San Franciscans have flocked to Dolores Park in the city to compete in, or watch, what has become an Easter Sunday tradition - the "Hunky Jesus" competition.
Officiated by a gay charity group known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which has been active in San Francisco since 1979, the contest pits costumed and usually scantily clad men against each other for the distinction of being declared the most attractive Jesus.
Catholics have labelled the annual pageant blasphemous, considering that previous entrants have included "old school Jesus", "surfer Jesus" and "zombie Jesus", an irreverent take on the Easter message of Christ rising from the dead.
Note the photo of the eyeliner-wearing contestant.
Here are some other photos of the event.
Am I shocked? No. Outraged? Eh.
I'm amused, but not for the reasons the "sisters" want me to be. Rather, I chuckle when I think of how the whole "gay men dressed up as nuns" is so played. I know they want to be edgy and "dangerous," but heaping abuse and ridicule on Christians just doesn't qualify. If they really want to epater le bourgeoisie, then they can dress up as gay imams, or hold a "Hunky Muhammed" contest. Then I'll be impressed.



There has got to be an Episcopal bishop or priest somewhere in that crowd