Much-loved British heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper died this week. Unborn in 1963, the year he nearly defeated Cassius Clay (the Brits love near-winners much more than winners), I remember him mostly for the curious Brut TV commercials he did in the 1970s that helped usher in the world of male… Read More »Henry Finally Throws in the Towel
Paolo Rumi in Milano sends this snap of Armani’s latest sporno star, tennis player Rafael Nadal, kindly offering his giant but pertly athletic arse to passers by in Armani’s home town. In the early Naughties I described the exhibitionism of metrosexuality as ‘literally asking to be fucked’. I’m sure people… Read More »Tarty Armani’s Latest Sporno Spunk
Perhaps Il Pape decided he wanted to muscle in on some of this inspirational action. Tip: Andre Murracas
Mark Simpson on how sport and porn got into bed – while D&G and Mr Armani took pictures…. (Out magazine, May 2006; expanded for the V&A’s ‘Fashion V Sport’ catalogue, June 2008. Also collected in ‘Metrosexy‘) You might think that it was Italy’s greater ball skills, or stamina, or team… Read More »Sporno
Who knew that Rooney on Rooney (in a romantically darkened stadium) could be so swooney? The message of this latest spornographic ad seems to be that you play better with yourself with your shirt off. Especially if you’re on YouTube. And that Powerade InnerGear replaces those salts and ‘nutrients’ you… Read More »Rooney Plays With Himself Now Cristiano Isn’t Around