Well, researchers aren’t exactly sure why this speech pattern is popular in cultures throughout the world, but they do have a few ideas about its origins. It attempts to answer the question that many of us are hesitant to ask: Why do some gay men “sound” gay - that is, speak in a manner of speech in which others are more likely to view the speaker as being a homosexual male.
“Do I Sound Gay?” is a new documentary opening up at this weekend’s DOC NYC festival.