In Queerty today, they introduce a new piece that showcases the average joe.
Take a look:
While it may sometimes seem like Queerty only cares about politicians, studs and celebrities (in that order), nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, we strive to include all members of the gay community, regardless of how ripped their abs are or elite their contacts. To that end, this is Average 'Mo, where we introduce you to regular gays from around the world to discover what life is like in their neck of the woods.
Okay, so they want us to see the 'Average' Mo. But seriously what is 'average'?
From their description, the average gay is abs-less, not a hunk and do not have elite contacts. Please, that's not average...that's reality. So I guess West Hollywood is where the non-average live?
Maybe I took the article wrong, but it felt like this piece is saying we're average because we don't fit that stereotype or look.
If that's the case, then I think the majority of gay men are average. Many of us don't prescribe to those attributes or trappings, and that's fine. Where I grew up and went to college, gays were all over the map in style and demeanor. However, I wouldn't call them average.
I guess I'm lost in the definition of average and why it's being treated as a rare bird. I think that an average guy who is gay, but don't spike his hair of go to the White Party is just a regular gay guy. I feel this 'average' thing is suggesting that we all do the same thing and those who don't are the wallflowers.
Again, maybe I'm missing the point, so please, if any y'all check out Queerty's article let me know what y'all think.
