A girl in Salt Lake once asked me 'Why are you wearing makeup? Are you a fag?' I then said 'Well, if I'm a fag for wearing makeup, you must be a dyke in blue jeans'. I also informed her that she was just angry because I was prettier than she was.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He recounts a confrontation about makeup and responds with sharp wit.
- In plain terms
- He retorts to a slur about his makeup.
- What can you take from it?
- Stand up for yourself with humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle judgment?
- When do you fight back?
Another view
It escalates conflict rather than educating.
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