A person who expresses a misguided conception of masculinity (often involving racism and threats of
violence) in order to hide their gay sexual orientation from others. These individuals often adopt “tough
guy” personas such as bikers or rockers, and
dress as such in a manner similar to cosplaying.
“There was this
guy in my neighborhood who was always wearing Sons of
Anarchy merch and threatening people with his brothers guns. But then we found out he was struggling internally with his sexuality; he was a Brother Joe the whole
time.