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Gay, gay, gay

03.03.2022 12:00 UTC+01:00
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opening scene from The Simpsons between Burns and Smithers — The Simpsons s08e10 (1997). Milquetoast Matt probably wouldn't dare do this today, now that he takes the Disney dollar.

Burns: So, another Friday is upon us. What will you be doing Smithers? Something gay no doubt.

Smithers (startled): Wh-what?

Burns: You know, light hearted, fancy-free. Mothers, lock up your daughters, Smithers is on the town.

Smithers (nervously): Exactly sir!

This post marks the three ages of gay:

gay | ɡeɪ | adjective (gayer, gayest): light-hearted and carefree; showy; brightly coloured: Mr Burns' assumption of Friday night.; (of a person) homosexual (used especially of a man): Smithers' expectation of Friday night.; (also ghey) lame; foolish; unimpressive: current-day The Simpsons, any night.