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Do Tell: What Are the Worst Male Fashion Offenses?

TresSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:28 -0800

A popular nightclub in Australia has decided to ban "metrosexuals" in an attempt to curb violence. Apparently a certain style of dress is enough to start a bar fight.

On the list of forbidden clothing items you will find low-cut v-neck t-shirts, skinny jeans, pointy white shoes, popped collars, and Ed Hardy tops. I think many of us would be happy to go to a bar with this type of restrictive dress code.

When trying out fashion trends, men can come off as trying a little too hard. The power jeans trend - the tendency to pair expensive-looking jeans with a blazer for an "I'm hip!" vibe - is another example. Which male fashion fad would you like to ban?

Oh Snap! Aussies Remind Us That It's Hot Down Under

TresSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Participants warmed up in downtown Sydney today, getting ready for their attempt to break the world record for largest swimwear parade. The current world record is 281 marchers, and it's estimated that about 1,000 people dressed in swimwear paraded in Sydney today. It's probably safe to say that they secured a new record. Australia seems like a nation of people having way too much fun!

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Oh Snap! Dancers Stay on Their Toes in Australia

TresSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, all-male ballet group Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, also known as "The Trocks," has taken a trip to Australia. The talented group, founded in New York City in 1974, performs parodies of classical ballet in drag. During their 35-year run, the dancers have put on productions around the world, even doing a show for Prince Charles. I'd love to see one!

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Cute Alert! Seagull Invades Newsroom

TresSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Australian newscaster Peter Hitchiner had to share the news desk today with a guest anchor who flew in just for the occasion. Oh by the way - the co-anchor happened to be a giant seagull. Watch and enjoy some live-television ridiculousness.

Très Bizarre: Australian Brothels Offer Seniors a Discount

TresSugar — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700

Next week is National Seniors Week in Australia. In order to get in the spirit, Melbourne brothels and escort services are offering a senior discount! Any brothel or escort aligned with Australian Adult Entertainment will be offering anywhere from $5 off, to a full 50 percent discount on sexual services.

A spokesman for the sex-industry group said:

"Many senior members of the community already use our member’s services, whether visiting a brothel or having an escort visit their place of residence, including aged care residential centers."

It seems seniors are more sexually active than younger generations would think. There's a growing movement for a "privacy room" in nursing homes, places where residents can do anything they want, including having sex. I guess they need somewhere to bring their half-priced escorts!

Oh Snap! Red Sky at Morning, Aussies Take Warning

TresSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:26 -0700

Sydney, Australia's Luna Park looks a little eerie against the glowing red sky. Thanks to a major windstorm, a gigantic dust cloud is blanketing the city, interrupting air travel and posing some health risks. At least it makes for some beautiful photographs.

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Australian "Sex Party" Wants to Change Negative Notions

TresSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:00:52 -0700

Australians will find a new political party on the ballot next time there's a vote. The Australian Sex Party has officially registered as a political party. Its mission is to further an open and positive discussion about sexual topics like censorship, education, health, and discrimination. The party wants to offer an alternative to "morals campaigners and prudish politicians," and you can follow its activism on Twitter.

The creators of the Australian Sex Party say that the fact that it took a while for election officials to decide whether or not to allow the word "sex" in the name of a political party proves that the party is necessary. Fiona Patten, a creator and likely future candidate, explains:

"One of the reasons for establishing the party was to provide a positive platform for sexual issues amongst the negative notions of sex that most politicians and political parties have."

Does this idea get your vote?

Radio Show Halted After Having Girl Admit Her Rape On-Air

TresSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:30:57 -0700

The Australian media is taking an irresponsible and extremely unsettling "joke" about rape seriously. The country's highest-rated morning show - "The Kyle and Jackie O Show" - has been canceled for now, after it had a 14-year-old girl submit to an on-air lie detector test during which she admitted to being raped. The host, Kyle Sandilands, has also been fired from his job as a judge on Australian Idol.

In the troubling segment, a 14-year-old girl was asked by her mother during a polygraph test whether she was sexually active. She answered that she had been raped, which her mother already knew. The host Kyle Sandilands then said: "Right, and is that the only sexual experience you've had."

Sandilands' co-host Jackie O then put a stop to the questioning because it had "crossed the line." She's not the only person who thinks so. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has even weighed in, saying that he is "distressed" by the incident.

The show will be off the air pending a review. Do you think it should be canceled for good?

Public Marriage Proposal Rejected - What Would You Do?

TresSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:00:41 -0700

There's always a risk involved in a marriage proposal - she (or he) could say no! But a person heightens that risk when he decides on a public proposal. Yesterday on Australian national television, a man surprised his girlfriend of three years and proposed to her on stage. Sweet huh? Not really, considering that she ran off stage crying! Maybe this is why men are as afraid of proposing marriage as they are of sharks.

This clip, if it wasn't staged, is so heartbreaking! What would you do if you were the girlfriend? Say yes and dump him later (and in private), or turn him down in front of everyone?

All You Need Is Love . . . Not!

TresSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:58:16 -0700

Researchers at Australian National University set out to discover what makes couples stick together and ended up with a long list of circumstances that make couples more likely to split up.

For six years, the study tracked 2,500 couples who were married or living together. Some factors that influence a relationship's staying power include:

Age: A husband who is nine or more years older than his wife is twice as likely to get divorced. The same goes for a husband who marries before 25.
Children: One-fifth of couples who have kids before marriage (either from a previous relationship or the same relationship) separated, compared to nine percent of couples without children born before marriage.
Parents: Sixteen percent of people whose parents separated or divorced experienced marital separation, compared to 10 percent of those whose parents never separated.
Past relationships: Partners who are on their second or third marriages are 90 percent more likely to separate than those on their first marriage.
Smoking: When only one partner smokes, a couple is more likely to split up.

Are you surprised by any of these findings?

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