Gus Kenworthy: Never Say These 8 Things to Gay Men

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        Gus Kenworthy: Never Say These 8 Things to Gay Men
    The gay Olympian says there are just some topics straight people should never talk about with gay friends.
 Daniel Reynolds
          
          Nov 27, 2015
          
        
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Have you ever been bothered by an insensitive question from a straight person?
So has Gus Kenworthy. The out Olympian aired his list of grievances in a recent video alongside Teen Vogue's Phillip Picardi.
Titled "8 Things You Should Stop Saying to Your Gay Guy Friends," the clip dissects cringe-worthy classics like, "You don't really seem gay," "Are you sure you're gay?" and "You should meet my other gay friends."
Watch Kenworthy and Picardi discuss the full list below. And don't miss SNL's Thanksgiving Adele parody for inspiration on how to change the topic with well-meaning, but ill-informed family and friends.
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Gus Kenworthy: Never Say These 8 Things to Gay Men

The gay Olympian says there are just some topics straight people should never talk about with gay friends.

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Ms. Demure says the bill could reach beyond nightlife, affecting Pride, youth events, and public life.

He also struggled with what a "corner store" is at the Las Vegas event.

The couple announced the decision in a joint Instagram post.

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LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

More For You

Most Popular

In her headline-grabbing interview with Tomi Lahren, Jenner revealed she hasn’t received word from the president after writing to him about her gender marker being changed.

The gay model has set up a GoFundMe to help with medical bills following the "terrifying" attack.

More than 20 countries around the world, including Canada and Australia, severely restrict visitors living with HIV.

The "looksmaxxing" influencer even insulted the 60 Minutes interviewer before his sudden departure.

Baristas say removing Pride flags sends the wrong message and are organizing to bring them back.

The award-winning model says his banishment was the worst day of his life.