I have realized recently that my straight friends have a huge problem pronouncing the word "gay" in public.
They either just start a sentence and wait for you to complete it. Exemple:
My favorite gayphemism (which is a gay-euphemism) is MSM. Like seriously? Men who sleep with men. How... diplomatic? No actually, it's ridiculous.
You are gay, gay, gay, gay, gay.
Love the label! Accept the label! Embrace the label! Tattoo the label on your forehead!
Little side-note here, I don't really use the word "homosexual" because 1- you can't tattoo it on your forehead, it just won't fit, 2- it takes so much time to pronounce it that's you might change your mind in the middle of the sentence while coming out and end up telling your mom you're a homo erectus.
Anyway, back to labels. How can we evolve if we don't accept our gay label?
Trees are trees, flowers are flowers, gays are gays!
Everybody needs to get labeled somehow, that's why we have names. Even my blog post loves to get labeled!
They either just start a sentence and wait for you to complete it. Exemple:
Or just you know, be all awkward about it:Straight dude: Does she know that you are...
Gay dude: That I am what?
Straight dude: You know....
Gay dude: Gay?
Straight dude: Yeah, that.
Then, there are the amazing steps towards legalizing gay marriage (I am not being sarcastic here) like "domestic partnerships" and "same-sex blessing services". This is all very good, perfect, wonderful. But why can't you just call it marriage? Whether civil or religious, it's just a goddamn marriage!Straight dude: Does she know that you are...
*looks to the right*looks to the left*
*makes sure no one is in hearing range*
*puts both hands around his mouth*
*leans in real close*
*whispers* gay?
My favorite gayphemism (which is a gay-euphemism) is MSM. Like seriously? Men who sleep with men. How... diplomatic? No actually, it's ridiculous.
You are gay, gay, gay, gay, gay.
Love the label! Accept the label! Embrace the label! Tattoo the label on your forehead!
Little side-note here, I don't really use the word "homosexual" because 1- you can't tattoo it on your forehead, it just won't fit, 2- it takes so much time to pronounce it that's you might change your mind in the middle of the sentence while coming out and end up telling your mom you're a homo erectus.
Anyway, back to labels. How can we evolve if we don't accept our gay label?
Trees are trees, flowers are flowers, gays are gays!
Everybody needs to get labeled somehow, that's why we have names. Even my blog post loves to get labeled!
People are not aware of "differences" here. They have limited experiences and they're definitely not as traveled and well-read as you. They are not exposed to alternate lifestyles because it is not accepted and thus encouraged here. They are afraid to be themselves so are "put off" by others who are original. I'm glad you have this blog, at least to relieve some of your frustration and anger. Be strong.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Anon!
DeleteI think that we should all learn to accept the things as they are before trying to explain them. I think this post is more about pride than anything else.
Part of my understanding and accepting things "as they are" is by explaining them. My comment was from my experiences and observations here, as a foreigner.
DeleteWell, people still can't fully explain homosexuality on the scientific level. (whether it is biological or psychological)
DeleteYou seem to have accepted it, even without knowing the reason for it.
That's what I meant by accepting before trying to explain.