what a bad sense of humor gets you
So April Fools ran a little long this year.
I figured if I wanted it more on the believable side, I would have to leave the post up for longer than just the day, or no one would fall into my little trap.
But by the looks of it, I appear to have angered so many of you.
I really figured that most of you had me pegged on this one. I posted the entry at 5 PM on March 31st (not 6 PM, the time stamp on this blog apparently does not automatically equate daylight savings time) and just before it officially turned April 1st, Jason Sechrest posted on his blog about how obvious of a prank it was.
I kind of felt the same way, which is why I am a little surprised some of you have become so disgruntled about it.
My sincere apologies for averting to what seemed like the most simple yet least creative April Fool’s prank known to man.
Please try and lighten up a little about it. Life is serious enough as it is! Sometimes part of life is seeing the humor in things, even when it’s not so apparently funny to you. Coping with others’ bad sense of humor – something I’m sure you’re not new to, right?
It was a terrible joke, and my logic was flawed when I thought that the longer I left it up the more believable it would be. Next year, I’ll just Photoshop a new tattoo on my body and stay on the safer, more obviously predictable side.
There is some truth to the April Fool’s post, but none of it enough to push me over the edge and leave the industry behind. Yes, I will go to school eventually. Yes, architecture is something I have an interest in. Yes, my parents, though mostly uninvolved, would prefer to see me leave and go to school.
Grant and I have been through so much together and our relationship is ever changing and evolving, but at this moment I think we’re pretty happy.
Yes, I’m broke but I’m not starving and we can pay the rent. I’m happy enough that I can stay put as I am for another 4 to 6 months or so. By then, the Member’s Site should be in place and we should have another few DVD’s released, bringing in income.
The Member’s Site is coming together well and we’re getting ready to take a look at a few designer’s first proposals.
I’m shooting pictures with Dylan Glockler today and tomorrow as we began to really focus on banking content for the new endeavor.
This last week’s shoot was wildly successful and I already have my post written about it. I had it in place and ready to publish when Grant and I began romanticizing about the prank and how it might play out in the industry. It didn’t go the way we had hoped.
Come summer, I’ve got so much to look forward to! I’ve got Another Gay Sequel and the film festivals. I’m on the verge of planning a Pride tour that will take me to a few cities with (hopefully) a few of Dink Flamingo’s boys.
Though I did not get the role I wanted in it, I did manage to squeeze in a speaking part in a movie that Sean Penn, Emile Hirsche and James Franco star in.
And – I’ve got a script sitting here ready to be printed and bound so that I can begin acquainting myself with it.
The actor that worked beside me in Jody Wheeler’s “In the Closet” is touting me for a lead role in his latest gay indie flick. It appears to be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to my mainstream career – or my reel at the very least.
There’s always something to grouch about. And as one fan mentioned on DeWayne’s blog (a comment he forwarded to me) there was much truth to what I wrote about on March 31st, except that I was in fact playing a prank. All I had to do was magnify some of my frustrations and find the right words to express the joke.
So many of you came out and posted comments in the lower section to express your support, whatever my true decision was regarding the matter of my departure of this adult world. I am so proud and lucky to have so many people out there willing to stand up and stretch their arms out to brace me.
Thank you everyone! And I am deeply apologetic if you feel I have deceived you to hurt you. My true and simple objective was to pull an April Fool’s prank – my first ever. And frankly, I’m just not very creative when it comes to things like that.
I have so much to look forward to in the coming months! I would be a fool to walk away now. Things aren’t easy and we’re not coasting our way to the finish line or anything, but they certainly have been so much worse. If there were ever a time to walk away and start a new, this just simply isn’t it.
I’ve got some really great blog ideas and pieces in the can. Tomorrow I get right back to the regular posting with my narrative on last week’s shoot.
Hopefully you’re not too sore on me 
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I was sad to think it was true you were leaving but it did make me laugh once I found out it was an April Fool’s joke. You did such a good job I even wrote you an email on Myspace. So just disregard it. lol Have a great weekend.
doh!
well, as i’m sure you’re now well aware your joke worked. yeah, i was fooled a bit too…but as a faithful admirer i checked ou dewanye’s blog and justusboys – left a message on the thread even – then i got sceptical. the old posts on the post, the sudden nature of the thing and the bit about grant going back to trucking..! that gave the game away…:)
still, all’s well that ends well…and once again you can see that your fanbase is solid and that you have a power to resonate around the net, so, see you are a bona fide star…
oh, and by the way, you got ‘milk’, huh? cool…
all the best as ever,
m. x
p.s. the internet is interesting again…:)
oops! pics on post i meant!
Jemand sollte Dir in Deinen süssen kleinen Arsch treten!!
;o)
In Deutschland wird ein Aprilscherz noch am selben Tag aufgeklärt!
Ich hoffe Du hast durch diese Aktion keine Fans verloren.
Take care, Sunshine
Love from Germany
L.
By the Way, I ordered “Porn Ultimatum” 2 Day’s ago.
Why?! PAANNIICCCC!!
;o)
LOL you got me good, I was tearing up by the end of the post. But when I read that others thought it was a joke I had to belive it was too.
You can do the photoshop tats anytime, dont wait a whole year!
Love ya,
Tim
ok so earlier today im cleaning out my bookmarks and i was just about to delete brentcorriganinc.com but then i decided to take one last look and found out ive been “owned” and “owned” real bad because i really thought brent just had enough of it all and decided to just move on, but that was not the case, it was all just a big ol’ “april fools” joke in which i was one of the many who were fooled, ha-ha-ha, he-he-he, ho-ho-ho, good one brent corrigan
on a more serious note i for one enjoy reading about the life of brent corrigan as well, so its good to know he hasnt abandoned his fans just yet
You got me. I fell for it totally. I have been reading your blog for a long time. I realized that I missed your prose. I was preoccupied about it for three days.
It made me search for any news about you. When I read one of your articles on JasonCurious monthly guest column (#4 written in 2006), I read it like a starved blog rat.
You really should put all of it together and write a book. Augusten Burroughs (Running With Scissors) doesn’t hold a candle to the story that you tell so well. Do it, tell the world, not just us Brentcorrigan blog rats!
I agree with comments from #1 to #57: you’re a nasty boy, BC!
and there’s a serious question for me: why people @ BCi are so important for me? I really have to think about it…
Loveya stacks!
Sorry to say, but you have lost me. Bad joke, bad timing. Guess I will need some more time to recover.
So Adieu, Goodbye, Auf Wiedersehen, Brent!
You little b***h!!!!! I fell for it, not funny. I was sadden after reading your “last” blog. It sounded real, and I didnt even think it was an April fools day joke.
I was actually happy for you that you were going to try something more of a “normal” life(whatever a normal life is these days) and go to school, and thinking of your family. But it was a joke. haha
But I was just as happy to see it was all a good little joke, and that you are back. Its good to see you have a good sense of humor, and a practical jokester.
ha! u always crack me up brent – as i say this with a sense of relief! i’d have to say it was the perfect april fool’s joke actually, and that you did it very well – congradulations lol. it was based on just enough nuggets of truth to make it believable enough. and, like many others, i was saddened yet hopeful for your future. but i also said over on dewaynes blog – it coulda been one hellava joke! (imho people who truly got “angry” were way out of line). so good job my friend!! and, *in my best mother voice* don’t you EVER do that again young man. hehe
I had certainly been hoping that it was an April Fool’s joke, so I’m too relieved to be pissed off.
YOU JERK!
haha, I cant be mad at you *rolls eyes* but you took it a bit too far! just glad its a joke!!!!
So I get this little text message the other day about a uh contest at a local bar and I’m thinkin wonder if Brent will “go for it” maybe I should just swing by and check it out.
Then I go nah he wouldn’t do that!
Then Jim (Chinchilla) says he got a text saying YOU WON! With your very special onstage talent!
So when you going to spill it Brent!
I am not ignoring my “hunches” anymore if there is a sexy contest your probably there!
He He your starting to make a name for yourself in the local club/bar scene
About time other than Richs most locals(bar crowd) didn’t know you existed until you turned 21!
Dear Brent,
This was a great idea and I want to compliment you and Grant for a well executed AFJ. I wasn’t angry with you (except a little bit when I finally understood it really was a prank). I thought it might be at first but as time went on… But ‘no harm no foul’. Just a few emotions tweaked. What the hell! It was very hard for me not to believe it even at the start because the negative things going on in my own life right now have my emotions on edge. That’s My problem.
The thing that really tore me up was the statement that you believed Grant thought he had wasted 3 years of his life on you. That fucked me up real bad. In my youth, I had to pack what I could into my little Datsun (that’s what they used to call a Nissan, youngster) and head 900 lonely miles back home after a failed 3 year business partnership. Then followed the longest time I have ever been unemployed. When I finally found a job, my Mother died and less than a year later so did my Father. Well I was angry with Grant. I’m glad to know that he doesn’t really feel that way and much impressed that he would allow himself to be used negatively that way in your prank. He is not a “dumb fucker” as I said in the email. He is one hell of a man! If there’s a dumb fucker here I have to claim that badge.
Glad to know you’re still up for the fight. Keep at it as long as you can. Who knows, maybe the headline will never read “Brent Corrigan Quits (Again?)”. Maybe it will read “Brent Corrigan Inc. buys Falcon Entertainment”.
Qapla’,
Ernie
Oh Shit! How could I have forgotten this? I will never need an apology from you.
Hahahahahaha, you had me completely fooled Brent. :$
April Fools’ day jokes are supposed to be funny, not depressing and worrisome. Work on that next time. Something NOT so believable…
I’m pretty quiet on this blog but I have to admit the little April Fools prank was a gut punch for me. Even though, for you, the day-to-day hustle may veil it at times, you really are an important force in the industry Brent. I was quite saddened to think you might actually have been beaten up badly enough to need to walk away. Thank goodness it was a joke!! I’m SO willing to be embarrassed that you got me good.
Keep up that unflappable spirit (pun mostly intended) and wow ‘em Brent.
Brent, I think your joke?? It would have been more successful if it wasn’t so plausible that you actually abandoned your adult work, boyfriend, etc. If you look back over your past blog entries (on this website and your previous one), you would notice that you spend as much time complaining about your life as you do actually trying to market your product. We all have our troubles in life, right? I just wish you would try and sympathize with your (sane) fans who want to come to your site to get off with the sexy Brent Corrigan and only end up with a big load of depressing drama instead.
Before all of the crazy ass-kissing folks start yelling at me for being honest, I would like to say I am a fan of Brent and have followed him faithfully through all of his websites
**I understand your feelings Sean, which is why I apologized so blatantly, more than once.
One point I would like to make before I post this up for everyone to read: Are you trying to say that my ’sane’ fans don’t appreciate more than just the adult aspect that I have to offer? As an individual entitled to your own opinion and feelings about me and my blog here, you have the right to say “shut up and fuck on camera so I can just get off already”. However, the success of this blog has been the human and real aspect, the approachability that I have afforded anyone and everyone who chooses to read it. They come from all over the face of the Earth to read about my experiences, learn about what makes me tick and yes – hear what I have to bitch and moan about (certainly moan!). It’s personality, it’s appeal and I’m most proud of it! Furthermore, it’s encouraging to know that so many of the readers and fans on the blog here are interested and intelligent enough to realize that these things are far more appetizing than JUST WHAT happens to be hanging between my legs or around the corner on the other side. In summary, 60% of life can be deemed bad or negative while the other 40% is so great and fulfilling that it keeps most of us plugging away each day. Try not to forget that I’m still a normal person despite my choice in professional career. I realize that hearing that may be difficult for many out there still trying to get off on my work, but I’ve traded many of those fans who choose to be disconnected with twice as many supporters that will be here no matter how much butt sex I have on camera.
Your Friend and Lover,
Brent**
GODDAMHOLYBEJEZUS!
That was a most eloquent statement on #71 Brent Corrigan.
I want you to say what you feel. If it’s bitch and moan time go for it!
If it’s making fun of politicians do it.
Whatever you wish to write about we will read with joy.
(Please don’t say you’re quitting, when you don’t mean it, again though) ?
I don’t believe there is any other porn star who can claim as many responses to blog entries as you and of course you have that cyber socket award don’t you?
It’s absolutely, positively your intellect and writing skills that set you over all the others in your profession. Feel free to express yourself as you please. Of course your extra special sexy but you have kept this here site going with just your blog for almost (is it?) nine months? Will somebody check the calendar please? I think it’s about time for the birthing. Quick! Boil some Water! Lardy Jezus! I don know nutin’ ‘bout birthin’ no PornSite!
The next time you want to pull a prank though, I hope you will end it a little bit quicker.
LUVYA!
Ernie
Brent, trust me, I know you are a lot more than some sex object. I live here in San Diego and I met you WAY back in the days before you became the superstar. The memory of that cool guy is why I go out of my way to visit your site and try to support your career.
All I’m suggesting is that you consider (just consider) the overall tone of the blog and what you want the reader to feel. You are trying to market your hotness but also share some heavy feelings. Sometimes it makes a humble reader feel kinda schizophrenic. It’s like making moves on your depressed friend. Maybe there is a happy medium?
What do I know? I am just a humble fan throwing out suggestion. Take it as you wish. I will continue to read the site and wish you great success in your career and life.
I just want to say I was not making fun of your resonse Brent. I just got an inspiration to sound off like a southern hallaluya boy.
What this made me think about is how you’re such a smart person (as shown in your really excellent writing) that I would totally understand how you’d leave forever.
You’re beautiful, and you’ve got charisma. As long as you can put up with the baggage… why not? But you know you’ve got something better than that. You’re not still here because of luck, or sheer gorgeousness for that matter. It’s because you’re savvy, smart, and you care about your fans!
I went numb and my eyes began to well after reading your prank post… I’ve been in such a depression and…
damn… you got me!
Ernie god I wake up for some late night readin and your talkin about Brent Birthin Babies???
Oh Pornsites ,,
Jeezzus Ernie after that mister in Oregon gettin ready to birth a baby on Oprah that is one mental image of Brent I don’t want to deal with,,esp after Brent said he is feelin whorish from all the sex the last 2 weeks!
Sean2groovy (love that BTW) just an observation as one of those former Drama filled bipolar twenty somethings I can assure you I frequently loved having a friend make a move on this depressed guy!
Sex is the ONE thing WE do well as long as you catch us on the upswing then we are ON TOP OF THE WORLD BABY! (Insert image from Titanic) Which is really great when your riding cock!
just stay away from us grouchy DP’s on the down low
We will be in bed (or under) with the sheets over our head!
What I am trying to say Sean most of us like ALL of Brents writing, both the high times and bad times.
It makes you feel good knowing that Brent is just like us inside, even if he has a lovely,beautiful showcase on display 24/7.
Of course where Brent is NOT like us, his having a week where he has sex with Steve,Kurt & Ace then has a gangbang at Dinks from the Activeduty guys!
4 of them!
Ahaha, I read it then thought “this is blatantly an April fools joke” but then I saw the date and was like “oh, can it be true?”
Good one, but get the date right! Being posted on March 31st was why so many people fell for it!
xx
Ernie–
All three of your comments have struck a chord in me. Brent is worth knowing and supporting. He more than a handsome face and an attractive body. He is a thinker, a doer, and a creator and a leader in his own right. He has charisma and lots of charm. You once called a “Doctor of the Church.” I liked that. You are that businessman with tough acumen and a generous heart of gold. I also like your sense of humor. I almost spilled my morning coffee, laughing large over your second comment–birthing a porn site. Thanks Ernie
tommette I have pointed out to several people yes Adieu went up March 31st in San Diego BUT they call it the WorldWide Web it was already April 1st in Australia and New Zealand!
Brent were we a little tired last night I was momentarily confused by #71 you usually comment in Bold and qoute a comment in Italics you reversed yourself and then with Sean2groovys name confusing the issue I wondered who was having the conversation…
Brent or Sean
Sean or Brent
Best not to think to hard at 4 in the morning so I think I got it right?
Right?
Bitch! ( bitch slaps Brent on the ass) I believed that and actually felt for you. Amazing how we get connected on line to people we have never met.
little devil! I knew (not quickly) it was an April’s fool… and this is good because I don’t want you leave us. You dare it’s cool
Funny…not funny (ha ha) but funny. Its good to know that ur not leaving…well not good for my pocketbook cause anything ur in I HAVE to get…lol Ive been reading ur blog since the original site was up and Ive always found it quite refreshing and appealing to see an adult movie star showing that he is more then just a hottie that everyone wants to keep in their bed with them. One last thing staying or going from whatever ur doing should always be about u…to hell with what the rest of the “world” thinks.
But the joke’s on you if it’s not april fools! *points her finger at you* yes…!
But uh *coughs* that was mean ;__;
i love brent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahahahahahahaha!