{"id":95087,"date":"2026-05-24T22:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.billymasters.com\/custom\/?p=95087"},"modified":"2026-05-24T22:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:00:25","slug":"drag-and-dude-doing-crochet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.billymasters.com\/custom\/blog\/2026\/05\/24\/drag-and-dude-doing-crochet\/","title":{"rendered":"Drag and Dude Doing Crochet"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cHe\u2019s my life partner.  He\u2019s my work partner. 
\nHe\u2019s my gay ex-husband.  He\u2019s my best friend
\nand he\u2019s always around.  But we try and make
\nsure that he\u2019s not too much of a cockblock.\u201d 
\n\u2013 <\/em>Fran Drescher <\/strong>describes her relationship with her ex, the lovely and talented
\nPeter Marc Jacobson<\/strong>.  Given how much the gays love the fantastic
\nFran, I\u2019d be much more concerned that she could be cockblocking Petey!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Last week saw the final episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert<\/em><\/strong> and Sherri<\/em><\/strong>.  But another show got yanked \u2013 right in our own backyard.  Hunters Nightclub <\/em>in Fort Lauderdale had two shows scheduled of Naked Guy Crocheting<\/em><\/strong>.  You\u2019d be forgiven for not hearing of this \u201cfranchise\u201d (as it is termed).  You\u2019d even be forgiven for thinking it might be hosted by Olympic <\/em>diver Tom Daley<\/strong>, the most famous devotee of the art of crocheting either straight or gay, clothed or not.  The show in question is hosted by Peter Bisuito<\/strong>, who is described as a \u201clocal artist, comedian, and producer\u201d.  Apparently he has done several of these shows in gay venues which raise money for dog rescue \u2013 and who could have an issue with that (with the possible exception of Kristi Noem<\/strong>).  But this particular installment of his show was going to feature someone who is no stranger to controversy \u2013 the legendary and iconic Lady Bunny <\/strong>(who would presumably be crocheting and hopefully not naked).<\/p>\n

For those of you not in the know, Bunny is an outspoken critic of virtually everyone and everything.  I believe even I have been the target of her rapier wit \u2013 and who could have an issue with moi<\/em>?  I seem to recall that during the last presidential election, she took issue with Kamala Harris<\/strong>…for not being liberal enough!  Well, we live in a free society, and I will defend everyone\u2019s right to voice an opinion.  However, this current controversy is in Florida, and that\u2019s far from a free society these days.  Apparently a member of the Broward County Jewish Federation <\/em>took issue with Bunny\u2019s criticism of Israel\u2019s actions toward Palestine.  Personally, I wouldn\u2019t wade into those waters even if I were Moses <\/strong>fleeing Pharaoh.  But Bunny did \u2013 and apparently that\u2019s why she\u2019s cancelled.  And since at least a handful of people could have come out to protest a giant drag queen and a gay man crocheting on stage, I can\u2019t really blame Hunters <\/em>for cancelling.  But here\u2019s what I can say \u2013 either we\u2019re for free speech or we\u2019re not.<\/p>\n

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Speaking of cancellations, the Long Beach Pride Festival <\/em><\/strong>was called off only hours before it was supposed to begin.  The day before the festival, the City of Long Beach had lawyers send out a cease-and-desist letter claiming the organizers \u201cfailed to timely submit the required application materials and supporting documentation necessary for permit review.\u201d  Aren\u2019t permits reviewed more than hours before an event?  Like, months?  Anyway, this statement was hastily posted: \u201cThe Long Beach Pride Festival <\/em>will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers.\u201d  I\u2019m not pointing fingers, but I hasten to add such hiccups didn\u2019t happen the two years when yours truly hosted Long Beach Pride<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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