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New Axe commercial appeals to gay audience

body spray company features queer characters

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(Photo courtesy of YouTube)

(Photo courtesy of YouTube)

Axe has released a new commercial that features a vogueing ballroom scene and a flirty gay couple in a record store.

The commercial starts out focusing on the stereotypical model with his shirt off and a voiceover saying “Who needs a six-pack?” The ad goes on to explain how each man shown has his own features that make him masculine and strong.

A voguing ballroom competition with a man performing in heels is included along with the voiceover praising the man for “rocking those heels.” A young gay couple also interact at a record store. A man in a wheelchair dancing and a bearded man spending time with his cats are also shown to highlight how masculinity comes in different forms.

The YouTube caption for the ad reads “The most attractive man you can be is yourself.”

The company’s commercials are typically hyper masculine and equate masculinity to receiving female attention.

 

 

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PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fifth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Manassas, Va.

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Mayor of Manassas Michelle Davis-Younger, center, cuts the ribbon to open Equality Prince William Pride at Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Taste of Point

Annual fundraiser supporting LGBTQ youth scholarships and mentorships held at Room & Board

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Taste of Point was held at Room & Board on Wednesday, May 13. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Point Foundation held the annual Taste of Point fundraiser at Room & Board on Wednesday, May 13.

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