"Doctor, 'm afraid I'm homophobic." - "You're afraid of gays?" "I might be, yes." - "You're not sure?" "I don't know any gays. And that's suspicious, because one out of ten people is gay. Why am I avoiding them? It might be an unconscious phobia. All through childhood I..." - "Is this really a problem?" "Of course it is! In times like these it would be socially unacceptable!" - "Right. Earlier you told me you knew very few people and you didn't have strong bonds with any of them." "That's right." - "Then some of these people might be gay, without mentioning it to you." "They might be, yes." - "Naturally, it's a very intimate subject." "It is." - "So there's no need to blame yourself. You are politically correct.
An average person. You just don't have any friends who confide in you." And so, with my mind at ease, I went back home. The statistics must be correct. But which of the people I know could be gay? Time to make a list: |
Looks like I have to make another appointment. Or maybe two. Until
I feel comfortable with the doctor. |