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Because I’m Puerto Rican

Queer #1: What did he just say?
Queer #2: He called you maricon. It means faggot in Spanish.
Queer #1: Oh, thank God. I thought he called me Mexican. I was about to be really offended.

–Lorimer St, Williamsburg

Overheard by: Ray

  • Posted on August 22, 2006
  • Gays and Lesbians, Insults, Language Barrier, Queer guys, Talking/Convos, Williamsburg, Words
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