Gaystash

The modern gaystash is performative in the best way. It is used to showcase "hotness," but more importantly, it is used as a signal of tribe affiliation. Are you an otter, a bear, a twink, or a wolf? The shape and thickness of your mustache often provide the first clue. It is a visual handshake that says, I am part of this culture, I understand the references, and I am choosing to participate in the aesthetic.

Many queer people do not learn their history in school. A personal gaystash often acts as a mini-archive, holding onto books by queer authors, zines, or historical mementos. It is a way of preserving personal and community history. 3. Community Connection and Humor gaystash

While the Castro clone made the mustache rugged, made it iconic. In 1980, the Queen frontman stepped onto arena stages sporting a thick chevron mustache, trolling mainstream fans while winking at the gays. When asked about it, Mercury famously declared: "A lot of people are hating it — I don’t give a fuck, actually… it’s my mustache and I’m gonna keep it!" The modern gaystash is performative in the best way