Easily Straightened Out

(I am about seven years old and watching TV with my dad. A scene of two men dancing together appears on the screen.)

Me: *confused* “Those MEN are dancing together.”

Dad: *while looking at the TV Guide* “They’re gay. Gay men love other men instead of ladies. Ladies who love ladies are called lesbians.”

Me: “Wow.” *goes back to watching TV*

Dad: “I hope this vetoes certain ideas about children being ‘corrupted’ and ‘confused.'”