"Gay" used to mean happy or joyful. So how did it come to be a synonym for homosexual? Watch the video below to discover the many evolutionary steps it took to this modern day meaning.
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Why Does "Gay" Mean "Homosexual"?
Why Are Homosexual People Called Gay?
Take an etymological journey through the history of this modern definition.
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The History Of The Rainbow Flag
It didn't always have six colors.
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What Was The Best Time In History To Be Gay?
That all depends on your definition of "best".
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