I can still remember my first time. It felt pleasantly painful and by the time it was done, I wanted more.
This is what happens when you let a group of bored, horny and unpaid writers loose on various topics that make you laugh out loud, and in some instances make you wince and face palm at the absurdity of what you’re hearing.
Curious? Enter Deus Sex Machina (DSM), the Philippines’ premiere (and only) comedic erotica live reading event. What started out as some tease among friends on social media ended up as one happy little accident for everyone’s pleasure.
No topic is spared from being twisted into different positions and perspectives for DSM. One of the first few sessions I saw featured a too-close-for-comfort bromance between two Katipuneros, while another led us to a “choose your own adventure” story featuring a famous Sesame Street couple. Previous editions of DSM have consistently ruined pleasant childhood memories for everyone by featuring pieces about popular characters such as the Power Rangers, Transformers, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. One writer even made a piece of erotica in the structure of Dr. Seuss literature!
For its seventh inning, DSM goes all the way by performing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Huseng Batute as part of this year’s “Fringe MNL.” This show features new authors using rebooted, previously-loved prompts of earlier DSM editions such as martial arts, the presidentiables, a very famous presidential sibling, rap battles, and even Disney musicals.
Be warned, though. Deus Sex Machina is not for the faint hearted or for the weak of stomach. Neither is it intended for those with a stringent moral system. And quite obviously, it is for adults only given the mature topics and humor that can go beyond risqué.
If we got you intrigued and interested enough, “Deus Sex Machina 7: Fringe with Benefits 2: Rebooty” (yes, that’s the complete title because the writers wanted something long and tongue-twisty) is happening on February 25, 2016, 9:00 p.m. Get your tickets via Ticketworld for only P250.