I hate when people say "That's so gay" about inanimate objects. That is the phrase of people who live and breathe stupidity in its purest form.
One time, someone told me my backpack was gay. My BACKPACK. Yes, in the grand scheme of things, my backpack prefers to mate with other backpacks of the same sex. I found homoerotic magazines under his bed. There were highly explicit pictures of backpacks taking it up the C.D. player compartment by other backpacks. They unzipped each other, poured shreds of old homework papers on each other, you name it. There were even interracial pictures between a purse and backpack, carryall and bookbag, and even a dirty little centerfold with a Gym bag completely open with its straps spread-eagled.
If people say "That's so Gay" when they insult something why don't they say "That's so straight" when they want to compliment it? What if something isn't really as BAD as being gay, would you say "That's bisexual" or "That's transgender" or even "That has closet crossdressing tendencies"?
Should I be institutionalized? Comments.
One time, someone told me my backpack was gay. My BACKPACK. Yes, in the grand scheme of things, my backpack prefers to mate with other backpacks of the same sex. I found homoerotic magazines under his bed. There were highly explicit pictures of backpacks taking it up the C.D. player compartment by other backpacks. They unzipped each other, poured shreds of old homework papers on each other, you name it. There were even interracial pictures between a purse and backpack, carryall and bookbag, and even a dirty little centerfold with a Gym bag completely open with its straps spread-eagled.
If people say "That's so Gay" when they insult something why don't they say "That's so straight" when they want to compliment it? What if something isn't really as BAD as being gay, would you say "That's bisexual" or "That's transgender" or even "That has closet crossdressing tendencies"?
Should I be institutionalized? Comments.
What I don't understand is why can't people look at what they say ONCE in a while.
I tip my hat to you, "he who rants about backpacks". You are correct, 'Gay' seems to be everyone's hot word now-a-days.
Let me start off by saying that I'm gay. I guess I'm a bit of a hypocrite in that I tend to say that things are "gay" too, but mainly just as a figure of speech.
As for inanimate objects, it only bothers me if it makes no sense. If you're saying the backpack is gay because it looks stupid, then I agree with you. But if you're saying the backpack is gay because it has unicorns and rainbows on it, then it's a fairly accurate description. :P Don't deny it!
LIKE
how else can you discribe a fanny pack?
Lmfao XD
Obviously people don't know what "gay" means anymore.
The only thing retarded is people like you who in 2010 still think its ok to discriminate against gay people. Do you also think that being black or jewish is retarded? Its sad that your already a bigot at such a young age.
It really isn't good to use the term "That's so gay" though. The way a lot of people say it, it sounds like an insult.
I agree though that inanimate objects can't be considered "gay", "straight", or otherwise.
Seriously, if that kind of shit actually makes you mad, you need to take a serious look at your life and your priorities. they're just WORDS people, just like fuck, shit, cunt, fag, cumswallowing jizzwhore, and yes, even nigger.
People are ALWAYS going to say them because they're still fucking taboo to say, and people love to see how far they can push the agenda. I'm not homophobic in any way, but i see NO problem with the use of these words, provided it is in the right context. i wouldn't walk into church or a kindergarten classroom and deface the air with my vulgarity, but with people i'm comfortable with, calling something gay or homo is pretty acceptable.
Seriously, if people just stopped complaining about it being used, it wouldn't be taboo anymore, and it wouldn't be fun to say.
I turned gay just reading this thread.
It's so annoying when people call everythign gay.
That made me laugh :D
I have heard people use "That's so gay" to mean something is bad, but that usage confusing and less fun.
ps. I just wasted 2 minutes.
This rant was stolen from that series.
FYI.
Main Entry: 1gay
Pronunciation: \ˈgā\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French gai, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gāhi quick, sudden
Date: 14th century
1 a : happily excited : merry <in a gay mood> b : keenly alive and exuberant : having or inducing high spirits <a bird's gay spring song>
2 a : bright, lively <gay sunny meadows> b : brilliant in color
3 : given to social pleasures; also : licentious
4 a : homosexual <gay men> b : of, relating to, or used by homosexuals <the gay rights movement> <a gay bar>
synonyms see lively
— gay adverb
— gay·ness noun
Nowhere in there do I see "used to describe something that someone doesn't like". Therefore, people who use the word incorrectly is homophobic and immature. The only people who use the word gay to say they don't like something is guys that think saying a word will buff up their masculinity. I think they are pussies for not saying it politely because they're afraid of their masculinity going down. People need to grow the fuck up these days.
I think I'm in love :P
Or maybe your backpack was so exceedingly flamboyant that he assumed it was indeed gay. I mean you never even told us what it looks like.
Stupid means you have low intelligence, so if you say something is stupid, you're insulting those of lower intelligence.
It's the same thing.
However, if it bugs gay people to use that term, I will make sure to use it as often as I can.
Your ignorance is astounding.
That is a ridiculous statement. When you say coffee is black you are not using the word black as a put down or in a derogatory way. So that argument does not hold up.
Ignorance,that's what.
'Gay' originally meant ,and still does in other languages 'Bright','Fun',Happy',etc ,so the poster is ignorant of this fact .
It has been highjacked by a very unfunny network.
Wow you must be really proud to be such a force of hatred and negativity on a planet that already has so much darkness. Good luck with that.
bye lol
This made me laugh hardcore like sex. (jk)
You made my day!
That is so gay.
But to be perfectly honest...people are always going to say it. Embrace the fact that it is just a word and reclaim it. Kind of like the "n" word or the word "bitch"--if you don't let it bother you, and just embrace it, then people will find other insults. Just reclaim the word and don't let it bother you--and show the world that it doesn't bother you.
And, just saying I laughed and laughed while reading this! I never knew our book bags were so raunchy xD
Is it ok toy use the word Jewish to mean stingy? NO
Is it ok to use the word Black to mean retarded?
Perhaps we should start using the word heterosexual to mean ignorant.
Oh thats just so hetero.
is your backpack a homo?
And I'm sure I'll get raked over the coals and called terrible names, but what is wrong with a little man handling? Not saying yea or nay about it, but why so much passion on either side?
Also, I totally agree! I find it insulting wen people use homosexuality as a bad thing! I'm not lesbian or any thing but you love who you love, girl or boy.
this is so gay.
we don't say "that is so straight" because it sounds stupid. people that say "that's gay." say it because they think that gayness, in and of itself. is absurd.
Calling something gay has nothing to do with sexuality anymore. It is more of a way to insult something or to think something is lame in general.
So I agree with the poster above, this topic is rather gay or retarded.
thats what i tryed to say if i called you gay so what you know that your not so then just move on
have a nice day
Very funny backpack story though - lmao.
I say it, but I don't mean for it to insult any gays. I've only gotten called out on it once, and I simply stated I don't mean for it to insult gay people and that if you're going to let something as stupid as a little saying bother you that much, you need to get your priorities straightened out.
Have a great day.
They are gay
Your rants gay
And sooo Ghey!
Prima: How do you like LaCuya?
Seconda: She's straight [translation: she's ok]
GIRL: Oh gawd I hate you! :)
GIRL 2: Hahaha, yeah well I hate you too! *wink-wink*
(God forbid, if the backpack was yellow. All the other backpacks would point and whisper, "That one's into watersports.") I'm partial to the term 'lame' but inanimate objects cannot be so either, hence they have no legs, so in fact they don't have a leg to stand on, excluding tables, chairs and such of course. The original post is neither 'gay' nor 'lame' either but does sound verrry familiar.
;)
You're ignorant, and a hypocrite. How can you get offended at people hating on one minority (homosexuals) when you do the same for another (black people)? especially when you are blaming homophobia entirely on one race when it's an issue that runs deep within your own? (I'm assuming you're Caucasian).
also, the use of the word 'gay' is used widely in teen culture, it's not limited to 'ebonics' and as far as I'm aware, that's not where it originated.
Well said.
You're awesome.
people are going to say what they want.
And i know gay people that say that's so gay. We can rant or not give it anymore negative engery.
but yeah i agree, I think that ish is really homophobic and needs to die.
but on another note, i say 'that's so gay' sometimes...but i'm queer, and i say it like, 'that is so something that reminds me of a flaming man-loving man'. is that wrong?
And that backpack thing was hilarious :P
There are a million words that have adopted vernacular meanings that are different from their dictionary definitions.
Are you saying that words can't adopt new meanings and that we always have to use them in exactly the same way? Such a despotic notion is not only moronic, it is morally reprehensible.
Think of the original meaning of the word "gay."... happy, lively, bright, showy. You could say a backpack that is bright yellow and purple with sparkles would be gay, because of it's gay (showy, vibrant) colors. I think people probably started using "gay" as an insult to things that are too bubbly, gaudy, over the top, etc. But, I also think it got overused, and now I think it is used as an insult to anything.
If you look at people who are gay (homosexual), typically gay men, many tend to have bright scarves, shirts, shoes, etc. and bubbly personalities. (I know first hand that this is not a made up stereotype, and it is not an insult to be bubbly and bright, so don't get offended.)Does it now make sense why people call homosexuals "gay"? Maybe at first to just describe them, and later it developed into an insult? Or maybe just to insult their showy style from the beginning? I don't know.
Anyway... I agree that there are some homophobes who probably do mean it as an insult to gays. However, there are lots of people who use it just because they are used to hearing it from other people. (Just like "sick" means "cool" now. And those word trends do spread.) There are some people, I think, who still use it only to insult, or describe, something that is gay. (happy, bright...)
I am not saying it's right or wrong to use it as an insult. But hopefully this will give you a new point of view, so you won't be so sensitive about it. I worked in customer service for 10 years, and i learned the value of not letting what people say, think, etc. bother you.
Words change meaning over time! Like queer- at first it ment odd, now it means "homosexual".
And Gay didnt ALWAYS mean "homosexual". Back in the day it ment HAPPY! so by your logic he was just saying you have a happy backpack.... Gay more often means "retarded" now, so in reality he was saying you have a STUPID backpack!
And I'm saying you need to get your head out of your ass!
ps, my backpack would like some of these magazines you mentioned. :)
You just made my MONTH :D
You people are so afraid to say that word thinking it would offend a homosexual. It's like you're so afraid to correlate the word "gay" to something negative. (ie. That backpack being gay would mean it's stupid.) Many words have more than one meaning. Stop getting so offended by the word.
True
that's just how it is, being gay is generally negative in society. so people use it in that context. so get over it.
Gay DOES NOT EQUAL stupid!!
Wiw
Your actual rant is not normal.
You are not normal.
An hero plox.
Its an insult towards people that are femenine and shouldnt be for example your backpack problably had some femenine words and or colors and you being a male makes you look gayso therefore your backpack isssss gay!
Do u understand homo? Lol
naah ur too gay to understand..
Ur wat us californians call a FAG!
"That's so gay,"
Is retarded!
It makes no fucking sense,
Imagine going to your friend,
And asking what he had for lucnh,
So he goes "PB&J"
And you just scream, "THAT'S GAY"
Does that make any sense?
No, it makes no fucking sense AT ALL!
J/k
When people say that it's a figure of speech they are not really refering to that object being gay!
I say " that's so gay" all the time not only do I say it but my mother says it and her boyfriend says it!! Not only do we say it about objects but if someone is being lame or being stupid I'll be like ur gay, I don't see anything wrong with it and i'm bisexual too.
Jokes, Sorry. I loved you're rambling on, Its so funny.
I understand what your saying, People are basically, saying that being GAY is a bad thing...
However, years ago, GAY meant 'HAPPY', so if people are saying 'That's So Gay', surly that means - Your backpack is so Happy?!... its' all that sex he's having with the other male backpacks! LOL
The expression has become so common that people ONLY use to insult objects that look bad and don't work the way they should... and not to insult people who are homosexuals, because that would be rude.
But, I think the majority of people that get angry about the phrase "that's gay." Is usually because they're bi or gay themselves..Why really care what other people are saying? It's not coming out of your mouth..people need to focus more on themselves instead of other people and their actions.
Seriously.
But really. It is used because it is meant to be derogatory because, lets face it, nobody wants to be gay. It's cuz gay people are basically retarded. If you don't think so, then why is it impossible for 2 dudes to have a child?
People are so fucking stupid these days damn
So... I really couldn't give a monkeys if I heard someone say dat to mean dat something is bad.