Showing posts with label gaydar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gaydar. Show all posts

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Word of the Gay: "Limp Wrist"

When saying someone has a "limp wrist" it is alluding to the presumption they are gay.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Word of the Gay: "Gay Face"

A "gay face" is a term used to describe someone who is thought to have features that indicate they are gay. A stereotypical "gay face" for men would include tightness around the mouth, higher arched eyebrows, tan and more emotionally expressive features. A lesbians "gay face" has muscular facial tendencies, less emotion, lower brows, and the skin is generally pale.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Word of the Gay: "Gaydar"

"Gaydar" refers to a persons intuition and ability to perceive someones sexual orientation. Some people believe that "Gaydar" is based on the ability of gays to pick up on the odor of another, or just simply a vibe that one gets. Others believe "Gaydar" is nothing more than a guess or coincidence based on stereotypes and observation of mannerisms.