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In reply to the discussion: Why calling a gay man by a female name, like GiGi, is homophobic [View all]seaglass
(8,173 posts)76. Puglover linked to one above. n/t
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It definitely is IMO. And, 50 years from now there will still be some bigots and homophobes just
RKP5637
May 2014
#104
If I meant it didn't count I would have written so but, as you can clearly see, I didn't.
DonViejo
May 2014
#19
I'm wondering why Mac56 deleted his comment defending the use of bugger?
Hassin Bin Sober
May 2014
#106
In Hawai'i it was pronounced "buggah." Same common inoffensive usage. Dropped it with my pidgin...
Hekate
May 2014
#190
That poster is opposed to marriage equality and says so with religious conviction....
Bluenorthwest
May 2014
#85
Had to read the thread to find out who GG is so i havent seen that reference...
randys1
May 2014
#178
Not the first or the last evidence of homophobia re Glenn Greenwald on DU either.
sabrina 1
May 2014
#62
i didn't see GG as GiGi (in print..if they are calling him GG in video or audio,that's different...)
Leme
May 2014
#11
If Glenn Greenwald's name actually were GiGi then it would be fine to call him GiGi
Bjorn Against
May 2014
#58
Well I will remember in the future that you told me not to take you at your word
Bjorn Against
May 2014
#143
So because you made a false statement and I pointed it out I am not sophisticated?
Bjorn Against
May 2014
#179
Is there a way we can tell which of your posts should be taken at face value?
DisgustipatedinCA
May 2014
#175
Here is the thread people need to read to see where you are coming from, the gays have plenty of
Bluenorthwest
May 2014
#86
we might also want to acknowledge that it is sexist, too. i am sure that blows your mind more,
seabeyond
May 2014
#26
sea, it is because the poster supports Glenn (as do I), don't get too optimistic that there
seaglass
May 2014
#32
IMO there is a difference between referring to him as GG vs GiGi. His initials are GG his name is
seaglass
May 2014
#50
even those who think being called a feminine name is the worst thing EVAH!!!
VanillaRhapsody
May 2014
#55
by the way. an example? i am not a supporter, nor like or respect the man. meh... nt
seabeyond
May 2014
#56
ha ha. and ya. there you go. i just read where abbott made posters, wendy's head on a barbie, as
seabeyond
May 2014
#40
Damn I am just going to stop speaking to people completely, the rules are too much.
kickysnana
May 2014
#36
It's the same homophobes who crawl out of the woodwork and play dumb every time.
Hassin Bin Sober
May 2014
#61
Well, more than anything, I think it may depend on the person's preferences.
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#66
That's silly. Why should we spell out his name. What's different about GG than POTUS or GWB.
OregonBlue
May 2014
#79
If "GiGi" is homophobic, then it's homophobic. If I call my dog "Redskin" in honor of my
msanthrope
May 2014
#128
I would not call a gay man "Gigi" but if his initials are GG might refer to him by those, same as
uppityperson
May 2014
#103
I've been reading Glenn since he started writing his Unclaimed Territory blog, have been a
seaglass
May 2014
#132
Please link to the post where he is being referred to here on DU as "GiGi". Thank you. nt
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2014
#118
So, it's limited to at least on recent comment two weeks ago and some last summer?
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2014
#162
What's it called when a heterosexual man or woman calls another a bitch?
TampaAnimusVortex
May 2014
#161