The Deck
No, not a magic deck! The "tricks" in the deck's title are of a different sort altogether...
This deck, published in 1981 by Hit The Deck Enterprises of San Francisco, California, takes a gentle swipe at gay stereotypes.
In it, the kings are macho "Village People" types, the queens are drag queens, and the jacks depict stereotypically "gay professions".
The Cards on Display
A hairdresser.
The Jack of Clubs
A waiter.
The Queen of Diamonds
You go, girl!
The King of Spades
Rough trade...
The Joker
A straight businessman and tourist, I think...
The Card Back
A red handkerchief pattern. Just be careful which pocket you put the cards into. The deck is also available with a blue back.
Gay Resources On The Web
- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - PFLAG is a support group helping people to understand and be supportive of a gay/lesbian friend or relative. This is their official web site, full of information about the group and its ongoing work.
- NAMES Project - The AIDS Memorial Quilt Website - A description and history of the project, including information on how to create a memorial panel. A moving, sobering site. (I know - AIDS isn't a "gay disease", but I welcomed this opportunity to link to this worthwhile site.)
- GayWeb - A commercial site with a ton of Gay and Lesbian links.
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