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Originally posted by XoEarlyMorningoX
But, camp isn't a label. It's a social stigma placed upon the gay community. Just because you think it's cute doesn't mean other people do. Camp is just a meaner/sneakier way of saying feminine or gay. I would know. Plus, Camp is corny unless we're talking about the Musical/Drama. Camp which slayed on every level !!!
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Well some members of the gay community are the reason why that stereotype is there. Stereotypes are inescapable. People think because I'm Irish that I live off of whiskey and potatoes and have red hair, thats not going to go away either.
People who actually know what they are talking about and have an open mind know better than that though, only one gay man I know is even the slightest bit camp.
Stereotypes and social stigmas will only get to you if you let them. It's just one of those hold your head high kind of things. That's my opinion anyway.