The Mr Rubber sendoff

Mr International Rubber is fast approaching, which means that in a little under two weeks, our reigning Mr Rubber Toronto, Gary Major, will be making his way to Chicago to compete for the title.

Today was his sendoff party at the Eagle, so after a weekend of fetish events (including a live crucifixion that I had to watch through my fingers because . . . Well, gyah, that’s why) we’re wishing him the best of luck down there. And whatever happens, the important thing is that he got a free vacation. And really, isn’t that what matters the most?

Yes. Yes it is.

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