Now how ironic is that?
Without these drag queens, we wouldn't of had the Stonewall Riots, nor the first ever Gay Pride March to begin with. Without these dramatic outbursts of protest, we wouldn't even be here on this board talking about gay rights at all. We probably wouldn't even have Hate Crime Bills. Hell, homosexuality would probably be still considered a disease. Talk about biting the hand that fed you?
I never understood why some gay people would be embarrassed about these kinds of things? Sometimes, I think they try so hard to fit in with a "normal society" that anything that caters to a supposed negative stereotype of gay life makes them uncomfortable. IMO, it's not the drag queen that first comes to mind from a homophobe, or anyone that discriminates against gays. For if that was the case, we wouldn't see droves of straight men dress up like cheerleaders or Britney Spears during Spring Break, Homecoming or Halloween "as a joke".
I've never done drag, but I give kudos to anyone of them who have the guts to do it. To me, they're not an embarrassment. They're a symbol of rebellion against the norm and a reminder to everyone that gay people are here in all shades and all colors. Besides, it's not as if New York (or any city) is overrun by a drove of drag queens who all look like Joan Crawford, running down the streets of Manhattan in high heel shoes, fishnet stockings & Fendi knock-off bags screaming, "Tina! BRING ME THE AXE" to every person that walks by... all the while, whistling at any man with a bulge while rubbing their fake breasts and licking their lips. Although I have seen that during a drag performance at Barracuda one night, but I digress...
Only because they're male. A completely different social stigma that's different from who you sleep with at night. However, when the typical homophobe finds out that you're "queer" it doesn't matter how butch or straight acting you appear. They'll hate you on the sheer fact that you like dick, and you won't even have to put on a dress.