Rules To Live By #6

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

6.) Strike while the bed is hot. Some of these players are in high demand. If you’re both having repeated (and sober) sexual encounters (reach arounds DO NOT count), ride out your summer fling. Who knows, you could be dodgeball’s next top power couple. On a side note, ladies, learn from the boys as they did you. You taught them how to start a bar fight, learn that there is no crying over fuck buddies come and gone. There are more than plenty of fish in this BAD! sea. xoxo

Smells Like Team Spirit

We know that we totally thought WOOF! was the hottest team in the league last year, but we are curious what YOU thought of each of the teams. While we totally would bang several people on every team, we wondered if there was a team more bangalicious than WOOF! or if they are the cat's meow. xoxo

Rules To Live By #5

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

5.) Bros before hoes/chicks before tricks. Although this group is a right attractive one, remember the tangled web of friendship and former flings that exists beyond the Tony Dapolito Center and into your bedroom. Don’t be like a certain European in the league who likes to warm the beds of a particular group of tight knit vets as often as he can. It’s wise to expand your conquests beyond dodgeball and have we mentioned there are other gay sports leagues in the city like Volleyball (mostly asians), Rugby (mostly testerone), Water Polo (most amphibians), Basketball (mostly tall), and Cheerleading (mostly bottoms)? There is always Fire Island to begin your search for some summer love, and by the looks of it some frisky vets have already staked their claims (Tony the Tiger we are looking at you!) At the end of the day, if you threw a party and invited everyone you knew you would see the biggest gift would be from us, and the card attached would say, "Thank you for being a friend". xoxo

Rules To Live By #4

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

4.) Don’t be crazy (by crazy we don't mean Janice Dickinson crazy, we mean Britney batshit gonna shave your head and date the paparazzi crazy). Please refrain from telling your sex partner how “long you've wanted it'’, texting all day, obsessing over every update to their facebook page, telling people you got married in Maine already (oh wait, was that just us?). There's a fine line between flattery and starring in Swimfan (you hear that Wanting in West Village?). Not all dodgeball matches are won because of skill - sometimes the clock runs out, and judging by most of your behavior at night, it seems as time runs out, the nearest warm body wins. So do yourself a favor and play hard to get, because the harder you play, the more people want to win the prize. xoxo

Rules To Live By #3

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

3.) Boyfriends. A lot of people have them, but looks may be deceiving. While most relationships are monogamous, sometimes an extra special guest star may make an appearance in the bedroom on occassion, or if you are very lucky when the couple has a couple of drinks in them. Just don't wear out your welcome, because if you don't watch out jealousy and tears may ensue from either party. One charming baller 'bear'ly kept his dignity while nearly breaking up one of BAD's favorite couples after a heavy night of drinking, luckily he passed out before hooking up too much with just one of them. It’s best to follow the example of the most valuable dodgeballer next door who repeatedly brought a model dodgeballer downtown to his muscular boyfriend. Sharing is caring. xoxo

Rules To Live By #2

Continuing our part to tell you how to seemingly stay under the radar this summer, (while continuing to get lucky) we keep cranking out the tips about etiquette and sensibility in this cruel cruel but very hot town:

2.] Fashion Emergencies. Something very familiar to those who dwell beyond the bridges and tunnels is angling to find someone of your build who lives near the office to make your hard crash to reality easier.

If you host a trick, then hosts are responsible to abide by the Cinderella Rule and return items left behind that are part of a pair (shoes, earrings, contacts, etc.) or valued over $20. Guest should return any borrowed items washed/working condition. Manhattanites better watch themselves with those dirty hipster Brooklyn boys, the ones from upstate, those rough and tough Staten Island studs, and certain professors from a different state. xoxo

And The Winner Is....2nd Time Around

After being totally j we didn't win an award at the End of the Season bash, we got all agro and decided to make our own awards, The GG's! We asked for you to vote for your favorites, and a lot of you told us who was the hottest and best in BAD! So without further ado, the winners:

Best HHB (Hidden Hot Body): J.P. - for anyone who didn't vote for this unassuming cutie, have you seen him shirtless?

Sexiest Rookie: Conti - we think he is a beatiful addition to an already cute league.

Lady You'd Like To Make Your Lady: Robin - she's hard not to love.

Spunkiest: Carrie 2.0 - might as well just call him Spunky Brewster.

Person You'd Most Like To Be On Your Flip-Cup Team: Sergio - if you see him on the other team, be afraid, be very afraid.

Dodgeballer You Like To Get Drunk With: Paul the Commissioner - we not only think he's hilarious, but we love it when he picks up the tab too.

Makeout Bandit: Mikey - we always knew that hidden talent would come in handy...with half of the league, and we thought we were special!

Cutest Couple: V and Mandy - we like them seperately, but together we love them more.

Most Likely to Sleep With After Seeing Them Play: Cutrone - do we really need to wait until after he plays to want to sleep with him? We think not.

Most Memorable Moment Of The Season: Robin is going to be a mommy - it was the combo of great news and shots that really made it a shining moment in a memorable season.

So did the public get it right? Did your favorites win, or do you demand a recount? Sound off and let us know what YOU think. xoxo

Rules To Live By #1

I bet you all think that because the spring season is over, gossipgays is gonna take her eyes off her beat to relax and enjoy some sun in the city. Sorry players, but that is as naive as some newbie thinking he can hook up with half of the league and not be known as the league's pass-around bottom. Just because we won't be releasing pent up frustration by lobbing balls in the gym, doesn't mean that we won’t know you are releasing your balls in other ways. I'd like to remind players that no matter the mischief that you may engage in the off-season, to please be mindful to uphold the personal dignity and respect that allows you dodgeballers to see each other under the bright florescent lights of the Tony Dapolito Center. Judging from everyone’s behavior this season, we thought we’d give you all daily tips over the next week to help stay below our radar this summer starting with:

1.] To most people, blacking out repeatedly is a sign of alcoholism. However to you all, blacking out and waking up with opposing dodgeball jerseys on the bedroom floor with no underwear in sight is sign that it is a Tuesday morning. Regardless of your ability to go for a bonus round when you regain consciousness, the host should be prepared to offer acetaminophen, mouth wash, and a clean towel to their guest before they head out the door. Many of our blind items have come from readers as vengeance for poor hospitality.

...although, feel free to not follow them. It just makes our job easier. xoxo

Balls to the StoneWall

We don't even know where to begin about the shit show that was the end of the season party for BAD! on Monday night at Stonewall. There was dancing, there was hula hooping, there was making out, there were awards, there were shirtless boys, there was beer pong, there were rubber balls pelting people in the face, and there was a whole lotta drinking. BAD! celebrated the end of the season as only they knew how to by drinking the place dry!

The night started out innocently enough. Mixing and mingling for the happy hour special, noshing on some catered food, and flirting up a storm. Poppi and Niki served as the hostesses with the mostesses by MC'ing the Trophies (#1st for Gym Bar, #1st for Eastern Bloc for winning tournament), MVP's, and the "fun awards".

You wonder what the "fun" entails? Some of our favorites included the biggest flirts going to Scotty and Ruby, best hidden talent going to Mikey for his amazing, um, skill, best six pack going to Ken, most likely to have team orgy going to WOOF!, and our personal favorite most likely to end up on gossipgays going to one of our favorite newbies Carrie 2.0. Although our favorite line from Poppi was her commenting on Esther's new haircut. We knew you were the funniest person in BAD!

We know those dodgeballers like to throw balls at each other when they are the Tony Dapolito Center, but god, can't you stop throwing them at each other when you are at the after parties? We narrowly avoided our death from all the little red stress balls that were being torpedoed at our faces after the awards (great idea Niki!). While we know everyone in the league has more than a little stress and aggression, perhaps next season we can think of a less dangerous way to take care of this?

We know the night might get a little hazy from this point on for some of the dodgeballers, but we saw Mikey and Mr. Wind, Carrie 2.0 and Danny, Carrie 2.0 and Scotty, Vat and Craig the ref getting quite friendly. We saw Ruby dirty dancing her pretty little heart out with various boys and girls. We gasped at the shirtless hotness that was Leven, Mr. Wind, and Cutrone. Although nothing in the night could quite top the "Thriller" dance performed by Shane, Vat, and a mystery cutie. We are still shaking the glitter our of our hair.

We have give the drag queen downstairs some credit where credit was due. She got the league's resident straight boy Kelly to take off his shirt for a shot. Every time we go to Stonewall, she harasses all of the boys, and usually she gets one to crack under pressure. We are happy she saved the best for last. We saw Gilbride and Erika in deep discussions downstairs either having a heart to heart or plotting away (we believe in the latter), and it was about that time the party started to move on to the after after party at Eastern Bloc.

A good chunk of the dodgeball crew headed from the west to the east and got their karaoke on. It was rip-roaring good time of a night. We saw a lot of familiar faces, hula hooped with the best of them, and eventually called out sick on Tuesday as anticipated. We have to say we might shed a tear next Monday when we have no one to play flip cup with, but alas fall is right around the corner. But let's be honest, our livers would break up with us if we continued to abuse it the way we have this spring, and god knows we need them for next season. xoxo

Who You Be: Thrilla!

So we don't know you but you play a mean zombie, you're pretty cute, and we were impressed with your natural flair for dancing. Anyone who can keep up with Vat and Shane on the dancefloor is totally cool in our books, but we don't think we have ever seen you play dodgeball, so WHO YOU BE? If you have any info about this undead cutie, let us know. xoxo

The Morning After.

Anyone else feeling like this after last night? We so need a nap. xoxo

The End is Near.

That's right, BAD! is celebrating the end of yet another joyous, dramatic, and very fun season. It's all going down at Stonewall (53 Christopher St at 7th Ave South) upstairs at 7pm. MVPs, season trophies, flip cup tournament, superlatives and more will be starting at 8pm. Since we are in a recession, they decided to throw us a bone in the style of drink specials... 2-4-1 well drinks, beers and wine until 9pm. Then 3 for $10 Bud, Bud Light and Rolling Rock all night. It's the kind of special we think will help us through these tough economic times. xoxo

And The Award Goes To... 2nd Time Around

BAD! may be having their end of the season awards party Monday at Stonewall (53 Christopher St at 7th Ave South) at 7pm, but we at gossipgays have our own awards to tend to, The GG's. With the overwhelming response last season, we have decided to have continue the tradition. You know the drill, YOU vote on the winners, and WE post the results. So take a second and comment on your favorites, while we reflect on all of the drunken times we have shared together. xoxo

Best HHB (Hidden Hot Body)?
Sexiest Rookie?
Lady You'd Like To Make Your Lady?
Spunkiest?
Person You'd Most Like To Be On Your Flip-Cup Team?
Dodgeballer You Like To Get Drunk With?

Makeout Bandit?

Cutest Couple?

Most Likely to Sleep With After Seeing Them Play?

Most Memorable Moment Of The Season?

Biggest BAD! Ass

We asked the burning question of who you thought was the best dodgeball player this season, and you answered. Eduardo of Pieces can be rest assured no one wants to be on the receiving end of his throws. From Day 1 he has been a spit fire on the court, and there are more than a few people who have the bruises to prove it. He has made a name for himself in the league, and if you have hung out at any after party you should know he is one of the nicest and most endearing people in BAD!

That's not to say we still wouldn't want to be in a showdown with him next season, but we do like to drink and dirty dance with him after the games. Symmes and Monica rounded out the poll taking second and third respectively. We personally think everyone in BAD! is amazing, but sometimes certain people are just a tad more amazing than others. We just hope Eduardo doesn't get too cocky next season because there is always someone bigger and better who will come along and get him the very same bruises he inflicts on others. Karma's a bitch. xoxo

Who You Be?

Ok, so listen. We totally see you out at the after parties, and you pretty much rocked it out during the tournament for XES, but one thing escapes us - your name! That's right, we have no clue who you are, but we would like to get to know you. You dazzle us with those dreamy blue eyes, but when it comes to your name we are drawing a blank.

So if anyone has the 411 on the mystery man from XES, please share. Because if we are wondering who the hell Old Blue Eyes is, we are sure there are other boys wondering how they will angle to talk to him at the season ending party. xoxo

Just Dance!

To say that the XES after party on Monday was the most dancing those dodgeballers have done all season would be an under- statement. The tournament may have been quite stressful for the whole league, but most of the teams headed to the after party and danced their tails off to take off the edge. We are guessing the cheap drinks and flip cup helped with that as well. We were quite surprised how many people came out, and since it was the first time an after party was at XES we were a little leary at first. Madonna changed all of that!

We are of course referring to the Vogue-off that happened between Salcito, Carrie 2.o, Leven, and Shane. It was like we were in the House of Ninja in the 90's tripping on E! The DJ was slamming Top 40 hit after hit after hit. Britney, The Pussycat Dolls, Kylie, and the list goes on and on. Once the huge patio closed after 10, everyone got together, had some pizza, and started dancing. There was no stopping them either, they used the tables as their own personal runways and as Paula Abdul stated danced like there was no tomorrow.

When the dodgeballers weren't dancing, they were partying. We saw Eastern Bloc taking some shots to celebrate their tournament win, we saw Eduardo getting quite cozy with Leven and V canoodling with Mandy, Weeks showed us a picture of his new cute boyfriend, we finally saw the WOOF! team half naked including Esther who was one of the first ladies in the league we have ever seen in a bra at the bar dancing, and lastly we saw lots and lots of confetti.

When XES kicked the dodgeballers who were raging at 2 AM, Osada led the pack to View Bar for WOOF! and it was all a little hazy from there. Sadly the dodgeball season may have come to a close, but the league has one last chance to live it up at next week's season ending party at Stonewall. We can only imagine the insanity, and inevitable hangover that will haunt us on Tuesday, but they are nothing compared to the season ending party. We can't guarantee you won't get blackout drunk, but we can guarantee you will have the best time of your life. xoxo

Say What?

Doggonit! What do you think Jason is really doing to his hot fellow team member Chris at XES on Monday? We knew the WOOF! team was close, we guess we didn't realize how close they really were. Tell us what YOU think is going on or if we are barking up the wrong tree. xoxo

Cock Bloc-ed

Last nights tournament was insane. Tempers flared, bullets were dodged, but only one team had the hopes of becoming the winners of America's Next Flop Model. Oh who are we kidding? Eastern Bloc took it down last night defeating the fiery Splash team, first placers Gym Bar, the underdogs Duplex, and one helluva showdown with XES (who really brought their A game last night with Osada kicking some serious ass). They played four games straight and boy were they a hot sweaty mess by the end of it all. We are happy Monica kept her angry face on througout the night, we wouldn't want to see her leave home without it.

We saw some amazing playing by everyone in the league, and to see the 7th and 8th placed teams in the league as the last teams standing for the final showdown was quite the surprise. Nonetheless, Eastern Bloc came out on top, XES took a well earned 2nd place, and Pieces took third place for the night. We are happy everyone was on their best behavior (we saw Benji giving the "good sportsmanship" talk before every game, and we mean every game) and that people came to win! We know some teams may have been Cock Bloc-ed last night, but let's hope that only happens on the court. xoxo

Best Dodgeballer Poll

These guys and gals played a mean season, and they fought hard on the court of the Tony Dapolito Center, and now we want you to tell us who you loved..or loathed.

We know at teams their hard throws or articulate catches could have frustrated you during the season, so we thought it would be fun to post pictures of their *ahem* alter-egos. That's right sometimes you play the part of the villian, and sometimes the hero. But c'mon doesn't every good story need a villian? xoxo

In XES?

Those dodgeballers are getting their drink on at XES (157 W 24th St between 6th and 7th St). Here's what we know 2-4-1 until 9pm, then $4 off margaritas, cosmos, and martinis. They have an outdoor patio and if all of that isn't reason enough then maybe the fact that it's the last week you can party like a rock star with the league for a very long time may change your mind. Oh yeah, we pulled the pity card. xoxo

And The Winner Is....

Gym Bar! Congrats to coming in first place in the league, with Bamboo 52 and Pieces a close second and third respectively, it was a true fight to the finish. Although none of it matters when it comes to the tournament on Monday. Whichever team is left standing, is the team that can call themselves the winners of BAD!'s 4th crazy season.

We must say, we are a *little* confused because according to the standings the scores were adjusted. Can we ask why the scores were adjusted and what is the disclaimer: "a couple of teams were forced to (incorrectly) forfeit matches. However, there is no rule stating there needs to be a minimum number of players." If someone knows what happened, can you please let us know? We don't know what that smell is, but we think it's bullshit. xoxo

Spotted: Next Magazine

It seems BAD! at the Bachelor Auction was all over the back of Next Magazine in the Shot in the Dark section. NYC's favorite fag rag found Eduardo and Kelly getting chummy, Weeks with barely a shirt (just the way we like it), and Ed from Splash representing and trying to raise some much need funds for the league.


We love that these guys are recreating their look that gave them 5 seconds of fame. They shouldn't worry because they will always be famous on the court of the Tony Dapolito Center. Isn't that what counts at the end of the day? xoxo

I Ain't One To Gossip 5-8

Which hunky and usually available vet is now currently off the market? It seems they have found love and wish they could put a ring on it, but just not on their finger. xoxo

Sexy Can I?

We can't say we are surprised, I mean we have been obsessed with him since God created dodgeball, but he can add another trophy to his already crowded mantle. Gilbride housed the competition to become the Sexiest Male Vet of Spring '09, and the competition was fierce. What started out a two horse race between Gilbride and Endre, quickly became a fight to the finish as Leven came out of nowhere and commanded the poll over the weekend. But Gilbride fought back, gritted his teeth, and texted his all of his old tricks to vote for him. We could have called it from the beginning. He was the cutest vet last season, and we profiled him back last fall, so needless to say he is one of the most popular, hottest, and loudest people at the Tony Dapolito Center on Mondays. All in all, he has earned his crown and we hope he can defend his honor next season.

What did surprise us was the drama going on in the comment section. We thought we were nasty, but you queens were hitting, amongst other things, below the belt. There were some not so nice things said, but it did open our eyes to the fact that you guys want a little more input to these, so gossipgays listened and we are giving you a voice. Our next poll is for Best Dodgeball Player on the court and you get the chance to pick who you want in the poll. You have until tomorrow Friday May 8th at 5pm to either comment in this section (try not to be so anonymous this time) or send an email to BADgossipgays@gmail.com. We will pick the top 10 entries. If you send us an email you can also send us a photo, because Tyra said it best when she said, "Sometimes only you know your best angles". Now if we could only figure out how to smile with our eyes. xoxo