In a stunning turn of events that has the internet ablaze (and possibly spontaneously combusting from the sheer cognitive dissonance), Chad Thundercock, renowned for his roles as ruggedly heterosexual cowboys and vehemently opposing LGBTQ+ representation in media, has released a steamy gay erotic novel titled, "My Struggle With Accepting My Inner Bottom." The 500-page tome, described by publishers as "50 Shades of Grey meets Brokeback Mountain meets a very, very sincere apology," details Thundercock's journey from staunch homophobe to, well, let's just say a very enthusiastic participant in the 'Bottom Power Movement.'
Sources close to the actor claim that Thundercock's sudden shift is a direct result of a particularly poignant viewing of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," specifically the episode featuring the 'Snatch Game' where the queens impersonated the cast of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. "Chad's inner queen finally broke free," whispered a publicist, clutching a rainbow-colored vape pen. "He now believes that true masculinity lies in owning your vulnerability and embracing your inner... well, you know."
Critics, however, are not as convinced. One particularly enraged Twitter user, identified only as @DeplorableDave69, raged, "This is an outrage! My tax dollars support this...this... *rainbow-colored horse manure!*" Others expressed similar concerns, mainly centering around the apparent paradox of a man who once publicly condemned gay marriage now releasing a book meticulously describing the finer points of anal sex with a surprisingly detailed knowledge of various lubricant brands.
In a recent interview (conducted remotely via Zoom, due to concerns about spontaneous combustion), Thundercock himself addressed the controversy. "Look," he stated, adjusting his rainbow-colored bandana, "We all have journeys, right? Mine just happened to involve a lot of emotional growth, questionable lighting, and enough glitter to supply a small discotheque. Besides, the royalties are going to a charity that helps fund drag queen storytime. So, you know, win-win-win!" He then winked suggestively and blew a kiss at the camera, accidentally causing a minor power surge in the nearby studio.
The book is already a bestseller, proving that even the most fervent opponents of LGBTQ+ inclusion can be successfully converted – preferably with a large enough advance to fund a multi-million-dollar apology tour.
