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.

Hojjat is a gendarme, and his brother Mansour is a smuggler. Mansour is sent to prison, and after his release he promises Hojjat that he will no longer engage in illegal activities. Mansour meets a prostitute named Mahboubeh and intends to marry her. A smuggler named Khalaf and his brothers plan to eliminate Hojjat from their path...
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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