Boy Culture Links: 'Ransom Canyon's' Lonesome Cowboys, Rosie O'Donnell Imagines Daytime Return (!), Would You RU5H to Book a 'Sex-Progressive' Gay Cruise? + MORE
AUGUST 1, 2026
MR. MAN: Via Mr. Man:
“Netflix’s Ransom Canyon has never been shy about turning ranch work into eye candy, but Season 2, Episode 7 takes the show’s cowboy fantasy to new heights. Gay heights. During a slow-motion montage straight out of a gay porno, a small army of sweaty, shirtless men unloads trucks and swings hammers - not to mention the drilling and pounding — to raise a wooden structure while the womenfolk enjoy the view. While the series’ second season suffered a drop in viewership over season one, this scene became a viral hit online, for obvious reasons. Let’s get into it, shall we?
“So what are they actually building? The men are constructing a stage and preparing the Double K Ranch to host a music festival after 2,000 more guests bought tickets than the original venue in town could legally accommodate. A mixup that calls for zero shirts!
“Series creator April Blair promised Netflix Tudum that Season 2 would feature “even more shirtless men.” Mission accomplished. What she didn’t say is that it would be a few grunts away from gay porn.
“For those who are just tuning in for the armpits and have no idea what’s going on, Ransom Canyon is a modern Western about rival ranchers in a small Texas town. Its central on-again, off-again romance pairs widowed rancher Staten, played by Josh Duhamel, with pianist and bar owner Quinn, played by Minka Kelly. This is essentially Netflix’s answer to Yellowstone, and while it hasn’t broken into the zeitgeist as much as Yellowstone, it’s certainly making the right moves in Season 2.
“Garrett Wareing works overtime as the show’s resident young buck, Lucas Russell. His nudity in a skinny dipping scene in season one is truly jaw-dropping, with Garrett revealing his bulge in white underwear before the ass comes out. Lucas lives in a trailer park with his troubled older brother, Kit, after their father abandons them. Although Kit is technically responsible for Lucas, the dynamic frequently works in reverse, with Lucas attempting to keep his older brother out of trouble while working to support them both.
“Wareing knows what people want, and in addition to participating in the Season 2 construction scene, he shows his ass while hosing himself down during the opening credits of episode seven. Save a horse, ride this cowboy!”
PEOPLE: Holy shit, Rosie O’Donnell is seriously considering to daytime TV! Per People:
I’m not sure she’s right about celebrity culture — even if she’s right that it isn’t just about getting a star anymore.
HUFFINGTON POST: The Trump Administration’s ridiculous decision to charge ex-Olympian David Hearn for allegedly tampering with the damned Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has flopped, leaving Jeanine Pirro with (more) egg on her face.
NEW YORK TIMES: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) vows to “never” switch parties. Hmm.
JOE.MY.GOD.: Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos has settled an insider-trading case — he’ll pay $35,000. He bet on Kalshi that he wouldn’t be at the State of the Union address, knowing he wouldn’t be. He only got caught because Kalshi turned him in.
OUT.COM: I must be old, because reading about RU5H, a new “sex-progressive” gay cruise, all I feel is exhausted:
“RU5H is a sex-progressive experience built around choice, consent, and personal exploration. Guests will find a variety of experiences designed for different comfort levels and interests. Throughout the ship, RU5H Experience Zones offer opportunities for connection, curiosity, and exploration. These include spaces inspired by fantasy, role-play, creator culture, and after-hours social experiences. There will also be clothing-optional upper decks while at sea, creating a space where guests can relax and express themselves comfortably. One important thing to emphasize is that RU5H is not about pressure. It is about freedom. Every guest chooses how they want to participate, and respect, communication, and consent are at the center of the experience.”
INSTAGRAM: Brenda Dickson, the loopy actress (“Well, hello!”) who is using all the filters up so we have none left for ourselves, wants fans to know she was not officially arrested, the cops all know and love her and … well, all right!
Not only does the RU5H Experience Zone sound exhausting, but the inaugural cruisers should be very careful about what enhancements they try to bring onboard with them. Previous cruises with Bahamian ports of call have experienced a very low tolerance for drug use. Yet, I can’t imagine facing a daunting schedule of activities like that without SOME kind of Mother’s Little Helper!