Abi Hiln, staff wrer “Sky High” A 2005 Disney movie about fay, iendship, love, tst, and superhero high schoolers. Oh, and also happens to have que a b of gay subtext. For those who haven’t seen the glorns that is “Sky High,” here is a short synopsis. Frhman high school, Will Stronghold, is…
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- “SKY HIGH” IS GAYER THAN YOU REMEMBER
- THE QUEEN'S ENGLISH: METAPHOR GAY SPEECH
- GAY NEW YORK METAPHORS AND SI
“SKY HIGH” IS GAYER THAN YOU REMEMBER
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THE QUEEN'S ENGLISH: METAPHOR GAY SPEECH
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GAY NEW YORK METAPHORS AND SI
Gay New York Metaphors and Si. Ever wonr where the exprsn Gay Neti rived? The book is filled wh many dividual acunts of gay men forced to lead double liv which their secret—but most s more tthful—inty is disguised through metaphor.
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