The Hanky Code: A Rainbow of Secrets
From Beers with Queers A True Crime Podcast
A rainbow of secrets. A coded language. And a hidden world built for survival. Long before Grindr, Scruff, Sniffies, or social media, queer men relied on an intricate system of colored bandanas to communicate desires, identities, and interests in a world where being yourself could be dangerous. In this Pride Month episode, Jordi and Brad dive into the fascinating history of the Hanky Code, exploring its disputed origins, ties to leather culture, and how this colorful piece of queer history bec