Shade is a subtle expression of contempt for someone, thrown rather than simply spoken. Leni and Brendy talk about shade as a skilful backhanded compliment adopted by members of the LGBT+ community, it’s origin with queers of colour during vogue balls in the 80’s and how shade is often misused in pop culture today. Subscribe (for free!), rate and review Word of the Gay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher.  Follow Word of the Gay on Twitter at @wordofthegaypod, Facebook at Word of the Gay & Instagram @wordofthegaypod. Send word suggestions and other correspondence to [email protected].  Word of the Gay is a Lipp Media production.