What does it mean to be a friend of Dorothy? Who came up with the phrase and why?
The phrase “Friend of Dorothy” originated in the mid-20th century and was used as a euphemism for someone who was gay. The term was popularized in the 1940s and 1950s when homosexuality was still widely considered taboo and illegal in many places.
Frank Kameny is credited with coining the phrase “Friend of Dorothy” which came from the film “The Wizard of Oz,” which was released in 1939. The phrase was used as a secret code for gay mem to identify each other.
