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AfterElton Briefs: Mika is bisexual, Jim Beam's gay commercial and more!


All the colors of the rainbow ... if the only color is white.

Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

  • Looks like I'm not the only who thought the Emmys were rather lacking in diversity. I counted two people of color amongst the nearly 60 writers nominated for Best Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy show.  
  • Check out this commercial for Jim Beam. A meat wallet? Um, okay...
  • Can Heather Locklear save Melrose Place from sinking beneath the waves? Hmm, maybe if she plays a vampire...
  • Even though they didn't win Emmys on Sunday night, Moet & Chandon Champagne got J. Alexander, Rex Lee and Sally Field to shill for them!

And today's Briefs are brought to you by...

This guy! As far I'm concerned, the sign counts as briefs. If you don't like it, feel free to take it up with the editor. Oh, wait, that's me!

Miz Liz's picture

Jim Beam Ad

The Jim Beam ad is cute and amusing, but I think it fails as an actual advertisement.  While I'll remember the commercial, I doubt very much if hours, no make that minutes, from now, I'll remember what product it's pushing.

It reminds me of the commercial featuring David Bowie's Jean Genie.  I love the song, and sing along with it every time the commercial comes on, but I have no idea what they're trying to selling.

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Kitty's picture

Jim Beam Ad

I dunno maybe I'm just stupid, but I just didn't get the "girlfriend" joke.......much less remember who was trying to sell me what.

Kitty

http://www.saveiantojones.com/

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Kerl Lost's picture

Lost in translation?

Well IF  you are stupid, you are not alone. I'm right next to you. The girlfriend, the bourbon. Clearly that was no girlfriend, so Jim Beam is not a bourbon? I don't get it. The scene between the "happy couple" is funny, but I don't get the end of the ad. The bourbon? What do they mean by that?

 

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j U d E's picture

Mika is bisexual?

NO!!! Serious?

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AnotherGayRyan's picture

Briefs

brief: a document stating the facts and points of an argument, usually in the context of the legal facts of a client's case

said gentlemen is stating the fact that he "loves made in brazil"on a piece of paper, ipso facto, he is a hot guy with a brief.

 

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Michael Jensen's picture

Damn! Why didn't I think of that brilliant reasoning!

You're a lawyer, aren't you?
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Kerl Lost's picture

With a guy like that...

...I really don't care if he's wearing briefs. Wait, I do care. Take that sign away!

 

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Anomic's picture

Oh, Mika...

I'd like to know who DIDN'T see that coming. ;)

"I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them." - Pablo Picasso

inanna's picture

Mika...

Playing the guessing game only works for so long. Or people just don't have the patience for it anymore.

I suppose we should be glad he's done with the coy thing.

inanna's picture

Mika...

Accidental double post

RC94's picture

WOW

That is the hottest guy on AfterElton Briefs yet in my opinion, btw AnotherGayRyan -  you're a genius.

that commercial was funny too

Madeleine's picture

um WOW

So I was gonna come up with an intelligent comment, but seeing as my jaw is on the floor and my brain has other thoughts to deal with, I'll get back to you later :)

You too can be saved by the blog! www.savedbytheblog14.blogspot.com 

I may be straight, but I'm not narrow.

Ashley's picture

Oh Mika

Does this come as a surprise to anyone? At least he finally will put an end to the question. He's probably over being asked it almost every interview...as for his he album, it's great. I love it.
BMW-rocks's picture

Mika :)

His new album is super great, I love it. I can understand why he'd get tired of being asked the same question, and frankly he doesn't so much come out as concede he doesn't really care one way or the other. Besides, who does interviews when they aren't promoting an album?!

I'm just happy his album is out.

Glósóli's picture

MIKA

I love his new album, and I love him too, its good to finally know.

Isn't "I don't know what it is", the Rufus download, a song form Want One, which was released a gazillion years ago?

sapphire's picture

Rufus track

Yes, it's on Want One, but this is the live version from the Milwaukee show. It's on the DVD but not on the accompanying live CD. Strongly recommended!
rem581's picture

Jim Beam ad

The woman in that Jim Beam ad is Jenny Slate one of the 2 new people joining SNL. Here is a link to her videos with her writing partner Gabe, who was the guy in the ad.
LifeTrek's picture

Official Criteria

"Looks like I'm not the only who thought the Emmys were rather lacking in diversity. I counted two people of color amongst the nearly 60 writers nominated for Best Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy show.  "

Didn't know that was listed on the submission form or that it was to have been weighted in the judgment.

Seriously, who looks for that -- not snark, this is a serious question --  I was raised in a mixed race community and I really don't know what kind of background reinforces the belief that the color of a mans skin matters when you are looking at the content of his work?

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Allyndra's picture

Diversity

LifeTrek wrote:

Seriously, who looks for that -- not snark, this is a serious question --  I was raised in a mixed race community and I really don't know what kind of background reinforces the belief that the color of a mans skin matters when you are looking at the content of his work?


I look for that, and I do so consciously. In our society, "White" is dominant to the extent that many don't even see it. If 58 out of 60 of those nominees had been people of color, you'd better believe people would be noticing, but since they were White ... well that's just normal, right? No sign of any problem. Wrong, so wrong. 

It indicates a very real and sad situation in Hollywood, and if we don't notice it, it will never change. I'm not saying that ethnicity or skin color should have anything to do with recognizing talent. I'm saying that this field of nominees represents a major imbalance behind the scenes (we already knew there was a big imbalance in front of the camera). Being "colorblind" only allows the unconscious acceptance of White as the norm and everything else as exotic or wrong or just different to go unchecked. 

belle's picture

Absolutely, Michael

"Looks like I'm not the only who thought the Emmys were rather lacking in diversity. I counted two people of color amongst the nearly 60 writers nominated for Best Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy show.  "

"Seriously, who looks for that -- not snark, this is a serious question --  I was raised in a mixed race community and I really don't know what kind of background reinforces the belief that the color of a mans skin matters when you are looking at the content of his work?"

 

I'm a longtime lurker but since the same thought, ocurred to me to almost involuntarily while watching the Emmy's, it compelled me to finally register.

It seemed impossible not to notice the lack of visible diversity.    

And while that isn't a requirement for good writing/content,  I'm going to go out on a limb and say that for the most part most of the places those of us work in the US are pretty diverse.  It makes for better work places. The entertainment industry and the writer's rooms still seem to struggle with this.  For an industry perceived as liberal that's a little sad.

As a military brat, I have also always lived in, been around just about all of the diversity the world has to offer. That's the background that has me looking for the inclusion of people who represent my family, friends and aquaintances.  It's second nature.  Not because I believe that race, culture, physical challenges or sexual orientation matter when looking at talent, but because it doesn't.  And because it doesn't, I can't think of any reason why the Emmy's or the Oscars for that matter wouldn't be brimming just a little bit more with the rainbow we see in our daily lives.   

Ah, now that I'm registered you prolly won't be able to get rid of me.

T.W.'s picture

Emmy diversity

belle wrote:

It seemed impossible not to notice the lack of visible diversity.    

And while that isn't a requirement for good writing/content,  I'm going to go out on a limb and say that for the most part most of the places those of us work in the US are pretty diverse.  It makes for better work places. The entertainment industry and the writer's rooms still seem to struggle with this.  For an industry perceived as liberal that's a little sad.

...And because it doesn't, I can't think of any reason why the Emmy's or the Oscars for that matter wouldn't be brimming just a little bit more with the rainbow we see in our daily lives.   

I agree!  You'd expect a diverse mixture of people to demonstrate good writing talent, simply for the reason that racial or ethnic background doesn't determine talent (with the possible exception of educational opportunity in some areas).  So, a lack of diversity seems noticeable because there's no reason diversity shouldn't be present.

On the other hand, racial or ethnic background can influence what and how you write.  I'd argue that, while entertainment industry employees by definition have to put themselves into the mindset of whatever they're writing (or acting) even if they don't have that personal experience, people with different backgrounds give you the opportunity or possibility of having varied histories, perspectives, and opinions on the topic in question and therefore could actually lead to better, or at least more nuanced, writing.

Psionycx's picture

Mika

Realistically-speaking, in this day and age refusal to answer the question is taken as an admission of "guilt".

Generally-speaking straight guys, even very PC ones, rarely hesitate to "out" themselves as straight.  So the whole "I'm not into labels" schtick is taken by most people as a declaration of at minimum bisexuality if not full homosexuality.

Refusal to say anything just annoys people and I think Mika realized that he'd reached the threshold of people's patience. Recognizing that he went ahead and came out as bisexual (I don't think anyone would believe a claim that he's straight). Clearly he wants to avoid becoming the punchline of endless jokes like Ricky Martin.

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Nanite's picture

Yes, celebs need to learn that

In this day and age, "I'm not into labels" or "I don't discuss my sexuality" means it's incredibly obvious to everyone involved that you're not heterosexual.
belinda's picture

Mika is...

bisexual?NOOOOOOOOOOOO,I don't think so cause i always think that he is (Gay....)*_* And the Brief Guy is HOTTTTTTTT!!!!!!
deegeezee's picture

Jim Beam

i'm 90% certain the "girlfriend" from the Jim Beam commercial is one of the new cast-members of Saturday Night Live. 

and am i the only person who actually likes Melrose? 

Kate's picture

Wallet made out of steak?

I totally understand people not being attracted to women, but I fail to see how the "Vaginas?  EWWWW YUCKY" response is any better than the conservatives' standard "Two men kissing?  EWWWW GROSS" reaction.  We all have bodies and all bodies are beautiful, despite what we are or are not attracted to sexually.

"Go, or go ahead and surprise me."  -- Rufus Wainwright

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