Musky Trunks | First Time at the Gay Bars, Fake Gay Icons and Bad Music At The Clubs

Geoffrey’s first trip to Weho was plagued by bad music at the clubs and which got us thinking about real gay icons vs fake gay icons. From the atmosphere to the crowds to the expectations vs. reality, we get into what stood out, what surprised him, and whether it lived up to the hype.

Then we shift into a bigger conversation about “gay icons”—what that label really means and how it gets thrown around so easily. We talk about the difference between artists who genuinely connect with and support the community versus those who are just labeled icons by default. Along the way, we get into names like Chappell Roan and Benson Boone, and whether the title always fits.

It’s a mix of firsthand experience and honest opinions, unpacking both the culture of WeHo and the way we define who we celebrate.