Why I Identify As Queer Rather Than Gay

Why I identify as queer rather than gay

There are several reasons why I choose to identify as queer rather than gay. 

1. I reject heteronormativity and homonormativity. 

2. My sexuality isn’t really covered under the label gay.

3. It’s a pejorative term that I’m taking back. 

4. I prefer the term queer to gay or any of the variants of the acronym describing the queer community because it’s more open and less exclusive sounding to me. 

5. I reject the exclusive, mainstream gay rights movement because all it does is perpetuate this notion that we, as a community, require state sanction, can only gain liberation via lobbying groups like the HRC, and creates a space where trans* people and people of color aren’t really thought of as being integral to the community [see ENDA, and how the HRC dropped the protections for trans* folks to get it passed]. 

He just made my day.

I am so glad someone made a gif of this moment. This actually aired; we saw it again recently on IFC.

Look closely at the first gif, fixing your eyes about level with Lois's right hand. In the second gif, keep you eyes right behind Lois's left hip.

There is a man with a bucket living in the hallway!

No wonder poor little Dewey's so scared.

I've had this postcard forever.

Photo by Robert Doisneau.

Doing an experiment. Reblog if you wear glasses or contacts, please.