There's a bar in Edinburgh called 'CC Bloom's.' CC Bloom is the name of the character that Bette Midler played in Beaches. That is the gayest thing I have ever heard in my entire life. That place should just be called 'Fuck Me In The Ass...Bar and Grill.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cho mocks the naming conventions of gay-oriented spaces by suggesting explicit alternatives.
- In plain terms
- She says a bar named after a character from Beaches is too subtle and suggests a more obvious name.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't hide your identity; embrace directness and humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should identity be coded or obvious?
- When is humor about identity appropriate?
Another view
Directness can sometimes alienate those seeking nuance.
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