In a cultural sense, too, the past several hundred years of queerphobia have demanded that we stay nimble, light-footed. Whether it’s cruising in a city park or hatching an underground nightclub, queer gatherings are often cryptic, word-of-mouth, and fleeting. This remains true even with growing acceptance in heteronormative culture. When queerness is perceived as cool, others will want a piece of the pie. What was edgy, provocative, and daring is co-opted, and so we get used to staying a few steps ahead and saying goodbye. Much like mushrooms or spring ephemerals, the most memorable and
...more
