I've realised now that I am so gay. I love everything gay men love, except the whole ya'know, sex with men thing. I mean all the good stuffs gone, Abba: GAY, Wonderwoman: GAY, The Village People: GAY who woulda thought the Village People were gay? It's just like 20 years ago the Gay community got divorced from the Straight community and said 'We're leaving and we're having the good CD's. We're having Kylie, Duran Duran and Frankie Goes To Hollywood. You can have Bon Jovi.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker identifies culturally with gay men but distinguishes his identity from their sexual experiences.
- In plain terms
- He loves gay culture except the sex parts.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural identity and personal practice can differ.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you separate culture from the people within it?
- How do you define your belonging?
Another view
It may oversimplify the complex relationship between culture and sexuality.
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