Cookie goes viral, Dixon Dallas returns & A Holly Dolly Christmas: 10 things we’re obsessed with this week
To quote The Waitresses: “Bah humbug, now that’s too strong / ‘Cause it is my favorite holiday / But all this year’s been a busy blur / Don’t think I have the energy.” (We can keep going if you’d like.)Over the past week, the iconic Christmas song has felt especially relatable as the holidays get closer and our list of news to consume only grows.Big things are happening: the unearthing of Kylie Minogue and Prince’s long-lost collab, Kit Connor‘s dramatic pivot in his new film’s trailer, and all those TikToks demanding answers about drones.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.On top of that, Madonna returned to the studio, the New York Times wrote around the word “twink,” and we had to make time for thirsting over Antoni Porowski.Still, we’re merely scratching the surface.
Like the singer in “Christmas Wrapping,” we’ve got a lot on our minds, and that’s not stopping anytime soon. Without further ado, here are 10 things we’re obsessed with this week. As a child of serial over-decorators, I understand not every gay man shares my passion for holiday decor.
Nevertheless, I think we can all agree that Dolly Parton dropping a Walmart Christmas collection emblazoned with her face is iconic.Make the yuletide especially gay with some of my faves, like the 14″ Christmas Cheer Plastic Serving Tray ($6.98), 8-pack of Holly Dolly Christmas Square paper plates ($3.48), and a ridiculous but hilarious “Snowlene” Box Sign Decoration for $5. (That dang red-haired woman can’t leave Dolly’s man alone at Christmastime?!)Confession: I’m done with ugly sweaters.
What started as an entertaining thrift-shopping trend turned into a competition to create the cheapest and gaudiest pullover and sell it en masse.
