I’ll be offline for a couple of days, as I will be going on vacation for a week to Orlando to attend Orlando Gay Days.
Let me pause for a moment, so you can let it sink in and realize how hilarious the thought of me attending Gay Days is.
For those that aren’t familiar, the premise is this: a bunch of gay men (and a lesbian or two) wear red shirts and go to Disneyworld. That’s it. The End. Gay Days, of course, is not a official, sanctioned Disney event, which is why everyone who is gay must wear a red shirt — so all the gay men can tell each other apart.
Because it’s not completely obvious when you see a boat full of men singing along to “It’s a Small World.” Or when they’re making out at “Pirates of the Carribean.”
I’m also half-expecting every single circuit boy running into Abercrombie & Fitch and buying the ONE RED RINGER TEE they have in stock so they can look “extra cute.” Maybe one will be different and cut the sleeves off! Oooh, what rebels! And then they will all take of their shirts, make out with each other and someone will overdose on horse tranquilizer in what is called, ironically, the happiest place on earth. While I nurse a drink and watch from the sidelines. Like always.
“Bitter? Party of one?” Eh, only a little bit. I had reason to be. I’ll be in good company, however, and god knows I need this vacation. E-mail me if you’re going, we’ll go on a ride together and make fun of people while we’re standing in line for four hours.
By the way — because I’ll be gone in a couple of days, I have finally went ahead and posted a “Best of LYD” page. This page includes most of the posts involving my mom (e-mail me if I’m missing one), all of my posts that involve The Weakest Link, and some of my favorite posts from this website.
for one day i would like to be gay so I can see you there and totally make fun of you
much love dork!!
*mwah*
i know i already commented in that past post, but i’m not even gay and i would kiss you.
asian filter? that guy was an ass.
Red shirt? Don’t those guys always get eaten by the aliens first?
I always thought it was official over here at Disneyland because there were so many red-shirted people in the park during the corresponding days here. I always forget the exact weekend it is until it is upon us. Three grown men (or women) trying to squeeze into an Autopia car is one of the silliest things I have ever seen. =)
I kinda feel bad for the homophobe that just happens to be wearing a red shirt that very same day. If he ever figured it out, he’d feel pretty shafted – pun especially intended.
It’s like the time I saw a flyer on campus that read “Wear Blue Jeans Today If You’re Gay!” I really had no idea that 99% of student body was gay. *shrugs*
We’ve come a long way from those *extra* bitter days, haven’t we? No? Well FUCK YOU AND MICKEY MOUSE TOO YOU GAWDDAMN HEATHEN!
*cough*
*Smooch honey! Have fun & be safe!*
Hmmmm no lesbian book store fire in your best of?
How sad. =(
My own Gay Days @ Disney Story. For our honeymoon, we went to Disneyworld (prior to moving there). We didn’t know it was Gay Days and frankly, didn’t even realize until we partied on a Saturday night at Pleasure Island (where it was coincidentally, the location for the Gay Day meet for that night. (On a side note for you haters out there, it was so not-gay, it was just crowded. Of course, I’m lucky to be from reasonably tolerant California, so I probably wouldn’t have noticed anything anyway.)
So there we were, watching the show in the Adventurer’s Club, an improv/environmental club which is in the setting of a 1930’s era adventurer establishment. We were in the library, sitting dead center in the back at the bar, video taping the whole show. One of the final numbers in the act we saw is where each cast member on stage would rag on the recent audience ‘volunteer’ and other cast members other to the tune of “When the saints go marching in”.
All of a sudden, the last guy to sing told everyone to turn around and look at the couple at the bar with the video camera. “They are here on their honeymoon and this verse is for them” (insert full house of screaming mens)
“So now you’re here-as man and wife-and I rea-lly think that’s great-And I know-that-he-won’t cheat on you- cuz you’re the only ones here who are straight!” (insert insane screaming and cheering etc)
I can almost recover the whole thing ON TAPE which cracks me up hysterically every time I watch it. Even the part where the camera drastically dipped down from me laughing so hard.
Gay Days were much fun for one straight couple and much love to the great couple from Oregon we hung out with after the show.
Have a great time, Ernie.
My own Gay Days @ Disney Story. For our honeymoon, we went to Disneyworld (prior to moving there). We didn’t know it was Gay Days and frankly, didn’t even realize until we partied on a Saturday night at Pleasure Island (where it was coincidentally, the location for the Gay Day meet for that night. (On a side note for you haters out there, it was so not-gay, it was just crowded. Of course, I’m lucky to be from reasonably tolerant California, so I probably wouldn’t have noticed anything anyway.)
So there we were, watching the show in the Adventurer’s Club, an improv/environmental club which is in the setting of a 1930’s era adventurer establishment. We were in the library, sitting dead center in the back at the bar, video taping the whole show. One of the final numbers in the act we saw is where each cast member on stage would rag on the recent audience ‘volunteer’ and other cast members other to the tune of “When the saints go marching in”.
All of a sudden, the last guy to sing told everyone to turn around and look at the couple at the bar with the video camera. “They are here on their honeymoon and this verse is for them” (insert full house of screaming mens)
“So now you’re here-as man and wife-and I rea-lly think that’s great-And I know-that-he-won’t cheat on you- cuz you’re the only ones here who are straight!” (insert insane screaming and cheering etc)
I can almost recover the whole thing ON TAPE which cracks me up hysterically every time I watch it. Even the part where the camera drastically dipped down from me laughing so hard.
Gay Days were much fun for one straight couple and much love to the great couple from Oregon we hung out with after the show.
Have a great time, Ernie.
Crap, sorry about the double post. Two other things: one is the distribution of $2 bills… Give ‘em to a Baptist for good luck! And the other: outside the main gate a few years ago, Operation Rescue was protesting Gay Days. Um, aren’t they about abortion? The math doesn’t add up. (Or subtract HAW, cough, Ok, I’m done)
Funny story about Gay Day. A family from my friend’s church decided to make a trip to Disney World in the summer. Of course, since it’s not an official Disney World event, and they don’t exactly know many gay people, they had no idea what Gay Day was. Well, they have small children, and they decided that, to keep track of everyone, they would all wear matching shirts. They wanted shirts that would be easy to see, so they went with, you guessed it, red. The mother wasn’t a staunch Christian and thought that the guys there were really great about it, but I don’t think the father appreciated getting hit on by members of the same sex in front of his small children.
Mate, you’ll have a good time. You’ll probably try hard not to, but you will. Just relax and go with the flow. Get yourself a red muscle-t and enjoy it.
I live here in Orlando and will be attending a few events. You going to be making any special appearances so that some east coast fans might be able to say hello to you?
Well, now you did it! I’ve got that stupid “It’s a Small World” song stuck in my head for the rest of the day.
Yeah I’m juiced up for this trip! I can’t wait! Boo, can we freak mickey, donald and goofy out by making out in front of them and having Don video tape their reaction…hehehe
“the happiest place on earth”
What’s another word for happy…you figure that one out.
:::contemplates putting her life on hold to go find a cute chick in Orlando, then thinks better of it:::
So, the whole red-shirt thing…was that just an arbitrary colour choice, or were the organisers *trying* to create a fashion hazard area? Of course, I suppose there’s nothing like a red shirt to proclaim to the world that one is queer.
Hope you have a fantastic time, Ernie!
attack of the goose! my favorite! well, one of ‘em at least. in the top ten, definetly. thanks for reposting that one…
Red shirts make me think of red hankies…. ouch!
Koopa and his red hankie fantasies…
Anyways, as you will find out, the one A&F red ringer tee is the one that says something like “Starting a softball team” on the front and “In need of a good pitcher” on the back. Funny how they don’t have any “In need of a good catcher” shirts…
Can’t wait to spend the week with ya Ern!
I still think our red Sponge Bob Square Pants tees will be a total hit.
Damn you, Ernie, and your being in Orlando just after I move ways! I guess it’s all the better, cause I would so find you at Disney, lure you away from your boyfriend with candy, and rape you. In front of Daisy Duck, who incidentally I don’t think is even a character played by anyone at Disneyworld.
One of our Navy friends is meeting his boyfriend in Orlando for gay days. Though I’d love to go; at least I’m not missing Cap Pride.
Just like Gay Days is not an official Disney Event, just like Bats Day (a.k.a. Goth Days). Isn’t that a bit of an oxymoron? Goths in Disneyland?
Bat Day
So what happens if some random bystander wears red? =P What if Korean world cup nutheads go there that same day with their “go reds!” shirts? Now THAT would be funny! =P
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Did you see this? http://www.local6.com/news/2246971/detail.html
Christians want the No-Fly zone over Disneyworld revoked so they can fly anti-gay banners during Gay Days. Hahahahaha. Christ can set you free, ok? Ah, I love the over religious.
Hey, I was in Orlando just last February and the speed pass deal they have going on takes care of any lines you come across. You won’t have to wait any more than 20 minutes for anything if you don’t want to. Have much excellent fun!
I’ve always wondered why Special K seems to be used exclusively by gays?
Why would you go if you just plan on being bitter and making fun of people. I think you have self-esteem issues and you blame others then doing something about it.
Hey, Ernie. I’ve been a long-time reader of your blog, and this is my first comment.
I’m wondering if before you leave for Gay Days, or when you get back, can you update your RSS feed? I read LYD from my LiveJournal, but it gets rather annoying to have to click on every entry to see the whole thing. I might as well come to the website if I’m going to do that. So allowing the feed to supply entire posts would be really cool.
Thanks, Ernie, and enjoy your vacation!
Gay Days is tons of fun. What’s even more fun is to watch the families getting on the trams in the parking lot, who wear red shirts so they can find their groups. The ‘WTF’ look they have as a bunch of gay men get on the tram wearing tight red tees is priceless.
And although Gay Days isn’t an official event, it’s funny to see how many red t-shirts are displayed in the shop windows during that weekend!
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