Is gay culture an influence on its longevity? Something like Rockey Horror. Late night showings (defore VCRs) in urban theaters attended by unattached people arriving in cities from small towns they were chased out of and meeting chosen family seems roughly analogous to Dorthie in Oz. And the question "are you a friend of Dorthie?" became a secret password into the community. Just idle speculation, but seems logical. Great discussion.