General
u-haul lesbian
What does u-haul lesbian mean?
The stereotype, half affectionate, half self-deprecating, of a lesbian who commits fast and hard, moving in with a partner after barely any time together. Built on the classic joke: 'What does a lesbian bring on a second date? A U-Haul.' Used both as a gentle ribbing and a badge of honour about wlw intensity and quick devotion.
"They met in April and signed a lease in May. Total U-Haul lesbians."
Origin
From a joke popularised by comic Lea DeLaria, who claimed she wrote it in 1989: 'What does a lesbian bring on a second date? A U-Haul.' It featured on her 1997 album Box Lunch.
Frequently asked questions
Is 'U-Haul lesbian' an insult?
Mostly not. It started as a joke by lesbian comic Lea DeLaria and is more often used affectionately or as self-deprecation within the community, though like any stereotype it can grate when used by outsiders.
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