Category Archives: Men

Enemy Upstairs! Get on his Tail…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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It looks like this flyboy is wearing a dog collar and leash! He’s not. At least not in this image. From a WWII era Collier’s Magazine advertisement selling the latest in sound technology: the throat microphone. Can’t make yourself heard over the engine noise and machine gun fire? No more! The Western Electric throat microphone helps win battles!

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Happy 32nd Anniversary to the 15 Association!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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The west coast’s premier private club for men into S/m and Leathersex turns thirty-two years old this weekend. That is older than some of our members. The club is celebrating with a gala dinner on Friday night and a weekend of parties in San Francisco. Thanks to the Italian American Social Club for providing a wonderful venue for the dinner…it really took the Cake!

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Cracker Cop meets Tattoo Thug…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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What is it about cops and robbers? We all played that as kids, but the sizzle seems to stay. Most of the cops and ex-cops we know are hot for criminals. Sometimes, it goes both ways. This pic courtesy of friend of this site (the real) Big Gay Al – another ex-cop who’s hard for the thugs…

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Whatever you do, wear Skivvies!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Originally a brand name, like “Kleenex” – “Skivvies” had a contract to supply the armed forces and became generic military slang for underwear – shorts and tees…

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International Service! (Hot Vintage Trucker)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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WWII Era Advertising from Collier’s Magazine. Collected out of Palm Springs, CA. Broadsheet size, 4-color mid century design from the golden age of illustrated magazines. Keep ’em rolling!

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More boy love/lust graffiti in SF

Posted on February 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

 

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This one is on a traffic light post on Market Street in San Francisco near Church St.
-AidanAbroad

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“I WHAT Cock?” – Construction Sign Self-Expression

Posted on February 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

 

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Seen in Hayes Valley near the LGBT Center in San Francisco. This Tow-Away Zone sign has, in my opinion, been much improved by the graffiti.
-AidanAbroad

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Muscle bear handyman hangs with Jam, the Giant Poodle.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by | 2 comments

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At the Ambrosia cafe, in one of Long Beach, California’s several Gayborhoods.

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Paddle and Saddle for active Lads and Dads!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Styled for Satisfaction!

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Real Rural

Posted on February 14, 2012 by | 1 comment

This guy would spend his last dime to ride bulls…how about you?

New ad campaign I saw on BART today: Real Rural. Tag line is “Stories and Photographs from the Rest of California.”

-AidanAbroad

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