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What is a "beard" for guys like Limbaugh? (Original Post) Archae Jun 2013 OP
Any of his four wives, allegedly. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2013 #1
I mean, why is it called that? Archae Jun 2013 #2
Etymology here: The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2013 #3
One of two things.... MicaelS Jun 2013 #4
It is a, hopefully, now somewhat outdated concept. nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #5
Thanks everyone. Archae Jun 2013 #6
Yuk. There isn't enough money.... The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2013 #7

MicaelS

(8,747 posts)
4. One of two things....
Thu Jun 27, 2013, 04:58 PM
Jun 2013

A woman that a gay man dates or marries to hide the fact of his true sexual orientation.

Or, it can also refer to a single man, that another (married) man, is using to hide the fact he his cheating on his spouse. Joe Kennedy Sr. had many affairs with other women (Gloria Swanson was one) during his lifetime. He was always seen in public with these other woman, but he had another man along he could claim was her "real" date.

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)
5. It is a, hopefully, now somewhat outdated concept.
Thu Jun 27, 2013, 05:08 PM
Jun 2013

Within my lifetime (born 1984) being openly gay has become a viable option for far more people than before. Not that plenty of guys aren't still closeted - especially in more conservative areas - but the number is probably less and less as the years go by.

Archae

(46,340 posts)
6. Thanks everyone.
Thu Jun 27, 2013, 05:17 PM
Jun 2013

As to Rush I think all his doping and his constant weight yo-yoing killed his boner completely.

His wives were/are in it for money.

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