I know that it’s an awful and homophobic slur but it made me feel weirdly validated to be called a slur that’s usually only used on women (lesbians). I don’t know, it’s weird. Part of me is upset that they called me a homophobic slur but a part of me is also euphoric for being referred to, even indirectly as a woman. Does anyone else relate to this experience?
(By the way I’m a transfem lesbian.)
Ewphoria, I guess?
Although TBH I though it was just another queer slang term rather than a slur. Maybe there are cultural differences?
I think it has been reclaimed by the community, though I’m doubtful that the old man with a MAGA hat who called me a dyke is aware of that or using it in that kind of way (yes he was literally wearing a MAGA hat).