"It's a perilous time for queer people right now. Texas is cranking out anti-trans bills like raffle tickets; Trump is policing gender rights; and Hungary just banned Pride. So you probably thought we'd lay low and start a group chat about moving to Canada. Instead we're doing what we always do in times of repression: dressing up, showing out, and turning defiance into a damn runway."
"Hunky Jesus - as it turns out - 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. They came to serve lewks and affirm life, and maybe scream a little for Sexy Satan. And scream we did, just as much for some amazing DIY couture as for trans rights."
Anti-trans legislation and global bans on Pride have intensified pressure on queer communities. Hunky Jesus emerged as a defiant, joyful response that merged humor, fashion, and activism. Attendees practiced mutual care by handing out sunscreen, fixing lashes, and offering compliments while presenting DIY couture and playful religious imagery like Sexy Satan. The event felt simultaneously sacred and celebratory, operating as queer church, protest, and runway without heavy corporate sponsorship. Notable hosts included Sister Roma and Honey Mahogany, and some gay politicians offered remarks, reinforcing visible solidarity for trans rights.
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