Brokeback mountain Quote by Lewis Black
“"Equestrian", by the by, is the gayest word in the English language. In fact, I thought Brokeback Mountain should have been called Two Equestrians.”
About This Quote
The quote humorously claims a word is the most gay, highlighting absurdity in labeling language.
In simple terms: A word is called the gayest in a funny way.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humor in exaggerated statements.
Themes
humor
language
identity
Mood
playful
irreverent
Type
comedic
satirical
When to use this quote
- casual conversation
- online memes
- comedic writing
- media criticism
Key Concepts
satire
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- Does labeling words affect perception?
- Is humor a good way to discuss identity?
A Different Perspective
The claim is subjective and may offend some listeners.
![“I'm one of those gay people who's constantly reminded of how fortunate I am to live now and not to be Ennis and Jack [from Brokeback Mountain] or whatever - not that I'd mind being Ennis for half an hour. But it's been so much worse recently. It still is terrible. In Iran, they're hanging gay…” quote by Dan Savage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/31f/dan-savage-2880_addict_i-m-one-of-those-gay-people-who-s-consta_100210.jpg)
![“I always say about that movie [ Brokeback mountain], which I think maybe over time is more understood, is that this is about two people desperately looking for love. To be loved. And who were probably capable of it. And they just found it with someone of the same sex.that does not dismiss the fact…” quote by Jake Gyllenhaal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f91/jake-gyllenhaal-2014_brokeback-mountain_i-always-say-about-that-movie-brokeback_871678.jpg)
![“When I was 19, I thought [Brokeback Mountain] was going to be the best movie ever made. And everyone was going to see it and it was just going to be incredible. And then nobody saw it and it didn't get bought at Sundance. And it was a really great experience. Humbling. And then it's since found…” quote by Jake Gyllenhaal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ca/jake-gyllenhaal-2014_being-the-best_when-i-was-19-i-thought-brokeback-mounta_1038963.jpg)
