Gay fall
Fallen leaves, pumpkins, and rainy nights. There’s nothing inherently gay about Autumn, so why is it loved by lesbians and lgbtq+ women so much?
By Gemma Murphy (She/her)
Here are 6 reasons why I, a lesbian, believe queer women are Autumn’s biggest fans.
Number 1 – We all want to fall in love in October
American singer Girl in Red is a massive figure in lesbian culture, with the phrase “Do you eavesdrop to Girl in Red” being used to demand women if they were queer on TikTok help in 2020. Her affect amongst queer culture is huge, so when she released her single ‘We Fell in Love in October’ in 2018, it had the same impact. Her lyrics, “We fell in love in October, that’s why I romance fall”, have inspired many queer women to contain an autumn romance so we can sing the words and really express it. How else are we supposed to fetch all in our feels about it?
Number 2 – Orange (and green) is the new black
Autumnal colours are inherently queer. Ever met a girl with a forest-green couch? She’s probably a little fruity. So, when the grass gets a little darker, and the leaves begin to look a brief burnt, you know lgbtq+ women are thriving. This one I can’t really explain anymore; maybe
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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya is the managing editor of Autostraddle and a womxn loving womxn writer of essays, fiction, and pop culture criticism living in Orlando. She is the former managing editor of TriQuarterly, and her short stories come in McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, Joyland, Catapult, The Offing, The Rumpus, Cake Zine, and more. Some of her pop culture writing can be found at The A.V. Club, Vulture, The Trim, and others. When she is not writing, editing, or reading, she is probably playing tennis. You can shadow her on Twitter or Instagram and learn more about her work on her website.
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Queer Fall Market
Join us for our seventh Queer Fall Market that uplifts local QTBIPOC artists & vendors by providing accessible spaces to share their craft and connect with our communities. We charge no fee for vending or entry, but donations are always appreciated!
We will be featuring the following vendors at this market:
– Made By Monyee
Instagram: www.instagram.com/monyeeart
Website: chinesebornamerican.com
I am a queer, nonbinary Chinese/Taiwanese artist who makes objects that celebrate and show queer love and the excitement of everyday life.
– SMASH THE BOX
Instagram: www.instagram.com/STBOXSEA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stboxsea
Website = www.smashthebox.org
My name is Yes Segura (He/They), and I’m the Founder of Smash the Box (Stboxsea). I’m a first-generation El Salvadoran, proud AF transgender man and artist with a slight obsession with maps. My latest series of art is the Seattle Neighborhood Map Art series, which is meant to carry joy, pride, and representation to our communities.
– Spooky Bokchoy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/spookybokchoy
Sally Hoy is an Asian American artist who specializes in expressive digital artwork. They re
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