In and Out of the Closet

 In and out of the Closet 

Barry came out of the closet after one slow dance with another guy.  All he knew was that it felt good.  When he got his courage up to come out of the closet, he told his parents first.  He worried they wouldn’t take it well.

“Mom, I’m gay.”

Mom didn’t even blink.  She just said “That’s nice Barry.”

He told his father, “Dad, I’m gay.”

Dad didn’t care either.  He just said “Thanks for telling us.”

Barry thought it would be harder.  He’d heard stories about kids coming out of the closet and getting kicked out of the house. Maybe Barry’s parents were the exception. 

Next, Barry came out to his girlfriend.  “Emily, I have to tell you something.  I’m gay.”

She said “Good.  We’ll be the cool couple.”

Barry was shocked.  For some reason, he thought coming out would require courage.  He thought being gay was a big deal, but it wasn’t.  Maybe he’d made a mistake.  Maybe he should change back. 

Barry said “Dad, I’m thinking about going back in the closet.” 

Dad said “Over my dead body.  You’ve only been gay for one day.  Don’t be a quitter.”

Barry said “Mom, I’m thinking of going back to being straight.”

Mom said “Don’t you dare. I told all my friends you’re gay.  Don’t make me look bad.”

Barry told his girlfriend “Forget what I said before.  I’m not gay anymore.”

She said “If you switch back, we’re finished.   I’m more popular since you came out.”

Barry was confused.  He’d only been gay for a day, but now no one would let him change his mind.  Then he found a secret nightclub for other confused people.  It was the only place he could go to meet up with girls who been lesbians for a day.