it's such a relief to have a real good scratch
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Thursday, 28 May 2026
101 Uses For A Belt - No 25 Itch Scratcher
it's such a relief to have a real good scratch
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Art Bob 3 - Games and Puzzles
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| Art Bob - Unknown Title |
We're missing the title of this image and without it the intent is far from clear. These men in a locker room seem to be playing dice, but why? Apart from the foreground figure everyone is already naked, not surprising in a locker room, but it seems to rule out gambling for clothes. Perhaps, some other forfeit is in play - or is there a prize for the winner? Perhaps the one staring us in the face?
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| Art Bob - Low Score |
There's a similar mystery around this image - even with the title. Another locker room, this time one for golfers who are not normally a subject for homoerotic imagery. However, golfing terminology has much to offer. Here for example it appears a round of 'threesomes' has just finished.
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| Art Bob - Four Alarm Fire |
It's the title of this one that is bemusing, but on the surface, it's more clear what is happening. Firemen are being aroused from their slumbers to tackle a fire. This image predates the modern rise of firefighters to the level of erotic icons (gay and straight).
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| Art Bob - Down on the Farm |
This piece hardly needs the title, which seems like another commonplace, seemingly apt phrase chosen by the artist yet not quite matching what we see. I suppose the double entendre was too good to ignore. In any other context, we might imagine 'going down' is about to be enacted, but the astonishing involvement of the cow and cat diverts our thoughts into a very different direction. It seems incredibly daring but not entirely attractive. The idyllic scene outside seems like another world.
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| Art Bob - Hero Worship |
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| Art Bob - Hay Antics |
Two young men playfully grapple in the hayloft. It's a nostalgic musing on the truly innocent joys of youth in an idyllic environment, far from the pressures and sordid reality of town living. A scene recounted in many a tale of 'coming of age'.
There's balance too in the mirroring poses of the two 'carriers'. It results in the overlapping of their lower bodies, which are one side-step away from direct erotic contact. If the carriers are removed from the image altogether, the two remaining characters are aligned for an even more intimate engagement.
That hidden, erotic subtext derives an extra twist from the characterisations of the two 'teams' which are totally different. The two on the right look playful and innocent, their opposite numbers look older, more serious and distinctly calculating. One of the 'innocents' looks out to us soulfully, as if he's suddenly realised this contest is not what he thought it would be. A discovery no less dramatic than the one that the Hayloft wrestlers might be on the verge of making.
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| Art Bob - Hang On Man, We’re Cutting Out! |
In this image, the artist takes that encounter between innocence and experience further. The fantasy of bikers leading astray 'healthy', young men was a popular theme for gay artists around this time, notably explored by Etienne's Surfer and Bikers images in 'Road Kings' and also by Tom of Finland.
The rapid sketching technique seen in 'Rodeo' feeds the comedy here as well as the sense of movement and urgency. The artist hints more explicitly at the logical destiny of the arching body and thrusting pelvis, although it seems an improbable result in terms of the stereotyping of these particular two characters and the physical situation they are in. By intention or accident, the sketching has also created the (more predictable) impression that the pillion rider has a rocket up his backside.
Unfortunately, in this image, virtually all the background detail is lost, save for a gesticulating arm far behind them, which perhaps implies these two have been up to some mischief.
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| Art Bob -2 a.m. Daddy |
I suppose we must view this scene in the context of an era when probably the majority of gay men chose to marry women in order to avoid persecution and live a 'normal' life. That decision was probably influenced in may cases by the relentless, popular characterisation of gay men as effeminate and degenerate. That wasn't how they viewed themselves, of course, but they knew no better.
Art Bob may be representing one such man, wondering how different his life might have been, what else he might have been getting up to at 2 o'clock in the morning. The depiction of the two children is an impressive example of the artist's capabilities as an illustrator.
He has a voluptuous physique and there's an erotic, masculine kinkiness in the bow tie coupled with his nudity (somewhat clichéd and devalued to gays, these days, by commercial, heterosexual exploitation). The artist may be hinting at conflicting inner feelings by presenting him with a choice between conventional black and jazzy stripes. Does he mean a choice between being dull and straight and being a more imaginative gay? This was the double life led by many men.
The contrast between his overall nudity and chunky shoes and socks adds even more pungency to his simmering erotic appeal. In addition, the open drawer with its trailing tie, in matching stripes, note, suggests an inner excitement suggestive of his true orientation. Very clever.
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| Art Bob - That's Not Music! That's My Brother |
According to the Physique Pictorial caption this is a phone call to his girlfriend, but I suppose we might imagine that's just his cover story. Otherwise, this is strictly neutral territory with no hint of anything more between these two men than commonplace, sibling rivalry and a weak play on a phrase that predates the Hollies 1969 hit 'He ain't heavy He's my brother' by over 50 years.
The guy on the phone is appealing enough, with a physique, one of Art Bob's best, delicately detailed with light hair. Except for what we can see of his groin, that is. Notice the flecks of shaving foam on his pecs and belly, titillating us with the thought that this straight guy has an awareness of his body image which wasn't at all normal in the 1950s. His younger brother's dress with tight jeans and bare, muscular top suggests similar, promising traits!
The 1950s retro decor, complete with cheese plant and 'moderne' lightshade is a delight.
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| Art Bob - Detour |
Three images by Art Bob, which I have presented in the past, also feature heterosexual themes. In 'Detour' it injects that frustrating but irresistible allure of 'essence of straight' into a situation rife with homoerotic desire. (Follow the links in this section for more commentary).
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| Art Bob - We're Waiting |
'We're Waiting', is a more comical play on conflicting desires in a mixed erotic triangle. It features strip poker and a secret gay who is one of that predatory breed who believe they will always get their man. Surprisingly often they did, annoyingly, but their chances were enhanced by the prevalence of men living double lives or in mistaken marriages. Nobody here cares about the woman's feelings.
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| Art Bob - Pick-Up |
'Pick Up' gently mocks the artifice of women that suffer under a similar illusion, largely based on their self-presentation skills and female artifice, as represented by the dropped handkerchief (or knickers). It's a world I suspect Art Bob was very familiar with in his day job. In this case we can see it's pure delusion.
I have resorted to a magazine cover for this example, it's over-cropped at the sides but is the only copy I have which, for once, shows the background detail as it was meant to be seen. Note the philosophical comment in the magazine title on the bottom row.
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Read this series from Part 1
I am mulling a Part 4 for this series, watch this space!
Thursday, 7 May 2026
Art Bob 1
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| Art Bob - A Stitch In Time |
This picture also has a sewing theme. Another hunky buddy helps to fix his (nervous) chum's jeans. The pithy title suggests it's a repair, but these look well past being fixed 'in time'. In the 50s, fashionable young men started to have their jeans altered to fit more tightly round the bum. The most professional technique involved unpicking the centre seam of the pants, like this, cutting away a 'dart', and then sewing it back up.
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| Ronald Wright - A Stitch In Time? |
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| Art Bob - Just The Ticket |
Buddy collaboration features in this image too. Two lads in a beach buggy are trying to talk a cop out of giving them a ticket. While the cop is distracted, another member of the party reaches out of the boot (US, trunk) to let down his tyres. You don't notice it at first because of the absurd perspective and distance. It's quite an artistic hand, feminine potentially. The passenger feigns innocence on both counts.
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| Art Bob - The Rescue 2 |
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Jovial Dragon 2 - Elias & Ushrev
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| Jovial Dragon -Information Broker |
The agents spend considerable time seeking information and leads from the street folk of the city.
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| Jovial Dragon - Bare Breakout |
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| Jovial Dragon - Bathhouse bliss |
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| Jovial Dragon - Naughty List, Interesting Fun |
As time goes by, it transpires that their time in captivity has awakened a secret desire in Ushrev.
A naked man looks back in dismay,
as he is hustled away to begin a new life in service.
A series with a hint of Missionary Boys
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| Jovial Dragon777 - Wild West 048 |
An outlaw is brought to justice, taken by surprise in the way we always wanted when we were kids.
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| Jovial Dragon777 - Wild West029 |
A law man who knows the best way to apprehend an outlaw and gain a confession is by talking his own language. But it looks to me as if there is to be no plea bargaining before he gets his just deserts.
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| Jovial Dragon777 - Wild West022 |
Facing justice in appropriate style -
in leather briefs that chafe as he goes to his punishment.
Saturday, 7 February 2026
AI Art by DirtyMocchaBB -1
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| DirtyMocchaBB - I Think We Look Real Good |
A nice group of real, hunky cowboys.
They find new arrivals irresistible.
(Provided they look just like them).
Such is life!
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| DirtyMocchaBB - I Have Been Waiting For This Moment (1) |
This construction site opportunist is more open.
About both his preferences and intentions!
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| DirtyMocchaBB - I Have Been Waiting For This Moment (2) |
The unlikeliness of seducing this handsome prey, in broad daylight, on a building site makes you imagine there must be some disreputable leverage at work. But we all have our kinks, preferences
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| DirtyMocchaBB - Please Queue Up While I Clean Your Body |
Perhaps this sexy, building sight ritual has something to do with it.
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| DirtyMocchaBB - You Asked For It |
The boss of this office seems to have similar odd ideas about keeping his staff clean. It's bad enough when the office cleaners come in and sweep up while you're working. When they come in to vacuum you personally, it's far more distracting.
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| DirtyMocchaBB - I Feel Fit And Good |
This worker looks shell-shocked. Not wanting to be found lacking in the breast scan, he took a triple dose of muscle enhancement powder last night. Now he wonders if it was a trifle hasty.
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| DirtyMocchaBB - Worship My Feet |
I can't say if this is an employee perk or the exploitation of a PA. You never can tell. The AI construction of the boss's figure is a bit off, but I couldn't resist that splendidly, face-smothering foot and the open crotch beyond. Tight, grey suits are almost obscenely erotic.
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| DirtyMocchaBB - Oh No, My Briefs Are Showing! |
"Never mind" purred the boss, "I obviously miscalculated your dose. But I'm happy to do it for you, as you are such a promising prospect". He knelt and slowly undid Dale's zip.
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| DirtyMocchaBB - Come On, Give In |
This was one such daily review, I'm told, though reportedly not much work was discussed. There's a marvellous controlling strength in the boss man here. I dread to think what the title means, the poor wretch in the wheelbarrow position seems to have 'given in' quite a lot already. The sacrifices one makes for career advancement!
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| DirtyMocchaBB - I Need A Ride |
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| DirtyMocchaBB - My Neighbour Says He Loves My Tan Lines |
Even in their own homes, men were not safe. The creeping criminalisation of secret, voyeuristic, picture-taking drove those addicted to the sport out into the open. There was no law that forbade brazenly man-watching someone on his own property (paparazzi-style). Just as long as they didn't touch and didn't publish anything, the police regarded any complaint as just a 'domestic'.
More DirtyMocchaBB in Part 2
DirtyMocchaBB posts at Deviant Art


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