Wet Hot Lesbian Summer

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Wet Hot Lesbian Summer

by Sarita | 06.04.2009 | 2:00pm | 19 Comments

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The other night my girl Angie and I were hanging out and talking about how excited we are about the summer! Summer in the city is always an adventure—New Yorkers come out of hibernation and there's always tons of street fairs and free concerts. People go out more, date more and by the end of summer you inevitably are left with some hysterical and unforgettable stories.

While candidly reminiscing about the our crazy boy stories from last summer, we realized that we're once again heading into the season as single women. That's when Angie turned to me and said something I wasn't expecting to hear:

"I think I'm going to be a lesbian this summer."

"What are you talking about?!" I laughed incredulously.

"Well, I’m sick of guys.," she explained, "It's always the same old story, and I seriously feel like forgetting about them for a bit and trying something new," she said matter-of-factly.

Now, deep down, Angie doesn’t really want to become a lesbian, but she did mention that visiting some of the city's lesbian clubs and dancing with cute girls is always a blast. Hmm, after I thought about it for a second I realized a change of scenery may not be a bad idea at all.

We decided right then and there that we'll soon make plans to go dancing—with the ladies.

Do you plan to do something different this summer? Perhaps, change up the scenery a bit?

19 Comments

kongning
06.22.2009
8:45pm

I even started watching the L word. Love the show. My hubby now is hooked on it and cannot wait to watch the tape in october. My family were like if u are not gay why watch it? it not only shows the physical emotional connection between couples but it also shows how the relationships are very silmilar as in a heterosexuals.My sis has alot of friends that are lesbians and she got a shirt with the pride colors that her friends got her, and we went out to Walmart and i was not aware,and people would stare at us .http://www.heelsunion.com

ilDivo
06.15.2009
9:02am

As a gay, i can say that some people are way too intense! SO WHAT IF SOMEONE wants to go dancing to explore or just have fun? it does NOT offend or afftect me and my personal decisions. I think a lot of gay/lesbians are still very paranoid about people not respecting them but in reality the fact that anyone wants to be at a gay/lesbian bar despite their sexual orientation is a step in the right direction! Sarita/Angie- GO DO YOUR THING!

Dolce
06.12.2009
10:53pm

Can't please them all, Sarita. I'm sure your intention was not to offend. And as someone who's been following your blog, I can tell this was a post meant to be lighthearted and fun. So what if you want to go out with the ladies to a lesbian club to dance and make some new friends, broaden your horizons a bit? Funny, I thought that's what NYC was all about: openmindedness. For all those people who resorted to the insults, find someone new to attack. The proponents of Prop 8, perhaps? This is not a battle to be fought with Sarita.

Nancy D. DeBenedetto
06.11.2009
4:38pm

one thing for sure women will be women. I am a straight woman and i was ver ignorant towards gays and Lesbians. In my job i have always been friends with everyone no matter if they are gay or lesbian. I was once in the idea that if i went to a club or went to a girls night out ,the women will jump me or i would be sending gay vibes. I know i was ignorant,you do not send vibes if you do not want to and not every lesbian wants to jump you. I even started watching the L word. Love the show. My hubby now is hooked on it and cannot wait to watch the tape in october. My family were like if u are not gay why watch it? it not only shows the physical emotional connection between couples but it also shows how the relationships are very silmilar as in a heterosexuals.My sis has alot of friends that are lesbians and she got a shirt with the pride colors that her friends got her, and we went out to Walmart and i was not aware,and people would stare at us . I asked her why? She said it is the shirt and we are together. I said let people assume you know. So Sarita now you know,and also women should always remember we are all in this together. Tooo much hairspray lol!1

Fudge
06.10.2009
9:19am

Maybe i am the only that finds this funny? I understand the anger comments and since we are in a sensitive time right now ("don't ask, don't tell", legalization of gay marriage, etc), it looks like this is yet another topic that is off the "lighthearted" list. I also love how everyone read into the post as 'oh no! straight girls turning lesbian and taking all the lesbian women!" For real? I thought they said "visiting some of the city's lesbian clubs and dancing with cute girls is always a blast." Guess you can't do that anymore either. Man, can't breathe without offending someone. *shrug

chika_suave
06.09.2009
6:38pm

Sigh. I am so completely disappointed in this magazine for trivializing being gay. Actually its makes me sad that a magazine that prides itself in empowering women can so easily let a blog like this be published to the web. After all the struggles of the LGBT community (ongoing struggles, to be clear), it is unfair and wrong to put being gay into a small box and just dust it off when you want a change of scenery or want a little adventure. Read an effing book, go for a picnic, decide to make change in your community. But DO NOT make my sexuality into the next hot trend. Shame on you Latina Magazine.

chicaGuapa
06.09.2009
5:45pm

This post has been quite controversial, huh? I think we should cut Sarita a little slack though. I don't think she's implying that GLBT peeps "decide" to become GLBT; and like she said, she has many friends who are and supports them and their sexual orientations whatever they may be. I think we need to read a little less into it than many of us have---Sarita isn't saying she "might want to become a lesbian this summer".....she's saying she wants a change of scenery. What do women have to offer? She might want to question her sexuality like many women do.... I think the GLBT community should respect the Q that is added to the end...GLBTQ...we should embrace those that question sexuality throughout their lives, instead of pushing others out of our community. If anything, if Sarita goes to a lesbian dance club, she will learn about herself more, like she said. I think we should welcome that discovery.

SARITA81
06.09.2009
3:33pm

Dear All - Sarita here. I apologize for anyone I have offended in this post, as that was not my intention at all. Having both family members and close friends who are gay/lesbian/bi-sexual I have always seen everyone - no matter their sexual orientation - as human beings and completely respect people for who they are. I actually ended a relationship once because the guy I was seeing didn't agree with the homosexual lifestyle. I think life, especially sexuality, is all about self discovery that lasts throughout your lifetime. I don't see the harm in going to a gay or lesbian club to dance and enjoy new people - who knows, maybe I'll learn something new about myself.

lesterbomb
06.09.2009
3:02pm

In a time when gays and lesbians are being marginalized, discriminated against and fired for being who they are I find it disheartening that a website created to celebrate a unique culture would feed into the homophobic idea that being gay is a choice. Even words said in jest, or in this case to titillate an audience, cary a weight that's more far reaching then we know. Making a joke out of sexuality is offensive, ignorant and just plain annoying. Maybe you should try being a nice person for the summer and see how many people want to dance with you then.

foxtrot25
06.09.2009
2:26pm

this is a really stupid, naive, rather offensive but basically purely ignorant post. that's it really.

i might also add that, as riaria25 implies, sexuality is NOT a hobby. can you imagine the people, other women, who you could hurt along the way? not just through "making the poor lesbian fall for the straight girl" but just by your blatantly dehumanising, condescending attitude towards them in a fun, night out, clubbing environment? do you realise now why we wanted our own clubs?? and CONSIDER, maybe your friend actually does want to try new things out... and if you didn't go in with such a ridiculous attitude and mere desire for a *hilarious* summer post about the lesbians, you might seem like a better friend to any one of your close friends who's considering coming out or at least questioning the life they're leading? if you don't change, you may end up hurting people close to you and also, frankly, just looking like a bit of a tit.

to end with a compliment actually, well done on the choice of picture - it suits the article perfectly XD