Thats so gay

The final two are labeled by the OED as slang, meaning they are considered informal jargon, often inappropriate for formal speech and writing. "That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. The reason that we didn't go is that it was snowing. 3. Donate to The Catalyst. So, two years ago, I wrote an article for The Catalyst in which I basically publicly outed myself as gay to the campus thats so gay at large.

It stems from a personal choice not to get offended, as well as some other reasons regarding contextual and historical meanings. OK The reason we didn't go is that it was snowing. Thank you guys! Other folks, though, find it hurtful, distasteful, insulting, and demeaning to an entire population of people. This usage of 's doesn't exactly represent a grammatical rule it is a representation of how people speak. Equating homosexuality with negative thoughts, feelings, energies, and emotions inevitably will alienate a large set of LGBTQ folks.

It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out. Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms. Post submitted by Kimmie Fink, Welcoming Schools Consultant “That’s so gay!” is a phrase commonly heard in elementary schools, and educators are still struggling with how to respond.

Too often, the education system ignores the impact of anti-LGBTQ bullying, allowing comments like these to go unchecked in classrooms. Ellen DeGeneres? A pride parade? What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark? Two dudes kissing? Well, first of all, let’s get everyone to stop saying things like “That’s so gay!” or “That’s so queer!” If something is weird, say it’s “weird”!

It is especially harmful for kids struggling with their sexuality who have yet to come out. One argument is that the difference lies in the psychological associations ‘gay’ has with a sexual identity and its history of homophobic oppression. What would you do if you heard someone say “that’s so gay” or another unacceptable remark? Well, first of all, let’s get everyone to stop saying things like “That’s so gay!” or “That’s so queer!” If something is weird, say it’s “weird”!

I would concur with lucas-sp. Type your email…. Post submitted by Kimmie Fink, Welcoming Schools Consultant “That’s so gay!” is a phrase commonly heard in elementary schools, and educators are still struggling with how to respond. However, rhetoric is simply that: rhetoric, and nothing more. Produced by the HRC Foundation It doesn’t matter if it is a first grader who might not know what the word “gay” means, a sixth grader trying to sound cool or a tenth grader “teasing” a friend.

Timpaec used "for me" in this. Why is ‘gay’ so different? Since people say that's to mean. Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes. (Well. Once everyone has had a thats so gay to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers. "That's so gay" is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic.

Therefore, I study literature, language, words, and meaning. 3. Our culture has come a long way in terms of equality for gay people, but has regressed in others. I hope you don't mind my mentioning your names: Gaer explained that he (or at least some people in his vicinity) uses "by me" in this thread. What Do You Say to ‘That’s So Gay’ & Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments? A rainbow flag? Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

That's how you write it. I still agree with that sentiment. Continue reading. Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? Correct others when they use homophobic/ transphobic language or endorse LGBTQ stereotypes. Once everyone has had a chance to examine each of the boards, circulate a second time and read other students’ answers. So what can you do? Being closeted is a real pain in the ass anyway no pun intended.

I should start with a little more background on myself. So what can you do? Why do you have to bring LGBTQ people into it? IT IS OK if you disagree!) 1: If you are mentioning about. Words are words. How would you feel if someone said “that’s so gay” about something you were doing or about something you liked? From what I read your answers so far, I came up with this theory Do you agree?

I talked about the importance of being out and open in a world where being gay is slowly becoming more and more accepted and better understood by the general public. It is also starting to be seen as a sign of ignorance and poor education. But a cell phone, a chair, your microwave, or a rainy day? Not gay. The OED goes even further and labels the final definition as sometimes considered offensive.

How would you feel if someone said “that’s so gay” about something you were doing or about something you liked? BETTER In my opinion, unless someone screams at you, "WHAT IS. Thats is the plural of that, and one does occasionally want to talk of things like demonstrative pronouns, the thises and thats of our language.