Weirdest thing someone said to you when you told them you were gay.

[DonDon]

Another one didn't happen to me, but to a childhood friend of mine. When he was 13, his mother sat him down and said "Now, look, there's something you need to know about yourself: You're gay. That means you're going to like boys instead of girls like your boyfriends like. That's ok. I just want you to be clear about this." LOL

When he graduated from college and began working, his mother called him frantically from her office one day at his office. "Come over to my office quick!" Dropping everything, he rushed over to her office, barged in and said "What's the matter?"

"Look at this, she said pointing to the window--I don't know anyone besides you who would enjoy this more than me." (It was a group of college guys playing basketball shirtless). lol

The mother of one of my best friends has always been like a mother to me and always jokes that I'm the gay son she never had. One night, after sharing a few bottles of wine, she looked at her son and said, "my only regret in life is that you weren't gay... (which really freaked him out) ...now, don't get me wrong, I love you just the way you are, but if you were gay then you could marry Don and he could be an official member of the family." I thought that was classic.

Lummox, that story you told reminded me of a buddy I had in college. He was also one of those really tough masculine men and we formed the most unlikely of friendships. I was not even closeted as I honestly didn't understand that I was gay at that point, but he obviously picked up it because one day we were alone in his room and he said, "You know what you are... you're a girl's best friend." I asked him what he meant and he said, "Just what I said, you're a girl's best friend. And that's okay." I had no idea at the time what he meant but looking back it seems that he was trying to tell me that he knew I was gay and that he was okay with it.

 

[number2]

And the other time was when I came out to the guy I was in love with (and still am to some extent...I mean, I CAN live without him , but if he ever said he wants to have sex or be with me or anything, I'll be there !)

...Well anyway, he's the guy I fell madly in love with, he was a schoolmate of mine. Not in the same class but in the same school year...Anyways, he was drop-dead gorgeous and I mean not just good-looking...I mean SUPERHUMANLY good-looking, like a Photoshop product or something ! Pretty much all girls at school drooled over him and I'm sure quite a few guys too...although in private probably !

And he was that really rough'n'tough, rugged, macho man kinda type so I was always intimidated of him. WHEN I finally mustered the courage to tell him I'm in love with him, which was after 2 years of silent suffering,it was SOOOO awkward !

Like this...

-Look, I wanna tell you something
-...(he's not a big talker !)
-Are you listening to me ?!
-...(nods)
-Well, ummm....uh...hehehehe (nervous stupid laugh)
- You gon'tell me or what ? (really abrupt, butch manners !Got me increasingly terrified of telling him ! Though he'd beat me up or something...)
-Um...
- WHAT ?
- Ok, I'm not good at this stuff so...can I just tell you all I wanna tell you and afterwards you can say anything you want, ok ?
-....'k...
-Umm...
-...(just glares at me)
- I'm in love with you !
-...(just keeps glaring)
-...no joking.
-...What ?
- I said, "I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU" !
-...(just keeps staring at me, I'm almost peeing myself outta fear by that point !)
-...(I look at him, silently begging him to say something)
- You stupid ?
- What ???
-You stupid , man ?!
- Huh ?
- WHy didn't you just tell me ?!
- SAY WHAT ?!
-All this time....and you didn't say anything ? Why were you waiting so long man ?!
-So...you're fine with it ?!
-Yeah...
-That's it ? You're not gonna freak out or beat me up or...?
-Nope.
-And....?
-...I've got a girlfriend.
-Oh...(I start fighting my tears back)
-...(he just stares at me while I desperately try not to start crying)
-You want me to introduce you to one of my friends ?
-Huh ?
- I know this guy, he's a good buddy of mine and he's gay. REALLY great guy !
-Seriously ?
-Yeah...
-Ok !
-So...you wanna go get some coffee ?
-..if YOU don't have a problem being around me after this...
-...what kinda problem am I supposed tohave,man ? C'mon ,let's go !

...and we went for a cup of coffee ! just like that ! It was better than what I'd expected he was sooooo sweet....that's why I love him ! He's all macho and rough and intimidating-looking, but in reality he's such a cool and nice guy ! he's just a little roug around the edges...(sigh)

haha! I love it

 

[TygreBryte]

I have a podcast on gay issues and this is a topic that is often discussed on the show the coming out process and one of my favorites is when I interviewed Aaron whose family owns a cattle ranch in Montana. When he was 19 he decided to come out to his family and it included his grandfather and this is what happened

Aaron: Hey grandpa I have something I would like to talk with you about and I am not sure how you are going to take the news?

Grandpa: You aren't going to tell me you are a vegatarian are you?

A: No I am not a vegetarian

G: Good because you know I can't stand those people

A: I know grandpa since we have cattle etc....

G: That's right and they are not normal - they were not born that way!!

A: Yes I know

G: What is it that you wanted to tell me

A: I am gay

G: That is ok - what are we having for dinner

A: Steak I guess grandpa

G: Good

Check it out at www.rambleredhead.com

That's the best!

 

[Singularity]

I'm still laughing about the pushy mother.

My mom can be like that in the presence of other people. Once at a town festival we were having dinner in one of those tents and one of her friends' daughter's friend was there (they're both 30, I was in my early 20s) and after he left my mother told the daughter in front of everyone "My son would tap that. I hope you wouldn't mind."

I didn't know whether to throw my glass at her or to die right there.

 

[rollex_2000]

okay.. they have been couple of Hilarius's conversations when I tried to introduce myself as Bi/gay.


A chick right after we had sex
girl "Wow I never had an orgasm by just getting fucked"
me "cool babe....."
girl "How did you do that?"
me "I don't know if that matters but i am Bi"
girl "No way you are not"
me "Yes I am"
girl "Did you just fake that erection?"


A very homophobic former friend of mine
"Do you have AIDS already?"

A friend of mine, i would be always ready to swear for that he is STRAIGHT.

me "I gotta tell you something, though I am not sure if i should"
he "go ahead, after you fucked my girlfriend you cannot tell me anything else to be worse than that" (please note that was his ex-gf not a current one)

me: "okay... I am gay, well I mean be.. I am hanging out with guys and girls"
he: "swear"
me: "I swear... why should I lie?"
he: "This is one of your jokes I know"
me: "Whatever... forget about it"
after couple of seconds of hesitation
he: "So you said you are hanging out with guys too?"
me: "aha"
he: "can we hang out tonight than?" (this almost knocked me off my feet)
me: "is this a joke?"
he: "no"
me: "swear than..."
he: "I swear...."

we sure had a lotta fun that night

 

[Alive and Free]

No your not , your just confussed. Are you still going to marry a girl

 

[Eagle653]

my friend said so does this mean that you want me?

I kind of had that situation one time. I told someone and the conversation went something like this:

him: so, does that mean you want me? I mean, get in my pants?
me: no
him: why not? what's the matter with me?
me: nothing--I just don't have the hots for you, and that's not why I told you this.
him: I don't know what's wrong with ME?
me: Nothing! Why are you asking this? Do you want me to have sex with you?
him: No! I'm straight!
me: Then, what's the issue!
him: Beats me, this is all just so confusing and playing with my head.

LOL

 

[M4P]

My partner and I were vacationing in Puerto Vallarta for the first time and staying at a breeder hotel. We were sitting by the pool, enjoying a drink when a white trash couple from Edmonton AB started chatting us up. We did our best to ignore them, however they wouldn't let up

Mr: So, are you two brothers?

Me: No, we're partners

Mr: Well, don't look at me

Me: Don't flatter yourself

He: What, you don't want me?

Me: In your dreams

His wife just about pissed herself laughing and they didn't bother us for the rest of the trip

 

[Singularity]

Mr: So, are you two brothers?

Me: No, we're partners

Mr: Well, don't look at me

Me: Don't flatter yourself

He: What, you don't want me?

Me: In your dreams

His wife just about pissed herself laughing and they didn't bother us for the rest of the trip

And they wonder why we tend to be so catty.

 

[probeteam1]

In another case, I had two friends from work commenting on my lack of a dating life. They'd been complaining about recent relationships for a while, at which point I said "Hey, at least you've had relationships lately," which led the conversation down an avenue I probably should have expected. Long story short, they decided I needed to get laid, and soon.

"Hey, we can fix you up with someone if you like."

"No, that's okay, really. Given he behavior of the women you apparently seem to be willing to date..."

"I know some really great women who'd think you're hot."

"No. That's okay. Really."

"Come on. What kind of woman do you like? My wife knows all kinds of women. Redheads? Big breasts? Or are you an ass man? Whatever it is, I'm not going to judge."

"I'm gay."

(without missing a beat) "I could call my cousin. You'd like him."

 

[jtearth]

So I first came out at about 1 in the morning to four of my friends, all of which were girls.
Nikki: Wait.. are you gay?
Me: Yeah (Heart beating REALLY fast)
Jess (Who is a lesbian): Aww! Justin, I love you! We need to go shopping together. We're going to find you a pretty boyfriend
Nikki: Well, you saying Johnny Deep was hot New Years makes sense now. lol

Another convo
Jess: Justin is acting straight for me so my parents think I hang out with guys (They don't except her being a lesbian)
Random chick: Yeah... There is now way in hell you are straight

I walk up to Paige, who I hadn't told I was gay yet.
Paige: So, meet any pretty boys yet?
Me: Word travels fast
Paige: When did you know
Me: I've been dealing with the question for years now, I've just lately excepted it
Paige: How could you not know you were gay?! I've know since the first time I met you. Who else you let me strip them backstage but a gay man?!
Me: Me stupid and in denial... duh

All my friends have been really cool about it

 

[mabby7]

People say the weirdest things, haha!!

 

[operafan]

"Come on. What kind of woman do you like? My wife knows all kinds of women. Redheads? Big breasts? Or are you an ass man? Whatever it is, I'm not going to judge."

"I'm gay."

(without missing a beat) "I could call my cousin. You'd like him."

It's times like this that give me such hope for the world. Yea!

 

[SoulSearcher]

"Yeah, it's ok, I understand one doesn't have a choice. I'm sure if you could, you would want a normal life, with a wife and kids 'n everythang."

 

[relaxin13]

"That takes balls."

 

[RicanDAB]

This happened recently and it was a doozy: "Are you going to get highlights now?"

 

[Jeimuzu]

Me: I have to tell you something. I am gay
*I had flu so I let out this enormous sneeze.*
EX-FRIEND: And now you have AIDS. Fuck off

You should have sneezed on him. And told him "The Gay" was contagious.

And yay for the first post! Welcome!

One that sticks in my mind... there was me, a really good mate (P) who already knew who was on the phone to his ex-wife, and another guy (D) I didn't know so well. We were in a bar/pub/restaurant at our university.

Me: *Satirical gay comment*
D: Hey, don't be a homophobe! You can't say that...
Me: Yes I can! Trust me, *that* wasn't homophobia.
D: Look, I've got gay friends! *getting a bit annoyed*
P: *trying not to crack up*
Me: And now you've got another.
D: ?
...

...

You serious?

Weird thing is, he makes loads of satirical comments. If you passed by him in a conversation, you'd think he's the biggest misogynistic homophobic bigoted bastard. He's totally taking the piss... "What is this faggotry?" is his favourite comment. It's mildly awkward in a pub I always think someone's gonna deck him.

My friends rarely make funny comments when I come out to them, though. I usually get told that it doesn't show and they'd never have guessed.

 

[mabby7]

Other replies to my ‘I-am-gay’ comment were something like this; ‘are u sure?’ and ‘Indians cannot be gay’

I thought about that once too, that I'd never seen gay Indians, but I'm sure they're out there. I also never really hear about gay Muslims, but they're out there too.

In another case, I had two friends from work commenting on my lack of a dating life. They'd been complaining about recent relationships for a while, at which point I said "Hey, at least you've had relationships lately," which led the conversation down an avenue I probably should have expected. Long story short, they decided I needed to get laid, and soon.

"Hey, we can fix you up with someone if you like."

"No, that's okay, really. Given he behavior of the women you apparently seem to be willing to date..."

"I know some really great women who'd think you're hot."

"No. That's okay. Really."

"Come on. What kind of woman do you like? My wife knows all kinds of women. Redheads? Big breasts? Or are you an ass man? Whatever it is, I'm not going to judge."

"I'm gay."

(without missing a beat) "I could call my cousin. You'd like him."

This is really funny!! I wish I had friends like that.

 

[calmhunk]

I also never really hear about gay Muslims, but they're out there too.

Present and accounted for! It really sucks sometimes ;p


The only friend I have come out to said:

Me: I am gay.
Her: I LOVE being right!

 

[cantthink949]

after i told my female friend-"HAHA my mom was right"

my other friend was like "god damnit, all the hot guys are gay...well now you can come shopping with u more often"

they took it better than my parents-i got kicked out