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"'''Friend of Dorothy'''" was a euphemism for [[homosexuality|gay men]] in the [[1980s]]. [[David Daniels]] told [[Chris Cwej]] that a certain [[fireman]] was a "definite friend of Dorothy". Hailing as he did from the [[30th century]], Chris simply wondered who Dorothy was. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Damaged Goods (audio story)|Damaged Goods]]'') | "'''Friend of Dorothy'''" was a euphemism for [[homosexuality|gay men]] in the [[1980s]]. [[David Daniels]] told [[Chris Cwej]] that a certain [[fire fighter|fireman]] was a "definite friend of Dorothy". | ||
Hailing as he did from the [[30th century]], Chris simply wondered who Dorothy was. He privately considered that the [[TARDIS translation circuit]]s must have been malfunctioning. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Damaged Goods (audio story)|Damaged Goods]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
The phrase refers to [[Dorothy (Wizard of Oz)|Dorothy]] from ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]'', as played by gay icon [[Judy Garland]]. | The phrase refers to [[Dorothy (Wizard of Oz)|Dorothy]] from ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]'', as played by gay icon [[Judy Garland]]. | ||
[[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | [[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 24 October 2018
"Friend of Dorothy" was a euphemism for gay men in the 1980s. David Daniels told Chris Cwej that a certain fireman was a "definite friend of Dorothy".
Hailing as he did from the 30th century, Chris simply wondered who Dorothy was. He privately considered that the TARDIS translation circuits must have been malfunctioning. (AUDIO: Damaged Goods)
Behind the scenes
The phrase refers to Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, as played by gay icon Judy Garland.
