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23½ x 18¼ pastel on pastel paper
completed and released June 10, 2010

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They were pushed to their limits, worked hard but kept their cool. They gave an outstanding performance, and supported their team mates. Now the game may be over, but there is still more action in store for these jocks.

"Jock" is one of the few words in the English language, that through its numerous meanings, almost universally conjures arousing imagery in the minds of gay man. For almost 200 years it was slang for penis. Today it's used to describe buff and brawny athletes as well as guys with an excessive concern for machismo. Of course it's also the shortened version of "jockstrap", that fetishistic 1860s invention, that oddly enough, was originally intended to provide a bit of modesty for men, to be worn under swimwear.

ChicagoFan2010 said:
Again, you manage to create something so great Michael. I really appreciate your addition of ethnic men in your wor; these guys are smokin'... Thanks for the history bit about the jockstrap, I was unaware. Nice work, you always please. ChicagoFan
Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 08:40 PM
maxboyd said:
I love this. This could be a partner piece to my studio print Tight End. There's those blue lockers again. The use of darker shades of color in this piece enhances the locker room appearance which is part of all most every gay mans fantasy collection. I love the 2 subjects involved in "forplay" while their briefs are still on. Bravo!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Michael Breyette (the artist) said:
At first I debated on the color of the lockers, thinking that it was indeed similar, maybe too similar, to Tight End, but then again I do like connecting pieces together in subtle ways.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 08:50 PM



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