Do you find the word ''gay'' representative for homosexual people?

Answer 1

I think the alternate meaning of "joyous, happy" used to be insulting, but now I think of it less and less in that way. Soon I think the old meaning will be completely gone, and that'll be good. I still giggle when I see it in old writing: "That Johnny is such a gay boy". *snickers*

Answer 2

It is only a word, and words are only as good or bad as their intent makes them. I personally liked the word better when it meant happy, cheerful and of a sunny and lighthearted disposition. Now however that same word has a negative connotation attached to it, even though being homosexual is not necessarily negative. Depending of course on who you talk to. I don't agree with the lifestyle, nor do I agree that I MUST agree with it. However many people men and women have died to gain these rights and it is my duty as a citizen of this world to protect anyone whose rights are being usurped because of a choice, a religious belief, or a physical difference.

Answer 3

That usage dates back to the fifties when the Homosexual Liberation movement needed something other than "queer" or "*****" by which to identify themselves. It is derived from the OF "gai" which meant "happy" or "carefree" and later acquired the connotation of sexual libertinage, as in "Gay Lothario" or "Gay Paris".

Answer 4

acctually no... nor does gay represents
a league eighter i think its a sport ..to be noticed
...but the problem is sportman ship
you might think it needs possition and form
and as art you notice every statuet has but just
one peddlestal some times you find two forms
representing...weakness or streghth in motion...
but thats art.... the player with its audiances...
\eighter you are anguler or you can continue to
be anonymous,,,,, but please do me a favor
make up your mind stop freaking around
theres a ball game going on... the net waits ..
so make sure you aim right with that foot,,,
the goldie waits got goal well put up or stop
complaining no aim what the hell no contract...
how the hell you snuck in...go play golf...
its easier you take the club and aim the ball intoo
a hole surely you get a few chances to aim right...
the closer you get,,,the more insight,,,,,,so now
what,,,???? its only a game your bored
your sport represents a vary short walk on a large
feild just drop the the golf club intoo the hole
dont forget backwards... go putt somewere else
you dont preform on sexuality you preform on
the arts..... no labels required ...this is not a play ground
its a ball park so will you hurry up and let
me know whom s got the proper balls to finish off
this game yea the soccer or golf
represent yourself please,,,first bi or not...this is
of no possion...and whom cares whom and what you choosen to sleep in your bed,,,its you whoms to
clean up your own act...as every one in society does
for security purposes get a number please...
credit is open too all ..its just paying it,,,
good sportmans ship and representaion....no hang ups..

Answer 5

No, I don't. It was a lovely word gay. It summed up good times, fun times, just a pleasant time, now I daren't use the word

Answer 6

yes but i have found that most people even still call me gay and i like both sexes......and it also means happy....and im happy with my sexuality so i can see where they make the assumption

Answer 7

Gay is a fitting word for the guys because they are pretty fruity, and I think Butch is appropriate for the chicks because a lot of times their man like..

Answer 8

the word gay actually means happy but in today's society people call homsexuals gay

Answer 9

Yes.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be offended when people use it as a deragitory term.

Answer 10

Well......hmmmm ''gay'' means happy!!!
i think so yes!!!if you say gay people know exactly what you are saying