Saying ‘Pause’ Isn’t a Joke, It’s Gay-Bashing

It’s not harmless banter — it’s immature and offensive

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In high school, the talk around the lunchroom table was peppered with some now-questionable phrases.

It was almost impossible to get through a conversation without a chorus of interruptions — “Ayo!” and “Whoa” the usual two — indicating that you’d fucked up. And when…