Sounds like a stupid question, but I'm serious. I am not gay, but I have always loved rainbows, mainly because I love bright colors and rainbows have all of them together. When I was a kid I was always drawing rainbows. I like to wear and collect rainbow stuff... but my best friend, and some other people, say that this "means" that I am gay.
I think that the reason the rainbow is meaningful to gay people is because it symbolizes that all different people... of different races, beliefs, orientations, etc... are one. It symbolizes unity. Gay people are PART of the rainbow that makes humankind beautiful.
I don't know what question I was trying to ask. I guess, do you think only gay people should like rainbows?
(See, I told you it was a stupid question!)
2006-06-29 05:46:20 · 11 answers · asked by angelsister23 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
not a stupid question first of all ;-) The gay pride flag, which was debuted at the 1978 San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Parade, was designed by Gilbert Baker. It's inspiration came from the black civil rights and hippie movements.
Each color on the gay pride flag (also known as the rainbow flag) has a different meaning.
RED = Life
ORANGE = Healing
YELLOW = Sun
GREEN = Nature
ROYAL BLUE = Harmony
VIOLET = Spirit
The rainbow is a symbol for the gay community...but it's for everone to enjoy!!
After all, god made the rainbow!
p.s. im 27 and gay and wear it proudly
2006-06-29 05:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no question is stupid if you don't know the answer! yes, as B M above mentions the meaning of the rainbow flag, it IS a gay symbol. but, simply liking rainbows doesn't make you gay, and we certainly don't have any monopoly on it. whoever told you it meant you were gay is simply speaking from ignorance.
I like how you said (outside of the symbolic meanings the B M mentions) that it symbolizes all different people are one, and it symbolizes unity and that gay people are part of the rainbow that makes humankind beautiful....is beautiful! keep thinking that way! keep your mind open and be as accepting as you seem to be now, and you always be beautiful person! and you will have so many more friends!
2006-06-29 14:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rainbow speaks of diversity it is inclusive in that it encompasses all colors and like the rainbow the GLBT is supposed to be welcoming of all as well meaning that it should be GLBTand S. The S being for Straight. So no we don't hold the exclusive rights on the rainbow. Have you ever tried to pin one down?
2006-06-29 12:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by ♂ Randy W. ♂ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The information about the first gay parade is correct. However it also stems back to the days of Stonwall uprising. Stonewall upriseing is believe to be in part that it occurred the day Judy Garland was buried. Yes Judy Garland had a role in all of this. If you don't know by now here biggest hit was "Somewhere over the Rainbow". In it she sings about another place of happieness.
2006-06-29 13:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a stupid question, Yes, if you wear rainbows and show them off, some people might think your gay, but it doesnt mean all people will, show your rainbows off.
2006-06-29 15:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by Aryca D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. The rainbow is beautiful, especially if seen outdoors live in nature, and I think we're all free to enjoy it, regardless of sexual orientation. Not a stupid question at all. :)
2006-06-29 13:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by Nick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, gay people have made it their own. if you wear rainbow stuff people will assume you are gay. just like the word "gay". it used to mean happy but now it is only used to refer to homosexuals
2006-06-29 15:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by Niecy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah, Skittles, Rainbow Brite, and the Irish have stock in the rainbow as well
2006-06-29 12:50:29 · answer #8 · answered by Trey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nahhh - feel free to claim the rainbow for yourself too -- sharing is fun!!
2006-06-29 16:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by Student123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no we just market it better than matel did for carebears ....lol
2006-06-30 12:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Bearable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋