Someone’s come up with a gender-neutral variation for ‘daddy’

A tweet challenging the use of the term ‘daddy’ went viral over the weekend. Posted by Twitter user @chlostrophobic, it said:

‘Saying ‘yes daddy’

– boring
– overused
– reinforces patriarchal ideals

Saying ‘yes chef’

– cool
– inventive
– gender neutral

Saying ‘yes daddy’

– boring
– overused
– reinforces patriarchal ideals

Saying ‘yes chef’

– cool
– inventive
– gender neutral

— Chloé? (@chlostrophobic) September 14, 2019

In less than 48 hours, the tweet has received over a quarter of a million likes(!), 50k+ retweets and thousands of comments.

Some comments came from people who already use the term for the actual father.

Wow the fact I call my real father Chef makes this even harder to read without choking

— Frigousse (@Frigouste) September 14, 2019

Many tweets came from those who work in kitchens or are studying to cook for a living.

This makes my kitchen job feel very different all of a sudden ?

— Lucas Grange (@QuieterInPerson) September 14, 2019

Related: “Who’s The Twink And Who’s The Leather Daddy?” And Other Weird Questions Gay Couples Get

Others just saw an opportunity for a joke and ran with it.

“Toss my salad”
“YES CHEF!”

i can’t stop laughing.

— The Joy Of PESI (@thejoyofPESI) September 15, 2019

There’s a joke here about chefs saying ‘behind’ as they pass someone but it’s too early for me to make it good.

— Mid Life Earth Crisis (@warrenssongpt8) September 15, 2019

Some suggested ‘chief’ as an alternative to ‘chef’, and others – perhaps taking it all too seriously – questioned whether other professions could also be used. But the biggest response? Lots of gifs and memes featuring notoriously volatile British chef, Gordon Ramsay.

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— Jackie (@jackiepink777) September 15, 2019

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Far-Right Extremists Fail to Crash LGBTQ Pride Parade in Serbia Attended by Gay PM Ana Brnabic: WATCH

Approximately 150 far-right religious nationalist protesters failed to disrupt an LGBTQ Pride march through downtown Belgrade, Serbia which was attended by gay Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and her partner.

The AP reports: “Some held Orthodox Christian banners and crosses and sang religious songs, and some were dressed as Orthodox monks. At least five protesters were taken away by police after they refused to move from the route of the march that ended without any major incident. … Brnabic, however, is not very popular among many in the gay community in the capital.”

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Athlete Simon Dunn opens up about struggles behind his Insta-life

Former bobsledder Simon Dunn has opened up about recent struggles, revealing the life he depicts on social media is only part of his story.

Last week, the gay Australian posted to Instagram and Twitter a photo of himself playing rugby. Topless, he looks a little bigger than some of his fans may be used to seeing him. He has frequently posed for magazine and online showing off an incredibly toned physique and prominent abs.

My online persona is the image I want the world to see. Abs, photoshoots, parties, success etc. I questioned posting this picture as it didn’t fit within my “story”. Remember we all go through our own battles in life outside of what we show the world online. Myself included! pic.twitter.com/3R9utJsTxk

— Simon Dunn (@BySimonDunn) September 14, 2019

The message accompanying the image says:

“The online persona I show you is all photoshoots, parties and magazine covers. This hasn’t always been entirely the truth. Earlier this year, I found myself back in Australia, living in a country town in my mother’s spare room and financially broke.

“Having to rebuild my life at the time felt like a monumental task. I honestly didn’t think I could do it. I stopped looking after myself, drinking most weekends away, stopped training, all things which compounded the low point I was in.

“It honestly felt all the years of hard work had only led me back to where I began. For the first time in my life I’d felt anxiety, which was something new, scary and very overwhelming at times.

Related: Gay bobsledder Simon Dunn blasts homophobic meme featuring his face 

“Only weeks earlier I was living in London with my partner, running my own business, attending every party I was invited to, appearing in countless photoshoots and magazines.

“Before this I was in North America representing Australia in bobsleigh, training and competing, whilst getting flown to media gigs and appearances all around the world.

“I was passionate about doing everything I could to show the world that out and proud athletes exist. I felt the world was my oyster and this was my chance to do exactly that. I felt like I’d failed and let so many people down.

“Life over the last several years has been a truely [sic] amazing adventure. This now felt all but a distant memory. Many tears were cried over many nights, and some days I didn’t want to even get out of bed.

“This image is me at the height of that time, I questioned if I should post it because it doesn’t portray the person I show the world. There’s no abs, I was unhappy and lost.

“It portrays the real me, someone who, like everyone else, has obstacles they need to overcome. My little victory is being able to post it now, only a few months later, passionate for life again and looking forward to the next adventure.

“The Simon you see online is the Simon I want you to see, may it be my pride or the influence of social media, but it’s not always as it seems. Life is a series of ups and downs, just remember – there’s always light at the end of the tunnel no matter how dark it may seem!”

Related: Simon Dunn showed his stuff at the laundromat. Mad about it? 

After his time with the Australian National Bobsleigh Team, Dunn, 32, relocated to London, UK, and took up playing rugby and offering personal training. He’s also worked as a model.

However, as his weekend postings reveal, he recently returned to Australia and is in the process of finding his feet again.

The postings have prompted thousands of messages of support. Many gay men admitted they too felt pressure to present a perfect life on social media. Dunn today posted a message to Facebook thanking everyone for their support.

“Your messages of support in regards to my post last week have truly been amazing, I can’t thank you enough!

“Many of you related to the pressures of social media and also comparing ourselves to people whom seem to have perfect lives. I hope my candidness has shown you that this is often not the case but instead a story and image people put forward!”

Queerty has contacted Dunn for further comment.

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‘Gay Chorus Deep South’ Picked Up by MTV Documentary Films: WATCH

The David Charles Rodrigues documentary Gay Chorus Deep South, which has been making the festival rounds, has been picked up by MTV Documentary Films, which will release it this fall.

Deadline reports: “Led by conductor Dr. Tim Seelig and joined by The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Gay Chorus Deep South is the story of 300 singers who traveled from Mississippi to Tennessee through the Carolinas, bringing a message of love and acceptance to those fighting intolerance.”

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‘Gay Chorus Deep South’ Picked Up by MTV Documentary Films: WATCH

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 16, 2019

FRIENDS ASK FOR ANSWERS, JUSTICE FOR BEE LOVE SLATER, A BLACK TRANSGENDER WOMAN KILLED IN FLORIDA:  “These victims are not numbers — they were people with hopes and dreams, loved ones and communities who will miss them every day,” The New York Times quotes HRC after Slater’s death. More from The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today and HRC. 

• CNN’s Christina Maxouris (@its_xristina) reports on the epidemic of violence against Black transgender women, and what advocates — including the NYC Anti-Violence Project — are doing to help stop it. More at CNN.

Bee Love Slater was the 18th transgender person known to have been killed in the United States this year, according to the Human Rights Campaign t.co/pg6l0041N7

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 15, 2019

HRC ENDORSES MICHIGAN STATE REP JON HOADLEY FOR U.S. CONGRESS: “Jon Hoadley is a champion for equality who will fight tirelessly for Michiganders in Congress,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “In a state where fewer than 11,000 votes decided the last presidential election, it is deeply important that the LGBTQ community be heard and represented by our elected officials.” More from HRC. 

HRC ENDORSES U.S. REP. LIZZIE FLETCHER OF TEXAS FOR RE-ELECTION:  “In 2018, voters sent a clear message by rejecting the politics of fear and division and sending bold pro-equality champions like Lizzie Fletcher to Washington,” said HRC President Alphonso David.  More from HRC.

HRC ENDORSES GINA ORTIZ JONES FOR U.S. CONGRESS IN TEXAS: “As an openly LGBTQ military service member who served under ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,’ Gina Ortiz Jones will have a unique opportunity to share her story and fight back against the Trump-Pence administration’s continued attacks on LGBTQ people — and particularly on LGBTQ military service members,” said HRC President Alphonso David. More from HRC.

MUST READ — LGBTQ CAUCUS IN TEXAS HOUSE FIGHTS FOR EQUALITY: “The formation of the first-ever LGBTQ caucus was a monumental step forward from last session,” said HRC Texas State Director Rebecca Marques (@_RebeccaMarques). “We couldn’t have killed anti-LGBTQ legislation without the work of the LGBTQ Caucus.” More from Dallas Voice. 

HRC KICKS OFF BISEXUAL AWARENESS WEEK BY CELEBRATING PUBLIC FIGURES WHO SHARED THEIR TRUTHS: Today begins Bisexual Awareness Week, providing a vital opportunity to highlight the stories of bisexual, pansexual, queer and sexually fluid people. Also known as #BiWeek, which culminates on Monday, September 23 with Bi Visibility Day, this is an opportunity to raise awareness of the unique issues facing the bi+ community and celebrate our triumphs. More from HRC. 

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It’s officially #BiWeek, and we’re celebrating visi����lity. t.co/GvbtKkSrvu pic.twitter.com/HskoEUuu2A

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 16, 2019

¡LO TIENES QUE LEER! — HRC CELEBRA EL INICIO DEL MES DE LA HERENCIA LATINX: HRC se enorgullece de celebrar las culturas, contribuciones y resiliencia de todas las comunidades y personas que se identifican con los términos latinx, hispano(a) y latino(a) a nivel mundial. La celebración se ha convertido en una oportunidad ideal para combatir la ignorancia, el miedo y prejuicio, dando luz a la multiculturalidad e historias de estas comunidades y sus innumerables contribuciones. Más de HRC en English y Español. 

Latinx
Latino/a
Hispanic
Indigenous
Chicanx
Chicano/a
Caribbean
Afro-Latinx
And so many more.

Latinx Heritage Month is about honoring the diversity of Latinx communities and celebrating voices that are too often unheard. #HispanicHeritageMonth t.co/UhBPyOAiyy

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 15, 2019

SINGER/SONGWRITER SAM SMITH COMES OUT AS NON-BINARY: More here. 

Gender identity and expression are central to the way we see ourselves and engage in our surroundings — calling people by the correct pronouns truly matters.

Thanks, @samsmith, for living your truth as non-binary and sharing your pronouns with us. ��⚪️���� t.co/6wHzNPZ4TY

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 13, 2019

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA, SCHOOLS ADD SEXUAL ORIENTATION & GENDER IDENTITY TO DISTRICT’S NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: More from Washington Blade. 

HRC CONGRATULATES LGBTQ WINNERS AT THIS WEEKEND’S 71st CREATIVE ARTS EMMY AWARDS: The winners include: Hannah Gadsby (@Hannahgadsby); Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch); Queer Eye (@QueerEye), which won four; and RuPaul’s Drag Race  (@RuPaulsDragRace), which won three, including RuPaul (@RuPaul) in the “Outstanding Host” category. More from Out, and the Emmys.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

UKRAINE’S SECOND LARGEST CITY HOLDS FIRST LGBTQ PRIDE MARCH: HRC congratulates the LGBTQ community in Kharkiv and is proud to have supported it through its Partnerships in Pride program. More from Radio Free Europe.

LGBTQ ACTIVIST LEANDRO RODRÍGUEZ GARCÍA DETAINED IN CUBA: More from Washington Blade. 

GAY MAN FROM CHECHNYA FINDS REFUGE AND SAFETY IN CANADA: More from CBC and from HRC’s #EyesOnChechnya campaign.

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