I've robbed the rainbow to make you gay. How would you react?

[purplepoppy]

The picture is an advert for a brand of wool from a simpler time. Obviously the meaning of gay has changed but I did find the rainbow connection interesting.

But what I want to know is if your granny spent months knitting you a rainbow jumper, would you wear it?

[MissTinaP]

I mean... maybe. Could be for family get-togethers. If it was made with love, you have to try it. You could hang on to it and show it off down the line, like 'see here, remember this, grandma made this for me.'

And by the way even though times have changed, we can't only think about the current meanings of words. We still talk with older generations, so we still have to remember that the older context being used, shouldn't be judged, if they're still used to it.

Saying things like, we had a gay old time, meant that it was a happy time. Or even, 'the streets were gay and full of people,' meant that it was bright and attractive. Until everyone is on the same page, we can't judge the book, by its cover.

[Screenwriter]

Seems like the Jester wants you to look colorful. However, in "Bringing Up Baby," Cary Grant, in 1938, who'd lost his clothing and was hanging around in a frilly woman's robe while it was being cleaned, was confronted by a woman who asked why he was wearing the girly robe.

He hopped up and down, visibly annoyed to be IN the robe AND asked WHY he was wearing it, and hooted, "Because I was feeling a bit GAY!"

So the term has LONG been used, but maybe not in ALL circles! Hollywood recognized it and wrote it into that Hepburn/Grant script for comic effect.

[nolabels]

I've found it necessary to ponder this question for a bit before replying.

As to the aspect of a grandmother crafting a garment consisting of the varied colors that the world has to offer, I would wear it gayly with joy and happiness.

Though not part of your question, there are other modern aspects regarding rainbows that don't sit so well with me.

Rainbows are nature's occasional, wonderful gift to the world.

I'm for leaving rainbows to be rainbows, not to be usurped as political symbols.

[BoopBoopBeep]

I fought in two wars I don't have to prove shite to anyone and I'd flaunt granny's jumper... whatever that is with pride. Hahah maybe that's not the best word to use. Anyway, a jumper that jester thing in the picture? F it. Sure. I'd wear it when I visit her.

[KostasKouvalis]

I'm not a gay, I'm an Inca warrior.

[MementoMori777]

I think they mean happy judging by the fashion of clothing the woman is wearing, it looks like before any of the stuff we have going today and homie there dressed like a jester

[stratford]

I would wear anything my grandma made for me with pride.

[sheena30]

I object to the use of gay, for same-sex people, gay means having fun, don't others have fun?

[Mansearching]

For that poster and time it was put out, gay was meaning happy.

[motownplayer2000]

Lol rob all the rainbows you want. Nothing could possibly make me gay.

[Wise4myage]

Id use my magical powers and turn you into a goat, lol.

[Jennz6]

I’d wear it to a costume party or Halloween

[strateguy632]

gay made SIX colors so not same as rainbow.

[OldWomanBySoul]

Obviously I would

[AviatorTom]

Nope

[EaterPeter]

Most likely not