Is Brunch 'Gay'? Twitter Debates

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Brunch became a trending topic on Twitter Sunday -- and not due to mimosas.

In a conversation that confronted the implicit homophobia of anti-brunch sentiment, users debated whether straight men were allowed to enjoy brunch. The meal, typically served at restaurants on Sunday, is a portmonteau of breakfast and lunch that many perceive as being beloved by the gay community.

The debate appears to have begun by user @iamfatpapi, who declared, "Brunch is for bitches, men we go grab a drink right quick."

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Outrage ensued.

\u201chow you call yourself "Fat Daddy" and not enjoy a brunch? https://t.co/OTesmJfpT3\u201d
— Sneaky LinkedIn '23 (@Sneaky LinkedIn '23) 1499611269

Some users urged brunch haters to confront their own insecurities.

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There was an inevitable "bottomless" joke.

And others addressed the hypocrisy of those who believe "brunch is gay."

\u201cYour #MCM thinks brunch is gay but shares a bottles of liquor in VIP and splits it 10 ways with his homies. Oh. Ok.\u201d
— Brunch Noir (@Brunch Noir) 1499621454

\u201cIf brunch make you think of Gay sex you already had it on your mind buddy\u201d
— MonsterKing (@MonsterKing) 1499612754

And then there was the voice of reason.

\u201cPeople have such strong opinions about brunch like it's not just breakfast a little later in the day.\u201d
— Alex Tumay (@Alex Tumay) 1499612872

Enjoy brunch!

dnlreynolds

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