It is the SUMMER OF GAY SPORT! WNBA, NWSL, World Cup! And you know what that means: queer jocks everywhere! Cliches are cliches for a reason. And so, I made you a little quiz so you can know in your heart which fictional queer jock you are. Please share your results in the comments!
Heather Hogan is an Autostraddle senior editor who lives in New York City with her wife, Stacy, and their cackle of rescued pets. She's a member of the Television Critics Association, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, and a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer critic. You can also find her on Twitter and Instagram.
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Why no Canada World Cup kit? The red and black maple leaf jersey design is amazing!
i really wanted my jam to be “Grrrl Like,” Dope Saint Jude. but alas.
thrilled to be Dana Fairbanks, though.
I got Arthie Premkumar and yeah that checks out I’d be kinda dorky.
Psst Heather the quiz should say Los Angeles Sparks not Los Angeles Lakers for Layshia.
Oh my gosh how embarrassing! That’s what I get for building a quiz at 4am! 😳
Dana Fairbanks! I don’t know enough about the L word to really have an opinion on this one but I vaguely recall she seemed the most together?
Peppermint Patty? I’m honored.
Your Fictional Queer Jock is… Peppermint Patty
You’re everybody’s favorite teammate. Some people even call you “Coach” (affectionate).
— i have no clue what a jock is (horse racing?? underwear??), but i like my result :)
I got Jules 👀
Dana! Correct, I’ve been read for filth, etc.
I got Beatrice! I honestly feel more like an Ava personality wise but I’ll definitely take “You’re gonna get the victory and the girl.”
Max Chapman??! I could not be more honoured
Heather should make every quiz, this was such a delight. I got emily <3
I had Jules. „Nothing pisses you off more than people mistaking you for straight“ 🤣 Damn, did she have abs on that shot.
I had Jules. „Nothing pisses you off more than people mistaking you for straight“ 🤣 Love that I got Bend it like Beckham. And damn, did she have abs on that shot.
Emily Fields. I’m good with it.
This is perfect and also the hardest quiz I’ve ever taken.