THE GAY MAN - by Emilia's Pen

THE GAY MAN<ul><li>Eating food with a fork is gay, because God forbid a man uses that utensil on a regular basis.</li><li>Having a milkshake is gay, because God forbid a man doesn't take alcohol and wants something sweet.</li><li>Being scared on a bike is gay, because God forbid a man is concerned about his safety.</li><li>Giving your fellow man a hug is gay, because God forbid a man wants to embrace his friend and show affection.</li><li>Using lip balm is gay, because God forbid a man wants his lips moisturised.</li><li>Doing skincare is gay, because God forbid a man wants to look good.</li><li>Taking selfies is gay, because God forbid a man wants to capture a moment or simply likes how he looks.</li><li>Asking for directions is gay, because God forbid a man wants to know where he's going.</li><li>Being polite is gay, because God forbid a man was brought up properly and has manners.</li><li>A man cleaning his home is gay, because God forbid a man loves his environment clean, tidy and organised.</li><li>Listening to music made by women is gay, because God forbid a man has a different taste in music and is not a gunna fan.</li><li>Being a man is gay, because God forbid your character, mannerisms and interests don't perfectly match society's standards of what a man should be.</li></ul>So apparently, there is now a rulebook.You can't eat like this.You can't drink that.You can't dress like that.You can't take care of yourself.You can't be affectionate with your friends.You can't be afraid.You can't ask for help.You can't be soft.You can't be expressive. Because apparently, everything has to prove your masculinity.And honestly? Can we let men be men? Can we let them have interests without attaching a sexuality to them?Can a man enjoy a milkshake without somebody questioning his sexuality?Can he hug his friend without somebody making it weird?Can he moisturise his lips without being called feminine?Can he be scared without being called weak?Can he simply exist without constantly having to perform masculinity for an audience? And more importantly— Aren't they human beings? Maybe a man using a fork is just a man using a fork.Maybe a man taking care of his skin is just a man taking care of his skin.Maybe a man hugging his friend is just a man showing affection.Maybe not everything needs to be a referendum on his sexuality. Can we let people be?

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