It’s seems inconceivable that I have not developed the ability to discern whether or not a person is gay. The ability to sense that someone is gay is called gaydar. I thought the term might be derogatory and offensive, but I found several different websites defining it so I’m assuming it’s not. And I have to come to terms with the fact that I lack gaydar. Now, I don’t believe my inability to spot gay people is detrimental in any way, it’s just that everyone else seems to know when someone's gay. I was surprised to find out this week that Ricky Martin has come out, but was even more surprised that his sexuality has been in question for quite some time! Hey, I saw the video for Living La Vida Loca and can’t even image that dude not digging chicks! Come on!
This isn’t new for me. I never picked up on George Michael, either. It wasn’t until his little indiscretion in a public bathroom that I found out. And even then I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. I’d seen the video for I Want Your Sex and just couldn’t see that guy not liking the ladies.
Even with photos like this one I didn’t know. 
Sure, in hind sight I can see why people would have known. I guess if I would have thought about it the music he put out with Wham! should have tipped me off. Still, I was incredulous to hear he trolled men’s public restrooms for sexual favors. From guys! And I was the only one not to suspect.
Ricky Martin is just the latest celebrity to come out that I had no inkling of. I’m going to have to accept the fact that I do not possess gaydar and presumably will not develop gaydar. I wouldn’t care except for the fact that people make fun of me for not being able to spot someone gay. Living La Vida Loca has a whole new meaning for me now. It’s like when Melissa Etheridge came out and you had to rethink all of the lyrics to her songs. Hm… I’ve learned one thing though, don’t assume one’s sexuality based on their music videos. They will fool you.
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