Quote from: Sheila on August 15, 2006, 10:52:55 AM
One time I was mistaken for a Dyke. I hope I used the right term. I'm sorry if I didn't. Mannish looking lesbian.
Sorry Sheila but if you are a dyke I'm hi femme.
QuoteI think a Dyke is typically a butch man-hating lesbian. Leigh would know since she's more in touch with the lesbian community. 
Melissa
Yes there are women who hate men but its much more prevelant for men to simply ignored as unimportant in our lives. In no way am I meaning to offend the guys here but its a fact of life as some of them have mentioned.
Defineing dyke is as difficult as it is who is and who isn't ts. My version is a woman who does not care if she blends in with the hetero women by means of dress, actions or physical appearence. One who buys as many or more clothes in the mens section than the womens. You like it you buy it, very simple.
One night we got into a similar discussion of who is a lesbian and who is a dyke. T had all of us hold out our hands palm down, A lesbian had long nails, natural or artificial and were either colored or had clear polish, Dykes had short nails and nothing on them. Flannel or button up shirts, loose jeans, Dockers or Sketchers.
Its attitude! I am who I am, no apologies, no compromises. If you can't deal with it then its your problem.
To add a sense of humor to this with more than a grain of truth:
# A Lesbian buys real estate. A Dyke rents.
# A Lesbian drinks out of a wine glass. A Dyke pops a top.
# A Dyke owns a Harley. A Lesbian owns a 10 speed Schwinn.
# A Dyke's tattoos don't rub off. A Lesbian's don't show.
# A Lesbian brunches. A Dyke drives-through.
# A Lesbian has acquaintances. A Dyke has buddies.
# A Dyke buys 'Hustler' over the counter. A Lesbian has a subscription.
# None of a Lesbian's earrings are made from parts of her tool box.
# A Lesbian drives a Porsche. A Dyke commands a pick-up.
# A Lesbian has her ears pierced. A Dyke goes further... WAY further!
# A Dyke can actually use the word dildo 15 to 20 times a day.
# A Lesbian passes gas. A Dyke farts.
# A Lesbian cooks. A Dyke defrosts.
# A Lesbian entertains at home. A Dyke has a regular bar stool.
# A Lesbian networks, and chats. A Dyke shows up.
# A Dyke has a tool belt. A Lesbian has a tooled belt.
# A Dyke believes she looks great in a six dollar haircut.
# A Dyke will drink from any hose. A Lesbian carries her own Evian.
# A Lesbian makes dinner. A Dyke makes reservations.
# A Dyke plays softball. A Lesbian plays hardball.
