The other day, it was brought to my attention that someone I had called a "fruit fly" instead of "fag hag" didn't understand why I used that phrase and instead of the other--were slightly offended. (Never the intent by the way).
Let me just say this: "Fruit Fly" is the more colorful and perhaps PC (politically correct version) of "fag hag"...why? Because it's giving license to make the word (and variations of) "faggot" be okay to use.
I, personally, wish not to use the "FH" term for that reason. Why? 1) I am a SURVIVOR (not a victim) of a gay bashing and heard it for as long as I could during that time. 2) It was used constantly when I was a teenager, aimed at kids who were and were not gay, in my small Indiana town. 3) I am very political when it comes to gay rights, protection and equality.
The term "faggot" should never be used or be okay--no matter what the variation or case it is used. And if you want to use the excuse that "you were referring to the bundle of twigs and sticks"--then you are an idiot. That's FAGOT.
Thank you.
So, that is why I use "fruit fly"--you are not a maggot or an actual pest...but it's a cute term of endearment for someone who is a best friend to many gay men. Okay?
Love you all...thank you for understanding and I will be more clear from here on out when I use a "Codyism".
Peace, love and endearment..
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