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Gay

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Dublin Boy, Apr 6, 2013.

  1. Dublin Boy

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    Is the word GAY, an acronym for "good as you." ?
     
  2. evora

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    I'd LOVE it if that was true! :icon_bigg
     
  3. JPC

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    I don't think so, but it should be :slight_smile:
     
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    That'd be awesome!
     
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    Well, my English language teacher taught us that the acronym comes from the San Francisco equality marches during the 60s, where gay men and women held up plaques and signs of 'We're As Good As You' or something.

    So if my teacher is anything to go by, yes, gay does come from 'good as you' :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    I didn't know that, Michael. Cool. :grin:
     
  7. IrishEyes1989

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    Wow, I never knew of this acronym, but it's awesome! :grin:

    I always thought that "gay" in its modern iteration had just been adapted from the older usage, meaning "happy" lol :slight_smile:
     
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    Hmm, I like that. :slight_smile:
     
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    I've heard that before. Whether it is true or not is a different story.
     
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    I'll take it that way.