Small Talks: Random LGBT Facts
11/14/24 • 19 min
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Hey, everyone and welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer podcast. This week's episode is all about Random LGBT Facts! Join me as I dive into some fascinating and sometimes mind-boggling trivia about the LGBTQIA+ community.
Did you know that the planet Mercury is a symbol used for the transgender community? 🌙✨ Or that in 1987, Delta Airways apologized for suggesting they should pay less compensation for a life lost in a plane crash if the passenger was gay? It's shocking how far we've come since then! 🌍✈️
We'll also discuss the estimated 8.8 million LGBTQIA+ individuals in the US and approximately 1 million children raised by same-sex couples. Family is family, no matter who we love! ❤️🌈
Join me for an insightful conversation with Archie as we explore these queer facts and challenge societal stereotypes. Tune in to the Let's Be Perfectly Queer podcast to learn more!
Topics Discussed:
- Random queer facts
- Symbolism of the planet Mercury for the transgender community
- Controversial fact about Delta Airways and compensation for a gay passenger
- Lack of conclusive research on the causes of sexual orientation
- Statistics and representation of the LGBTQ+ community worldwide
- States in the united states with the highest and lowest concentrations of gay
couples
- Discrimination and homophobia in politically conservative regions
- Relationship between left-handedness and sexual orientation
- Influence of hormones in the womb
- Historical instances of sexual ambiguity and queer literature
- Animal species exhibiting homosexual behavior
Entities Mentioned:
- Let's Be Perfectly Queer (Podcast)
- Delta Airways
- California
- Walt Whitman
- Bruce Nugent
- Lisa Ben
- Daughters of Bilitus
- Nazi concentration camps
- ACDC (sexuality term)
- AIDS
- Dwarf chimpanzee
If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:
- Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
- Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
- Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
- Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
- RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24
Online:
- Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
- RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]
You can help support our show on Patreon Below or the link above through Buzzsprout:
https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
Hey, everyone and welcome to Let's Be Perfectly Queer podcast. This week's episode is all about Random LGBT Facts! Join me as I dive into some fascinating and sometimes mind-boggling trivia about the LGBTQIA+ community.
Did you know that the planet Mercury is a symbol used for the transgender community? 🌙✨ Or that in 1987, Delta Airways apologized for suggesting they should pay less compensation for a life lost in a plane crash if the passenger was gay? It's shocking how far we've come since then! 🌍✈️
We'll also discuss the estimated 8.8 million LGBTQIA+ individuals in the US and approximately 1 million children raised by same-sex couples. Family is family, no matter who we love! ❤️🌈
Join me for an insightful conversation with Archie as we explore these queer facts and challenge societal stereotypes. Tune in to the Let's Be Perfectly Queer podcast to learn more!
Topics Discussed:
- Random queer facts
- Symbolism of the planet Mercury for the transgender community
- Controversial fact about Delta Airways and compensation for a gay passenger
- Lack of conclusive research on the causes of sexual orientation
- Statistics and representation of the LGBTQ+ community worldwide
- States in the united states with the highest and lowest concentrations of gay
couples
- Discrimination and homophobia in politically conservative regions
- Relationship between left-handedness and sexual orientation
- Influence of hormones in the womb
- Historical instances of sexual ambiguity and queer literature
- Animal species exhibiting homosexual behavior
Entities Mentioned:
- Let's Be Perfectly Queer (Podcast)
- Delta Airways
- California
- Walt Whitman
- Bruce Nugent
- Lisa Ben
- Daughters of Bilitus
- Nazi concentration camps
- ACDC (sexuality term)
- AIDS
- Dwarf chimpanzee
If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:
- Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
- Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
- Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
- Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
- RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24
Online:
- Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
- RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]
You can help support our show on Patreon Below or the link above through Buzzsprout:
https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
Previous Episode
From Pride to Prejudice: Discussing Hate and Discrimination in Perth
We've received some "fan mail" (well, anonymous messages really) after our last episode, where we discussed social transitioning. Shoutout to our mystery listener! We appreciate you sharing your journey and speaking out so bravely. Your voice matters
In this episode, Katie will be reacting to some truly heart-wrenching homophobic comments we stumbled upon on a local brand's social media post. These comments were downright disgusting, and we'll be sharing a few examples (with warning!) to shed light on the ongoing challenges faced by our LGBTQ+ community. Stay tuned for Katie's responses!
We also want to take a moment to remind you about the upcoming Pride events in Perth. Despite the hate and negativity some may express, Pride is a celebration of love, acceptance, and the fight against discrimination. We are proud to promote these events and stand with the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition to our podcast, we have some exciting events on the horizon. On the 17th of November, we'll be joining Fair Day, a vibrant Pride market event with amazing food, products, art exhibitions, and entertainment. Make sure to mark your calendars.
If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:
- Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
- Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
- Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
- Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
- RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24
Online:
- Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
- RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]
You can help support our show on Patreon Below or the link above through Buzzsprout:
https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
Next Episode
PrideFEST Wrap up and Boyscation Too
In this episode, we delve into our experiences at PrideFEST, a 10-day extravaganza of incredible events. We watched the Cricket Uni Pride round, got dressed up for the AGWA Pride Ball, attended the Pride opening at the Piazza, joined Perth Front Runners for a medal-worthy walk, met some of you at Fair Day, went to PICA After Dark and soaked in the vibrant atmosphere of the parade. This November has been a celebration of love, diversity, and the power of community.
Now, let's switch gears a bit. We have an exciting interview lined up with Antony, a participant in the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ reality dating show Boyscation Too. Anthony shares with us his experiences on the show, including the challenges and growth he experienced.
So, what are you waiting for? Tune in now to Let's Be Perfectly Queer and join us as we share our PrideFEST adventures and dive deep into the extraordinary world of Boyscation Too with Antony.
Topics Discussed:
PrideFEST events in Perth, Western Australia
- Uni Pride round cricket match
- The AGWA Pride Ball at the Art Gallery of Western Australia
- Drag performances
- Pride opening at the Piazza
- Fair Day
- Pica After Dark
- Interview with Anthony from Boyscation Too
- Experiences on the reality show
- Importance of queer dating shows
- Personal growth and learning
Entities Mentioned:
PrideFEST
- Pride WA
- Uni Pride
- AGWA Ball
- Art Gallery of Western Australia
- Le Gateaux Chocolat
- Cheeky Waffles
- Boyscation Too
You can help support our show on Patreon Below or the link above through Buzzsprout:
https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast - Small Talks: Random LGBT Facts
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Podcast: Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast
Episode Title: Queer Fun Facts
Host(s): Katie
Guest(s):
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Katie (Host) | 00:00:00 to 00:00:12
Welcome to let's Be Perfectly Queer, a queer podcast creating space to talk about all things queer. My name is Archie. And I'm Katie. And we are your hosts. We are back.
Katie (Host) | 00:00:12 to 00:00:32
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