"Homophobe" is a neologism used by gays and gay rights activists to describe anybody who does not like homosexuality. It is a stupid and poorly-conceived term for several reasons:
1. It implies that the person that it is applied to is afraid of homosexuals. Of course, hardly anyone actually is.
2. It shows a stunning amount of ignorance on the person who invented it. Literally translated, it means "fear of the same"(it can also mean "fear of humans" when interpreted as a bastard mix of Latin and Greek. By this definition, nearly all wild animals are homophobic).
3. It is extremely overused by people who don't have a clue about what they're talking about(e.g. "The Bible is homophobic because it says that gays should be burned!").
4. It has needlessly negative connotations(most likely stemming from the -phobe suffix). If somebody(e.g. me) does not think that homosexuality is a good thing, how is that wrong?
Needless to say, it is a pointless - yet overused - political buzzword that has no basis in reality, and usage should be avoided.
1. It implies that the person that it is applied to is afraid of homosexuals. Of course, hardly anyone actually is.
2. It shows a stunning amount of ignorance on the person who invented it. Literally translated, it means "fear of the same"(it can also mean "fear of humans" when interpreted as a bastard mix of Latin and Greek. By this definition, nearly all wild animals are homophobic).
3. It is extremely overused by people who don't have a clue about what they're talking about(e.g. "The Bible is homophobic because it says that gays should be burned!").
4. It has needlessly negative connotations(most likely stemming from the -phobe suffix). If somebody(e.g. me) does not think that homosexuality is a good thing, how is that wrong?
Needless to say, it is a pointless - yet overused - political buzzword that has no basis in reality, and usage should be avoided.
Guy 1: Man, I'll never be gay. It's just...GAY.
Guy 2: HOMOPHOBE!
Guy 1: That is the gayest word ever. -goes home to watch Rambo-
Guy 2: HOMOPHOBE!
Guy 1: That is the gayest word ever. -goes home to watch Rambo-
by Lockett March 06, 2008
by toriluvsu October 13, 2021
A term used by homosexuals to rationalize or discount the opinion of straight people who feel homosexuality is wrong or immoral.
"That homosexual just called me a homophobe, just because I said I believe homosexuality is immoral!"
by sdjksa- July 15, 2004
Attack word used by homosexuals and their liberal support crew against people who choose not to embrace homosexuality.
Normal person: I don't think sodomizing other men and subverting gender characteristics is a good thing.
Liberal student: YOU HOMOPHOBE!
Liberal student: YOU HOMOPHOBE!
by You can use a pseudonym. September 28, 2004
It mean somebody who fears homosexual or gay people. People misuse this word. They think it means that a person hates gays. It doesn't you idiot. I don't think anyone is scared of gays. At least I'm not.
by Kitty_Katty__ April 08, 2017
the worst kind of people in the world. they think the gays are bad like.. really the gays are great if you ask me
by _.je.taime.trop._ June 30, 2018
by MR. N November 14, 2004