avsdF:doug@avsdS.UUCP (08/20/84)
>> "When a man is straight, whether the earring is in the left ear or the right >> ear, it has no special significance. With gay males, however, I am told there >> is a specific meaning. An earring worn in the left ear signifies the wish to >> be the dominant party in a relationship. When an earring is worn in the right >> ear, the male is making it known he prefers to play the submissive role. I am >> told that this code is said to be understood by homosexuals all over the >> world." > Her explanation does sound a bit strange. But I'll have to admit that > I don't know what the truth of the matter is. Could someone who does know > explain whether there is a nearly-universal meaning to the ear chosen and, > if so, what it is? I really don't know what the significance of wearing an earring in either ear is. However, the explanation Ann provided doesn't hold up in some cases. I have friends and have known men who wear an earring in both ears. I suppose these people, according to Ann, have split personalities. One personality submissive, and one dominating. :-). Actually, I think Ann must be drawing her information from the basis of the old handkerchief-in-the-back-pocket means of signaling to a prospective pick-up (friend, mate, trick, or what have you). Wearing the handkercheif in the left pocket signifies domination, in the right submissivness. The color of the cloth also tells the person what you like to do in terms of intimacy. Now a days, there is a much better way of telling all of this - it's called your voice. But some people still hold onto this practice of wearing the handkerchief.
garret@oddjob.UChicago.UUCP (Trisha O Tuama) (09/05/84)
***** How about two diamond earrings in the left ear?? Trisha O Tuama