Add another one to the list of gay comedy dramas! 2013's 'G.B.F.' plays out like many other teen comedies of the era, with its high school setting and its occasionally juvenile humor, but it swaps the usual 'boy meets girl' storyline out for a story about popularity contests and being comfortable in your own skin.
The stars of the film are two best friends, Tanner and Brent, who are both gay and both in the closet. Tanner is outed, but quickly finds that he's accepted by all the 'cool girls' in school and sees his star rise in terms of how popular he is, while Brent stays in the closet and can only look on from the outside, becoming increasingly jealous as he slowly loses his best friend to all the best parties and social gatherings. This was one of the standout films from the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.