Why are some gay guys camp?

Being camp is not being yourself. It's conforming to a stereotype.

No, I agree.
But, there is no collective gay subconsciousness, biological connection or even physical likening, so I see any support as support provided through empathy and sympathy if any person so desires.
I really hate the use of "the gay community" because it just reinforces contempt and societal divide.
I'll help or support someone on personal merit, not on the basis of sexuality.

But yea, idk LOL

I just think that just because two people are gay, does not mean they should inherently help each other.

I'm gay and am terrified that people may think I'm camp. I hate camp gays, I hate the whole gay pride thing... I hate how gay people are judged and as a defence, a lot of them get all 'in-your-face' about there sexuality...

One of my best friends is a Christian, and quite homophobic, and I am scared that he'll work out that i'm gay somehow.

But seriously, all of you 'butch' gay guys should just be grateful that you are what you are, and you have the choice to hide who you are unlike camp people. I know i'm grateful for the fact that i can hide my gay-ness to some extent (not because i'm butch, most likely because i'm a half-decent liar). I know there are certain "gay qualities" about me... although i can't really put my finger on them. It's something I can't change and wish I could...


(I've just realised that i referred to gay people as "they", probably due to the fact that i deny my sexuality... oh well)

I'm gay and am terrified that people may think I'm camp. I hate camp gays, I hate the whole gay pride thing... I hate how gay people are judged and as a defence, a lot of them get all 'in-your-face' about there sexuality...

One of my best friends is a Christian, and quite homophobic, and I am scared that he'll work out that i'm gay somehow.

But seriously, all of you 'butch' gay guys should just be grateful that you are what you are, and you have the choice to hide who you are unlike camp people. I know i'm grateful for the fact that i can hide my gay-ness to some extent (not because i'm butch, most likely because i'm a half-decent liar). I know there are certain "gay qualities" about me... although i can't really put my finger on them. It's something I can't change and wish I could...


(I've just realised that i referred to gay people as "they", probably due to the fact that i deny my sexuality... oh well)

More to do with the environment I guess. If from a younger age, you've been socialising with girls, that behaviour comes naturally to them.

Just throwing in really

I agree with this too in some cases. I think its more multi-faceted than we think. Varying contributory factors for different people.

Because its acceptable for them to act feminine and get the feeling they really really want to and they go overboard. :/ not always though

+1 -_-

Interesting question actually. I'd guess its more a cultural invention than an innate personality trait.

Mild campness can be quite endearing but overblown, egocentric, drama queen campness is massively annoying.

Whoever mentioned Alan Carr - I completely agree. Doing **** comedy but in a camp voice doesn't make it funny. Julian Clary does it much better.

No, I agree.
But, there is no collective gay subconsciousness, biological connection or even physical likening, so I see any support as support provided through empathy and sympathy if any person so desires.
I really hate the use of "the gay community" because it just reinforces contempt and societal divide.
I'll help or support someone on personal merit, not on the basis of sexuality.

But yea, idk LOL

I just think that just because two people are gay, does not mean they should inherently help each other.

mhm. but the stereotype has to originate from somewhere?
I think that's actually a really blunt way of looking at it, tbh.

Why do you ask this as anonymous?
I bet it's cause your user name is "campfagpinkrainbowsglitterladygaganal"

Mild campness can be quite endearing but overblown, egocentric, drama queen campness is massively annoying.

I'm gay and they annoy me to hell.

I hate the whole: "hey my name is Dave, I'M GAY".

WHY DO THEY NEED TO FORCE THEIR SEXUALITY DOWN EVERYONE ELSE'S THROATS.
Silly idiots.