Couldn't seem to find a better sub forum for this so I apologize ahead of time if this is in the wrong place.
Ok so I have a strange but serious question. I've had several people mention to me (what I assume is a stereotype) that parrot ownership is typically associated with homosexuality? That seems like a rather humorous and misinformed point of view. Doesn't affect or sway me in anyway. Yes I am single, but I am most certainly heterosexual (not that it matters at all haha). I just found this really comical. What is going on here with this stereotype? Is there some statistical data to support it? Perhaps if there is some merit to this assertion, what is the cause? Does that lifestyle choice somehow better facilitate parrot ownership??? I know this just sounds completely silly. Just curious how and why that stereotype got started. I'm sure a lot of people are going to respond back "Thats crazy, im not gay and have always kept birds". I guess I am looking for more of an opinion on the reasons for the claim instead of several attempts to refute it. I am willing to bet long before hearing everyones response that parrot ownership has absolutely nothing to do with sexual orientation and people are just crazy and misinformed. Tell me why you think some people feel this way please.
PS. I am in no way against homosexuality. I am sure there are lots of parrot owners out there of all sexual orientations. I dont want this post to get political. I'm just asking a serious question. I had honestly never heard this...
Ok so I have a strange but serious question. I've had several people mention to me (what I assume is a stereotype) that parrot ownership is typically associated with homosexuality? That seems like a rather humorous and misinformed point of view. Doesn't affect or sway me in anyway. Yes I am single, but I am most certainly heterosexual (not that it matters at all haha). I just found this really comical. What is going on here with this stereotype? Is there some statistical data to support it? Perhaps if there is some merit to this assertion, what is the cause? Does that lifestyle choice somehow better facilitate parrot ownership??? I know this just sounds completely silly. Just curious how and why that stereotype got started. I'm sure a lot of people are going to respond back "Thats crazy, im not gay and have always kept birds". I guess I am looking for more of an opinion on the reasons for the claim instead of several attempts to refute it. I am willing to bet long before hearing everyones response that parrot ownership has absolutely nothing to do with sexual orientation and people are just crazy and misinformed. Tell me why you think some people feel this way please.
PS. I am in no way against homosexuality. I am sure there are lots of parrot owners out there of all sexual orientations. I dont want this post to get political. I'm just asking a serious question. I had honestly never heard this...