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Is that a Gaydar in your pocket.


A 20-year-old gay inventor in England has created the Gaydar, a sort of electronic pager that is meant to vibrate when another gay man with the same device (or anyone else with the device) is in the vicinity. David Elliot For other persons of the same name, see David Elliott.

David Elliot is a New Zealand illustrator, known internationally for his contributions to the Redwall fantasy series by British author, Brian Jacques.
 says his invention will reduce the need for cruising. However, the London Independent reported May 31 that an initial trial run of the gadget elicited responses only from "an amorous am·o·rous  
adj.
1. Strongly attracted or disposed to love, especially sexual love.

2. Indicative of love or sexual desire: an amorous glance.

3.
 badger and a stream of irritated ir·ri·tate  
v. ir·ri·tat·ed, ir·ri·tat·ing, ir·ri·tates

v.tr.
1. To rouse to impatience or anger; annoy: a loud bossy voice that irritates listeners.
 'dive-bombing' squirrels."
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Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Date:Jul 6, 1999
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