Apparently, queer was originally used by gay men about themselves

[conuly]

In a non-derogatory way.

I really thought it was a reclaimed slur myself!

(Of course, key word there is reclaimed. If people from a certain group use a certain term about themselves in a neutral or positive fashion, then it's not a slur in that context no matter what the history is. Obviously. I kinda feel like this ought to go without saying, but apparently we have to say it?)

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[nodrog]

I remember, someone asked British comedian Benny Hill if he was queer, and he said, “Well, I have my little ways…”  He literally didn't know what they were talking about.