“Straight-Acting” Man Goes Viral Over $3,000 Private Club for Masculine Men

A young Italian man of 25 years has been creating hype on the internet after declaring that he isn’t “gay, but just happens to like boys” and demanding that one pays thousands of dollars in membership fees for joining his new club called “Straight Acting Brotherhood.”

It got millions of views overnight since RedMedia_us shared it on May 22, 2026. The video features Cutuli, with a mustache and hat, staring into the camera in front of the sleek page of his “Straight Acting Brotherhood.”

“I’m a straight-acting guy… I’m not gay but I like boys,”

Cutuli says in the clip.

“I like boys, but I don’t like the whole gay culture. That’s why I created the Straight Acting Brotherhood.”

Cutuli, who grew up in Catania, Sicily, used to make social media skits with his cousin. Now the influencer is pushing a hyper-masculine brand built around discipline, business success, and staying far away from what he calls the “LGBT XYZ rainbow cult,” Grindr hookups, pride events, and partying.

His club markets itself as “a private club for masculine men into men. Where high-net-worth individuals connect, build and win together.” It’s invitation-only. Applicants go through vetting, an intro call, and approval before getting access to the private group.

There’s no flat membership fee, according to the group. Instead, members prove commitment by attending high-end retreats. Prices include $5,000 for the Koh Samui Warrior Retreat in Thailand, $5,500 for the Paros Greek Gods event in Greece, and $7,000 for St. Moritz. Those trips feature luxury villas, fitness training, masterminds, yachts, saunas, and networking.

Out of nowhere, reactions flooded online. Across X, TikTok, and Instagram, people mocked the idea saying it reeked of self-loathing or just another cash grab dressed up fancy. Voices from drag circles, along with Queertyand The Tab, fired back fast. Others noted firmly that manly-on-manly tastes have long shown up in locker rooms and dating apps, minus the label and high cost.

Some fans argued back, pointing out that the group serves men uneasy in typical LGBTQ+ settings those drawn to drive, structure, strength. A different kind of belonging shapes its appeal. Not everyone fits the usual mold. For these individuals, clarity matters more than flair. Purpose stands out where comfort often hides.

Cutuli has emphasized in his content that he doesn’t drink, party, or do casual hookups. He positions the Brotherhood as brotherhood first not a hookup club.

This moment taps into bigger 2026 conversations in America about masculinity, sexuality labels, and who gets to define their own identity. Some men clearly want connection without certain cultural elements, while others see that rejection as the problem.

Whether the Straight Acting Brotherhood becomes a lasting network or just another viral flash remains to be seen. But Cutuli’s bold contradiction has people talking about money, belonging, and modern male identity in ways that feel very 2026.