“Lobsters” & “tomatoes” among the “seven new types of gays”… But are you one of them?
And California State Senator Scott Wiener comes out… as a giraffe.
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A comic content creator has gone viral with a humorous video about the “7 New Types of Gay Guys.”
We all know that gay men like to categorize themselves, with terms such as twink, bear, otter, and silver fox commonplace.
In his latest video, comic Hugo Hentoff identifies seven whole new identities.
These include the following:
How about we take this to the next level?
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- “Prince Charmings: conventionally attractive, very into feet.”
- “Lobsters: Buff, old Florida gay with the sunburn. Really wants you to see his boat.”
- “Buzz Lightyears: Hot, dumb, and falls for guys with style.”
- “Tomatoes: Straight-passing gay guys. They might not seem like it, but they are technically fruits.”
- “Tamagotchis: pocket-sized fanboys who are really into anime. Will die if you don’t give them enough attention.”
- “Bumble bees: Furry, chubby, loves to dance, and worships Beyoncé. Will die if you rip out his a**.
- “Cigarettes: Skinny and grimy, with an undeniable vintage charm. You’re most likely to hang out with them if you’ve been drinking. Don’t invite them over unless you want your apartment to smell like them for a week. In England, they just call them fa…”
Watch below.
The video has scored over 1.3 million views. Viewers particularly appeared to appreciate bumblebees, tomatoes and lobsters.
Do any of these categories fit you? Do you think any are worthy of adopting? Let us know in the comments below.
Scott “giraffe” Wiener
Coincidentally, in the same week as this video appeared, California State Senator Scott Wiener released his latest campaign advert.
Wiener, who is gay, is running to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress. Polls have him slightly ahead in a tight primary for California’s 11th District.
The campaign video compares the lawmaker to a giraffe. It’s nothing to do with his sexuality but down to the fact he’s 6’7” tall and unafraid to stick his neck out for his constituents.
“I’ve spent my life sticking my neck out for San Francisco. Building housing to bring down costs, protecting our healthcare, and making sure ICE can’t hide behind masks. I’ve got a long neck, and an even longer track record of serving this community. I’d be honored to represent you in Congress,” says Wiener.
Watch below.
I've spent my life sticking my neck out for San Francisco. Building housing to bring down costs, protecting our healthcare, and making sure ICE can't hide behind masks. I've got a long neck, and an even longer track record of serving this community. I'd be honored to represent… pic.twitter.com/9shopzVVbf— Senator Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) April 14, 2026
The California primary will be held on June 2, 2026.
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