With all of our differences, we [members of the audience] all have one thing in common, we're all gay. Now there are people out there [in audience] going 'Do they think we're gay because we're here? Do we look gay? I told you this would happen. We're not going to understand a word of this.' Seriously, though, if you're here you're probably gay. I mean, you have tendencies, you've thought about it. Now there are people [in audience] going 'I have thought about it. Does that mean I'm gay? I'm not gay. Is that how they get us?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes that anyone in a comedy audience likely has some gay tendencies.
- In plain terms
- If you're here, you probably relate to being gay.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared identity connects diverse groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you connect with others?
- What makes you feel included?
Another view
Generalizing can alienate individuals.
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