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By now, we’re all more than aware of the fact that sometimes, straight people say some pretty dumb things to lesbians. From questions about “the guy in the relationship” to inquiries about a threesome, lesbians have heard just about everything. Here’s a list of some of the most outrageous (but all-too-common) things gay girls are sick of hearing.

1. “If you don’t want to date me, just tell me—don’t lie about being gay.”

There are some things in life people lie about, like saying you did the class reading or that you don’t have any Nickelback on your iPod. Saying you’re a lesbian is generally not one of those things.

2. “Have you ever been with a guy, though?”

Have you ever been with a girl, though?

3.  “If you date girls who look like boys, why don’t you just date a boy?”

Attraction isn’t just physical, so whether or not someone looks like the opposite gender based on your rigid views of gender and sexuality is irrelevant.

4. “Who’s the guy in the relationship?”

Hopefully neither. I mean, we are talking about lesbians, right?

5.  “Can I watch?”

Yes, and the cost of admission is that of seeing an IMAX movie (popcorn not included). Still interested? Yeah, didn’t think so.

6. “Threesome?”

Two’s company, three’s not something I want to do with you, ever.

7. “So, like, how do you two have sex?”

Hang on, let me just whip out this handy diagram I have on me at all times to answer this question.

8. “That’s so hot.”

So is pizza.

9. “You’re way too pretty to be a lesbian!”

Wow, I should consider myself lucky. Most lesbians end up being forced to live under bridges and tell riddles for a living, but since I’m a pretty one, I get to live in society with everyone else!

 

Whoever said, “There’s no such thing as a stupid question” has clearly never been asked any of these. Have any other questions we should add to this list, collegiettes?

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Connor Doherty

Northeastern

I am currently a junior at Northeastern University pursuing a degree in Communications and Political Science. In my spare time I enjoy counting calories, fantasizing about being friends with Jennifer Lawrence and binge watching Lifetime movies.
Quinn Cohane is the Product Manager at Her Campus. She develops new features for Her Campus's web properties, including HerCampus.com, HerCampusMedia.com, HerConference.com, and CollegeFashionWeek.com, from initial conception to final installation. She collaborates with the Client Services team to implement custom landing pages, content hubs and sponsored content for client campaigns. Quinn also works closely with the Chapter Development team, training new team members on using Her Campus's content management system and leading the onboarding of new Campus Correspondents, national writers and bloggers, and national interns. Additionally, she oversees technical support for Her Campus and the uploading of national content. Quinn first joined the Her Campus team as a remote intern in February 2010; her past roles include Production Associate, Digital Media Manager, Chapter Advisor, and Study Abroad blogger during her semester in Copenhagen, Denmark. She graduated Cum Laude from Bowdoin College in 2013 as an English major and computer science minor. A native of Scarsdale, New York, Quinn enjoys attending theater and dance performances, traveling the world, reading, the beach, and apple crumb pie. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @quinncohane.