The “drosophila melanogaster”, also known as “fruit fly”, is a two-winged insect which you commonly find lurking around (over)ripe fruit. For decades it has been one of the most valuable organisms in biological research, particularly in genetics and developmental biology. In the “big encyclopedia of all things queer”, the fruit fly is defined as a straight man who likes to participate in gay life. Apart from his attraction to the juicy side of society, common characteristics of the fruit fly include: impeccable clothing, a gentle disposition, a refined character and no fear of intimate behaviour between people of the same sex.
This episode of QAF Beijing is all about these evolved creatures, pioneers of the modern tolerant society. We’ve carefully selected some specimens, including three flies of foreign origin and Song Pengfei, the first Chinese national to publicly come out as an HIV-positive person. They’ll tell you about their buzzings inside of gay society and they’ll explain how they can resist biting into all the magnificent fruits surrounding them.
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