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Gaydar: The Ultimate Insider Guide to the Gay Sixth Sense [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Donald F. Reuter (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)


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November 5, 2002
Gaydar is a must-have for those thousands (maybe millions) of hapless gay men and unwary straight women who’ve encountered such embarrassing revelatory moments as, “Oh, I thought you were . . .” or “Oh, I didn’t know you were . . .” or the ever-popular “But isn’t he married?!” and so on.

According to author Donald F. Reuter, gaydar is the telepathic sixth sense that only gay men—and the occasional ultra-savvy straight person—seem to possess. But ultimately, its main function is to help gay men recognize one another in situations involving the general straight population.

Beautifully illustrated throughout by the author, Gaydar is divided into ten gay sections, including everything from gayspeak to gaywork to gayhouse to gaysport, and much more. Gaydar takes a playful look at the ins and outs of gay life while serving as an indispensable guide to shopping, traveling, nightclubbing, dining, working, and what it means to be “part of the team.”

If you’re the average straight reader, don’t expect miracles, but if you’re willing, this book will help you discover innate perceptive skills long buried in the gay parts of your mind and body. Now, if you’re gay, you’ll be certain to find Gaydar the perfect companion for honing your gaydar sensors, rediscovering old tricks—and even finding some new ones.

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Gaydar is a must-have for those thousands (maybe millions) of hapless gay men and unwary straight women who?ve encountered such embarrassing revelatory moments as, ?Oh, I thought you were . . .? or ?Oh, I didn?t know you were . . .? or the ever-popular ?But isn?t he married?!? and so on.

According to author Donald F. Reuter, gaydar is the telepathic sixth sense that only gay men?and the occasional ultra-savvy straight person?seem to possess. But ultimately, its main function is to help gay men recognize one another in situations involving the general straight population.

Beautifully illustrated throughout by the author, Gaydar is divided into ten gay sections, including everything from gayspeak to gaywork to gayhouse to gaysport, and much more. Gaydar takes a playful look at the ins and outs of gay life while serving as an indispensable guide to shopping, traveling, nightclubbing, dining, working, and what it means to be ?part of the team.?

If you?re the average straight reader, don?t expect miracles, but if you?re willing, this book will help you discover innate perceptive skills long buried in the gay parts of your mind and body. Now, if you?re gay, you?ll be certain to find Gaydar the perfect companion for honing your gaydar sensors, rediscovering old tricks?and even finding some new ones.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 132 pages
  • Publisher: Crown; 1 edition (November 5, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 060961102X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0609611029
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,902,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Pul-eeze, Mary! ..., December 18, 2002
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This review is from: Gaydar: The Ultimate Insider Guide to the Gay Sixth Sense (Hardcover)
This lightweight book offers only the age old stereotypes of gay men as squealing, twittering, sexual prodigies obsessed with body image, clothes, stuffed animals, divas, and bon mots. Judy Garland, Bette Davis, and other stars of the silver screen are cited as gay icons; many homomasculine young men of my acquaintance refreshingly don't know a thing about these dead women. This book is OK for guys who are looking for a chuckle or two at the expense of their own people but for me the entire piece was tiresome and insignificant. Don't embarass yourself by giving this book as a gift to anyone. If you must have a look-see though, check the book out at a public library and save your hard earned dollars.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!!, February 19, 2003
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this hillarious book! As a gay man, I could see a lot of myself and my friends in the descriptions and great illustrations. Gaydar was superbly written... funny as hell, with the greatest respect to gay individuals.
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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Present, November 6, 2002
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This book is funny and beautifully illustrated. But it's not just another flip look at gay life. Rather it's a nuanced and thoughtful examination of what makes "us" tick.
It's great birthday or holiday gift for someone special or someone difficult to buy for.
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Welcome, friends and "friends I have yet to know." Read the first page
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gay man, many gay men, straight men
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Audrey Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, The Women, Valley of the Dolls
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