History
The famous event (and location) that marked a new beginning to the Gay Rights Movement. (bonus points if you can tell me the year)
What is the Stonewall Riots in 1969
To be a friend of this person was a covert way for queer people to find each other in the 1900s.
Who is Dorothy
Along with beloved Dolly Parton, this iconic actor who portrayed Frank-N-Furter passed away on August 25th at the age of 80.
Who is Tim Curry
Written in 2019 and adapted to TV in 2025, this hockey romance became an instant internet obsession.
What is Heated Rivalry
This lego theme and show premiered in 2020 and was based on the Chinese myth of Sun Wukong
What is Lego Monkie Kid
In 2015, this landmark legislation was signed into law.
What is Obergefell v. Hodges, the legalization of gay marriage
Any pronouns that aren't the typical she/he/they
What are Neopronouns
The first openly gay elected official of California
Who is Harvey Milk
Despite this 2024 film being marked as a psychological horror, its theming and trans allegory resonated heavily with many members of the queer community, becoming a popular hit.
What is 'I saw the TV glow'
This animated show officially premiered in 2017 and follows the titular main character as he tries to become a great hero while working retail
What is OK K.O, lets be heroes
Widespread knowledge and acceptance of this sexual identity has been a fairly recent development with one of the first real communities being the 2000s online community 'Haven for the Human Amoeba'
What is Asexuality
A subset of the trans umbrella, this term is exclusively for Indigenous people (and an umbrella term in its own right).
What is Two-Spirit
Known as the first woman astronaut for NASA, she was also the first queer person in space.
Who is Sally Ride
This 1999 comedy romance film features a lesbian romance budding at a conversion summer camp
What is "But i'm a cheerleader"
Originally made for the Wii, this game lets you play as a magic user tasked to traveled to different islands to solve problems by building/fixing structures, collecting items, or talking to residents
What is MySims kingdom
In 1970, the GLF organized this resistance act at a bar called the Farm. After its success, the Farm put up signs saying 'This bar is liberated'
What is a Kiss-in
For decades, queer folks have had to be discreet in their identities. So naturally, elaborate systems began popping up to subtly show your identity and preferences. The hanky code, key codes, flower colors, painted nails, and rings are all examples of this blanket term
What is flagging or signaling
The winner of Season 18 (last year) of RuPuals drag race.
Who is Myki Minks
This 2023 comedy film follows PJ and Josie, two loser lesbians in high school trying to win over their more popular crushes.
What is Bottoms
This 2019 youtube web series made by Jello Apocalypse and loosely based on a DND campaign never got more than 2 seasons 😔
What is Epithet Erased
The first lesbian organization in the US, the Daughters of Bilitis, was formed in this year in San Francisco.
What is 1955
This term was originally coined for neurodivergent transgender people who felt like they were treated differently or as inhuman. Later, the term would be misunderstood and turned into a joke term
What is Rabies Pride
Christine Jorgensen was a popular actress of the 1940s-50s and became widely known for this
What is the first known person in the US to get gender reassignment surgery
Written by Alice Oseman, this book follows Georgia as she discovers and accepts herself in college
What is Loveless
First released on Webtoons then turned into a physical graphic novel, this series by Míriam Bonastre Tur follows two witch siblings as they grow up.
What is Hooky