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laurieu

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9. My uncle, a gay man in his 70s

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 11:52 AM

Apr 2012

adores Judy Garland. For him I think this was partially cultural. Just from his attitudes I can pick up how hard it was to be gay in the 1950s and 60s. If Garland's pathos helped gay men to cope, that's fine. But I'm a lesbian in my 50s who grew up listening to rock music and I'm a fan too. For me it's not cultural. She had an incredible natural talent. If all you're familiar with is Over The Rainbow, watch her sing Old Man River and have your eyes opened. If she's a part of our cultural heritage, then we have pretty good taste.

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Is Judy Garland Still a Gay Idol? [View all] William769 Apr 2012 OP

Time marches on Warpy Apr 2012 #1

It's a shame. William769 Apr 2012 #3

I think it is critical that gay youth know gay history Skittles Apr 2012 #5

Well, it happens to every generation Warpy Apr 2012 #10

To some no doubt. Fearless Apr 2012 #2

younger people do not live in my past....except elementary school kids and beatles... msongs Apr 2012 #4

I have one friend in his 30s who makes wry, ironical referecences to her... David__77 Apr 2012 #6

This dialogue is magnificent: Smarmie Doofus Apr 2012 #7

Not surprising, but Judy was such a major talent she'll be rediscovered by future generations... joeybee12 Apr 2012 #8

My uncle, a gay man in his 70s laurieu Apr 2012 #9

It is somewhat natural that younger generations do not revere the idols of older generations. beyurslf Apr 2012 #11

Pity we are now generations away from Judy mitchtv Apr 2012 #12

It's so sad that they don't know this history Stargleamer Oct 2018 #13