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@E.T.Bass. Ever since I got my ICD (pacemaker/defibrillator) I have to ask for a pat-down. My device can not go through a metal detector nor can they use a wand on me, however, I can go through the x-ray detector. In NYC detectors are not only in airports but in theaters, museums, & stadiums. So, I’ve had a lot of pat-downs. Never once did any agent, during the pat-down, touch my junk or butt. They have been most respectful and some even funny about it. Last week at a museum the security guard told me to take everything out of my pocket & put it into the basket. When I told him I had a pacemaker/defibrillator he said, “Yea, you can put that in too”. He had a sense of humor about it. To be honest, most guards seem uncomfortable about giving a pat-down. In the Vienna airport when I told security I had the implant, he looked at me with a concerned look and asked if I were ok. He just asked me to extend my arms & spread my legs. No pat-down. The security guards are trained in how to deal with individuals with an ICD. If they felt it necessary to touch my junk or butt I won’t have an issue. They’re just doing their job.

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@TruthBTold... His acting name is Irving Pena.

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His acting name is Juan Carlos Madina. He plays Dario’s lover. Probably one of the hottest silver foxes on TV.

The season finale is the best of the episodes. Brings all the stories together for conclusions & sets the stage for Season 3, if there is one. The “young orphan” girl sings her heart out on the talent show as many of the events unfold. Well done... Yes, we get to see Dario’s cute butt in the finale.

Dario Yazbek Bernal. Mexican actor in House of Flowers.

After a year of waiting Season 2 of House of Flowers is back. As much as I enjoyed Season 1, Season 2 is awful. The story is all over the place. Too many plots & a rush to develop them. Starting with the “orphan girl” doing magic tricks to trying to raise money to repurchase the flower shop. The entire cult plot is silly & so predictable. The romances aren’t working and the start up of the drag queen club is just dragging. Hopefully, bringing in escorts will liven things up. Without the mother in the show & the constant digging up her box of belongings, I’m struggling to get through these 30 min episodes. Anyone else watching?

I had heard that Moulin Rouge was a “big production” and it is. Saw it last night during NY’s “bomb cyclone” storm. But, the show must go on. I loved it! It’s got all the glitz you’d expect from a big Broadway production. Really enjoyed the way they told the story by using popular & familiar songs. My foot was tapping most of the night. It has a large & very likable diverse cast. The scenery, lots of bright reds & crystal chandeliers, sets the atmosphere for a wild night. Even has an elephant hanging over by the side balcony. Excellent choreography, stunning costumes, great orchestra, and everyone seems to have an amazing voice. It’s one of those shows that you park your problems at the door, sit back & enjoy this wonderful production. Stick around for the finale. That can-can number is a real hoot.

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Russel Posner plays Elliot, the HS Freshman who spends an entire episode thinking about girls & Masturbating. Seems everyone knows he’s doing it. He only appears in 1 Episode.

Hopefully, Season 2 will have more episodes with Ben’s, not so bright, step-brothers played by twins Trey & Trevor Eason.

I do find James Corenswet who plays River & Ben’s love interest rather handsome.

Looks good on the show but I’ve seen other pictures that would change my mind.

The cast

It’s a fun 3 season series about 4 British HS boys as they develop a bond of friendship and share a common quest of losing their virginity. Each episode will capture your interest as you feel connected with these boys, their girlfriends, and families. It’s extremely well written and has a great cast.

Not sure if this still holds true but it did in NY, if you’re diagnosed with Giardia you’ll get a call from the Health Dept asking you all sorts of personal questions.

Yes, Netflix has announced there will be a Season 2 of The Politician. Ben Platt will be challenging new cast members, Judith Light & Bette Midler, as he begins climbing his political ladder to become President of the US. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/politician-season-2-release-date-20312974

Happy New Year!

Ben Platt’s love interest in The Politician is the very handsome actor David Corenswet who plays River.

Finished season 1 of The Politician. It has quite a diverse cast covering the LGBTQ community & several nationalities. Also, no marriage works in this show. It either ends in divorce or there’s no 2 parents around. So many family issues. Some of the episodes directed by Helen Hunt were well done, others just make you scratch your head and say, WTF. Example, the episode where a new teenage male character is introduced who all he wants to do is masturbate. And, everyone seems to know he’s doing it. Relevance? To show that a Freshman in HS is only interested in sex & not who becomes the school’s president. The final episode takes you from the West Coast to NYC. It sets the stage for Season 2 (if there is one). Two famous actresses are introduced who will come in contact with Payton Hobart and his posse. I couldn’t help but notice the similarities of Ben Platt’s character to Evan Hansen. His character deals with similar issues such as suicide, lies, confusion, and a mother who makes him feel very special even when he fucks up.

The Politician is a new 8 episode show on Netflix. It stars Ben Platt as Payton Hobart a wealthy HS student running for class president. His goal is to attend Harvard and become President of the US. His mom is played by Gwyneth Paltrow who has a famous tennis star as her lover. Ryan Murphy has put together another HS show & includes some familiar faces in the cast like Jessica Lange & Bob Balaban. Ben Platt made a name for himself in Dear Evan Hansen where he took home a Tony for Best Actor. Ben also has a hit album out & sings a few of his songs in The Politician. I’m a big fan of Ben Platt and have been enjoying the show. https://www.npr.org/2019/09/27/764591532/the-politician-digs-for-the-drama-in-high-school-politics