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Infographic: Gays Drink, Dine Out More Than Straights

Brock Keeling — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:30:52 GMT

Target 10 (via SF Weekly) turns your attention to this helpful infographic that, once and for all, gives proof that queer folks drink more and dine out more often than their heterosexual brethren. It's not surprising since LGBT ilk are far more interesting and festive beings, with wildly complicated palates. Ha! Not really; gays are simply not as saddled with as many child-related expenses. Anyway, gay men and women are prone to enjoying all types of alcohol and spirits compared to their straight counterparts (except for beer).

Check out this chart and see for yourself:

There's also this takeaway that you should remember: "Not only are gays and lesbians more likely to consume certain types of alcohol, they're also likely to consume larger volumes of that type of alcohol." Listen closely and you can hear Boys in the Band playing somewhere softly in the distance.

To view the infographic in its entirety, please visit Target 10.

Mt. Davidson Plaque Stolen

Deborah — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:30:08 GMT

Whether this is a hate crime or simply a theft, we are flabbergasted that this story has barely made the news. The valuable bronze plaque commemorating the Armenian Genocide that occurred in the early 20th century was discovered missing on Sunday the 23rd, during an event to recognize Armenian Independence Day.

Although police are calling this a "a very serious matter," word hadn't gotten out until this last Thursday. In cases like these, one would think time is of the essence. For all we know the plaque has already been sold off for its valuable bronze.

Henry Rosenthal, producer of "The Devil and Daniel Johnston"

emily — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:14:26 GMT

Enter director Jeff Feuerzeig whose film “The Devil and Daniel Johnston” played at Sundance 2005 and won Feuerzeig the best direction award. SFist was lucky enough to catch the film at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival last year where it won the audience award for best documentary. Among many of the excellent rock biopics that have come out in recent years, “The Devil and Daniel Johnston” stands out because it portrays genius beset by mental illness and a form of self-destruction that you can’t blame on the musician. It is also one of the most touching films we’ve ever seen.

Henry Rosenthal, a San Francisco local, produced the film. “The Devil and Daniel Johnston” is being released this Friday, so make sure to check it out at one of the many area theaters it will be playing in. Henry submitted to the SFist interview process and provides insight into the film as well as tips for aspiring car jackers and nostalgia for lower bridge tolls.

Where can people see the film at?
The Devil and Daniel Johnston opens Bay Area wide on April 7 at the Lumiere in San Francisco, the Shattuck in Berkeley, the Aquarius Twin in Palo Alto, the Century Five in Pleasant Hill, the Marin Three in Sausalito, and the Camera Stadium 12 in San Jose.

What was the most surprising thing to you about Daniel Johnston?
I knew Daniel was creative, prolific, funny, unpredictable, and intense before I met him, but I was unprepared for his blinding brilliance that emerges in all sorts of ways. He uses his intelligence to manipulate a circus of activity around him for his own mysterious ends.

What's your favorite Daniel Johnston song?
“Speeding Motorcycle” recorded over the phone with Yo La Tengo during the famous WFMU broadcast. I could listen to it over and over again forever.

Daniel's life seems so tragic, and yet is music is hopeful-- why do you think this is?
The tragedy of Daniel’s life is the illness that afflicts him, but he has harnessed that illness to the extent he is able, and turned it into an incredible engine to drive his natural creativity and intelligence. I guess you could say he made lemonade for us all to enjoy.

What projects are you working on now?
Shepherding the release of The Devil and Daniel Johnston worldwide will occupy most of the next year, but I am also completing a documentary about Nollywood, the first digitally-based film industry in the world based in Nigeria and directed by Jamie Meltzer who made the incredible Off the Charts: The Song Poem Story.

Where's your favorite place to watch movies in the Bay Area?
The Dolby Laboratories screening room at 100 Potrero. Projection and sound don’t get better, and the seats are very comfy.