Is being gay a new trend in America? Options

[*mipadi*]

That's the question I'lld love to know the answer to. What is SO hot in being gay?

Different circles or social groups have different things they admire. High schools are chock-full of them. Some people find it admirable to be gay just because it's "different". High schools (at least in America) are full of this sort of one-upmanship. Everyone's trying to be more different. I'd say the reason that some groups admire homosexuality so much is the same reason that some groups admire people who profess to love the most obscure movies or bands—because it's "different".

[eternalyfe]

Different circles or social groups have different things they admire. High schools are chock-full of them. Some people find it admirable to be gay just because it's "different". High schools (at least in America) are full of this sort of one-upmanship. Everyone's trying to be more different. I'd say the reason that some groups admire homosexuality so much is the same reason that some groups admire people who profess to love the most obscure movies or bands—because it's "different".

Nice analogy =]

I agree. Some people (mostly females) claim to be bisexual in my school. It's quite odd, though. They'll admire guys, but never turn their heads for a girl. Trend? Heck yeah.