That’s SO GAY – Game
That’s So Gay! A Game of
LGBTQ Discovery, a new trivia game, is available in time for the
holidays. Featuring more than 2,400 questions of LGBTQ history and
current events, the game can be played by two or more people and is
ideal for parties and social events.
The phrase “That’s so gay!”
has been used mostly in a negative context for decades. Some people use
it as a way to attack or vilify the community, and others use it in fun,
not realizing the damage it can do. As with the reclaiming of negative
words and phrases such as “queer,” this game seeks to turn “That’s so
gay!” into a positive opportunity to educate LGBTQs and allies, and even
those people who use the phrase as an attack.
Produced by Windy City Times publisher Tracy Baim, says Online orders can be made through http://thatssogaygame.com .
The
game will be made available to student and adults LGBTQ groups,
including GSAs, as a fundraising tool, where they can keep $5 for every
game sold.
“Words
can be a tool of our enemies, or can empower us in our work,” said
Baim. “This game hopes to break down stereotypes while having some fun
with our LGBTQ history. There are the well-known celebrities and media
sensations, but also obscure authors, scientists, athletes and pioneers.
The scope of the game goes back thousands of years and across multiple
continents, all with more than 2,400 questions that will tease you,
taunt you, and treat you to some amazing facts.”
The game features questions
in six categories, plus wild card questions. Each category coincides
with a color of the rainbow flag-you get a question right, you get that
color chip, and you build a rainbow flag to win the game. The categories
are:
– RED: Celebrities, Athletes and Historical Figures
– ORANGE: Politics, Protest and the Courts
– YELLOW: Movies, Television and Media
– GREEN: Music, Theater and Dance
– BLUE: Literature, Art, Fashion and Culture
– PURPLE: Science, Spirituality, Health and Grab Bag
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