Sunday, November 30, 2008

The New Gay says "Girls Only"

I respect the alleged concept of TNG, but having friends that know the original group, it appears they are no different than every other clique (gay or otherwise) and probably just want to get laid. I inadvertently attended a few of their events at Solly's and despite the fact I rarely have trouble brewing a conversation with anyone and don't generally give a F about what people think, it was awkward. There were gays, straights, boys, and girls, but overall it was a homogeneous group of twenty somethings that all looked alike in their hipster uniforms. Here's an excerpt from their "What Is The New Gay" description page:
...we try to inspire male/female integration and create a friendly environment where gay people (and their straight friends) can drop pretension or social awkwardness and treat one another as people instead of objects. That's the theory, anyway. We're working on it.
You ask why the post? I recognize there are issues that affect men and women differently. I recognize a need for some gender specific events and discussions. TNG specifically positioned their group as different. Now I read about their first Women's Party. Note I said PARTY - not something that needs to be gender specific like an issues meeting, seminar, etc. This is further proof they are not promoting the integration of various groups; they plan to have another one in December. Before long, they'll have TNG bear parties, TNG twink parties, TNG Subaru excursions, etc. TNG will have completely lost the alleged basis for their group in the first place. It's a shame; I hoped they would break down some stereotypes and barriers in our community.

1 comment:

Vergie Bridges said...

TNG claims they want to disperse with the stereotype, but they actually promote it. Kinda like the Goth kids on South Park.... "Conformists"

P.S. and word on the street is they are bad tippers.