What does gay as a maypole mean? (Red White and Royal Blue
RWRB explained: What does gay as a maypole mean? The phrase “gay as a maypole” is a playful and whimsical expression used to describe someone’s strong and unabashed homosexuality. Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Join Goodreads. Excerpt #1
Meaning of “Gay as a maypole” This phrase can be explained in multiple ways. Maypole is a tall pole that is erected on celebrations of May Day in many European countries. So Henry’s phrase could express the happiness that comes with the celebration of May Day. A little bug-eyed. I was like, OK. 
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Okay people. Please explain to me why a maypole is GAY? I know what a maypole is. I've been in festivals where they use it, dancing around it etc. Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Join Goodreads.
Red, White & Royal Blue Quotes by Casey McQuiston
Erm, the expression is "Gay as a May-pole" and I suppose the saying came about in an older time, when gay meant happy or jolly or bright. A may-pole is a long white post sometimes with flowers and decorations on it, and many coloured and white ribbons on it. These ribbons are used to dance with, by maypole dancers (Now, I wonder who came up with that inventive name!?)I don't know for sure. Erm, the expression is "Gay as a May-pole " and I suppose the saying came about in an older time, when gay meant happy or jolly or bright. A may-pole is a long white post sometimes with flowers and decorations on it, and many coloured and white ribbons on it.
As gay as a maypole
Let’s kick off. “Gay as a maypole” is a double-barrelled reference, relating to both the gay (happy) celebration of dancing around the streamer covered maypole, and the fact that a Maypole is the banner staff of the Merry Mount gay colony. Henry: Noted. Just to put it out there, I am… as gay as a maypole. Maypole Or Meatball? The Love Actually Conundrum
“Henry looks Philip square in the face and says, “I’ve been gay as a maypole since the day I came out of Mum, Philip.” ― Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue. . 
'Red, White & Royal Blue' is a modern
There’s another scene in Alex’s bedroom after they hook up for the first time, in which Alex reveals he is bisexual and Henry says he is “as gay as a maypole.”. .
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