Why is San Francisco gay? (Oakland: to live, moving, best)

[eastguy]

Every time someone mentions SF, the first thing that comes to mind is Gay.

[Nafster]

Last time I talked to San Francisco, he told me he was just confused.

[Chicago60614]

Historically San Francisco was a re-entry port for the Navy. Many men who were discharged for being gay were dropped off in San Fran - and just stayed. In reality though, San Fran isn't THAT much more gay than other cities in the country. I think a lot of people have this view before they go there that it's literally a city of gay people. While there are a lot of gay people, they certainly don't comprise anywhere near the majority of the city. I know a lot of friends who live there, and none of them are gay, and it never even really enters the conversation or any of their comments.

It's (obviously), always been a very tolerable city, and welcoming to gay people, as well as other alternative lifestyles (whatever that means). I think this just reaffirms people's views as San Fran as a gay city, full of nancy-boy tree hugging hippies and not a lot of macho impressions.

I've also noticed it's not a very religious city, which means the "gayness" historically could be much more out in the open without hard core religious crackdowns and protest. Must of the west coast is like this.

Lastly, I think that whatever reasons made the city a "gay" place to be in the 60's and 70's just led to more and more gay people moving there during that time. It fed on itself. There was so much more prejudice and hatred towards gays during that time, so if you were gay, why wouldn't you want to pick up and move to San Fran? Try and live your life a little more openly, and with less stress. It was somewhat of a haven for gays to live their life a little more normal. I think it's becoming less and less of a gay city these days though, as more areas of the country are open and welcoming towards gay people in general.

That said, San Fran is hands down one of the most awesome, beautiful and fun places in the country. If I left Chicago, it would be my #1 choice.

[cpg35223]

I think that linguists did a study. The word "fabulous" gets used there more often than any other place in the country.

[CarolinaBredChicagoan]

I think it's gay because of those cute pants you're wearing.

On a slightly different note, if the first thing you think of when you hear SF is "gay", then maybe it ain't Frisco that's got issues, muffin.

Me? I think of trolleys.

Gay, gay trolleys.

[Brent85]

I visited a couple months ago. It's a very unique city, I liked it. Sorry I don't like being around gay people though, especially after one hit on me in Fisherman's wharf.

[The A-Team]

First thing that comes to mind when thinking of San Francisco

For the past it's too late
Cause the world can't control fate
Shadows cast loud and clear
Tell the world the new order's here!

Hell yea! Testament!!!


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The very best of San Francisco thrash!!!


Trash till death!!!

[krudmonk]

Testament is from Oakland, sir.

[The A-Team]

Originally Posted by krudmonk

Testament is from Oakland, sir.

The bay area is the bay area sir

[18Montclair]

Originally Posted by The A-Team

The bay area is the bay area sir

we sho iz