Rules To Live By #6

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

6.) Strike while the bed is hot. Some of these players are in high demand. If you’re both having repeated (and sober) sexual encounters (reach arounds DO NOT count), ride out your summer fling. Who knows, you could be dodgeball’s next top power couple. On a side note, ladies, learn from the boys as they did you. You taught them how to start a bar fight, learn that there is no crying over fuck buddies come and gone. There are more than plenty of fish in this BAD! sea. xoxo

Rules To Live By #5

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

5.) Bros before hoes/chicks before tricks. Although this group is a right attractive one, remember the tangled web of friendship and former flings that exists beyond the Tony Dapolito Center and into your bedroom. Don’t be like a certain European in the league who likes to warm the beds of a particular group of tight knit vets as often as he can. It’s wise to expand your conquests beyond dodgeball and have we mentioned there are other gay sports leagues in the city like Volleyball (mostly asians), Rugby (mostly testerone), Water Polo (most amphibians), Basketball (mostly tall), and Cheerleading (mostly bottoms)? There is always Fire Island to begin your search for some summer love, and by the looks of it some frisky vets have already staked their claims (Tony the Tiger we are looking at you!) At the end of the day, if you threw a party and invited everyone you knew you would see the biggest gift would be from us, and the card attached would say, "Thank you for being a friend". xoxo

Rules To Live By #4

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

4.) Don’t be crazy (by crazy we don't mean Janice Dickinson crazy, we mean Britney batshit gonna shave your head and date the paparazzi crazy). Please refrain from telling your sex partner how “long you've wanted it'’, texting all day, obsessing over every update to their facebook page, telling people you got married in Maine already (oh wait, was that just us?). There's a fine line between flattery and starring in Swimfan (you hear that Wanting in West Village?). Not all dodgeball matches are won because of skill - sometimes the clock runs out, and judging by most of your behavior at night, it seems as time runs out, the nearest warm body wins. So do yourself a favor and play hard to get, because the harder you play, the more people want to win the prize. xoxo

Rules To Live By #3

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

3.) Boyfriends. A lot of people have them, but looks may be deceiving. While most relationships are monogamous, sometimes an extra special guest star may make an appearance in the bedroom on occassion, or if you are very lucky when the couple has a couple of drinks in them. Just don't wear out your welcome, because if you don't watch out jealousy and tears may ensue from either party. One charming baller 'bear'ly kept his dignity while nearly breaking up one of BAD's favorite couples after a heavy night of drinking, luckily he passed out before hooking up too much with just one of them. It’s best to follow the example of the most valuable dodgeballer next door who repeatedly brought a model dodgeballer downtown to his muscular boyfriend. Sharing is caring. xoxo

Rules To Live By #2

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

2.] Fashion Emergencies. Something very familiar to those who dwell beyond the bridges and tunnels is angling to find someone of your build who lives near the office to make your hard crash to reality easier.

If you host a trick, then hosts are responsible to abide by the Cinderella Rule and return items left behind that are part of a pair (shoes, earrings, contacts, etc.) or valued over $20. Guest should return any borrowed items washed/working condition. Manhattanites better watch themselves with those dirty hipster Brooklyn boys, the ones from upstate, those rough and tough Staten Island studs, and certain professors from a different state. xoxo

Rules To Live By #1

I bet you all think that because the spring season is over, gossipgays is gonna take her eyes off her beat to relax and enjoy some sun in the city. Sorry players, but that is as naive as some newbie thinking he can hook up with half of the league and not be known as the league's pass-around bottom. Just because we won't be releasing pent up frustration by lobbing balls in the gym, doesn't mean that we won’t know you are releasing your balls in other ways. I'd like to remind players that no matter the mischief that you may engage in the off-season, to please be mindful to uphold the personal dignity and respect that allows you dodgeballers to see each other under the bright florescent lights of the Tony Dapolito Center. Judging from everyone’s behavior this season, we thought we’d give you all daily tips over the next week to help stay below our radar this summer starting with:

1.] To most people, blacking out repeatedly is a sign of alcoholism. However to you all, blacking out and waking up with opposing dodgeball jerseys on the bedroom floor with no underwear in sight is sign that it is a Tuesday morning. Regardless of your ability to go for a bonus round when you regain consciousness, the host should be prepared to offer acetaminophen, mouth wash, and a clean towel to their guest before they head out the door. Many of our blind items have come from readers as vengeance for poor hospitality.

...although, feel free to not follow them. It just makes our job easier. xoxo

Open Your Bar To Me

We know every Mary loves a good drink, but when it's free it totally sweetens the deal. We here are gossipgays are drinkers so when there is an open bar you know we will be there. Over the years we have learned the ins and outs of getting the most out of an open bar, and we would love to share these tips and we know your liver won't be thanking us in the morning.

1. Get there Early! Gosh we love being fashionably late and all, but when there is a time limit of any sorts, you gotta be on time. Besides there isn't usually a wait at the bar and you can begin to....


2. Make friends with the Bartender. Tip him high in the beginning so he remembers you, and if he's cute tell him your name and remind him that he will be seeing a lot more of you.


3. If you have a problem at the door, flash a card. Emblems and recognizable company names help. Hell you might have to drop the fact you work at Michael Kors if it means it will get you into the door. Never argue with the doorman otherwise you might as well go home.


4. Angle your way to the front of the bar by any means neccessary. Elbow that queen who is getting drinks for his 10 person posse and shimmy your way in between those 2 jersey girls who think captain and coke is all the rage.


5. Keep It Simple. Bartenders get frustrated having to make complicated drinks for a open bar demanding crowd. Stick to two elements or less plus booze. If they know you only need a vodka soda, they will serve u faster.


6. Find an Opposite Drink Buddy. Find a friend, trick, ex, etc who prefers a different drink than you. You love vodka crans? Find your latino gay BFF who loves gin and tonics. By ordering two different types of drinks (have said friend go to the bar and stand separate from you while placing the same order), it won't make it seem like you are being gluttonous. When they say "I can only serve one drink person", you now have a BFF and an extra drink!


7. STOCKPILE. Possibly the most important of all the rules, because this will ensure you will have drinks even after open bar is done. Usually done best in moderation, so grab an extra one every time you go up to the bar and just sit them in a comfortable and dark place where the waitstaff won't swipe the cups thinking you are done with them.

MyOpenBar.com is NYC finest way to get your free drink on, even though it's pretty straight. Don't we all have straight friends who complain we never see them enough though?

If you would like to get your gay free drink on, we suggest picking up a NEXT Magazine or an H/X because they have crazy amonts of listings, maps, and guides that will help you to drunkingly stumble from one location to the next seamlessly.

Who knows they could help you find your hangover or your next trick!