But enough about you…let’s talk about us.
It’s official! Nightcharm is a cultural phenomenon. How do we know? Well, we’ve just been on Oprah.
I was munching a burrito and channel surfing when the face of a tear-streaked blonde brought me to a complete standstill. The woman was talking about the shock — the disorienting shock — of finding out that her marriage had been a sham.
A wail went up from the audience. The camera dove into the crowd and settled on an gaggle of housewives, all misting up and getting ready to blow.
I settled back into the couch with delight! Yep, I had stepped into the middle of a big ole Oprah Cry Fest.
The remote dropped from my hand and I hunkered deep into the couch, as rapt as a cat.
Just then the show broke for a commercial and the title of the episode came up — It was then that I knew I would be there for the entire fucking hour:
My Husband Is Gay!
I counted the minutes as the feminine hygiene commercial ran its course in a burst of animated daisies and butterflies. Then the episode resumed. The gay husband was speaking. No more than four words were out of his mouth when his image faded into one of those famous Oprah reenactment montages. There he was, banging away at a computer keyboard, hungrily searching the monitor for — something.
In voice over he explained that what he was hunting for was — please prepare yourself — G*A*Y* P*O*R*N.
And where, sweet reader, where was this happy hunting ground he was exploring? The screen swam with dreamy images from Nightcharm’s front page, carefully edited to show nary a hint of ball or cock. “What I really regret,” the voice over moaned, “was hurting and deceiving Sarah.” Yet he couldn’t look away!
I heard little after that and for many seconds I was lost in a reverie. Gay porn may have “ruined a marriage,” as one empowered housewife put it (we think of it as liberating a man) but Nightcharm had just been elevated to the status of Pop Culture Icon. Nightcharm — as seen on Oprah!
Need I add that — poof I was suddenly gayer?
And would you believe it, not a week later but we were being glowingly profiled in Seattle’s premiere alternative paper The Stranger (or as my editor John calls it The Strangler).
And just this week, we were again interviewed by the fabulous fags over at Best Gay Blogs — quite an honor among the webmaster savvy.
Thank you Oprah. Christmas came early this year.
Special thanx to our model Tommy (top), featured in the Inner Circle’s Seattle Boys Galleries. Want more of Tommy? Join us inside:
Special Tommy-Oprah collage, at top, designed by John Calendo
Oprah screen cap (top) & second cap by David K. © 2006 Nightcharm, Inc.
Phenomena is plural; phenomenon is singular. Congratulations on being recognized as a phenomenon.
Cool, by the way a lot of me straight girl pals love this sight, that is how I first
heard about it, smart, and muy caliente!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fabulous!! I actually think of it as liberating the woman too, really. This frees her up to find a straight man who isn’t lying to himself as well as everyone around him. She should thank her lucky stars she wasn’t married to Mark Foley or something.
I do love your site. I am a straight woman who adores cock as much as the next guy.
And I have to agree with the writer of the article in “The Stranger”, you do have intelligent discussion worthy articles as well as fabulous pornage. Thank you for hours of mind-stimulating fun.
I often share your pictures, as well as articles, with my friends, both gay and straight! Thank you.
Yeah - congratulations - and Tommy is very nice as well.
God, do I want more of Tommy!……….
Kudos!! I saw that episode n was ecstatic that u were mentioned. Pity about the lying husband…
I, too, was one of those people that was watching Oprah when this segment came on about “My Husband Is Gay!”
Being on vacation, I was aware that this topic was scheduled for discussion on Oprah and purposely tuned-in. Although my wife was intently reading the morning newspaper, I had to pretend that I wasn’t too interested in the topic lest she suspect something; however I listened to the program with one eye closed pretending I was nodding off. But what a reaction when I saw the Nightcharm website suddenly appear on MY tv…
The Nightcharm logo immediately grabbed my attention and I had to exit to an upstairs bedroom where I could watch the rest of Oprah without interruption.
I’m sure you’re aware of the difficulties of being “closeted” and being married at the same time. Thru the miracle of the internet Nightcharm allows me the ability to stay in-touch with a lot of gay issues I wouldn’t normally.
The format of your website is such that it allows the subscriber to stay informed with good information (and drool over some GOOD smut — YEAH!)
I have an ongoing mental battle with living a double standard lifestyle but have learned to live with it. I want to say a special thanks to you, Dave, for continuing to provide a resource for guys like myself who want to stay current with gay-related issues.
Huge hugs and XXX’s,
An avid Nightcharm subscriber in Chicago
Does that t-shirt come in black. What do I click on to order one?
Ummmmmmmmmm, let’s see. The marriage was ruined because the guy was looking at pee pee pics? As a formerly married man I can assure your gentle readers that it ain’t necessarily so. I come from an era when posing straps were de rigueur and the guys were athletic models. A society that requires everyone to be married and promises the converting effects of vaginal screwing needs to come to its senses. I made 3 babies and it was ok, but found the “truth” the Jesus freaks scream about in the arms of men. Keep up the good work–pun intended.
I to agree with Ervy, I’m a straight female and love your sight who wants to look at women when all we want to see are hot guys.
I like the no pop up’s. keep up the great work !!
what fun to read all this. being of at times a gloomy nature i worry that we will be inundated with people who are not as dedicated as our intimate group to this date. however many that may be. the articles and responses (including my own) are interesting, fascinating, thought provoking if not at times amusing and/or maddening. may we grow and develope but not become corrupted by the dark side
hey demos,
you and me both. cheers mate!
take oprah’s porn survey here: (link)
I can’t help but imagine one of her producers approaching some poor intern and saying, “Uh, we need you to go online and find a bunch of hot gay sex sites to be featured on the show. And make sure they’re really hot so we can use that blurry effect.”
Hey Legend,
I just can’t help myself- all these gorgeous guys
\\but I suppose I’m only doing what cums natural! These days I seem to be cumming a lot - not that I’m complaining.
Best wishes - stay happy
Demos
i must say. i just stumbled over this site im hooked. i remember that episode and i was glued to the seat….i look forward to more
demos, really get a charge out of your humour and frankness. thanks. i am with you on the above. all of it. i don’t try to help myself, i give in to all passions. only one life and it goes really fast.
Hey legend,
Your a man after my own heart - or something else, I don’t mind which - although I know which one I would prefer you choose first.
See, I just can’t control myself when nice guys like you talk to me! And long may it continue - I hope.
Best wishes from across the POND
Demos.
Wow! I can proudly say, “I knew this site before it was discovered by Oprah!”.
I really do like this site (from another straight female).
Excellent photo ! Nice …..