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I read that article recently, too. And it annoyed me. I think it has a very narrow view of people. I do know my share of current teens, but regardless of age, I don't know a lot of people who look for arm candy instead of actual connection. Perhaps this is because I have no interest in that kind of people so I actively avoid them.
I've done my share of hagging, you might say, but it was never because I wanted specifically to be a hag. I happen to love musical theater and things that are campy. I grew up around the proscenium arch. It so happens that I had friends female, gay and straight, and friends male, gay and straight, who gathered around rehearsal rooms. And we all acted pretty much the same, no matter what gender of person we fancied.
I also note that I have plenty of friends who are gay who have nothing to do with theater or camp. I'm friends with them because we connect. And it has NOTHING to do with accessorizing.
Retro enamel pins are for accessorizing. People are for witty banter, shared interests and emotional support.
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