Re: Peter Tatchell Punched At Gay Rights March
Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 7:58 am
[quote]How is it ok for a black person to use it against anoher black person though?[/quote]
Think of it like saying: 'How are you, you big fat bastard?!!' to a long time mate -who's overweight- in the pub. If he calls it you, or you call it him, it's friendly banter. A stranger saying the same thing would be offensive.
I have a few gay friends and call them 'big poof' & 'pansy-boy' or 'screamer' as nicknames. Again, friendly banter. I wouldn't call other gay men -whom I didn't know- those names.
After all that, I agree that there are double standards everywhere.
Think of it like saying: 'How are you, you big fat bastard?!!' to a long time mate -who's overweight- in the pub. If he calls it you, or you call it him, it's friendly banter. A stranger saying the same thing would be offensive.
I have a few gay friends and call them 'big poof' & 'pansy-boy' or 'screamer' as nicknames. Again, friendly banter. I wouldn't call other gay men -whom I didn't know- those names.
After all that, I agree that there are double standards everywhere.