In my generation, the word queer went from meaning strange or odd to being a derogatory term used to insult. So, I assume there are people not closely associated with the LGBTQ community that still considers it rude. Personally, I still tense up at the word for a few seconds, assuming someone will take offense until I remember the LGBT community "took it back".

Ignorant hetero here, I have never understood the difference between gay and queer, is one more of a reference to gender identity or sexuality, or what. Sincerely trying to understand.

Idk. People have weird reasons for downvoting( mostly just are poopy heads!)

Point of clarification: queer does in fact also covers gender identity. I am twice blessed and happen to be doubly queer! Thank you for advocating for the word queer!

Hey fellow lgbtqia'er! I identify as Queer. Queer is totally fine. Don't worry about ppl getting their panties in a bunch because social words make them uncomfortable. Who gives a s**t! You just keep doing you. There's nothing wrong with the word queer. You are correct. Other ppl see it and don't understand. I'm sure they downvote because they think it's a slur or something, but again that's on them. They're just fake numbers on the internet. It doesn't really matter irl. ❤️ Chin up!

TIL Michelangelo's full name and also that he was queer. Thank you. :)

There may be folks that don't know this (maybe lack of much contact with LGBQT folks), and think they are being "politically correct" if they criticize a person who uses the term. But here on the West Coast, I have seen survey forms that offer "Queer" as a choice for the sexual orientation question.

Because now, so many common words have been reassigned to mean something different. It's ridiculous.

It's probably because you didn't say in your original comment that you are part of the LGBTQ community yourself, so they thought you were using it as a slur.

That made perfect sense

Who cares?

It's fine.

Ig i get where you're coming from but why does it matter, y'know? If you get a downvote just leave it at that and move on. Sorry if I sound rude or anything but it really doesn't matter in the end, you've already got a bunch of upvotes!

Amen sister!!

Queer was a reclaimed slur

'Queer' is distinct from homosexual. Those who identify as queer want to preserve the idea that they are outside of heterosexual norms. For example, queer people often reject the ideal of monogamous marriage as heteronormative; whereas those who identify as simply 'gay' or 'lesbian' often embrace this ideal. Put simply, 'queer' people identify with all the things that were thrown at them in the past, accusations of being deviant, on the outside, etc., and accept them but without a sense of guilt or shame. They say, "we are all those things you say we are but there's nothing wrong with that, it's just a different lifestyle." This is why the word 'queer' was chosen and reclaimed. It embraces what is considered queer by some and takes the power away from those who used the term maliciously as an insult. 'Queer' is a specific political position. If you are uncomfortable assigning a specific sexuality to Michelangelo you should also be uncomfortable assigning a specific political position.

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I have no idea what your rant is about, and your post was way too long don't feel like reading. I would say stop worrying if people up/down vote you and problem solved!!!!!!!

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that's low key annoying, and actually, why do people care, suck it up buttercup

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How are you not assigning sexuality to someone by calling them queer? It's still assigning... Also, you said he liked men, which is exactly like saying he is gay. Your logic is so baffling.

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...nobody cares who you are screwing. Get over yourself.

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So, you're gay?

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Just come out and say it. He was a homo. No shame in that. You liberals over complicate things.

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man u suck at art

This is a depiction of Adam, and he is reaching for the hand of God.

Most likely because it wasn't really that important to Michelangelo from an artistic standpoint. Most artists stylize people's forms in various ways to make them more visually appealing.

For the same reason women weren't depicted with enormous knockers. It was ART!

My guess would be to de-sexualize the nakedness because of the context, he is reaching out and almost touching the hand of God himself, the ultimate Father. (for believers in the monotheistic faiths, that is)

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Did you see the rest of his body? He definitely hitting the juice hard!!! LOL