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The "Gay" Voice

blackjack50 said:
So what is the deal with this stereotypical voice? I noticed today that a guy was speaking like this on the phone, and a few minutes later he mentioned his boyfriend. It is hardly "uncommon," but I'm sure we all know straight guys who speak with that "effeminate" voice as well.

Anyway. Anyone know what the deal is behind this? Is there a reason? Or do you think it is just a social construct and there is no stigma for gay men, and some men don't care, and thus they sound that way? Or do you think it is something else?

PS

Not all gay guys sound that way. I am aware. I am speaking specifically to the stereotype.
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It's just a stereotype that gets lots of play. Very few gay men speak with the "lisp" or are queeny. But, we get a lot of exposure to those few who do in media. Plus, they stick out, so it's easy to notice them.

If anything, the gay guys I know through family and friends are uber-masculine types: folks who work out a lot, ride Harleys, and spend a lot of time around other men doing "man things," like hunt, fish, camp, etc.
 
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