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By Zachary ZaneFebruary 25 2016 / 8:19 PM
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Zachary Zane is a writer, YouTube influencer, and activist whose work focuses on (bi)sexuality, gender, dating, relationships, and identity politics. Check out his YouTube channel here.
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He was arrogant. He was misogynistic. He was rude. But he had the trifecta. Jaw line, pecs, and arms. He was well... *confusing* to your 8-year-old self.
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