Scruff: When one smartphone ap just won’t do
On the heels of our story on Grindr—the gay “social networking” smartphone application that’s all the rage with horned-up gays carrying iPhones and BlackBerrys—comes word that a new similar ap has been launched. “Scruff” is a social application for gay bears, muscle bears, cubs, otters, leather men and admirers that, like Grindr, uses geo-location for locating others using the service. Early customer reviews of the ap at iTunes are mostly favorable. One Scruff-er says the ap “really drains the battery when you use it,” though he wishes more guys closer to him would join. Still no word on a Wyndr or Muff ap for lesbians.
The Fruit Doesn’t Fall Far From the Footlight
Orlando resident and Wanzie Presents’ resident Artistic Director Kenny Howard is now fruitier than before. He won the coveted Golden Pineapple at the New York Cringefest’s Fruit Cup Awards on August 8. The winning show—Psycho Bitch and the Throbbing Blue Veiner—was written by Barbara Lindsay, starred You-Tube singing sensation Anthony Johnson, and was directed by Howard. The clever play is about a well-mannered couple on their first date with their salacious alter egos. Added to the Banana, Apple, and Tomato won previously by Howard, the Orlando-based Director now has a full basket.
Sip Gets Flash-ed
Sip was host to The Flasher’s Ball Aug. 15, benefitting The Orlando Flash of the Central Florida Softball League on their quest to compete in the Playing for Life tournament in Central Park in New York. Proceeds from the tournament went to SAGE (Social Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) and the crowd was feeling charitable. During the evening, patrons were able to bid on some single and not-so single bachelors and bachelorettes who took to the stage to showcase the goods. A few even stripped down to their skivvies in order to hike the bids. Lisa Sanchez, member of Orlando Flash received the highest bid at $265. Watermark’s most explicit blogger came in second with $125—and he didn’t even have to show off his “Fire Down Below.”
