Jordan Firstman is no stranger to controversy. The comedian, known for his NSFW film Rotting in the Sun and his cheeky debut single “I Wanna See My Friends D*cks,” thrives on ruffling feathers. But his latest opinion has some gay fashionistas clutching their pearls—and not in a cute way.

Appearing on Kareem Rahma’s online series Subway Takes, Firstman offered a spicy sartorial opinion that left many queer viewers raising a perfectly manicured brow:

“Gay men dress worse than straight guys.”

Yes, that’s the hill he chose to die on.

The “Too Much” Factor

“The gays do a little too much,” Firstman mused, as subway cars clattered in the background. Rahma, dressed like a beige department store mannequin in a blazer and polo combo, nodded in agreement: “Most of the time, my gay kings are not slaying.”

Firstman’s hot take flies in the face of a long-standing stereotype: that gay men are the undisputed trendsetters of modern style. From designer runways to drag ballrooms, queer men have led the charge in redefining what it means to serve a look.

But in Firstman’s view, that legacy has turned costume-y.

“In the ’90s, the media told us we were the tastemakers,” he said. “We were watching Sex and the City like, ‘Honey, don’t wear that!’ And we believed it.”

“Risky” Business or Queer Expression?

The comedian claims straight men keep it simple—think dad jeans and a dusty flannel—while gay men dress like they lost a bet at Fashion Week.

“If you go to the average gay bar,” Firstman explained, “you’ll see someone in a crop top that says ‘I love Björk and bottoming,’ shiny spandex shorts, and Doc Martens. It’s too much!”

Sure, that outfit might not scream “minimalism,” but it does scream queer joy. And frankly, we’d like to scream it from a rooftop with a handheld fan and a mesh crop top.

Fashion Isn’t a Uniform

At the end of the day, queer fashion isn’t meant to fit into a box—it’s about blowing the box up and rhinestoning the debris. Whether you’re donning a harness at Whole Foods or rocking a sheer lace shirt on the dance floor, LGBTQ+ style thrives on individuality.

So if someone wants to dress like a disco ball had a baby with an indie band poster, more power to them. Fashion doesn’t have to be palatable to be valid—it just has to be you.

And if anyone finds that Björk crop top, please DM us. Pride season is approaching.