To describe anti-anti-gay behavior, homophobes are using the term “heterophobia” to show those angry queers the error of their ways, and one post in particular has been circling the interwebs like a buzzard looking for rotting meat.
People are now shaming people for shaming them for being narrow-minded, bigoted bags of phalluses. Instead of looking at criticism as a moment of reflection and a learning opportunity, these folks would rather pull out the privilege card - and the term “ privilege shaming” has actually been coined. In recent months, the heterophobia tag on Tumblr has turned into a space where heterosexual users can decry “mean homosexuals” who make them feel bad for being homophobic. Quiz question! What does heterophobia have in common with Manti Teo’s girlfriend, Keyser Soze, Brontosauruses and “Having It All?”Ī debate about the existence of heterophobia - spotted in the wild by scared hunters as it foraged for homosexual berries - has been at the heart of a recent controversy on Tumblr. To stay up to date on the stories that matter. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information.
