Will from “Will & Grace” is perhaps the best otter reference.
Otters share many of the same characteristics of bears but they have leaner, swimmer’s builds. OTTER (n.) – Technically this is a subcategory of bear, but otters make up a big enough chunk of the population to deserve their own section. At a bar, you’ll see them wearing flannel shirts, baseball caps and boots. They aren’t the type to pick a fight or cuss you out, but if provoked their pack will assemble and claw you to shreds. Although the largest of the gays, bears are usually friendly and overall good guys. Bears are often muscular, stocky or overweight and tend to pride themselves on their inherent masculinity. This list isn’t inclusive of all facets of gay life, but it should get the average sir or madam by.īEAR (n.) – These gays are typically hairy and sporting some kind of facial hair. So to my fellow Atlantans, straight and gay, here is a quick list to help you know what type of gay you’re dealing with.
There are lots of gays out here and many straight people have trouble telling them apart. Even though her criteria was pretty stereotyped, she did have a point. Even though the criteria was half serious, half bogus, I do agree that Atlanta is pretty gay.Įarlier this month, a friend rated gays in Atlanta among the most diverse she has seen. Atlanta scored high marks, landing it in the ninth spot. Earlier this year, The Advocate rated America’s gayest cities of 2013.
