"It's a perilous time for queer people right now. Texas is cranking out anti-trans bills like raffle tickets; Trump is policing gender rights; and Hungary just banned Pride. So you probably thought we'd lay low and start a group chat about moving to Canada. Instead we're doing what we always do in times of repression: dressing up, showing out, and turning defiance into a damn runway."
"Here is a crowd that will hand you sunscreen, fix your lash, and call you gorgeous in the same breath. They came to serve lewks and affirm life, and maybe scream a little for Sexy Satan. And scream we did, just as much for some amazing DIY couture as for trans rights. What should have been a goofy day in the sun ended up feeling a lot more sacred; here was queer chuch, a protest, and fashion week all rolled into one."
Anti-trans legislation and rising global attacks on Pride have created a perilous moment for queer people. Rather than retreating, the community responded with Hunky Jesus, a vibrant event combining satire, politics, and fashion. Attendees offered mutual care—handing out sunscreen, fixing lashes, and offering affirmation—while performing DIY couture and calling for trans rights. The event felt simultaneously like queer church, a protest, and a runway, reclaiming Pride away from commercial sponsorship and into grassroots expression. Prominent community figures appeared, blending celebration and activism in a spirit of resilience and visible solidarity.
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