Imagine the intensity and dedication of an air guitar solo featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Freebird. Now change out the song for something like Ginuwine’s “My Pony” and the guitar for an imaginary sex partner and behold, The Air Sex Championships.
Arguably the raunchiest non-nude one-man/woman show you’ll see this side of Tijuana, Portland’s biggest libidos will be climbing on stage to hump the air for both the audience and a panel of judges to critique. There are only two rules: all climaxes must be simulated, and always incorporate your imaginary partner (or object). Each routine lasts about two minutes, includes a song of the performers choice, and can incorporate any or all portions of a sexual encounter: meeting, seduction, foreplay, intercourse, and of course, the climax.
People of all (legal) ages and backgrounds compete with uniquely captivating story lines including kinks ranging from multiple imaginary partners to various props and costumes. They can also indulge endless fetish possibilities, roleplay, sex acts, and positions. The fantasy sexcapades can also parallel and parody well known movies like Twilight, showing you what Bella and Edward really did in Forks, Washington… a forking of some sort, no doubt.
The results are fascinatingly hilarious for those who appreciate dirty humor, and borderline traumatizing for the uptight. We advise that the latter choose to sit this one out, as you cannot unsee what will unfold on stage.
The celebrity judges of the show will be comedians Anthony Lopez and Jen Tam, Portland indie rock musician Chuck Harris from The Thermals, and Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Matt Fraction. Each judge looks for their own thing, but you can be sure to score big points with them by performing realistically, creatively, and by simulating a climax (apparently you’d be surprised at how few people finish!). Costumes are a HUGE plus, and at the end, you get feedback from the judges and answer their questions (Example: “Were you having sex with a giant?”). If the judges like your routine, you may end up in the final three for the audience to decide who is Portland’s Air Sex Champion!
Feeling inspired during the show? Anybody can perform last-minute up to the closing moment. If the spirit moves you to perform, show us how you’d move the spirit!
Born as a parody of Air Guitar competitions in Austin, Texas back in 2008, the creators realized that they had something big. This year has been an epic year for the pseudo-sex show sponsored by Fleshlight, as crowds have grown larger and more stops have been added than in previous years. In fact, the raunchy comedy tour has inspired a full-length film set to release in 2015, check out the teaser trailer below!
Why should you come out and watch the Air Sex Championships? Air Sex representative and Portland native, Sophie Johnson explains, “Air Sex is weird, wonderful, and at times incredibly moving. That’s kind of what Portland is all about… Don’t just come out to watch. Don’t just come out to cock your head to the side and sigh, “Only in Portland.” Come because Portland should be known nationwide as a place where Air Sex not only thrives, but where it DOMINATES.”
She also notes that this isn’t just for the guys. It’s also for the women who want to feel empowered, being confident in their bodies without being objectified. It allows women a chance to be sexual without being slut-shamed. Read more about the inherently feminist roots in Air Sex here!
Our beloved Portland competitors are eager to share their hungry pelvises and tender touches with us, so who are we to deny them a full house? Come check out the competition and enjoy the happy ending (pun intended) as one lucky local is crowned Portland’s Air Sex Champion!
The Portland competition will take place on Dec. 27 in the Hawthorne Theatre Lounge!
Email Sophie Johnson to sign up to perform in advance!
SophieLucidoJohnson@gmail.com
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