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beyurslf

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

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 10:41 PM

Apr 2012

I grew up in the 80's an adore Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. My son who is gay loves Lady Gaga. This is true of straight kids too though. I do think it is also natural in some ways that gay kids have a harder time learning our history. It is not taught in schools much and most families teach traditions they know--which wouldn't normally include gay things.

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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