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I am homophobic

We were at a barbecue recently & my gf was sitting behind me chatting to a group of people we didn't know. In the midst of the conversation this guy blurts out "Yeah I'm homophobic" rather loudly what's more. There was silence & everbody turned & looked at him. I turned to him & said "So you wouldn't watch the Simpsons then"? his face turned from stupid to blank. The place erupted into hysterical laughter. So with that l leaned down & gave my gf a passionate kiss & asked if she would like another drink, everbody started clapping, he got the shits & left a short time later.

What a blonk
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Nat15 · F
I've never understood the term "homophobic." I understand that some people look at gays and lesbians and don't like them cuz of what they do. I mean it's none of their business but I get that they don't agree.

But phobic means afraid, and I don't get how anyone is afraid of gays and lesbians. I'm pretty harmless. Nothing to be afraid of with me.

Oh, and good job at the party. :)
Les02 · 26-30, F
@Nat15 Hey hun.. If you think about it.. phobic probably is appropriate as people are generally afraid of what they don't understand.

How could anyone be afraid of you.. if there's three things in this world people shouldn't be afraid of & that's pandas bunny rabbits & Nat's 🤗
Nat15 · F
@Les02 lol You're sweet to say that 🤗
Les02 · 26-30, F
@Nat15 Takes one to know one 😝
Nat15 · F
@Les02 Awwwww :*
Les02 · 26-30, F
@Nat15 I have the perfect solution to this delemrer... we could make you the ambassador for us gays & lesbians... Everyone would adore us with out question 😊
Nat15 · F
@Les02 lol you are too sweet :*
Les02 · 26-30, F
@Nat15 Nah only being honest 👭 😊
Nat15 · F
@Les02 🤗
Les02 · 26-30, F
@Nat15
😉
ninjavu · 51-55, M
@Nat15 I was confused for a long time too for the same etymological reason. I don't remember what I read one day, but it explained it for me. Here's the OED definition of "homophobia":

[quote]an extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexuals.[/quote]

So it's not just "fear".