How Did the Jeep Wrangler Become a Gay Icon?
How Did the Jeep Wrangler Become a Gay Icon?
May 9, 2008, 5:49 am
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Don't know. But I drive one. And they are fiercely popular with gay boys in Atlanta. Can't swing a dead cat in Midtown without hitting a Wrangler with a pride or an HRC sticker.
I liked Wranglers and wanted one before I knew (read: acknowledged) I am gay.
I liked Wranglers and wanted one before I knew (read: acknowledged) I am gay.
May 9, 2008, 9:32 am
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1. Base model X and rubicons with tons of off market additions like extra large tires, lights, guard, etc so those real boys can take their jeeps for offroading.
2. Pretty stock Sahara models with navi, power windows/doors, hardtop to be driven in the city
For the latter, I don't think it's ultra-butch. In fact, I think it's quite gay
I've heard of Wranglers being gay because all the lesbos drive them and make them butch. However, we know that's not true because I've never met any lesbos who drive Wranglers
They are more popular among gay men 
I'm still curious as to how the Wrangler became gay.
I don't think of a cowboy image as a gay icon---maybe the ones topless with tight jeans and body piercings
May 9, 2008, 10:02 am
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There are 2 versions of the Wrangler.
1. Base model X and rubicons with tons of off market additions like extra large tires, lights, guard, etc so those real boys can take their jeeps for offroading.
2. Pretty stock Sahara models with navi, power windows/doors, hardtop to be driven in the city
1. Base model X and rubicons with tons of off market additions like extra large tires, lights, guard, etc so those real boys can take their jeeps for offroading.
2. Pretty stock Sahara models with navi, power windows/doors, hardtop to be driven in the city
May 9, 2008, 1:28 pm
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May 9, 2008, 2:25 pm
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May 9, 2008, 3:15 pm
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A Wrangler can make a butch man more butch....or a gay man more gay.....but never the twain shall meet.
May 9, 2008, 3:58 pm
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I'm having enough trouble as it is getting into my flatmate's SMART car. He laughs when I get in bum first... sort of riding side saddle ! 
Gosh imagine me in a Jeep! I would't know what to hang on to... (the boys!)
Gosh imagine me in a Jeep! I would't know what to hang on to... (the boys!)
May 9, 2008, 8:19 pm
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