[Steve C.]

I think the answer to your question is actually in the body of your question itself: ‘expressive personality.’ And yes, straight men exhibit the same tendency; we just call it ‘macho.’ As far as the ‘camp’ goes, I would dare to venture that most gay men do not ‘camp’ it up on a daily basis. Usually such expressions are reserved for times when we can relax and not be on the defensive side of life. Also, for the most part, ‘camp’ is usually a way of laughing at ourselves and/or laughing at the stereotypes that straight folks attribute to us – which I might add are usually a bit far-fetched. ‘Camp’ may also serve as a defense mechanism; if we can get you (as a straight community) to laugh WITH us, then it is harder for you to attack us.

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Name : Steve C., Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : inter-racial, Religion : Baptist, Age : 41, City : Dallas, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : ministerial, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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