“But you’re gay… why do you like sailing and WWE?”
“Well, I feel like both of those are pretty gay considering the reputation the Navy has and WWE being all sweaty men.”
“EXPLAIN FIREARMS THEN.”
“Shooty go pew.”
“WHAT ARE YOU?!”
“Hungry.”
Based off of a real conversation I’ve had.
How? In queer unfriendly environments I feel like I pass the idea that “it’s possible to be gay but look normal” and I hate it.
We’re a lot of close-minded folks’ first real interaction with a gay person. Some will never change, but a lot of people have their eyes opened when they realize the person they’ve been working with or talking to is queer. There’s this sudden rush of realization many of them get, where they suddenly understand that gay people are just… well… people. Regular people. People with many of the same interests, struggles, and experiences as themselves.
I’m not pretending to be straight or hiding who I am. I’m literally just being myself. I openly talk about my boyfriend the same way anyone talks about their SO.