Expletive or proud self-identification? Butch for lesbians and fairy for gays: an individual that, because of their behaviour and appearance, reminds people of the opposite sex. Years ago one was a proud fairy in gay circles – with a hint of self-irony, a doubly broken wrist and a hearty cackling laugh. Lesbians dressed as dandies, dykes (in the Berlin of the Weimar Republic) and as strong butch in a lumberjack shirt. «If we are marginalised by society», their motto seemed to be, «why not completely.» Today, all things fairy are frowned upon by many gay men. And the perception of lesbians has changed, too. New masculinity for gays and femininity for lesbians have created barriers: it is not uncommon that some gays or lesbians attempt to create a distance between themselves and visibly gay or lesbian «comrades». Pink Apple promotes a diverse community and attempts to save the honour of fairies and butches.