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'''MIR''' (formerly Mr. International Rubber) is a multi day convention and contest celebrating the [[Rubber and PVC fetishism|rubber]], kink, and [[BDSM]] communities. Established in 1997 MIR occurs annually in Illinois.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lieberman |first=Hallie |date=2023-05-25 |title='Fuck the Rules:' Rubberists are Starting Their Own Revolution |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/88xqdk/rubberists-are-starting-their-own-revolution |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Vice |language=en}}</ref> Events include workshops, socials, dances, market, and contest. |
'''MIR''' (formerly Mr. International Rubber) is a multi day convention and contest celebrating the [[Rubber and PVC fetishism|rubber]], kink, and [[BDSM]] communities. Established in 1997 MIR occurs annually in Illinois.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lieberman |first=Hallie |date=2023-05-25 |title='Fuck the Rules:' Rubberists are Starting Their Own Revolution |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/88xqdk/rubberists-are-starting-their-own-revolution |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Vice |language=en}}</ref> Events include workshops, socials, dances, market, and contest. |
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Revision as of 10:37, 29 December 2023
MIR (formerly Mr. International Rubber) is a multi day convention and contest celebrating the rubber, kink, and BDSM communities. Established in 1997 MIR occurs annually in Illinois.[1] Events include workshops, socials, dances, market, and contest.
History
MIR started in 1997 being hosted at the bar, Cell Block, and has been run every year since. In 2009 MIR contest moved to the Center on Halsted to account for larger crowds.[2] In 2020 MIR24 was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] MIR27 in 2023 moved to a new location in Skokie, Illinois.[4] At MIR27 it was announced that the event would be gender inclusive and allow contestants of all genders to compete.[4]
MIR contest winners
Below is a table of MIR contest winners.[5]
| Year | MIR Number | MIR Winner | Winner's Title/Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MIR27 | AJ Huff | M. San Francisco Rubber |
| 2022 | MIR26 | Pusckatt Pumera ONYX | Mr. Florida Rubber |
| 2021 | MIR25 | ChicagoRubber | |
| 2020 | MIR24 | Contest was digital and no new MIR selected. | |
| 2019 | MIR23 | Adalberto Rubadam | Mr Rubber Netherlands |
References
- ^ Lieberman, Hallie (2023-05-25). "'Fuck the Rules:' Rubberists are Starting Their Own Revolution". Vice. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Mr. International Rubber 2010". Time Out Chicago. 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ Magazine, Demasque (2020-10-27). "MR INTERNATIONAL RUBBER PRESENTS: MIR24 - RUBBER LAB". Demasque Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ a b "MIR's Intergalactic Rubber celebration soars to a suburb not too far way - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Titleholders - MIR Contest". mirubber.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.