Dorothy gay icon
Friend of Dorothy Judy Garland from the trailer for the film The Wizard of Oz Other connections between Garland and the LGBTQ community include the slang term "Friend of Dorothy", which likely derives from Garland's portrayal of Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz and became a code phrase gay men used to identify each other.
One is not brought up gay – Richard Dyer This period in Garland’s life, which mirrored closely the story of Dorothy, has contributed significantly to her status as a gay icon.
The term "Friend of Dorothy," referencing her The Wizard of Oz character, became popular code among gay men to self-identify, and rumors still persist that it was Garland's funeral that.
Who’s Dorothy? And why is she so popular in the gay community? While the phrase ‘friend of Dorothy’ doesn’t refer to a real woman, these were real questions the U.S. Navy asked in the s.
Friend of Dorothy Judy Garland from the trailer for the film The Wizard of Oz Other connections between Garland and the LGBTQ community include the slang term "Friend of Dorothy", which likely derives from Garland's portrayal of Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz and became a code phrase gay men used to identify each other.
One is not brought up gay – Richard Dyer This period in Garland’s life, which mirrored closely the story of Dorothy, has contributed significantly to her status as a gay icon.
The term "Friend of Dorothy," referencing her The Wizard of Oz character, became popular code among gay men to self-identify, and rumors still persist that it was Garland's funeral that.
Who’s Dorothy? And why is she so popular in the gay community? While the phrase ‘friend of Dorothy’ doesn’t refer to a real woman, these were real questions the U.S. Navy asked in the s.