Call me old old fashioned but "GAY" used to be all-inclusive. Or we can get with the times and use: QUILTBAG: Queer/Questioning, Undecided, Intersex, Lesbian, Trans (Transgender/Transexual), Bisexual, Asexual, and/or Gay. But that leaves out Pan-sexuals and Incels and heterosexuals too.
@ Frank -- Yes, "gay" started off as a generic term but unfortunately, gay men made it clear that only their interests and concerns mattered in the community, so that's when everyone else realized it could not truly be an inclusive term.
Thanks for teaching me what "Quilt Bag" means! There's a queer store here in Edmonton called "The Quilt Bag" and I always wondered why it was called that -- d'oh!
😃 Frank and Debra, my day will be brightened by your encouragement to play with words and acronyms! So far, I consider myself HAPPY! Helpful Ally of Precious People Yaz!! 😁✊️💪🌈
While I use "LGBT" more in my writing than "queer", I prefer the latter. To my ears it sounds strangely sexy. But there's still a few people out there who get offended by it, so I more often than not opt for the initials.
...may you enjoy a rainbow day, Debra.
ReplyDeleteI like queer; it used to have a derogatory tone and we've taken it back.
ReplyDeleteBesides, I AM weird. And gay. So ... queer.
Queer is so normal. We are all unique, and that is normal.
ReplyDeleteQueer isn’t negative any more but normal!
ReplyDeleteLasagne and garlic bread 😁👍
ReplyDeleteThe LGBT sandwich could do with a little quinoa on the side or maybe some quince.
ReplyDelete@ Yorkshire Pudding -- Oh, I see what you did there, clever guy!
DeleteLGBT sandwich yum!
DeleteEl Jibbity Kia.
ReplyDeleteI never used to feel comfortable with the word queer but over the last 10 years I’ve embraced it.
Call me old old fashioned but "GAY" used to be all-inclusive.
ReplyDeleteOr we can get with the times and use: QUILTBAG:
Queer/Questioning, Undecided, Intersex, Lesbian, Trans (Transgender/Transexual), Bisexual, Asexual, and/or Gay. But that leaves out Pan-sexuals and Incels and heterosexuals too.
@ Frank -- Yes, "gay" started off as a generic term but unfortunately, gay men made it clear that only their interests and concerns mattered in the community, so that's when everyone else realized it could not truly be an inclusive term.
DeleteThanks for teaching me what "Quilt Bag" means! There's a queer store here in Edmonton called "The Quilt Bag" and I always wondered why it was called that -- d'oh!
😃 Frank and Debra, my day will be brightened by your encouragement to play with words and acronyms! So far, I consider myself HAPPY! Helpful Ally of Precious People Yaz!! 😁✊️💪🌈
Deleteoh i like dee lgbt sammich and el jibbity
ReplyDelete@ Gidget Blue Sky -- I'm not surprised because you are a master of creative language yourself!
DeleteIt must be super good
ReplyDelete@ Cleora Borealis -- Oh, that's a GOOD ONE!
ReplyDeletelove that sandwich!
ReplyDeleteVery good explanations. LOL
ReplyDeleteCodex: I use the gays. It's easier.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post title I think I will always think of those four letters as "El Jibbity"
ReplyDelete@ Kathy G -- Me too! I laughed so hard when I first saw this phrase and figured out what it meant!
DeleteI've been eating LGBT sandwiches and didn't even realize it. lol
ReplyDeleteI don't know if the sandwich could include Q - Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon, Tomato and Quince??
ReplyDelete@ Lady M -- Another vote for quince!
DeleteTrue, when I hear this term a BLT comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteHere's a recipe for an LGBTQ Sandwich from this month's Games Magazine: lettuce, guacamole, bacon, tomato and queso on toasted bread... enjoy!
ReplyDelete@ Tundra Bunny -- I like queso! And "toasted" bread? Hmmm, that supports a couple of different interpretations, LOL.
DeleteThis made me think.
ReplyDeleteEl Jibbity--good one.
ReplyDeleteWhile I use "LGBT" more in my writing than "queer", I prefer the latter. To my ears it sounds strangely sexy. But there's still a few people out there who get offended by it, so I more often than not opt for the initials.
ReplyDeletei do love a tapir!
ReplyDeleteEl Jibbity? No diggity!
ReplyDeleteI love the term Queer. It covers absolutely everyone. Sometimes LGBTetc seems more socially acceptable.
I'd try a LGBT sandwich.
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