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What terrifies men the most about homosexuality? (feddit.org)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by ki4jgt@feddit.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've seen so many men terrified of anything gay themed. I've watched men refuse to be friends with people who didn't act manly enough. I've watched grown-ass men bark "f@gg0+," every time they saw 2 dudes expressing an interest in one another on TV. Pink Pony Club, I Kissed a Girl, and several other songs are a complete turn-off for them.

I have to ask, what scares you guys? What, sitting in the pit of your stomach, do you feel and think when you see gay things?

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[–] yermaw@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm scared of appearing to be gay, because i went to school in the 90s. Being gay was the worst thing you could possibly be. If there was any evidence that could potentially point towards you being gay (wearing anything remotely pink. Accidentally listening to a girl band. Getting an ear pierced was trendy but one of the ears meant you're gay. The pitfalls are endless.)

I want to clarify that I enjoy seeing gay people. It feels like a little victory for mankind. This is a very learned fear. If you've never had your ass kicked my multiple people, all of whom could beat you 1v1 anyway, its hard to explain, it gets deeply instilled in you. I know I shouldn't touch fire. I know I shouldn't fall from a height. I know I shouldn't be seen to be possibly gay.

[–] datavoid@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

"Haha look at his purple shirt! GAYYY!!!"

Common quote from a guy I used to know