January 11, 2008

Stereotypes fostered by our enemies are bad enough.

But when they’re perpetuated by our so-called supporters I get completely frustrated. PlanetOut now presents us with A Car for Every Gay Stage. This, ostensibly, is supposed to suggest vehicles for GLBT people to buy at each juncture of their age and/or relationship status. So I took a look at the article.

Those who are “Young, single and on the prowl” are offered the 2008 Volvo C30 (Base price $23K ) and 2007 Jeep Wrangler (Base price $22K). Couples move up to the ‘08 Cadillac CTS($31K and up) and Lincoln MKX ($35K+). If you’re Partnered for Life you might want the Mercedes-Benz GL ($53775-$77750 ) or the Buick Enclave ($32K and up). Finally for The Golden Years you can retire in style with an Audi S5/A5 ($39K+) or a Lexus LS 600h L which “starts at a mere $104,000″.

Wake up, PlanetOut! The L-Word, Will & Grace and Queer as Folk are TV shows. We don’t all have six-figure jobs, live in expensive Manhattan (or L.A.) apartments and wear designer clothes. Many (if not most) of us work at blue-collar jobs, struggle to pay the bills and live in everyday neighborhoods. We’d appreciate car recommendations that recognize the fact that not all of us (or even many of us) can afford the most expensive cars in America. We would also like GLBT publications to not perpetuate RW stereotypes. Is that too much to ask?

Posted by: Buffy

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