis, but each model seemed to be missing half his gear. Imagine my shock, as I tried to grab another glass of complimentary champagne without ever taking my eyes off the main attraction.
The models were provided by Topless Events. This company offers a sorely needed service: collecting pumped, gleaming torsos and hiring them out for private functions. Somebody had a camp high school careers advisor! You may wish to jot down the name if, like me, you’re planning to make your 40th birthday bash a bit special. (All right, so mine’s retrospective.)
The weekend prior, the Manhunt Black Party at Arq featured another bunch of hot men, namely the male ensemble from the musical Chicago. I couldn’t attend, due to being out of town, plus I’ve been a little wary of Arq since I marched into their revolving door and broke my head. But I have seen Chicago and let me tell you, these guys not only give the topless models a run for their money, they can dance too. Them muscles really move!
Chicago has only a short time left to run. If you think renting the movie DVD is enough, you’re wrong. You owe it to yourself to see the show live. The whole cast is sensational, and the boys will blow you away. Sit close to the front. You’ll thank me.
Tags: Daniel Slater, Ian Horncastle, Manhunt Black Party
