Me neither thought she is. Rumor had it going ever since she joined Pinoy Dream Academy that she is a lesbian because she's not fond of dolling herself up; she's not a fan of wearing high-heeled shoes, skirts and make-up. Not unless her job calls for it. A look in her house in Rated K even showed her collection of ::drumroll:: sneakers. Oh yeah, I looove her sneakers.These are the reasons why she was being tagged as lesbian.
Yeng answered that she may not be the stereotype of a girl who dresses up, but it doesn't mean that she's a lesbian. Yes, Yeng, kudos for using that word -- STEREOTYPE.
There are so many stereotypes in the society and they are created to categorize things. Problematic, as there is no such thing as strict categories in this world. Each person has his or her own personality make-up that would just not exactly fit any definition.
Sure, there could be similarities on a broader level.
But to judge a person and place him or her in a category based on external, superficial factors, I don't think so.
For one thing, ladies and gentlemen, not all lesbians wear boyish clothes. There is a certain type of lesbian that is called femme, that wears high-heeled shoes, skirts, make-up and all girly-girl stuff.
Second, we all have personal fashion tastes. Even an old Chinese man who wears simple short pants and shirt next to you at a bus stop could be a mighty businessman. A friend of mine was invited in a resort owned by her dad's Chinese boss. When they arrived, she noticed that the Chinese family only wore simple, casual clothes (not even branded). Their family looked more sophisticated than the owners.
You just never know.
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Yup, never judge a book by its cover. Because of the way I talk, think, and walk, I've been mistaken as lesbo many times over. Ditto with my very straight male friend who tends to flick his wrists and speak with a twang - some people have thought he was gay. Only way you can really tell a person's sexual orientation is that, his or her sexual orientation. Who does he/she like: the birds or the bees, or both? Me...I've always liked guys :)
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