In this episode, Sam and Adam discuss the association between camp, LGBTIA+ culture and professional wrestling. They also take a look at the subversion of straight masculinity by wrestlers like Gorgeous George and other early exóticos.  

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Show Notes/Sources:

https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/wrestlings-gay-history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_(style)

https://www.them.us/story/what-is-camp

https://hornet.com/stories/gay-wrestling-characters/

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1739389-chanel-sequins-and-golddust-wwes-history-with-homosexuality

https://vault.si.com/vault/1969/03/17/george-was-villainous-gutsy-and-gorgeous

Cool Videos:

Gorgeous George Entrance & Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVpTpuWSU48&feature=youtu.be 

Muhammad Ali Speaking about Gorgeous George: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRVwMrBxS1U&ab_channel=AlexBrockie

The Liberace of Lucha Libre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh48T5mhNv4