This is the era where the line between the pink and the blue guys are blurred by some victimized fashion excuse. Even the language of gay people has been popularized by many public figures like film stars and TV hosts. There is almost no more space to communicate in a secret language. Then, the gay guys are now so confused and frustrated. This is the times where wearing tight T-Shirts doesn’t mean anything anymore. An earring on your right ear has also become a fashion for macho heterosexual guys. Putting a colourful handkerchief on your back pocket is no longer in use. Darling, who needs a handkerchief nowadays? That is so passé. Handkerchief is only used by those boring guys in suits and ties. A ring on the little finger is a common accessory. That designer’s stubble as facial hair of George Michael has been copied by the sexy singer Craig David. Highlighted hair colours or spiky are so in demand by any trendy men in the beauty salon.

So, what’s left to sharpen your gaydar in order not to hit the wrong guys?

Well, there are still some obvious yet subtle hints that the gay guys usually air their pink auras to other fellows. Here are 10 clues for the clueless ones:

1. The look in the eyes
This is the most trusted way in recognizing your kind. If you’ve been “out and about” in town for several years and cruising in every single corner of the city, you would know most of the time who is “yes” and who is “no” just by looking into his eyes. This, of course, is only applicable as long as you are not the type who thinks everybody is gay. This is only applied to gay men. Women won’t be able to do this test.

2. Menthol Ciggies
Aha! This is the new trend. 95% of the menthol ciggies smokers are gay. The most fave one is Marlboro followed closely by Dunhill and Lucky Strike. But if he doesn’t smoke then find other clues below.

3. Shouting neon head-turner colours
Just look closely. Maybe he has a shocking pink bracelet? An electric green bag? Bright neon blue socks? If you pass by a guy and there’s a colour shouting back at you then you have the right to suspect if he is gay.

4. Big bags
These days many queens bring an enormous bag. From a spare T-Shirt, undies, socks and some basic toiletries in hoping that they might spend the night somewhere else, or even two nights, or a week or a meaningful long-term relationship in the end. A weekend trip to Bandung or even worse to Bali, the guys will bring the whole 3 ensemble piece of Louis Vuitton enough for two months stay.

5. Gay Anthems
Watch the guys on the dance floor! When a number from Beyonce, Britney, Kylie or Madonna invading the ears, The gay guys will suddenly transform into some pro lip-sync or move their bodies like a cheap erotic dancer. In the past, it would be Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive or ABBA’s Dancing Queen. If they are not dancing then maybe follow the next clue.

6. Erecting little finger
Guys who do things with their little finger erected all the time are undoubtably gay. Especially while holding a glass and drinking.

7. Adidas, Nike or D& G swimming trunk
For the gym bunnies and swimming lovers, it’s the chance for the gay guys to show off with big letters shouting out the brands and the colours.

8. Women’s cosmetics
This is a difficult one. But if you have a chance to sneak into his room or his bathroom, search for moisturizing cream. Maybe they have Clinique, Ponds, or L’Oreal.

9.  Lip Gloss
Shining lips in a humid tropical country? Yeah, right! He must be!

10. Narcissistic pics in Friendster or Facebook profile
The new hobby of gay guys is to put some self-taken pics flashing some skin then publish them in their Friendster or Facebook profiles. The discreet ones would put some pics with lots and lots of friends doing silly faces and things. If they have more than 30 applications and including these erotic tests or quizzes, it’s time for you to send them a message and request to be added into their friend’s list.