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Cultural Differences


I was talking with a friend last night who's a tattoo artist and comic book artist that lives in Essex. He was telling me that he's coming to the states to do some comic book signings but that he has to leave right afterwards or he could get into trouble. So when I asked why, he told me the story of his last trip to the states. Now, I can't guarantee this is true, (could be an urban legend for all I know) but darn funny nonetheless.


He said that he was here in the south for his last comic book signing and had run out of smokes, so he asked a friend where to get them and the friend pointed to a convenience store around the corner. So he went in and asked the guy behind the counter for some fags. The clerk got all upset and told them "we don't serve your kind here!" and tried to kick him out. He couldn't understand what was going on and, confused, said to the guy "Sir, I just really want some fags." So the clerk got irate and started screaming at him and reached under the counter. Well my friend was convinced the guy was going for a gun and knocked the clerk out so he could get away. Turns out the clerk was really hitting a silent alarm and the police showed up and arrested my friend. After watching the security tape, my friend tried to explain the situation to the cops. "Finally," he said, "someone explained to me that that's what you call gay men in this country!"


He was still arrested for assault and now is only allowed in the states under supervision so he doesn't go searching for fags anymore. lol



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He he he - I think there are a few differences like that which one needs to be careful of!!!




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I flipped my **** when I first heard that one. Sorry y'all, but saying "Man, I'd really be stoked if I could smoke a fag" is a little bit out there.

I'm surprised the clerk wasn't going for a gun!

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Are you not allowed to buy homosexuals over the counter in the States, then?

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That might vary with locale D. Las Vegas might be an outlier.

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Hmmm.  Well as long as they're fresh.  Nothing like a stale shirtlifter!

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quote:

Originally posted by: ddvmor

"Are you not allowed to buy homosexuals over the counter in the States, then?"

Sure you can.. you just need to refer to them properly... "houseboys"

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Hm.  Not familiar with that one.  'Uphill gardeners', maybe.

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This might help:


(I'd just link to the site, but it's uhm... not G rated )






What is a houseboy today?                  
A Houseboy is boy that is looking for a unique position for a change, a career, some even love. A Houseboy’s age can range from 18 to 60. Many want to be a personal assistant, a housekeeper, a bookkeeper, a chief, and many other duties. In the past a Houseboy would serve as assistant and some even grow into a life long relationship with their employers. For some that is taboo. Many stable couples today will take in a Houseboy for the household duties and to mentor.

Does a Houseboy get paid?             
This is an area that is very different for many. Most Houseboys are paid in terms of Room and Board, Meals, Travel, Furnishings for their private spaces. Some get a phone line; some even get their own Personal Computers and a means of Internet access for it. Some Houseboys will be on a salary while others will get an allowance for spending moneys. Others will want the stable home and have a rent free environment and will be able to maintain an outside part time job to get spending moneys for them. This is an area that is so different that it should be discussed in detail and an arrangement worked out that is good for everyone.

Some items to consider when working as a houseboy or hiring a houseboy:                                    



  • Job description
  • In person interview and at whose expense
  • Trial period? How long?
  • Hours of work, days off and holidays
  • Transportation and travel expenses to the new assignment
  • Qualifications
  • Living conditions, room included rent free or deducted from salary
  • Is s*x required or expected?
  • A contract.
  • Character references or a background search
  • Search for notes from former employers or bois






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Just like a male au pair then?

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hmm crazy people...

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quote:

Originally posted by: Andromeda

"I was talking with a friend last night who's a tattoo artist and comic book artist that lives in Essex..."

So back on topic - what comics does he do then?  Indie stuff?  Any I'm likely to have seen?  I'm a bit of a comic fan-boy. 

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He did covers for The Darkness, Deadpool, Venom, Dark Ages, Spawn and a couple of Witchblade specials..

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quote:

Originally posted by: ddvmor

"So back on topic - what comics does he do then?  Indie stuff?  Any I'm likely to have seen?  I'm a bit of a comic fan-boy.  "

Yes you are!!

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