The article discusses the Hunky Jesus 2025 event against a backdrop of rising anti-queer legislation and repression. Instead of retreating, the queer community embraced their creativity and style as forms of defiance. Participants showcased DIY fashion and solidarity for trans rights, transforming an ostensibly lighthearted event into a powerful display of protest and community. The author, despite their ambivalence towards crowds, found joy and affirmation at the event, highlighting its blend of celebration and resistance. The involvement of community leaders underscored the event's significance beyond mere entertainment.
Hunky Jesus was just what I needed. Here is a crowd that will hand you sunscreen, fix your lash, and call you gorgeous in the same breath.
What should have been a goofy day in the sun ended up feeling a lot more sacred; here was queer church, a protest, and fashion week all rolled into one.
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