Curiouser and curiouser

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Cad atá á rá agam agat aige aici againn agaibh acu agaibh?

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Auditor #9 wrote:: Cad atá á rá agam agat aige aici againn agaibh acu agaibh?

Níl a fhios agam i ndáiríre. D`imigh aon chiall as an gcomhrá thart ar cúig déag nóiméad ó shoin.

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Bhuel sin an rud ar mhaith leat a thabhairt le fios.

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riadach wrote:: Bhuel sin an rud ar mhaith leat a thabhairt le fios.

Ssh ná habair leis na Béarlóirí é.

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905 wrote:: While we're on the topic, gay and homosexual refer to both sexes, but lesbian only refers to women. Is there a respectable gay term that only refers to male gay? Or was that what queer is?

I see that the Lesbians have launched an attack on the misappropriation of their name. I refer, of course, to the islanders of Lesbos.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7376919.stm

When I was young and innocent, and daft insults were all the rage (remember "ya donkey's testicle"?), we (it wasn't just me) used to think that 'heterosexual' was the technical term for lesbian, as a counterpart to homosexual. Thus "ya heterosexual sheep" was considered a great insult. It still works mind.

Perhaps lesbians should appropriate the term heterosexual? It's not like we ever use it.

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905 said:

Quote :: Perhaps lesbians should appropriate the term heterosexual? It's not like we ever use it.

I suppose we just feel like slackers compared with those who claim to be bi?

Subject: Re: Curiouser and curiouser Fri May 02, 2008 12:24 pm

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905 wrote:: While we're on the topic, gay and homosexual refer to both sexes, but lesbian only refers to women. Is there a respectable gay term that only refers to male gay? Or was that what queer is?

I see that the Lesbians have launched an attack on the misappropriation of their name. I refer, of course, to the islanders of Lesbos.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7376919.stm

When I was young and innocent, and daft insults were all the rage (remember "ya donkey's testicle"?), we (it wasn't just me) used to think that 'heterosexual' was the technical term for lesbian, as a counterpart to homosexual. Thus "ya heterosexual sheep" was considered a great insult. It still works mind.

Perhaps lesbians should appropriate the term heterosexual? It's not like we ever use it.

Good stuff 905. Got a good laugh from that post.

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How about queen as an acceptable term for male homosexuals? David Norris is very liberal in his use of this term.

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Ard-Taoiseach wrote:: How about queen as an acceptable term for male homosexuals? David Norris is very liberal in his use of this term.

Because some of us are actually quite manly.

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Ard-Taoiseach wrote:: How about queen as an acceptable term for male homosexuals? David Norris is very liberal in his use of this term.

Have you learned nothing from the Lesbos debacle? You'll have all the proper queens up in arms. And they still control nations remember.

Seeing as Sappho was the original gay woman, why not call themn Sapphists? Homosexual men are just going to have to be creative.

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Sapphists? I like that. I could almost be tempted...

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905 wrote:

Ard-Taoiseach wrote:: How about queen as an acceptable term for male homosexuals? David Norris is very liberal in his use of this term.

Have you learned nothing from the Lesbos debacle? You'll have all the proper queens up in arms. And they still control nations remember.

Seeing as Sappho was the original gay woman, why not call themn Sapphists? Homosexual men are just going to have to be creative.

Pure sapphistry.

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How about v***aphobes?

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That is crude A-T. How about something easier on the ear like fanobies which is derived from 2 words like yours but shortened.

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youngdan wrote:: That is crude A-T. How about something easier on the ear like fanobies which is derived from 2 words like yours but shortened.

Fanobies, much more euphonious, if a little less direct.

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It is kinder, one's uncle could be described as a sweat old fanobie. A word that could not be used as an insult like most of the rest.

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youngdan wrote:: It is kinder, one's uncle could be described as a sweat old fanobie. A word that could not be used as an insult like most of the rest.

But could be punned into "Obi Wan Fanobie" or somesuch. That's actually quite a compliment, since the fanobie in question would be compared to a legendary Jedi Master.

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Why would lesbians be afraid of vaginas?

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That is fantastic news, the self confidence of fanobies will soar worldwide. Hopefully this would lead to a greater political role as well. I can see it now.
Vote Fianna Fanobie

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riadach wrote:: Why would lesbians be afraid of vaginas?

They're back on gay men now.

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The ladies would be faniphiles. We would then have 2 political parties Fianna Fanobie and Faniphile Gael

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I don't think I've ever come across such an aptly named thread. Smile

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905 wrote:

riadach wrote:: Why would lesbians be afraid of vaginas?

They're back on gay men now.

Not literally, at least not now! Razz

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905 wrote:

Ard-Taoiseach wrote:: How about queen as an acceptable term for male homosexuals? David Norris is very liberal in his use of this term.

Have you learned nothing from the Lesbos debacle? You'll have all the proper queens up in arms. And they still control nations remember.

Seeing as Sappho was the original gay woman, why not call themn Sapphists? Homosexual men are just going to have to be creative.

You will be pleased to hear, 905, that your suggestion has been taken up.

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