All my friends are warm, considerate, generous people. But some of them tend to casually use the term “that’s so gay” to refer to something they find unappealing or idiotic. It’s not because they harbor negative feelings toward people who are gay, it’s just that this unfortunate method of critique has inculcated itself into the broader, popular culture-influenced lexicon which people our age who share similar backgrounds casually adopt. I’ve brought it up a few times in social circumstances, but the lack of vociferation in my too-few protests belies a fear I have of criticizing people I care about and making them feel judged or uncomfortable. It’s ironic, yes I know. since the term is offensive and uncomfortable already.
Thankfully, Wanda Sykes is the better person:
I guess I’ll take my cue from her. Hey friends, try to abstain from using “that’s so gay” in this way, it’s a bad habit and we can all represent the heterosexual population a lot better. Thanks!
