#czech burlesque

[figureskatingcostumes]

Nikola Rychtarikova skating to the Burlesque soundtrack at the 2019 Junior Grand Prix Courchevel.

(Source: absoluteskating.com)

[stephensmithuk]

A Scandal in Bohemia

This is the first of the short stories to be published in The Strand. The character was of course clearly established by this point in A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of the Four, which were both serialised in other magazines.

Holmes as aroace - we've got some pretty clear textual implications here. Baring-Gould's belief Holmes and Adler became lovers is rather unfounded, IMHO.

Trincomalee is a port city in what is now Sri Lanka. That would have been a rather long trip for Holmes!

A "slavey" is a maidservant. Watson's wife has let her go for incompetence.

Egria seems to be a mis-rendition of Eger, now the Czech border town of Cheb. Albrecht von Wallenstein was a mercenary commander on the Catholic side in the Thirty Years' War, considered one of the most successful mercs of all time - until he got caught plotting against the Holy Roman Emperor (seemingly trying to negotiate a peace deal behind his back) and was assassinated by his own commanders.

Carlsbad is now Karlovy Vary in Czechia. The German name is used by no less than three American cities.

There was a King of Bohemia, but it was one of the titles held by the Austro-Hungarian Emperor by this point. Franz Joseph I did have a long-standing platonic relationship with an Austrian actress, but was otherwise pretty restrained by the standards of European monarchs.

One popularly cited inspiration for Adler is Lillie Langtry, an American actress who was one of the then Prince of Wales' many mistresses and had a very interesting life, including being the first celebrity "endorser".

A brougham is a four-wheeled carriage with an enclosed compartment for four passengers and an open seat at the front for a driver plus footman. Named after a politician called Lord Brougham.

"Adventress" is a euphemism for courtesan. The king is implying Irene Adler is a high-class prostitute.

The Victorians themselves frequently viewed ladies acting is not that far removed from prostitution and certainly quite a lot of actresses at least dabbled in that.

A prima donna is the leading female performer in an opera company. They had a reputation of being well, prima donnas, hence the term becoming common.

A "cabinet" is roughly equivalent to a 4"x6" photo in size. Not hugely easy to conceal.

A grand in upfront expenses? No wonder Holmes could afford to stage an entire street fight!

A landau is a convertible carriage - the roof can be lowered. They're commonly used for ceremonial occasions, such as royal weddings.

The Inner Temple is one of the four Inns of Court - a professional body for barristers and judges: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_Temple

An ostler was someone who looked after the horses of someone staying at an inn.

"Nonconformist" is a term, falling into disuse now, for Protestants who do not belong to the Church of England, such as the United Reform Church. They were discriminated against, although to a lesser degree than Catholics and nearly all the legal restrictions had gone by 1888. They became a major voting bloc for the Liberal Party and later Labour, with the Church of England historically being "the Tory Party at prayer", although the latter has moved a good deal to the left economically under recent Archbishops.

Women playing male parts - especially young male parts - became a thing in the Restoration period i.e. the reign of Charles II when women were finally allowed on the stage and became rather popular due to the fact these ladies were wearing tights or trousers... so, yeah.

By the late Victorian period, it was still pretty common in burlesque (not that sort!) and pantomime; the tradition of the 'principal boy', a male panto lead character, like Aladdin or Dick Whittington, played by a young woman has gotten rare, but is still a thing. Oh, yes it is, just ask Bonnie Langford.

1880s evening dress was modest by modern standards, it seems.

[king-a-queen]

Eurovision 2023 pt. 1

pt. 2 | pt. 3

It’s this time of the year again! To honor beginning of Eurovision week here’s my opinion on this year’s songs and my ideal qualifiers at the end. No hate, just positive vibes here, feel free to disagree.

Semi-Final 1

Croatia (Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!) – You either love it or hate it. I personally love it – it’s grotesque, weird, absolutely unique and outstanding. We’ll forget most of song from this Eurovision in few years, but not this one. It shows that there’s not just one way to convey an anti-war message.

Ireland (Wild Youth – We Are One) – Not a big fan of this one. Sounds like it comes from a Disney Channel teen movie. It has a summerish, positive vibe, but that’s about it. Also, the live performance from Irish TV leaves much to be desired.

Latvia (Sudden Lights – Aijā) – At first I wasn’t a big fan of it, but right now it’s one of my faves. The vibe of this song makes me wanna lie on the floor and just become one with this song. And they’re great live performers.

Malta (The Busker – Dance (Our Own Party)) – This song feels like it’s a mix of Daði og Gagnamagnið, The Roop and SunStroke Project. It has its own charm, the staging is eventful and the lyrics are relatable. While it’s not one of my faves, it holds a special place in my heart.

Norway (Alessandra – Queen Of Kings) – Definitely one of the strongest participant this year. The song has everything that Eurovision wants: the strong vocals, the lyrics, the staging, the vibe and the powerful message. My only concern is whether it being a viral is more of an advantage or disadvantage.

Portugal (Mimicat – Ai Coração) – Amazing, vintage, burlesque vibe. Not my favorite, but I really enjoy it.

Serbia (Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava) – My number 1 since I’ve heard a few seconds of it on PZE recap. I love the message and the dark, mysterious vibe. It feels like it belong in a trailer of some epic, post-apocalyptic game. I regularly listen to it on repeat.

Azerbaijan (TuralTuranX – Tell Me More) – Do they have a chance? Probably not, but they still bring a great, chill vibe.

Czech Republic (Vesna –  My Sister's Crown) – My Slavic heart loves all of it – the message, different Slavic languages and folklore elements. You don’t get bored listening to it. I just feel, Vesna need to work on their live performance for it to be perfect.

Finland (Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha) – Before Finland’s NF I didn’t get the hype for this song. I found it weird, messy and chaotic. But after seeing live performance and public going absolutely crazy for it, I started to get it. Now it’s one of my favorites. What can I say, it’s crazy, it’s party.

Israel (Noa Kirel – Unicorn) – It’s a great, well-produced song and Noa is a very talented artist. I think it may be one of the dark horses of this year’s comp.

Moldova (Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna) – I love those ethnic bops. Pasha is a great performer and it sounds absolutely amazing live.

Netherlands (Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper – Burning Daylight) – It’s hard for me to judge it, as I don’t fancy songs like that. I’m not a fan, but good luck to them.

Sweden (Loreen – Tattoo) – In my opinion it’s a bit overrated entry. And before anybody comes at me, I like the song and I know it’s really good. It’s just that it’s absolutely what I expect from Sweden and Loren at Eurovision and I prefer to be surprised. But Loreen is amazing performer and I don’t think that this song would work so well if anybody else without such charisma tried to sing it.

Switzerland (Remo Forrer – Watergun) – A great anti-war ballad. I’m not a fan of ballads, but I think it’s a good one. With great staging, he can do well and I’m sure juries will appreciate it (if he qualifies that is).

My ideal qualifiers (in no particular order): Croatia, Latvia, Malta, Norway, Serbia, Czech Republic, Finland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden

[umashadow]

Next Thrilled announcement 💫 Czech Republic ✨✨✨ Will be performing at Bohemian Burlesque Festival 💫✨ A beautiful country, the Czech Republic, where I worked hard for several years until I had a child🇨🇿 My home was the Severoceske Divadlo Opery a Baletu💖💖💖 @severoceskedivadlobalet , but I had a connection, and the memories of performing at opera and theaters all over the Czech Republic are like yesterday. It's like a dream to be able to dance here again! Please be intoxicated with burlesque this weekend. Do not miss it 🍾✨🥂 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 お次はチェコ‼️ Bohemian Burlesque Festival に出演致します!💫 子供ができるまでの数年間、切磋琢磨した美しい国、チェコ共和国🇨🇿 ホームは北チェコ歌劇場だったけど、縁あって、チェコ中の歌劇場で公演した思い出が、まるできのうのようで✨✨❤️ また再びこの地で踊れるのが夢のようです！ 今週末は是非、バーレスクに酔いしれてください💖💖💖 Photo: @liggicphoto Video @gukkertova https://bit.ly/smsticketfestival2022 #bohemianburlesquefestival2022 #bohemianburlesque #burlesquefestival #prague #ceskaburleska #bohemianburlesquefestival #czechburlesquefestival #burleskapraha #brnoburlesque @severoceskedivadlo (Czech Repulic) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClCZjLyDNhv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theroosterstheatre]

Každý občas hřešíme, ale opravdu velkým hříšníkem, ale i géniem byl Amadeus. Chcete vidět jeho hříšné vystoupení? 😈 Zbývá posledních pár míst na Halloween Special Grand show 1.11.! 😍 🎃 Už máš svou vstupenku? 😈 . Photo by @patrickschimmer . #TheRoostersTheatre #cabaret #cabaretdespeches #halloween #special #kabaret #Burlesque #comedy #burleska #tanec #dance #czech #show #showtime #mozart #amadeus #theatre #divadlo #brnomycity #brnolife (v místě Cabaret des Péchés) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AvwHjHu0n/?igshid=1jcbq2posauhw

[hinerdsitscat]

Eurovision 2022 as Chris Fleming/Gayle Quotes

Last year I did various Eurovision acts as John Mulaney quotes so this year I thought I’d try a different Comedian Who Deals In Weird Metaphors.

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Austria (Lumix feat. Pia Maria, “Halo”)

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Bulgaria (Intelligent Music Project, “Intention”)

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Croatia (Mia Dimšić, “Guilty Pleasure”)

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Cyprus (Andromache, “Ela”)

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Czech Republic (We Are Domi, “Lights Off”)

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Estonia (Stefan, “Hope”)

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Finland (The Rasmus, “Jezebel”)

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France (Alvan & Ahez, “Fulenn”)

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Georgia (Circus Mircus, “Lock Me In”)

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Iceland (Systur, “Með hækkandi sól”)

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Ireland (Brooke, “That’s Rich”)

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Israel (Michael Ben David, “I.M.”)

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Latvia (Citi Zēni, “Eat Your Salad”)

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Lithuania (Monika Liu, “Sentimentai”)

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Malta (Emma Muscat, “I Am What I Am”)

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Moldova (Zdob și Zdub & Advahov Brothers, “Trenulețul”)

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Norway (Subwoolfer, “Give That Wolf a Banana”)

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Poland (Ochman, “River”)

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Romania (WRS, “Llámame”)

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San Marino (Achille Lauro, “Stripper”)

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Serbia (Konstrakta, “In Corpore Sano”)

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Slovenia (LPS, “Disko”)

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Spain (Chanel, “SloMo”)

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Switzerland (Marius Bear, “Boys Do Cry”)

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Ukraine (Kalush Orchestra, “Stefania”)

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There were more acts this year, but due to time I couldn’t get to them all.

Image Text/Sources:

First Image: “Where do you think we are, Italy?” (source: “Davis II”)

Austria: “And everyone’s looking at me like I’m at an Eyes Wide Shut party uninvited.” (source: “Baby Got Back Brings Out The Worst in People”)

Bulgaria: “They should invent something for guys with this kind of affliction, like a VR system where he can believe he’s in a perpetual state of giving you a tour of his house.” (source: “W.U.G”)

Croatia: “Too bad he was married.” (source: “Showpig”)

Cyprus: “NYU is just girls in fedoras trying to get addicted to cigarettes.” (source: “NYU”)

Czech Republic: “Terry if you haven’t made your bed, throw it away, it’s too late to make it now!” (source: “COMPANY IS COMING”)

Estonia: “Hi, I’d like to report a stolen horse? Actually, don’t worry about it.” (source: “Valentine’s Day”)

Finland: “It’s very apparent that they haven’t seen the light of day since ‘94.” (source: “Gayle - Episode 38: Lizard People”)

France: (description: person standing in the woods screaming) (source: “Meeting Boyfriends”)

Georgia: “Why do I feel like that guy washes his hands with strawberry milk?” (source: “Gigi the Christmas Snake”)

Iceland: “Enough turquoise to get into Stevie Nicks’ house (no questions asked).” (source: “Sick Jan”)

Ireland: “I’m like ‘preteen at her Bat Mitzvah disassociating doing “Greased Lightning” choreography.” (source: “Showpig”)

Israel: “I should have known how you kept going on about ‘how welcoming the burlesque community’s been.” (source: “Polyamorous”)

Latvia: “But I was off my face on Terra Juice, so I didn’t know right from wrong.” (source: “Gayle - Episode 3: The Movies”)

Lithuania: “And on ‘sexy chanteuse,’ she punched me so hard in the jaw that I flew against a piano.” (source: “Showpig”)

Malta: “Those aren’t freaks, those are attractive people with heavily-vetted idiosyncrasies.” (source: “St Vincent, Crazy Pete and Kevin Magee”)

Moldova: “He thinks his vibe is all ‘Don Draper’ when it’s really more ‘Hertz Rent-a-Car’.” (source: “W.U.G.”)

Norway: “It may look like a 2010 Corolla, but it’s not: that is in fact his spaceship.” (source: “My Day with the Alien”)

Poland: “Zero qualms about going full Streetcar Named Desire at 2PM at a Bertucci’s.” (source: “Am I a Man?”)

Romania: “I have never just had a twosome.” (source: “Gary Johnson Ad”)

San Marino: “And the boyfriend’s jazzing around, all proud of himself, like a seagull who just pulled off a Dorito heist at the beach.” (source: “What To Do If Your Boyfriend Proposes on Christmas Eve”)

Serbia: “For 51 years of my life, I walked around looking like the leader of a jazz band, until one day, by a freak accident, I messed up in the shower and I used dog shampoo. Sure, I was humiliated, but Terry: the results.” (source: “Gayle - Episode 22: Beef Hutchins”)

Slovenia: “How nice would it be to have the confidence of a teenage coffee drinker?” (source: “Teens Who Drink Coffee”)

Spain: “And he had this big ass, this big proud ass, this Christmas goose, this terrific bassoon player’s ass!” (source: “St Vincent, Crazy Pete and Kevin Magee”)

Switzerland: “You know a guy got into Radiohead too young if even his pocket rejects him.” (source: “Polyamorous”)

Ukraine: “I’m like the kid at the school dance wearing the bucket hat, grinding with the fire extinguisher.” (source: “Gary Johnson Ad”)

Closing Image: “You think that shit happens to John Mulaney?” (source: “Davis II”)

[necromancercoding]

In this list, you'll find a list of celebrities that are trans and/or non-binary. 

Male-alligned:

Nathan Westling / Trans man / Model / 1996 (24) / White (American).

Chella Man / Trans man / Model & Actor / 1998 (21) / Jewish & Chinese / Deaf. [Genderqueer - He/Him]

Laith Ashley / Trans man / Model & Actor / 1989 (31) / Dominican American.

Kenny Ethan Jones / Trans man / Model / 1995 (25) / White (British) & Jamaican.

Alex Blue Davis / Trans man / Actor / 1983 (37) / White (American).

Tom Phelan / Trans man / Actor / 1995 (25) / White (American).

Elliot Fletcher / Trans man / Actor / 1996 (24) / White (American).

Brian Michael Smith / Trans man / Actor / 1983 (37) / African American.

Ian Alexander / Trans man / Actor / 2001 (19) / White (American) & Vietnamese.

Shiki Aoki / Trans man / Actor, Voice actor & Model / 1990 (30) / Japanese.

Chaz Bono / Trans man / Actor & Activist / 1969 (51) / White (American).

Ryan Cassata / Trans man / Musician / 1993 (26) / Italian American.

Michael D. Cohen / Trans man / 1975 (44) / White (Canadian)

Skyler Cooper / Trans man / Actor & Activist / Unknown age / Unknown origin, Black.

Ian Harvie / Trans man / Actor & Stand-up Comedian / 1968 (52) / White (American).

Miles McKenna / Trans man / Vlogger & Actor / 1995 (24) / White (American).

Riley Carter Millington / Trans man / Actor / 1993-94 (25-26) / White (British).

Scott Turner Schofield / Trans man / Actor & Writer / Unknown Age / White (American).

Ice Seguerra / Trans man / Actor & Singer / 1983 (36) / Filipino.

Jake Zyrus / Trans man / Singer / 1992 (28) / Filipino.

Benjamin Melzer / Trans man / Model / 1987 (33) / White (German).

Casil McArthur / Trans man / Model / 1999 (21) / White (American).

Loren Rex Cameron / Trans man / Photographer / 1959 (60) / White (American).

Buck Angel / Trans man / Porn actor & Activist / 1962 (58) / White (American).

Rocco Kayiatos (Katastrophe) / Trans man / Singer / 1977 (42) / White (American)

Lucas Silveira / Trans man / Singer / 1979 (40) / White (Canadian) & Portuguese.

Balian Buschbaum / Trans man / Athlete / 1980 (39) / White (German).

Tammy Gretchen / Trans man / Actor / 1982 (37) / Brazilian.

Elliot Page / Trans man / Actor, Producer & Activist / 1987 (33) / White (Canadian). [Non-Binary | He/They pronouns]

Female-alligned:

Hunter Schafer / Trans woman / Model & Actress / 1999 (20) / White (American).

Valentina Sampaio / Trans woman / Model / 1996 (23) / Brazilian.

Andreja Pejic / Trans woman / Model / 1991 (28) / White (Bosnian).

Leyna Bloom / Trans woman / Model & Actress / 1990 (30) / Filipino & African American.

Teddy Quinlivan / Trans woman / Model / 1994 (26) / White (American).

Hari Nef / Trans woman / Model / 1992 (27) / White (American).

Mimi Tao / Trans woman / Model / 1992 (28) / Thai.

Lea T / Trans woman / Model / 1981 (39) / Brazilian.

Laverne Cox / Trans woman / Actress / 1972 (48) / African American.

MJ Rodriguez / Trans woman / Actress / 1991 (29) / African American.

Dominique Jackson / Trans woman / Actress / 1975 (45) / Trinidadian.

Hailie Sahar / Trans woman / Actress / 1988 (32) / Mixed American (Black, Latin, Indian, Jewish & German).

Angelica Ross / Trans woman / Actress / 1980 (39) / African American.

Jamie Clayton / Trans woman / Actress / 1978 (42) / White (American).

Josie Totah / Trans woman / Actress / 2001 (18) / Palestinian & Lebanese.

Jazz Jennings / Trans woman / Activist / 2000 (19) / American Jewish.

Jen Richards / Trans woman / Writer & Actress / 1976 (44) / White (American)

Alexandra Billings / Trans woman / Actress / 1962 (58) / White (American).

Trace Lysette / Trans woman / Actress / 1987 (32) / White (American).

Nicole Maines / Trans woman / Actress / 1997 (22) / White (American).

Amiyah Scott / Trans woman / Actress & Model / 1988 (32) / African American.

Janet Mock / Trans woman / Writer & Lawyer / 1983 (37) / Mixed (African American, Portuguese, Asian, Kānaka Maoli).

Isis King / Trans woman / Model and Designer / 1985 (34) / African American.

Gia Gunn / Trans woman / Drag Queen & Actress / 1990 (30) / Japanese American.

Miss Peppermint / Trans woman / Drag Queen & Actress / 1980 (40) / African American.

Carmen Carrera / Trans woman / Model, Burlesque Dancer & Actress / 1985 (35) / Hispanic (Puerto Rican).

Geena Rocero / Trans woman / Model / 1984 (36) / Filipino & American.

Daniela Vega / Trans woman / Actress and Singer / 1989 (31) / Chilean.

Candis Cayne / Trans woman / Actress and Performance Artist / 1971 (48) / Unkown (born in Hawaii).

Jenna Talackova / Trans woman / Model / 1988 (31) / Czech & Babine Native Canadian.

Caroline Cossey / Trans woman / Model / 1954 (65) / White (British).

Ángela Ponce / Trans woman / Model / 1991 (29) / White (Spanish).

Bibiana Fernández / Trans woman / Actress & Model / 1954 (66) / White (Spanish).

Karla Sofía Gascón / Trans woman / Actress & Model / 1972 (48) / White (Spanish).

Lara Sajén / Trans woman / Singer & Dancer / 1977 (42) / Hispanic (Argentinian)

Isabel Torres / Trans woman / TV Personality & Actress / 1969 (51) / White (Spanish).

Jedet Sánchez / Trans woman / Actress & Singer / 1992 (28) / White (Spanish).

Non-binary:

Janelle Monáe / Non-binary / They/Them / Singer & Actress / 1985 (34) / African American.

Sam Smith / Non-binary / They/Them / Singer / 1992 (28) / White (British).

Brigette Lundy-Paine / Non-binary / They/Them / Actor / 1994 (25) / White (American).

Jonathan Van Ness / Gender nonconforming / He/She/They / TV Personality & Hairdresser / 1987 (33) / White (American).

Amandla Stenberg / Non-binary / She/Her / Actress / 1998 (21) / African American & White (Danish).

Ruby Rose / Non-binary / She/Her / Model & Actress / 1986 (34) / White (Australian).

Nico Tortorella / Non-binary / They/Them / Actor & Model / 1988 (31) / Italian American.

Asia Kate Dillon / Non-binary / They/Them / Actor / 1984 (35) / White (American) & Ashkenazi Jewish.

Tommy Dorfman / Non-binary / They/Them / Actor / 1992 (28) / White (American) & Jewish.

Bex Taylor-Klaus / Trans non-binary / They/Them / Actor / 1994 (25) / White (American) & Jewish.

Indya Moore / Trans agender / They/Them / Model & Actor / 1995 (25) / Hispanic (Haitian, Puerto Rican & Dominican).

Lachlan Watson / Non-binary / They/Them / Actor / 2001 (19) / White (American).

Liv Hewson / Non-binary / They/Them / Actor / 1995 (24) / White (Australian).

Quintessa Swindell / Non-binary/GNC / They/Them / Actor / 1997 (23) / POC (Mixed-heritage, allegedly african-american+white).

I'll be updating this list with new fcs every few months; you can leave new names to be added in my askbox or replying to this message. If you liked this list, a like and/or reblog is always appreciated so more people can have access to the list. Thank you!

[melancholiablackbile]

Candy Darling on her Deathbed, 1973, colourised. ❤️ Didn't want to take my makeup off yet so had a little cute photoshoot in my room at 2am after the @burlesqueathome show last night ❤️. Swipe for me laughing at @misspetty_p who was taking the photo 🤡 Featuring my newest ink baby Gunter from @hanus_tattoo 😻 ____________________________ Hair: @websterwigs, cut & styled by me (Non-feather❤️) boa: @sequinshowstoppers MELANCHOLIABLACKBILE.COM ____________________________ #melancholiablackbile #dragqueen #queer #candydarling #model #muse #trans #transgender #lgbtq #transisbeautiful #androgynous #czechdragqueen #czechdrag #praguedrag #prague #dragperformer #altdrag #draglesque #burlesque #burlesqueperformer #queerartist #pink #cute #kawaii #showghoul #showgirl #plushies #adventuretime #penguin #makeup (at Prague, Czech Republic) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGFiDx0JQAt/?igshid=lszr4m0ihsoa

[swinstonwith]

After thirteen surprisingly pleasant hours spent in and out of consciousness, during which I thought my breath was particularly bad before determining someone was either eating the smelliest cheese known to man or badly in need of a check-up with a podiatrist, I finally arrived in Prague and promptly went on the wrong way before correcting my trajectory and setting up for an odyssey that would destroy my palms and forearms.

All was fine and dandy at first. I was welcoming that familiar feeling of being alone in an unfamiliar place which makes me feel oddly at home, and rehearsing all the Czech I know, which took a grand total of two seconds. For some unknown - but probably dumb - reason, I was determined to walk and not take the tram, which meant 5 km painfully dragging and pulling my oversized luggage around, battling against the cobblestones, zigzagging dangerously like a drunken pirate and general having a good time. As I wasn’t sure if I had to pack enough to stay a month or six, I was simultaneously over- and under-prepared. No winter coat if I decide to stay, but enough scarves, beanies and gloves to be utterly useless if I leave after this sunny month of September. As I obviously broke the strap of my bag while trying to get it down some stairs, I foolishly refused the help of a kind stranger, leaving me to my Sisyphus’ rock alone. Now it was personal. When an unmovable object meets a stoppable but stubborn force, the force will ignore the much better alternative of asking for help or taking the bus and win this extremely unnecessary battle. So I trod onwards, my brain small, my meat figurative, my pain hugely exaggerated. I finally arrive at the flat I’d rent a room in and called the owner. Lo and behold there had been a misunderstanding. The flat was no longer available. Since the evening was slowly taking over the afternoon, I took refuge in an odd youth-hostel with no reception and started scrambling to find a new place, eating spicy noodles and sausages from the convenience store down the road as the first food items of the day and thoroughly enjoying myself.  

I thankfully found something and ended up napping on a mattress the next day, in an apartment I wasn’t entirely sure I was legitimate to be in, and then awkwardly minding my own business while two guys who I couldn’t interact with for a lack of common language were putting up a bed and changing a table like we were in some silent burlesque movie. I don’t have a key yet and it’s so chaotic, I love it.

[berlinaura]

Last spring in Finland I attended a course “German for those who are going to have an exchange year”. They told us about the stages which one usually goes through during an exchange. As far as I remember, the stages were roughly somewhat like this: firstly one views everything and everyone better than in their home country and everything is super interesting and fun. This basically means that the everyday life hasn’t kicked in yet. The next one is getting annoyed at everything and everybody. Comparing the country to your home country and maybe even feeling like it would have been a better idea to just stay home. After this comes the stage of adaptation where one gets used to customs and stops comparing everything to one’s home country. Last phase is coming back to home country and seeing it in a new way. And of course telling stories of the exchange year to friends and family until they are bored to death. 

I remember thinking two things when we were taught about this. Firstly, who the hell would go through a phase of hating the country they go to? It seemed so irrational. The second thing was “Now that I’ve heard about this stuff, I can rise above it and use my brain and self-knowledge to avoid it. Yeah... As you might guess, it did not happen. I admit, during last few weeks I have spend a huge amount of my time wallowing in “WHY DO YOU DO THIS LIKE THIS” “Why can’t you do it in the right way” “What the hell is wrong with Germans!”. Mostly my frustrations have been related to my university. The mornings I am usually in a good mood. I drink my coffee, get ready (I have started to care more about what I wear and how I look like now that I am in Berlin hahaha) and go to school. All in all it takes me around 45 minutes to get from my home to university which includes walking, tram and S-Bahn. The way there and back are usually my favorite bits of the day. I enjoy watching people, traveling through Berlin in S-Bahn and listening to music. On the way back from university the people in public transport are usually going to pubs or parties so it’s nice to see happy and lively faces. I try not to overwhelm myself with school even though I feel like I need to be constantly studying to keep up. The thing is, even though the courses seem a bit challenging, partly because I am not used to academic English and partly because I am studying in a new study field, I find all of them interesting and genuinely think they are useful. I think I will shortly find a balance because now I feel super drained after every day and still feel like I have the “responsibility” to do fun things and go to places whenever I am not studying. It’s like a freshman year all over again. 

So, what has happened after the last post? Quite a lot. I was on a Wanderlust trip to Dresden in October. We also visited a famous bridge (Bastei) in Saxony. The views and the scenery were incredible! Dresden was also very cozy and historical city. It was a lot smaller than I expected. We only had a few hours to browse through the city but we could easily reach the most important sights by just walking. On the bus we opened bottles of wines we got from Lidl and played some car games with the people who sat around me. I suggested searching “questions to get to know each other” so on the few hour way back we just simply shared our biggest secrets and fears as if we had been knowing for a long time. The french boy sitting in front of me got  interested as I mentioned we are throwing a sitting here, so he wanted to help. We formed a committee of 5 people for a sittning, planned it in a cafe and contacted international office. Their response was rather dry and due to International office organizing a similar event in December, we decided to postpone the sittning and start planning it again in January.

Wanderlust trip was good because everything was already planned and sorted out for us. We just had to be on time to catch the bus. I already booked another wanderlust trip to Magdeburg in December. They have a Christmas market there. I also want to see the city that was my other option to have an exchange year in. By the way, I am super glad I ended up choosing Berlin over Magdeburg. 

The next day me, the Austrian girl who sat next to me on the bus and her friend went to see a light show in the city centre. There is this light festival held in Berlin where they project things onto famous buildings and monuments. The one projected on Brandenburg gate left me speechless. They projected things like collapsing of the wall, JFK’s speech and techno culture of today’s Berlin.

One Friday evening my friend, my roommate and her friends decided to go to a burlesque show. The bar was super fancy as was the show. I just couldn’t get my eyes of the woman who performed. She danced to a remix of Britney Spears’ Toxic so naturally I had to ask her after the show if she liked Britney Spears. She said they only picked it because they needed something that people would recognize but at the same time something that isn’t the actual song. :( She was amazing tho.

In October I also went to see Prinz Pi live at Columbiahalle. I’ve never been to this venue before and it was so cozy! Man the concert just got better and better and I just had goosebumps for like half of the show. At the encore Prinz Pi said something in the lines of “You know.. The next place I go to.. You don’t want me to tell the audience that the audience of Berlin was dull? Go crazy then!” and I have never seen an audience getting so hyped during a song (”Gib dem Affen Zucker”). I got inspired of this so I already booked a ticket for Sido’s Christmas show in Columbiahalle. Actually I tried to go to his normal tour’s concert which is actually today, but I thought too long and it got sold out. People were asking 200€ per ticket (the original was around 45€) so I gave up. Then I decided to go to his christmas show but AGAIN thought too long because they are held in 20.-22.12. and I needed to sort out my flights to Finland first. But one day I decided to go to eventim’s page to see if someone was selling their ticket (they were, but overprized again) and I saw that there was one original ticket on sale even though it was sold out before. Someone had cancelled their ticket and some forces of the universe told me to refresh that page at a right moment. So now I have my ticket and just can not wait for it!

In the beginning of November I went to Prague to see my friend. The train ride was only 19 euros and I could easily do my homework and watch Kotikatu there. Priorities were sorted out! I navigated to Revnice where we went to a local brewery and shared things about our lives. The beer was the best beer I have ever had in my life which is sad because I literally can’t get it anywhere else than from there. Damn brewery! The next day we played board games, ate well and went swimming. My friend introduced me to a new thing: putting honey in a coffee. At first I doomed the though: ew, who the hell does that? Honey belongs to tea, not coffee. Then I tasted it and... it was delicious. It is yet to discover if it because of the honey or their super fancy coffee maker. Then we went to the brewery again and played a Czech card game called “bang”. I think I got the gist of it and even won the game once. On our last day we were just sightseeing and went to a concert together. The songs were translated to me and for a moment I felt super ambitious to learn Czech. I don’t want to miss out on funny songs just because I don’t know the language!

Last weekend there was a celebration in Berlin due to it being 30 years from the fall of Berlin wall. It was a bit similar to the light festival. We were out with friends two nights in a row and found a super cute place in Prenzlauer berg: Houdini. They have Indian food and cheap cocktails. We continued the evening to this living room looking place that was connected to a Späti. The Späti-drinking culture is something that is missing from Finland. Here Spätis are these small shops that mostly sell drinks (beer, soda, water, cider and so on) and candy.They are open late which is actually where the name Späti (Spätkauf = late shopping) comes from. There are often benches and tables where people can enjoy their drinks which are cheaper than in normal pubs of course. The Späti man asks if the beer is to be enjoyed in the living room and adds a small fee if it is. And there’s a bottle opener on the counter. Everything is sorted out so in my opinion Späti-drinking is a good way to go out and get drunk with small budget. 

Yesterday we had an excursion with my German class. We went to Berlinische Galerie which is a museum of contemporary art. They had an exhibition of Bauhaus, the art/design/architecture Academy in pre-WWII Germany that affected modern design and architecture. We were walking around and filling up a worksheet the teacher gave us. I enjoyed it so much and everything seemed so pleasing to the eye.

 Afterwards we went to a open stage event which was basically a talent show. There were 10 acts of which everyone had 10 minutes to convince the audience who voted for a winner. We also had beer and wine counter there naturally. My favorite was this one dude in tight ballet outfit who preformed a circus act which was funny and impressive at he same time. His background music was swan lake but the dude sang along in a terrible way which made it less serious. Then he juggled with 6 balls and every time he messed up, he cried out in a dramatic way. Then at the end of the show he turned his back to the audience and we could see he was digging something from his crotch and then he turned around and swiped of sweat from his face with a pile of tissues he had as a crotch-filler the whole time. The tipsy audience laughed so much that the winner was pretty much clear at that point. The dude who went after him performed a horrible keyboard improvisation and his face screamed “ I am sorry to be here, I just want to flee!” hahahahah. The act that came second was funny as well, they performed “Let it go” but with a German translation, the google translate type of translation. Conclusion is: the audience wants to laugh at talent shows, not see real talent. 

On top of all the events I have also been attending the hiphop dance class I think I told about. The teacher is super funny (and hot :D) and the dancing is so intensive and so much fun! I look terrible, though but it’s not the main point here. I might continue this hobby when I get back to Finland.

Now I have to start packing my things because I am going to Szczechin (Poland). I heard it is a city where Berliners go to shop because it is cheaper there. I feel like this trip can be either a massive success or a terrible flop. Time shows... 

[figureskatingcostumes]

Nikola Rychtarikova skating to the Burlesque soundtrack for her short program at the 2019 Finlandia Trophy.

(© Antti Lehto)

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Some Of The Exclusive Brothel Across The World

It is undeniable fact that prostitution is the oldest profession in the world. However, today it is illegal in many countries to sell sex; still you will come across with a wide variety of options where you can find professionals servicing you for a small fee. Below you will come across with some Exclusive brothel in the world where old-fashioned and good coitus is offered for a small fee. Additionally, they also enable you to enjoy the exclusive sensual experience which is simply must-see to believe.

Some of the Exclusive brothel in World

Big Sister in Czech Republic: This is one of the Exclusive brothel in the world for voyeurs. Here you will be serviced by professionals for free! However, in exchange the professionals will ask their clients to agree for a sex act videotape which will be telecasted for the eager viewers across the world. The sex videotape will be broadcasted via cable channels and satellite and made available for streaming online. This is the entire concept of this place and this is how they make millions.

Alien Cathouse: The man behind the success of popular Moonlite Bunny Ranch, Dennis Hof planned to expand and develop a new-fangled brothel which guarantees all its clients to offer unique sexual experience. This brothel is situated around 90 miles away. The exclusivity of this brothel is that it comprises around 51-themed Alien Cathouses where clients will get the opportunity to ask their lady dressed like any alien of their choice and enjoy sexual activities thereafter.

Nana Entertainment Plaza: It is considered to be the hub to the debauchery and sin of Bangkok. It is a four storey organized establishment comprising over 40 bars, of which most are go-go bars where Thailand girls strips and dance in front of the customers. This place is totally different from all other brothels in the world, owing to the sexual activities and customers can negotiate with the sex workers for the money directly as there is no pimp or madam involved there.

The Site, Australia: There are many legalized brothels in Australia, but if you want to enjoy the real activity and best sensual experience with a specific type of woman, then the Site in Sydney is one of the Exclusive brothel to visit. This place promotes everything ranging from Raunchy Brunette to Wild, and Sassy Blonde Aussie to Hot Women and everything in between.

Star Wars Bordello: It is a newly established night club in Los Angeles area and this place features burlesque dancers and nightly music. The night club also feature regular strip tease act where the dancers dress up like famous Star Wars characters. Above all, the famous performer of the club Courtney Cruz dresses up like a Strom Trooper to offer a hot strip numbers to the customers of the club which excite every visitor of the clubs for sure.

Mobile Sex, Lyon: Although prostitution is made legal but sex solicitation is still illegal in the country, reason why the sex workers in Lyon has planned something more unique and innovative in the form of mobile sex. As the name suggest, these are white color vans that run and operate on the streets of the city and suburban. When the doors of the van is open it indicates that they are open for business and to service you, while closed doors of the van indicates that you need to come back later as it is busy servicing other clients.

These are some world class brothels where you can get pleasure for money

[thebaronessworld]

Join me on a stroll around the globe ... More exciting news to be announced soon, so stay tuned for an update!

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[brookston]

Holidays 9.12

Holidays

Amilcar Cabral Day (Guinea Bissau)

Burlesque Day

Day of Conception (a.k.a. Procreation Day; Russia)

Defender's Day (Maryland)

Diocletian New Year

Disability Awareness Day (UK)

Eleven Days of Global Unity, Day 2: Interdependence

Enkutatash (Ethiopia, Rastafari) [Leap Years; 1st Day of Mäskäräm]

Hey, Hey, It’s The Monkees Day

International Day for South-South Cooperation (UN)

Keddus Johannes (Geez New Year; Eritrea)

Marathon Day

Mindfulness Day

National Day (Cape Verde)

National Day of Civic Hacking

National Day of Encouragement

National Hug and High Five Day

National Just One Human Family Day

National Police Woman Day

National Programmers Day

National Report Medicare Fraud Day

National Video Games Day

Riglametha (Elder Scrolls)

Saint Patrick’s Battalion Mass Hanging Commemoration (Mexico)

Thank a Programmer Day

World Rubber Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Milkshake Day

2nd Monday in September

I’m on Top of It Day [2nd Monday]

National Boss/Employee Exchange Day [2nd Monday]

National Fraternity and Sorority Day [2nd Monday]

Feast Days

Ailbe (a.k.a. Elvis or Eilfyw) of Emly (Christian; Saint)

Buzz Crescendo (Muppetism)

Ebontius (Christian; Saint)

Eanswide (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Atabei (Goddess Mother; Tainos, West Indies)

Gahambar Paitishahen begins (Zoroastrian)

Guy of Anderlecht (Christian; Saint)

The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian)

John Henry Hobart (Episcopal Church (USA))

Laisrén mac Nad Froích (Christian; Saint)

Nakedness Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Rojas (Positivist; Saint)

Rush to Judgement Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Saragarhi Day (Sikhism)

Sacerdos of Lyon (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [50 of 71]

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Black Sea, by XTC (Album; 1980)

Bonanza (TV Series; 1959)

Burn After Reading (Film; 2008)

Family Affair (TV Series; 1966)

Maroon, by Barenaked Ladies (Album; 2000)

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, by Lauryn Hill (Album; 1998)

The Monks (TV Series; 1966)

Party of Five (TV Series; 1994)

Peaky Blinders (TV Series; 2013)

Pump, by Aerosmith (Album; 1989)

The Rat Patrol (TV Series; 1966)

The Skeleton Twins (Film; 2014)

The Smurfs (Animated TV Series; 1981)

Symphony No. 8 in E-Flat Major (a.k.a. Symphony of A Thousand), by Gustav Mahler (Symphony; 1910)

Taxi (TV Series; 1978)

Through the Past, Darkly, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1969)

Wish You Were Here, by Pink Floyd (Album; 1975)

Today’s Name Days

Eberhard, Guido (Austria)

Dubravko, Marija (Croatia)

Marie (Czech Republic)

Guido (Denmark)

Meeli, Meelike, Meila, Meili, Melanie, Mella, Melli (Estonia)

Valma, Vilja (Finland)

Apollinaire (France)

Gerfried, Maria Manen (Germany)

Mária (Hungary)

Cesarea, Maria (Italy)

Albins, Erna, Eva, Evita, Selga (Latvia)

Gvidas, Marija, Tolvaldas, Vaidmantė (Lithuania)

Jofrid, Jorid (Norway)

Amadeusz, Amedeusz, Cyrus, Gwidon, Maria, Piotr, Radzimir, Sylwin (Poland)

Mária (Slovakia)

Estíbaliz, María (Spain)

Åsa, Åslög (Sweden)

Aloise, Aloysia, Guido, Guy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 255 of 2022; 110 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 37 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Muin (Vine) [Day 10 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Guìyuè), Day 17 (Wu-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 16 ʼĔlūl 5782

Islamic: 15 Ṣafar 1444

J Cal: 15 Aki; Sunday [15 of 30]

Julian: 30 August 2022

Moon: 94%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 3 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Rojas]

Runic Half Month: Ken (Illumination) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 83 of 90)

Zodiac: Virgo (Day 20 of 31)