Tough Guy Babysits…Again: Playing with Fire
'Playing with Fire' was clearly a film made for a kid or tween-ish audience. Keeping that in mind, I thought 'Playing with Fire' was alright, though it did portray some harmful stereotypes.

My roommate is straight... except when my dick is in his ass! If you really wanted to sleep, you should have locked your door! It's hard to claim you're straight with a dick in your mouth! Sorry, I thought your snoring was code for "come fuck me!" A tongue in your ass sure beats a noisy alarm clock! If you woke up with my dick in your ass would you tell anyone?
'Playing with Fire' was clearly a film made for a kid or tween-ish audience. Keeping that in mind, I thought 'Playing with Fire' was alright, though it did portray some harmful stereotypes.
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