I'm getting married
Quote: EvenBobIt used to be men could do things
together as men and not be called
homo's. Not anymore. Now men are
so terrified of being thought of as
homosexuals, they'll do anything
to avoid it.
"It used to be that a man could play with another man's penis and not be called homo."
I mean, I knew the '70's were wild in some ways, but geez....
Quote: TigerWu"It used to be that a man could play with another man's penis and not be called homo."
You're making my point splendidly about
how terrified men are now of being seen
as Gay. Your joke implies we were doing
horrible homosexual things you would
never be caught doing. It never even
occurred to us this was a Gay thing we were
doing, because it wasn't. It's only now,
in this repressive homophobic culture
that it's seen that way.
Quote: EvenBobYou're making my point splendidly about
how terrified men are now of being seen
as Gay. Your joke implies we were doing
horrible homosexual things you would
never be caught doing. It never even
occurred to us this was a Gay thing we were
doing, because it wasn't. It's only now,
in this repressive homophobic culture
that it's seen that way.
I don't think it makes you homosexual. I just think it sounds stupid.
Congrats SOOPOO! And watch out for that blue ink!
Quote: EvenBobIt used to be men could do things
together as men and not be called
homo's. Not anymore. Now men are
so terrified of being thought of as
homosexuals, they'll do anything
to avoid it.
Really? How insecure do you have to be to worry that someone might accidently think you are gay?
Growing up, my friend Kevin's older brother was what we called retarded. He lived in a group home on the water in Long Beach and they would go visit him every Sunday. In the summer, Kevin could usually bring one of his friends along. Kevin's brother used to like to walk on the boardwalk , with his family on either side, hold their hands and swing it back and forth. One day Kevins father was there alone and as the two of them were walking hand in hand, some guy on a bike made a remark about queers. I don't think he ever held his sons hand in public again. Not only that, but he told my Dad and the neighbors about how just the thought that someone might think he was queer was revolting. I'd like to think my Father would have reacted differently but I don't know. He seemed to find the story amusing.
Kevin's dad was more worried about what a stranger thought of him than what made his kid happy.
It was pathetic then. Its worse now.
Quote: billryanReally? How insecure do you have to be to worry that someone might accidently think you are gay?
I agree, i would think that would be a stigma that was much stronger years ago than today. Maybe I am just getting more liberal in my old age.
Quote: billryanReally? How insecure do you have to be to worry that someone might accidently think you are gay?
Growing up, my friend Kevin's older brother was what we called retarded. He lived in a group home on the water in Long Beach and they would go visit him every Sunday. In the summer, Kevin could usually bring one of his friends along. Kevin's brother used to like to walk on the boardwalk , with his family on either side, hold their hands and swing it back and forth. One day Kevins father was there alone and as the two of them were walking hand in hand, some guy on a bike made a remark about queers. I don't think he ever held his sons hand in public again. Not only that, but he told my Dad and the neighbors about how just the thought that someone might think he was queer was revolting. I'd like to think my Father would have reacted differently but I don't know. He seemed to find the story amusing.
Kevin's dad was more worried about what a stranger thought of him than what made his kid happy.
It was pathetic then. Its worse now.
I wish Kevin's dad would have told that piece of s*** off.
Overall homophobia isn't terrible compared to the past, imo, but the current political environment surely is making it en vogue again.
Quote: EvenBobYou're making my point splendidly about
how terrified men are now of being seen
as Gay. Your joke implies we were doing
horrible homosexual things you would
never be caught doing. It never even
occurred to us this was a Gay thing we were
doing, because it wasn't. It's only now,
in this repressive homophobic culture
that it's seen that way.
I didn't say it was even remotely horrible. Don't know where you got that. And I wouldn't be caught doing anything like that because I'm not gay. All I'm saying is playing with another man's penis is homoerotic. If anything, the '70's was ten times more homophobic than nowadays, so I don't know where you're getting that bizarre viewpoint, either.
Boy, this marriage thread took a weird turn.
you have to say "no homo" before doing anything suspect and you'll be fine
--helpmespock
Quote: PokerGrinderCongrats, I’m guessing my invitation got lost in the mail? 😂😁
I know how you feel....... ;-) at least it is only 1 for you. I am up to 2.
Quote: TigerWuAnd I wouldn't be caught doing anything like that because I'm not gay. All I'm saying is playing with another man's penis is homoerotic.
We didn't play with it, we threw blue
ink on it. Nothing Gay about it. Not
so today. Now it would be seen as
very Gay because today extreme lines
have been drawn as to what's Gay
behavior and what isn't. What we did
was a prank among friends, had no
hidden Gay meaning whatsoever.
We also got drunk around a campfire
and set our farts on fire. Is your Gaydar
dinging like crazy?
Quote: GWAEI know how you feel....... ;-) at least it is only 1 for you. I am up to 2.
Haha that I got that invitation that you’re bitter about.
Does that include when you are buying Miatas?Quote: djatcyou guys clearly dont understand the "no homo" rule
you have to say "no homo" before doing anything suspect and you'll be fine
Quote: AxelWolfDoes that include when you are buying Miatas?
oh crap i forgot
Oh boy, how did I know this was going to come up.Quote: GWAEI know how you feel....... ;-) at least it is only 1 for you. I am up to 2.
You would have really been stressed out. IIRC I didn't tell anyone where dinner was going to be until just before or after the wedding. Ill have to ask but around, but I'm not even sure when people knew what had been planned for after dinner until we were at dinner.
Quote: AxelWolfOh boy, how did I know this was going to come up.
You would have really been stressed out. IIRC I didn't tell anyone where dinner was going to be until just before or after the wedding. Ill have to ask but around, but I'm not even sure when people knew what had been planned for after dinner until we were at dinner.
I think one member is still looking for the after party.
Quote: SOOPOO...met my bride.
Wait... it's not Doc V from BDG on Engle, is it? That would blow my mind.
Gratz and enjoy, SOOP.
So we invited one retarded guy, what can I say?(-; The fact that we only lost one person is amazing. Its not my fault he couldn't walk 50 feet around the corner to find my place. Door was open, lights were on and people were outside talking and whatnot.Quote: billryanI think one member is still looking for the after party.
Quote: AxelWolfSo we invited one retarded guy, what can I say?(-; The fact that we only lost one person is amazing. Its not my fault he couldn't walk 50 feet around the corner to find my place. Door was open, lights were on and people were outside talking and whatnot.
That guy might not be as retarded if he was given the wrong address, got dropped off by an Uber, circled the building more than once, visited Miz Joanie’s or whatever’s nearby, and even then walked back to the address he was given, and then only to still see no conglomeration of cars, smokers, gamblers or anybody he knew. Dude is a little “special” though. He did once say he could and did control dice 🤭
Quote: AxelWolfOh boy, how did I know this was going to come up.
You would have really been stressed out. IIRC I didn't tell anyone where dinner was going to be until just before or after the wedding. Ill have to ask but around, but I'm not even sure when people knew what had been planned for after dinner until we were at dinner.
Lmao who said I was talking about you ;-)
Next trip in Oct I will do without planning to show you that I can do it. Except for the room and flight that is already booked.
