Swish: My Quest to Become the Gayest Person Ever in Queereaders

Dec 05, 2009 Shannon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: lulz, queer

This book is seriously hilarious. Not just because of the "Oh, I'm so gay listen to some of my gay antics" part (though that is there too, especially in the beginning few chapters of the book, about knitting and cheerleading etc.). But also because, as the book goes on more and more of his insights have, really, nothing to do with his gayness. Ultimately his book shows that even someone who is (by their own admission), a flaming stereotype.. is not JUST that. I mean, obviously. I know this, most ...more

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Sep 07, 2009 Scott rated it it was ok

Shelves: thepinkroom, biography

This book put me on a bit of a roller coaster. I was definitely rolling my eyes (why did I get on this crappy ride), giggling along with the humor (oohhh, this is better than I thought it would be), and then ready to get off (the ending was just that up-down-up-down to finish it off).

The start of the book was annoying - too much bitchy queen, too much cover-my-insecurity-with-funny(hateful) remarks. The worthwhile part of the book is the middle when the author opens up and comes off with more ho ...more

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May 12, 2008 Cameron rated it really liked it

Shelves: queer

Though I knew I would have to bow to Joel Derfner's assertion that he himself is the gayest person ever, and that I could not claim that title for myself or risk being labeled a mimetic fraud, I was quickly mollified by his absolutely charming prose and deft wit with words. I about orgasmed when he inserted adroitly my absolute favorite signifier of logophilia: the word "shibboleths." Transcending catty and tawdry avowals of boys past and socks knit, Derfner explores many subjects that seem on t ...more

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