A hummus queen is a non-Middle Eastern or Arab gay man who is attracted to Middle Eastern or Arab men. Homosexuality is dangerous for Arab men, and some escape to more permissive regions where they may encounter hummus queens. Some dating sites and clubs cater to this demographic, but some gay men may prefer dating within their own cultural group. The term “queen” can be viewed as derogatory or reclaimed by some.
A hummus queen is a gay man who is attracted to Middle Eastern or Arab men. This slang term refers to a popular Middle Eastern food as short for “Arab men.” Hummus queens actively seek out Arab or Middle Eastern partners because they are fascinated by how Middle Eastern men look or because they want to connect with Middle Eastern culture and traditions. Given the rich physical and cultural diversity of the Arab community, hummus queens are by no means limited when looking for partners.
For Arab men, homosexuality can be extremely dangerous. Despite the fact that same-sex relationships are abundant and widely accepted in the Middle East, actual homosexuality is frowned upon and gay Arabs face being penalized by the government or ostracized by their families. As a result, some choose to escape to more permissive regions of the world where they can live more freely, and many encounter hummus queens along the way.
Although the hummus queen is a relatively small demographic in the affluent and highly diverse gay community, some dating sites have recognized the hummus queen, creating sections for Arab gays to meet up with hummus queens. Clubs sometimes have Arab and Middle Eastern hookup nights, and even the hummus queens form their own social groups to meet like-minded individuals; many of them also connect with Arab gay associations.
As a general rule, this term is used specifically to refer to people who are not of Middle Eastern or Arab descent; classically, it refers to European and American gay men. A hummus queen can meet a different degree of success in her dating life. Some Arab and Middle Eastern gay men may prefer dating within their own cultural group, while others are more open to cross-cultural dating. However, some don’t like the idea of being fetishized, and may specifically avoid the hummus queens of the dating scene in a preference for less superficial partners.
Someone might choose to identify as a hummus queen, or their friends might describe them as a hummus queen, referencing their relationship preferences. Some gay men also dislike the use of the word “queen,” because they view it as derogatory, while others actively choose to use it in an attempt to reclaim the word for themselves.
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