Colleague A at the queer scientist mixer: “….so before I knew I was a lesbian, I was always into bishounen. It’s part of the process —”
Colleague B: “….what’s a bishounen?”
Greek chorus of other queer scientists who are all 30 or 40 years old: [simultaneously jump in to offer assorted definitions of androgynous prettyboy anime guys, at increasing volume]
Colleague B, hopefully, after a lengthy and considerate pause: “…oh, like Hisoka? From HunterXHunter?”
Greek chorus of other queer scientists who are all 30 or 40 years old: “UH….. NOT QUITE,,,”



















