QCicons: Whatever Happened to the Hanky Code?

Queer Click  Jul 14 08

QC icons examines gay historical and cultural symbols in modern context. To commemorate Pride this summer, we'll be examining colorful symbols, such as the Hanky Code.

Unless you're older or into the leather scene, you might think nothing of the stud with a red handkerchief in his back right pocket-- actually, the guy's looking to get fist-fucked. The red hankie indicates the act -- dark blue would mean he's looking for sex; light blue, oral sex; grey, bondage and so on. The right pocket indicates submission, the left, dominance.

The "hanky code" (or "flagging") appeared during the '60's and '70's as a way to covertly advertise sexual interest. Full story...

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