To be frustrated by the way some men throw around “no homo” and similar phrases?

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I know I’m generalising here but one of my biggest frustrations with certain male spaces is the internalised homophobia that’s definitely rooted in misogyny. Anything that falls outside of a rigid, heteronormative framework gets labelled as ‘gay’ and you hear phrases like “no homo” constantly. It’s like some men are so afraid of being perceived as anything other than hyper-masculine that they can’t even express basic emotions without a disclaimer. AIBU to find this exhausting?

I've never heard this phrase either in-person or online. Having said that, I tend to avoid Reddit incel groups so maybe's that's the answer.

What are these online spaces?

Sorry just saw this- is it really such a big deal to you that on gaming platforms etc guys might say no homo when bantering with each other?

I'm in the US, and I've heard both, but not since I was in high school. In the 90s. I'd be very surprised to hear them today.

How have I lived for 56 years and never heard the phrase 'No homo'? 😳

I've never even read it on the internet before this thread.

My son says it to his mates; He’ll say love ya bro no homo in that context but to heterosexual and homosexual friends. None of them take any offence to it 🤷🏻‍♀️

Really surprised that so few people have heard the phrase no homo, especially in person. I have noticed it less lately but definitely still hear it about here and there

No homo is from the lonely island song, but thats taking the piss out of toxic masculinity, so unlikely what they’re referring to.

Gay was a very common insult at our sons last primary school.

😆😆😂😆All of the banned laughter emojis

Yeah me neither.. it seems pretty dated

It's usually said like 'love you bro no homo' so it's when they say affectionate things to clear up that they're not gay.

I've only ever heard "no homo" used to satirise homophobic attitudes.