Why do people use gay as an insult?

I'm a lesbian (I usually call myself gay as in homosexual) and I still call stuff "gay" (slang for lame, synonyms for happy or carefree). The kids who call you gay are perhaps trying to attack or insult you - kudos to you that you don't let those nincompoops bug you, but I suggest you report the behavior to a guidance counselor. Some people are more sensitive to the term than others, so it's really important they understand your context if you choose to use it. Words only have the meaning you give them.

Yeah i still do.

Because people/kids say dumb things to cancle their dumb reason for being rude to you.Its also used as a joking around insult,they usually mean no offence to gays,they just say it to say it.

Why did people begin using the word "gay" to describe homosexuals? It was a perfectly normal word at one time, but now it means something entirely different. Young people have simply altered the word again to mean something that is lame or stupid.

Have you ever noticed that teenagers who say, "That's so gay!" sound gay when they say it? I wonder why.

just ignore them and do tell your teacher or your principal. that's considered bullying and should not be taken lightly.

Being gay It's not natural, and is a genetic defect.

It is an immature way to make fun of someone, it is what immature straight kids call one another they just think it is an insult they think calling someone Gay is a bad thing. immature people make fun of gay people.

Because gay is the 2nd worst thing you can be next to a tranny

Same. Idiototic people love pointing out the obvious. It make them feel powerful.