PDA's

As much as I covet and desperately need a Blackberry, alas, this post is not about that kind of PDA.

Last night, as I was doing some yardwork, I was thinking about the couples that I know and how none ever show any public displays of affection towards each other.

My straight couple friends (M & R/C) never do this in public (thank you!) although they do hold hands while walking. And no one ever gives them a second glance. But I've noticed that a lot of gay couples won't even attempt to do this.

As for the gay couples I know personally, it's rare to see them holding hands or kissing/hugging in public. I understand their hesitancy to do so and sometimes wonder if gay couples who are overtly affectionate in public are only doing so to attract attention.

One time, after a movie at the Gayway, J & B & I were walking to our vehicles. J & B were holding hands while walking down the almost-deserted street, I was walking a few paces behind them when we saw a group of straight guys walking towards us. Since it was relatively dark, these guys didn't see J & B holding hands until they passed us. One of the guys yelled as he passed, "Dude!" And the three of us thought the worst. "That's so awesome! Two guys!" the guy said. We collectively breathed a sigh of relief then started to laugh. (I think they were looking for a 3rd). ;)

Another time, while in Boston, J wanted to conduct a little experiment. As we walked through a busy mall/building (I honestly don't know what it was), he wanted to hold hands. We did and as we walked he exclaimed, "No one here is giving us a second look. I guarantee that if B and I were walking through here holding hands, people would be glaring."

It's sad, but he's right.

I find it highly annoying when straight couples literally make out for the whole world to see. Like, while waiting in line for the movies or while eating dinner at a restaurant (I saw both this weekend). I don't mind if they hold hands or hug or have their arms draped around each other but kissing is way too much. And making out is way over the edge.

Why aren't more people annoyed/disgusted by this? And why don't we heckle and say rude things to them when they do this? Why is this behavior only reserved for gay couples? I mean, like the straight couple, they are just showing the world their love for their significant other.

I just find this piece of phenomenon interesting. That's all.