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End Of Gay Culture Watch

By The Daily Dish
Nov 19 2007, 7:44 AM ET

A straight rugby player signs calendars of himself for gay fans in Soho, London:

Proceeds from the calendar will raise money for Orchid Charity Trust, which aims to fight testicular cancer, and the Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Service.

Ben Cohen, who was unable to make the Rugby World Cup earlier this year as his wife was expecting twins, looked really relaxed in store as he signed calendars, chatted to fans and posed for photos.

When asked what they thought of a straight sports star courting his gay fanbase in this way,  Prowler shoppers were very positive about the move.

"I think it's fantastic. For a sportsman to do this for gay fans, I think is brilliant and many more should follow. As society gets more and more tolerant, more sports stars should come out and support us - because we support them," said rugby fan Paul from Brighton, who was at the signing.

More news of gay integration here.



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