"The irony is that a minority once viewed as filled with sissies and losers is now portrayed as filled with bullies and power brokers, and straight people, especially men, seem to perceive themselves as the weak and afraid ones."
"[It] shows that some of the most durable stereotypes about gay people were never really about sexuality-which might explain why the homophobes, more and more, seem to fit those stereotypes."
"I just think it's really funny that 'gay' is used as an insult, because in the context of looksmaxxing, it actually signifies a higher standard of attractiveness."
Looksmaxxing, originating from the incel community, involves extreme measures by young men to enhance their appearance. This trend has led to a perceived 'new homophobia,' where straight men feel marginalized as gay individuals gain acceptance. Spencer Kornhaber notes that stereotypes about gay people often reflect societal power dynamics rather than sexuality. Dillon Latham, a looksmaxxing influencer, suggests that being called gay is a compliment, indicating that the gay dating market is more competitive and associated with higher attractiveness standards.
Read at Queerty
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