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  Deconstructing the "Gay Best Friend"

  

  By lkk4209, Franklin, MA

  “I wish I had a gay best friend!” This phrase is one that pretty much exclusively crosses the glossed lips of naive straight girls. I often hear it in school. Whenever I hear a girl say this, I sort of smirk to myself, and typically respond with, “Lesbian best friends are underrated.” I ...
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  The Kids in the Hall

  

  By lkk4209, Franklin, MA

  “The Kids in the Hall” rocked my world in ways that are difficult to express through words. I typically describe them to others as “a Canadian Monty Python from the early ‘90s,” but in reality they’re so much more than that. The Kids in the Hall started out as a comedy troupe perform...
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  An Informal Open Letter to Lady Gaga

  

  By lkk4209, Franklin, MA

  To say I find you wholly offensive would be a vast understatement. Why, you may ask? Well, I’ll tell you right now. Let’s take this from the top: your early songs. They’re all about having sex with random guys and clubbing. Wow, how supremely unique! Only like every other female pop artis...
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  The Least Judgmental Time of Our Lives

  

  By lkk4209, Franklin, MA

  Since I was eight months old, my family has been going on vacation to Provincetown, Massachusetts. Some describe Provincetown as “Gay Mecca,” as it is notorious for its status as a resort town for the LGBT community. When I was three, I was an avid fan of Barbies, as many three-year-old girls ar...