Gay-2-Zee: A Dictionary of Sex, Subtext, and the Sublime

by Donald F. Reuter

Book Overview

If you've ever wanted to know the origins of the gay meaning of the word "pansy," the slang term "Twink(ie)," or the phrase, "Mary, don't ask," then girlfriend, you're in luck. Gay-2-Zee is the absolute go-to-guide (don't call us anything as dull as a dictionary) for all things said from a queer perspective. Lavishly illustrated in two-color throughout, Gay-2-Zee explores the gay dialect in twenty-six sections (one for each letter of the alphabet)...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312354274
• ISBN13: 9780312354275
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Griffin
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Very funny and informative

If you wanna know what some of the words you might hear on TV or the movies mean, then get this book. Not only that, but learn some new words and find out more about gay culture and where it started. It's a book for anyone with an open mind or a willingness to explore a great and varied community of individuals.

Gaybonics 101

Gaybonics 101 Reuter, Donald F., "Gay 2 Zee: A Dictionary of Sex, Subtext, and the Sublime". St. Martin's Griffin, 2006. Amos Lassen and Literary Pride Evidently someone thinks I am not up to task on my gay speak. This is the second book that I have received in less than a week which defines gay terminology. After reading them both, I realize how little I knew and maybe this explains my lousy sex life lately. "Gay 2 Zee" is an excursion into the way gay men speak and the words they use to describe their body parts and functions as well as the activities of which they partake. I now realize that I have been doing all kids of things but just didn't know what to call the activity. I also now know that I will never do those things again without consulting this book first and know that I have my terminology correct (wink). Not only does this great little book define the terms but it also tells us from whence they came. If ever you wanted to know how you became a pansy, then this is the book for you. How many of you know who "Mary" is? Why are so many men referred to as "Mary"? Who was this "Mary" anyway? Reuter has ideas about that. He says it could be because "Mary" is such a common name and appears in children's stories and nursery rhymes ("Mary, Mary, quite contrary") or that it rhymes with fairy or is there some connection to Mary of the New Testament? It's something to think about, Mary. You have to love this book just for its sheer irreverence. The book is full of great illustrations--some tacky and some wonderful but they will keep your eyes busy. As Reuter explores our gay dialects and definitions of terms, he gives us all we want to know with a great sprinkle of humor. He further divides the words into the groups of usage--which gay men will use what gay terms. Isn't it nice that we have our own language? I suppose it is called "gaybonics". "Gaybonics" like any living language is constantly changing and what was in vogue ten minutes ago is no longer acceptable. Look at the term "KY" for example. Does anyone still use KY? Once it was all we had (aside from Vaseline). In this modern age you can go to Wal-Mart and buy your favorite kind of lube and KY is quickly becoming a thing that only Papis use (See papi under P). You can even get Kiwi-Mango flavored lube--the tastes rival Jell-O. Have you ever heard of Margo Polo? No, that is not a typo--it says Margo Polo. Do not fret; I had no idea what it meant. Margo Polo means a gay man from Italy and since Italy was once Rome, his sexual apparatus is his Roman candle. When Margo Polo hauls out his Roman candle, fireworks are to be seen. (Now that is some informative news--in case you go to Italy). I know all of you know what morning dew s. But I bet you do not know what morning dew is in "gaybonics". I am telling you--you learn something new everyday. It means gay men still on the prowl after a late night out. So next time you are out until the wee hours, check out the dew. Who knows, maybe

Surprisingly entertaining!

Initially i bought this book believing it would be a humorous addition to my library. Much to my surprise, i found it to be not only entertaining but also well researched and informative. The professionalism Mr. Reuter brings to this work is outstanding. This is a great gift idea, not only for gay and lesbian friends, but anyone who wants to be "in the know" and have a greater command of the English language!