how come GAYS refer to us heterosexuals as straight?

Question

then get all uppity and dramatic, when they get called bent? and why is poof or queer or even homo an insult, and what are gay pride marches about, why do a lot,( not all i know.) seem to want to shove thier sexuality down peoples throats.?

if i went on a heterosexual pride march i'd be linched as it would be seen by the homo's and drippy do gooders as a dig at the gay population.

Answer 1

I bet a dollar that you grow a moustache. I bet another dollar that when you are masturbating you are watching gay porno and I bet an extra dollar that you are a gay that will not accept the fact.

Answer 2

Heterosexuals began "straight". It's a point we've just kinda went with and conceded; a victory for your side if you will. The reason people get upset about the insults is because you're reminding an oppressed group that they are oppressed from a position of power. That's about as offensive as you can get. Originally, gay pride marches celebrated the anniversary of the Christopher Street riots (aka Stonewall). In modern times, they mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people; that's probably best left to another topic.


Define "shoving their sexuality down peoples throats". Because, every time I have ever heard someone say that, it's in a situation where they would not say the same thing if the couple involved were heterosexual. Why don't you ever call out your straight peers on flaunting their sexuality? The whole traditional wedding ceremony is one giant celebration and flaunting of heterosexuality: pairs lined up man and woman etc. The fact is, people should be able to share the same parts of their lives, or do the same things in public as anyone else without being accused of "shoving their sexuality down people's throats". I've had heterosexuality shoved down my throat my entire life: you can deal with it.

Answer 3

I don't know how or where the term straight - to descriebe a heterosexual person originated. I use it. If somebody asks if I'm gay - I tell them I'm straight. I don't find it insulting. However - there have been times when gay people have put a negative connotation behind the word. "You're straight" (with an eye roll) and I don't like that much.

As for gays getting upset when they are called "bent" or whatever - I think it's all about the intent. One time I said to a Jewish friend of mine, "Well, you're a Jew - you're probably working on Christmas." - and she gently told me that she knew I did not mean any harm by calling her a Jew - but that some people who are Jewish may take offense to a comment like that. I have never said it since. I don't want to offend people unecessarily. So - if you are calling gay people these names with an intent to offend. And if you KNOW it's offensive to them and you're still doing it - I'd have to guess that your intent is to offend. And that may be why they get "uppity and dramatic"

Gay pride marches are about people who are gay being proud of it - and not hiding their sexuality from society - which was expected for a long time. I think once homosexuality is generaly accepted - there will no longer be a need for such a thing as a gay pride march.

The whole thing about gays shoving their sexuality down peoples throats. Well - I've seen that too. My guess is that it has to do with their need to overcompensate because they feel they are not accepted. I don't experience it much - because I accept all the gay people I know as they are - so they don't get up in my face about it.

Answer 4

Now it all depends on the context with which the terms are used. Homosexual and Hetrosexual are technical terms which have become acceptable becuase they use the same basis as most terms such as homophonic (tune + accompaniment) and monophonic (singular sound or many sounds as the same). Where as poof or homo can be used as a derogaratry term. Such as the word ***** or honkey. These are derogaratry terms designed to put people down. Now the straight bent terms are also derogaraty and people get offended when they are called either of these terms due to the fact that people naturally hate to be labeled as one thing or the other.

The reason there are gay pride marches is not necisarrily due to being proud as such.Homosexual people throughout history have been looked down upon (with the acception to in acient Rome where homosexuality was highly accepted as it seemed a masculin thing to love another man instead of a woman and also accepted within Acient Egypt which was already highly affeminate. So gay marches are really a way of showing that homosexual people are no longer afriad of hiding who they are and are now able to show the world that they are REAL. As for the people that shove their opions down your throats you mearly have to remember that annoying people are everywhere but not everyoneone. A annoying pig headed person can be any shape and size, and colour, any creed and with any disability. They are not a horrible because they are homosexual, black, white, chinease, christian, jewish WHATEVER. They were always pig headed, what minority they belong to is completely seperate.

Answer 5

Ever heard the phrase "It's not what you say it's the way you said it?" or had the common logic to keep your mouth shut when a situation is not your own?

That might be the reason that people take offense when you use this terms directly. While you may not consider them insults in your perverse mind, they have actually been used for quite some time as slanderous terms to offend and harass homosexuals.

While some might not be offended by your throwing these terms around others will because the offense caused is intentional.

Much like a certain word used to describe African-Americans over the last century, this term might be employed by individuals of the demographic in their relation towards each other, though should you try to take this term away from them they will take offense.

This is because you're not part of either demographic. Only if you've experienced the repercussions of being one of the minority which has had these terms inflicted upon it will you earn the right to use the word against anyone! Even then you should tread lightly as some will take it personally regardless. Some have worked for a long time to rid themselves of the stigma and you're throwing it in their face.

As to why there might be gay pride parades and the like - easy; WE'RE A MINORITY! We've fought for acceptance and like to celebrate our existence and our struggle. Once again we've *earned* the right to do so whereas the white-male in his 20s is in such a huge majority that why in fcuk would you be marching?

Answer 6

As you know, gay people get called all sorts of names, many offensive. Bent, poof or queer are all meant to be insulting words, usually said in a tone which is offensive and outright rude. What else would you suggest heterosexual people be called? Homosexual people have many names, surely heterosexual would have at least one name to be described as, which is not at all offensive like the names gay people have put upon them?
You would not call a black person a niger would you? It is just something you would not do, unless they are from that country, it is meant to be offensive. So unless you want not to be offensive, such words like you have mentioned should not be used.
You obviously have no idea what it is to be a minority, that even today to many it is looked down upon and laughed at to be gay. You don't know the struggles, strife and pain a lot of people go through to be accepted by family, friends and society. Straight people take this for granted, they need not go on marches, as they haven't had the same troubles nor will they, ever. Granted, some people go over the top on some of these marches, which can be a bit much. However, take into account that approx one in ten people are gay, what you see on marches is a small minority of a minority, and doesn't represent the whole of gay society, so don't judge all gays as being like one stereotypical model.
Its bit like hooliganism at a football match. Do we judge all the football fans at that stadium, and all the fans at home or in the pubs as being violent, aggressive, abusive and rude wankers? No we don't, so take people for who they are on a individual basis, not just on an idea of what you think they are. Good luck on opening your mind to other possibilities.

Answer 7

If there wasn't so much homophobia about and everyone accepted everyone else irrespective of their sexuality then these terms would not be necessary since we would not need to label everyone.

Re gay prides - you are obviously not old enough to remember the early prides which were about trying to get homosexuals accepted by society instead of being treated as inferior people. If you were a minority you would feel the need to make your voice known. Today Pride is more of a celebration but unfortunately there is still a need to make our voice known in view of the amount of aggravation gays still get in society.

Also, it is to support gays in other countries where homosexuality is not only illegal but gays are persecuted and murdered for being what they are. For example in Iran they hanged two 18 year olds last year for being gay and still murder gays daily. Just be thankful that you live in a society that does accept difference.

Answer 8

It probably depends on how the person interprets the thing you're calling them, and how you're addressing them...

All the gay ppl I know are pretty easy to socialise with, I realise some gay peole are annoying, but so are many straight folk, and it never gets blamed on THEIR sexuality.

I think personally that pix of semi-nude women are the most common form of sexuality that get shoved in our faces all over the media... complain about that and ppl will say yo're queer even if you're not!

Answer 9

Because being straight doesn't form a part of any HETEROSEXUALS identity. It's that same as being white! Why feel proud of a group that has disgraced yourselves for hundreds of years??? Black people feel proud because thay overcame... not only adversity, but a whole world that shat on them just because of skin colour... You are an ignorant d*ck head!!! No gay person wants to force their sexuality on you... however your choice of wording "shove their sexuality down peoples throats" suggests that you have something hiding. I hope that your great grangchild is a big raving HOMO! cos you have a lot of waking up to do! Welcome to the 21st Century Moron!!!!

Answer 10

It relies upon on who solutions the question. What defines us are our features, the way you act to a decision or decision, personality, etc. For some, conception is that homosexuality is a decision that someone ought to opt for, although that is their personal decision to believe no matter if this is the incorrect decision or not (which also defines them as someone) Others believe that homosexuality is only component to a gay's personality and they were meant to be that way. own Opinion: that is in elementary words aside of your personality it shouldn't remember if you're a gay or not you nonetheless an equivalent human being

Answer 11

Actually, MOST people call heterosexuals "Straight." Queer or Homo is an insult because usually, it is used in a negative way (when people are angry). I think they want people to be more accepting of gays/lesbians.