What exactly is a butch? Why are all butches lesbians, but not all lesbians butch? And why are there so many differing opinions about this lesbian species? A not entirely deadly serious talk will demonstrate that «butch» is not only an erotic concept, but also a way of life. Expressions like «tomboy», «bulldagger», «stonebutch» or «diesel dyke» will be explained and misconceptions such as «butches would rather be men» or «all butches prefer femmes» will be examined.