That's soooo gay!

In today’s society we use the word gay synonymous with the words stupid or dumb. Most homosexuals have a problem with this, saying it’s demeaning to "our people." I, however, have no problem with it. Words evolve: it’s what they do.

Yeah, I get that when originally used it was to mean something offensive to the homosexual community, but when used today people don’t think about it that way. Hell, the word "gay" used to mean happy! However, that is not what my blog is about this week.

The thing that confuses me is when people say things like "Wow, you are REALLY gay!" or "He’s not that gay, he’s really into sports and stuff." Hmmm…I didn’t know that being gay could be measured. Come on people! Either you’re gay or you're not!

The word gay, or homosexual rather, is defined as: “A person who is sexually attracted to people of their own sex”.  Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but you're either attracted to the same sex or you’re not. Just because my fiance' likes to watch college football doesn't make him any less gay than me. And on the flip side, just because I can quote "Legally Blond" word for word doesn't make me any more gay.

Part of me feels that this way of thought is one of the things that makes the crazy conservatives convince people that they are "no longer gay." Trust me girlfriend, last time I checked, you still like dudes. I've seen your Craigslist ads.

This is something that I have struggled with my whole life. I always thought "I don't want to be “that gay” which, in turn, has held me back for years. I got to a point where I realized that I'm almost 25 and I don't know where my future is headed. I was always that guy who when asked by someone attractive "What kind of music do you like?” I ALWAYS said "Oh, you know, I like all kinds of music." Now granted, that's not a lie, but if you know me I am and forever will be a Pop Princess.  But this all goes back to me not wanting to be pigeon holed as being "really gay."

Then it hit me like like a ton of beads at gay pride. I'm not "really gay".  I'm just gay and I like what I like. I may have some of what you call "feminine" behaviors, it doesn't make me any more gay. Just like saying liking cars makes you that much more straight. I know plenty of my "gurls" that like cars, and they like boys just as much as  do... trust!

I know I’m nit-picking but hey, it’s my opinion. I'm not PC at all but this is something that bugs me and always make me say "Whaaa?".  Hey, what can I say?  I like pop music, I love musicals, and I can't wait to start hair school.

I AM that1gayguy.