Gay lib outside the charity shop (contains rudeness)

[Nero]

Saw two blokes, very probably indeed gay, holding hands near to the hospice charity shop, about ten to seven. Was surprised, not shocked. Have seen this much in Old Compton Street but never in the 'burbs. It's notable because it's rare. Nero

[SeanMacGabhann]

I have seen maybe 3 instances in last month. As you say its no soho but a lot better than say. . Barking

[Ko]

Good on them!

[citizenED]

Ten to seven - that's pretty young to have come out...

[char1ie]

1.30am down the fresh meat aisle in Sainsbury's. Woopsies central. Not seen them out and about on Lordship Lane for some time.

I bet they're a bit disappointed to be spotted near somewhere so lacking in glamour.

In all seriousness I know loads. And they're all local. Most I know wouldn't hold hands. Too busy driving round in the Saab, the Porsche or the BMW.

Charlie

[MadWorld74]

Charlie wrote: 'In all seriousness I know loads'.....loads of what? the species called the 'gay man'?

I grew up in Brighton. I am shocked that people are even posting on her about two gay men holding hands! Jesus! Breaking news. Not. Who cares.

[SeanMacGabhann]

I don't think people are doing it for shock value MW - it's more a "good to see, another reason I like living here and not Ilford" kind of thing

When I first arrived in the UK and being Irish wasn't quite as acceptable as it is now, I would have posted on a forum (if such things as the internet, widespread PC availability and a fast modem existed) if I actually met another Irish person in Swindon

[char1ie]

This is a thread about the increasing cosmopolitanisation of Lordship Lane. Not a thread about the fact that someone saw a couple of gay men openly being gay.

And my post was a toungue in cheek joke.

Charlie

[MadWorld74]

I guess growing up and being from Brighton I take no notice of things like two men holding hands. How very liberal of me.;-)

[James]

I feel I need to up the ante. I might grab my boyfriend and snog him outside Iceland's.

[SeanMacGabhann]

James - go the whole hog. The Co-op

And if you do it in The Castle I'll buy you a drink

[citizenED]

Being a big softie my heart always leaps a little whenever I see anyone holding hands. If I see two guys or two girls doing it then I think that my life is getting better - its good to know that this area is considered liberal enough.

citizen

[James]

Just out of interest, what would I get if we "went the whle hog" in the Silver Buckle in Camberwell? I am a bit skint you see.

[SeanMacGabhann]

The Silver Buckle *shudders*

I bet they aren't having this convo on the SE5 forum

[MadWorld74]

James you'd get arrested.

[*Bob*]

On karaoke night?

A bit of quiet teabagging in the corner whilst someone warbles out 'The Power of Love'?

[James]

To be honest I am often a bit taken aback when I see other gay men making PDA's. Most surprising for me was two blokes kissing quite passionately on a packed 12, late at night. I wouldn't dare! But then, I probably wouldn't want to either.

[MadWorld74]

teabagging........holy crap. Not on the bus though, surely!?

[SeanMacGabhann]

teabagging = my favourite episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm

[*Bob*]

Teabagging aint so bad. It's when the tromboning starts.. that's when you really get the stares.

[MadWorld74]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!...falls off chair.

[Bellenden Belle]

Hee hee - I have just googled teabagging! I pray to God work never examine my cache! Has anyone explained this to Dulwich Mum?

Now why on heaven's name did such an educational thread get lounged?

[SeanMacGabhann]

I would love to measure the UK's productivity today - anyone doing anything?

[mockney piers]

suffering, mostly.

[*Bob*]

Wikipedia has unearthed these other amusing related phrases:

turkey slap

Peach Punch

Slug Trails

Potato Sack

and my particular favourite:

russian goggles