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  2. Queer coding - Wikipedia

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    Queer coding may have had a negative impact on perceptions of queerness in media as villains are often queer-coded. Queer coding is a concept both in the discussion of media portrayal of LGBT people and academic research involving queer theory or gender studies.

  3. What does it mean to be 'coded'? Linguists break down the ...

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    Why is everything suddenly "coded"? How to make sense of the word that's taking over social media.

  4. LGBTQ slang - Wikipedia

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    LGBTQ slang, LGBTQ speak, queer slang, or gay slang is a set of English slang lexicon used predominantly among LGBTQ people. It has been used in various languages since the early 20th century as a means by which members of the LGBTQ community identify themselves and speak in code with brevity and speed to others.

  5. LGBTQ symbols - Wikipedia

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    Two men using the hanky code. In the 1970s, the modern handkerchief (or hanky) code emerged in the form of bandanas, worn in back pockets, in colors that signaled sexual interests, fetishes, and if the wearer was a "top" or "bottom". [98] [99] It was popular among the gay leather community of the United States [100] and the cruising scene more ...

  6. These are the pedophile symbols you need to know to protect ...

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    However there are even more symbols and codes care takers should be aware of in order to protect children from predators. SEE ALSO: Mother horrified after learning what heart symbol on daughter's ...

  7. Handkerchief code - Wikipedia

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    The handkerchief code (also known as the hanky/hankie code, the bandana/bandanna code, and flagging) [1] is a system of color-coded cloth handkerchief or bandanas for non-verbally communicating one's interests in sexual activities and fetishes. The color of the handkerchief identifies a particular activity, and the pocket it is worn in (left or ...

  8. Butch and femme - Wikipedia

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    It is known that butch–femme dress codes date back at least to the beginning of the 20th century as photographs from 1900–1920 exist of butch–femme couples in the United States; [55] they were at the time called "transvestites".

  9. What 'secret' loudspeaker codes mean at department stores - AOL

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    If you've been shopping in a big box retail store you've probably heard an announcement on the loudspeaker such as, "code yellow toys, code yellow toys." This "code" is one of many innocuous ...