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How Polari, the ‘lost language’ of gay men, inspired much of the slang we use todayThis is because while Polari is an extensive language, it was mostly spoken out loud by folks who weren’t too keen on writing it down — and for good reason. Paul Baker, author of “Polari ...
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PinkNews Book Club: 10 queer reads for LGBTQ+ History MonthFabulosa focuses on Polari, the secret slang of the mid-20th-century queer community. Paul Baker delves into its history and cultural context, revealing how this unique language gave LGBTQ+ people ...
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