Gay-2-Zee: A Dictionary of Sex, Subtext, and the Sublime
If you've ever wondered about the origins of the gay meaning of the word "pansy," the slang term "Twink(ie)," or the phrase "Mary, don't ask," then, girlfriend, you're in luck. Covering the gamut of gayspeak with an irreverent point of view, Gay-2-Zee is an indespensible guide to gay vernacular, past and present. \ Lavishly illustrated, Gay-2-Zee explores the gay dialect in all its many flavors, including origins and definitions of terms, along with which segment of the gay community is most...
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If you've ever wondered about the origins of the gay meaning of the word "pansy," the slang term "Twink(ie)," or the phrase "Mary, don't ask," then, girlfriend, you're in luck. Covering the gamut of gayspeak with an irreverent point of view, Gay-2-Zee is an indespensible guide to gay vernacular, past and present. Lavishly illustrated, Gay-2-Zee explores the gay dialect in all its many flavors, including origins and definitions of terms, along with which segment of the gay community is most likely to use them. ("Bird circuit," anyone?) Gay-2-Zee provides an illuminating look at the evolution of gay culture and the requisite changes in vocabulary, from the pre-Stonewall era to the Gay Nineties and beyond. It compellingly makes the case that language, expecially one born out of secret, coded communication, can tell a provocative and enlightening tale of turmoil, compassion, and fortitude - all done with plenty of laughs.
