The word "gay"

[RickinNYC]

Ok, I am absolutely, genuinely curious. I had read in another thread that a poster had stated that the homosexual community had co-opted the word "gay" and that she found it horribly offensive. Apparently we had mutated the word and twisted it in a manner that was never intended. Has anyone else heard this argument before? I was truly baffled and so were so many others.

Not starting a debate or trying to stir anyone into a frenzy. I've been thinking about this for a few days now because it is really strange to me.

 

[LukenDC]

I have heard a handful of extremists make that claim. They seem to be believe that we should be content with the term Sodomite.

Most people don't seem to care about the use of the word gay to denote a male homosexual. The word was falling out of common usage anyway.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

You mean, gay means something other than a male homosekkshul? Wow! Who'd a thunk it?

OK, so I'm kidding.

I remember "queer" being in more common use once upon a time.

 

[PghLybrt]

I never really thought it was "us" that took the word over. I always thought that "they" started using it as a way to insult "us". After it was started then we embraced the word so as to not make it offensive.....

 

[RickinNYC]

The point on the thread in question was that the word gay was NEVER intended to be used to refer to homosexuals, particularly men and that it was only to be used as happy or carefree or some such concept. I didn't understand where this idea was coming from then, nor do I see it now. I was just wondering if anyone else had heard the argument that we "ruined" the word.

 

[wallyb]

I say, lets go back to ...

They're magic ya know!
Embrace your inner fairy!

 

[smartestnumber5]

I saw that thread. I was convinced that the poster was an undercover pro-gay rights person. His/her undercover assignment was to make the other side look ridiculous.

S/he deserves a raise!

 

[RickinNYC]

I saw that thread. I was convinced that the poster was an undercover pro-gay rights person. His/her undercover assignment was to make the other side look ridiculous.

S/he deserves a raise!

Honestly, I thought so too because I thought the concept so utterly preposterous that it just HAD to be a joke or a means to show the ridiculousness of others. Sadly, I had then realized that the poster was truly serious.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I really just thought it was incredibly odd to get so upset over something so trivial. I kept thinking, "get ticked off at gay days or marriage but this?"

Anyway, just been wondering. And not trying to debate. Wierd.

So who wants to go to Disney RIGHT NOW NOW NOW NOW?

 

[wallyb]

I do. I do!
Boston is an ice pop right now!

 

[Boston5602]

Boston is not only icy but that wind cuts right through you . If I was in Disney I would be so gay.


Ok I just tried to use gay as in happy in a sentence and it just doesnt work. Cause even when I'm miserable , I'm still Gay.

 

[wallyb]

Tre Gay

 

[olbear]

Ok you guys got me!! Some of the responses here are so funny, I was drinking Pepsi while reading, and my monitor is covered now!! LOL!! Too funny!! Thanks for the grins!

Blessings,
Winnie

 

[Banzai]

If you were gay, that'd be okay. Cause, I'd say "Hey, I like you anyway!"
If you were queer, I'd still be here, year after year, because you're dear to me!

 

[Mama Twinkles]

I feel pretty and witty and gay.

 

[Saxton]

I've never heard that assertion before but after thinking about it for a while I have to say that they have a point. We stole the word 'gay' from them and I feel terrible about it. Now, we could attempt to be gracious and give it back but I doubt they would accept it in the proper spirit. I think the only way this can be solved is for the straight folks to take it back forcefully, they need to steal it from us! I'm not saying it would be easy, but with consistent effort I think they could be successful. For example, after just being married I could see the happy groom turning around and looking at all the family and friends in church and exclaiming “I'm so gay!”. Or when their little one hits a home run in his/her first baseball game dad could proudly say “That's my kid and I'm gay!”. Yup, it will take a lot of hard work but they can do it and I'm willing to support them.

 

[Kevin&Randall]

ROGER:
Do it? Of course not.
The theatre's so obsessed
With dramas so depressed
It's hard to sell a ticket on Broadway
Shows should be more pretty
Shows should be more witty
Shows should be more...
What's the word?
LEO:
Gay?
ROGER:
Exactly!
No matter what you do on the stage
Keep it light, keep it bright, keep it gay!
Whether it's murder, mayhem or rage
Don't complain, it's a pain
Keep it gay!
CARMEN:
People want laughter when they see a show
The last thing they're after's a litany of woe
ROGER & CARMEN:
A happy ending will pep up your play...
ROGER:
Oedipus won't bomb...
CARMEN:
If he winds up with Mom!
Keep it gay!
ROGER:
Keep it gay...
ROGER & CARMEN:
Keep it gay!
MAX:
Couldn't agree with you more. And you have our blessings, Roger,
to make Springtime for Hitler just as gay as anyone could possibly want.
So, c'mon, do it for us, please.
ROGER:
No, sorry, Max, but it's simply not my cup of tea.
Still, fair is fair, perhaps I should ask my production team what they think.
This is my set designer, Bryan.
BRYAN:
Keep it glad, keep it mad, keep it gay!
ROGER:
And here's my costume designer, Kevin.
KEVIN:
Hello...
Keep it happy, keep it snappy, keep it gay!
BRYAN & KEVIN:
We're clever, creative
It's our job to see
That ev'rything's perfect for Mr. De Bris!
ROGER:
Next, Scott, my choreographer...
SCOTT:
Hi there...
ROGER:
And, ah, finally, last and least, my lighting designer, Shirley Markowitz.
SHIRLEY:
Keep it gay, keep it gay, keep it gay ​

 

[MusicMom123]

are so GAY and it's making me feel gay too !!!

(happy gay tho)

LOL

Awww, I just love reading these posts...

I was the one who posted about trying to find Doug and Kelton, my Friends from Disney that we met last summer... They are awesome...

Anyhow -- I hope you dont mind a non-gay gay person joining in on your discussion... I love it !

I am straight (OMG !) but gay.



Anyhow -- let me properly introduce myself,
My name is Aymee, I am a 34 year old Wannabe Pirate, and in the Chicago Burbs. (I noticed a few other Chicagoans on here too. ) Hi Neighbours !

I look forward to getting to know you - and hopefully you don't mind me hanging out sometimes and saying HI.

BUT ----- I just LOVE this thread ! It's awesome.

and I am glad to have found this board.
TY for letting me hang out.



PEACE !

 

[Joevn]

Ok, I am absolutely, genuinely curious. I had read in another thread that a poster had stated that the homosexual community had co-opted the word "gay" and that she found it horribly offensive.

What about those who use the word "gay" to mean stupid or lame? I find that horribly offensive.

Sorry to bring a serious tone to this thread but a classmate of mine used it today in reference to a pharmacology quiz he didn't do so well on. Just burns me up...

But back to the original topic, I haven't heard that argument in terms of the word "gay" but I have heard it in reference to using a rainbow as a symbol. I don't remember if it was being serious or not, though.

 

[wallyb]

What about those who use the word "gay" to mean stupid or lame? I find that horribly offensive.

Using "gay" like that is so queer.

 

[iankh]

I don't know about anyone else, but I always have quite a gay time whenever we go to WDW. I mean all the bright gay colors, gay upbeat music, and happy families all having a gay time.

By, the way, for those of you who might be wondering, I am not a practicing homosexual. I perfected it years ago.