The stereotype of brunch being gay has emerged as a playful nod to the LGBTQ+ community's affinity for this leisurely meal. But, upon deeper examination, the history of brunch has always been a bit controversial, breaking away from conventional standards.

In this episode, we're discussing the history of brunch and why it’s become a cherished tradition within queer culture, serving as a safe space for self-expression, connection, and a delicious way to challenge societal norms.

Additional Resources:

• Brunch (Merriam-Webster) (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch)
• Brunch (Urban Dictionary) (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=brunch)
• The History of Brunch (https://blog.grubhub.com/the-history-of-brunch)
• Why Gay Men Love to Brunch (https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2012/march/why-gay-men-love-to-brunch/)
• Is Brunch "Gay"? Twitter Debates (https://www.advocate.com/people/2017/7/09/brunch-gay-twitter-debates)
• Brunch Has Always Been Queer (https://districtmagazine.ie/dublins-food-and-drink-culture-explored/brunch-has-always-been-queer/)
• The Extraordinary Rise of Drag Brunch: A Dining Delight or a Betrayal of Queer History? (https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/mar/17/the-extraordinary-rise-of-drag-brunch-a-dining-delight-or-a-betrayal-of-queer-history)
• 63. The Stonewall Riots (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-the-stonewall-riots/id1619338054?i=1000618462454)
• 49. Let's Shatter the LGBTQ+ Wage Gap (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/49-lets-shatter-the-lgbtq-wage-gap/id1619338054?i=1000605136560)
• A Brief (and Depressing) History of LGBT Workers’ Rights (https://www.fastcompany.com/40582182/a-brief-and-depressing-history-of-lgbt-workers-rights)
• UPDATED Report: Drag Events Faced More than 160 Protests and Significant Threats Since Early 2022 (https://glaad.org/anti-drag-report/)
• Anti-Drag Legislation Is Sweeping the Nation: Here's Where Each State Stands on Drag Bans (https://people.com/politics/anti-drag-legislation-united-states/)
• Petition: Don't Mess with Drag (https://act.glaad.org/page/54544/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=2307VXXXXXXX&utm_source=23%5B%E2%80%A6%5Dy&en_txn6=7015f000000RxGGAA0&en_og_source=2023-05-drag-ban-ett)
• Why Gay Brunch Matters (https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/why-gay-brunch-matters)

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