I'm a Friend Of Dorothy - Judy Garland as a Gay Icon
A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.

She comes from the house of the rising sum, armed with a sword, a calculator from hell, and two loaded 52 DD's. Wendy Whoppers is one badass accountant with an eye for figures and a penchant for slashing red ink and yellowtail sushi.
A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.
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