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**HemiEd** · 01-11-2012, 03:13 PM

Gayest US town? Surprise: It's Salt Lake City

By M. Alex Johnson, msnbc.com

Forget San Francisco (18th) or New York (not even on the list) — the gayest city in the U.S. is Salt Lake City, Utah, according to The Advocate, the gay and lesbian newsmagazine.

Rather than rely on the U.S. Census tabulation of gay and lesbian populations, which inevitably yield San Francisco as No. 1, The Advocate used different measures to establish "per capita queerness" — including a city's number of teams entered in the Gay Softball World Series, gay bookstores, openly gay elected officials and semifinalists in the International Mr. Leather Contest, which is held every year in Chicago.

"While those unfamiliar with the Beehive State are likely to conjure images of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, far-less-oppressive-than-it-used-to-be Salt Lake City has earned its queer cred," the magazine says.
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Among Salt Lake City's charms: the Sundance Film Festival, which brings LGBT film buffs flocking to the city.

Read the full story at The Advocate

"If we were having a more scientific survey, I don't know that we would choose these as indicators," Valerie Larabee, director of the Utah Pride Center in Salt Lake City, told the Salt Lake Tribune.

But "all humor aside, I think that our city has come a long way," Larabee said, noting that Salt Lake City was the first municipality in the state to pass anti-discrimination ordinances based on a sexual orientation.

"If we were to rate the cities that have made the greatest amount of progress over the last 10 years, I think we certainly would rank among the top," she said.

Orlando, Fla., was second, thanks to annual Gay Days at Disney World and "more gay softball teams than you can shake a Louisville Slugger at."

And Knoxville, Tenn., has managed to produce a "robust gay scene" despite being in what the magazine calls a state with a legislature that "has been an unmitigated disaster for our rights." It ranks eighth, thanks to "gay-affirming churches" and a thriving LGBT club scene.

Here's the complete list from The Advocate:

1. Salt Lake City, Utah
2. Orlando, Fla.
3. Cambridge, Mass.
4. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
5. Seattle
6. Ann Arbor, Mich.
7. St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn.
8. Knoxville, Tenn.
9. Atlanta
10. Grand Rapids, Mich.
11. Little Rock, Ark.
12. Portland, Ore.
13. Austin, Texas
14. Long Beach, Calif.
15. Denver
16. Washington
17. New Orleans
18. San Francisco
19. Pittsburgh
20. Salem, Ore.
21. Madison, Wis.
22. Eugene, Ore.
23. Oakland, Calif.
24. Boston
25. Kansas City, Mo.

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**Saul Good** · 01-11-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

I'm guessing someone went into the survey with some weird attempt to name SLC gayest city.

That was my reaction as well.

**RealSNR** · 01-11-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

WTF is a gay bookstore? Selling books has nothing to do with what sex you like to fap to.

There's a lesbian/feminist* bookstore a few blocks down the street from me in Madison, WI.

*Yes, I said lesbian/feminist. The entire store is devoted to selling those two types of literature and nothing else.

**Reaper16** · 01-11-2012, 03:43 PM

I'd love to see KC crack the top 20 soon.

KCUnited · 01-11-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I'd love to see KC crack the top 20 soon.

America's Pub just closed, that inches us in front of Oakland.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 01-11-2012, 03:51 PM

Butte

**Bowser** · 01-11-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I'd love to see KC crack the top 20 soon.

They should do a top 25 hipster city. No way KC is out of the top 10 on that.

CoMoChief · 01-11-2012, 04:12 PM

I think it's hilarious when the really flamboyant ones talk. The lisp, handmovements,....shit's hilarious IMO

durtyrute · 01-11-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

You ever been there?

Its not even as gay as other cities nearby (Guerneville, CA for one)

Yes I have, and I saw a lot of "the gheys"

|Zach| · 01-11-2012, 04:23 PM

Figured it would be Orlando hands down.

blaise · 01-11-2012, 04:27 PM

I really don't see how any major city is really more or less gay than another.

**Baby Lee** · 01-11-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

Figured it would be Orlando jazz hands.

FYP

**HemiEd** · 01-11-2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |Zach|

Figured it would be Orlando hands down.

I was surprised not to see San Jose, Ca in there, as I heard it surpassed SF years ago.

durtyrute · 01-11-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Little Rock?

Bangin' in Little Rock

**Gonzo** · 01-11-2012, 04:34 PM

Denver is gayer than KC? They have to beat KC in everything, huh?

No wonder they love Tebow so much.

durtyrute · 01-11-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Denver is gayer than KC? They have to beat KC in everything, huh?

No wonder they love Tebow so much.

I have a feeling that Mr Tebow is "a ghey"

01-11-2012, 03:13 PM
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $-309436	Kansas City 25th gayest! Gayest US town? Surprise: It's Salt Lake City By M. Alex Johnson, msnbc.com Forget San Francisco (18th) or New York (not even on the list) — the gayest city in the U.S. is Salt Lake City, Utah, according to The Advocate, the gay and lesbian newsmagazine. Rather than rely on the U.S. Census tabulation of gay and lesbian populations, which inevitably yield San Francisco as No. 1, The Advocate used different measures to establish "per capita queerness" — including a city's number of teams entered in the Gay Softball World Series, gay bookstores, openly gay elected officials and semifinalists in the International Mr. Leather Contest, which is held every year in Chicago. "While those unfamiliar with the Beehive State are likely to conjure images of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, far-less-oppressive-than-it-used-to-be Salt Lake City has earned its queer cred," the magazine says. advertisement Among Salt Lake City's charms: the Sundance Film Festival, which brings LGBT film buffs flocking to the city. Read the full story at The Advocate "If we were having a more scientific survey, I don't know that we would choose these as indicators," Valerie Larabee, director of the Utah Pride Center in Salt Lake City, told the Salt Lake Tribune. But "all humor aside, I think that our city has come a long way," Larabee said, noting that Salt Lake City was the first municipality in the state to pass anti-discrimination ordinances based on a sexual orientation. "If we were to rate the cities that have made the greatest amount of progress over the last 10 years, I think we certainly would rank among the top," she said. Orlando, Fla., was second, thanks to annual Gay Days at Disney World and "more gay softball teams than you can shake a Louisville Slugger at." And Knoxville, Tenn., has managed to produce a "robust gay scene" despite being in what the magazine calls a state with a legislature that "has been an unmitigated disaster for our rights." It ranks eighth, thanks to "gay-affirming churches" and a thriving LGBT club scene. Here's the complete list from The Advocate: 1. Salt Lake City, Utah 2. Orlando, Fla. 3. Cambridge, Mass. 4. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 5. Seattle 6. Ann Arbor, Mich. 7. St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn. 8. Knoxville, Tenn. 9. Atlanta 10. Grand Rapids, Mich. 11. Little Rock, Ark. 12. Portland, Ore. 13. Austin, Texas 14. Long Beach, Calif. 15. Denver 16. Washington 17. New Orleans 18. San Francisco 19. Pittsburgh 20. Salem, Ore. 21. Madison, Wis. 22. Eugene, Ore. 23. Oakland, Calif. 24. Boston 25. Kansas City, Mo. Follow M. Alex Johnson on Twitter and Facebook http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/20...salt-lake-city Sorry if a repost, just ignore it.
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