The Gay Nineties

Don't know if “delicious” can describe today Another I can think of is perhaps “yee-haw, olay!” Ye ole sun's shining brightly I tip my hat politely Sounds like I'm from the dark ages when gentlemen were gay?
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Williams Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 10:51 PM
Hmmm, not too sure if they were gentlemen in the dark ages, wasn't it the times when they went around pulling women by their hair? Lol, love the limerick Jack....Maria xox
Ellison Avatar
March 28, 2018 at 6:45 AM
Methinks "gay" has a definitely different meaning today! Well, have a gay day anyway!!! LOL Love, Happy Jack XOX
One Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM
They still are gay, in regards to both the meanings...
Ellison Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 4:19 PM
REALLY??? Holy crap... the "gay" nineties... of course!!! LOL
Cunningham Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 9:56 AM
As in happy gay or ??
Ellison Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 12:02 PM
What exactly are you implying???
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 8:12 AM
A fabulous reclamation of the word gay! Refreshing :) love it xomo!
Ellison Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 8:35 AM
Don't know what you mean........ XOX
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