Another kind of buddy: ''guy''

[Laurence Horn]

At 9:49 PM -0700 6/14/07, Bradley A. Esparza wrote:
>I did find these in random profiles a few minutes ago in the Seattle room on
>Manhunt.net:
>
>"Playful guy in open LTR enjoys hot, sweaty fun." (Respondent lists age as
>47)
>"Fit, fun guy looking for friends, fuckbuds, dating or anything in
>between..." (Respondent lists age as 37)
>"...seeking White guys ...for friendship/fun!!!" (Respondent lists age as
>31)
>" Just graduated and looking to meet interesting gay/bi guys in the area
>18-29" (Respondent lists age as 22)

"bi guy(s)" seems especially natural, as opposed to "bi man/men",
perhaps because of the rhyming effect.

LH

>
>Dude is used somewhat as well, though not to the same extent as guy. I often
>use it in a vocative sense and wouldn't use "buddy" in it's place.
>
>" Whats up guys...
>
>looking to meet some guys, make some friends, and see what comes my way, UW
>college dude,...." (Respondent lists age as 20)
>
>Prior to taking this sampling, I wouldn't have thought the use of guy by gay
>men was that prevalent, at least in this context.

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