It has come to my attention that the Sapphist Gazetteer's "thick neck theory" is a fan favorite. (You know who you are.) The theory simply states that lesbians—typically butches—have a disproportionately higher likelihood of having thick, sexy necks. Here, then, is a closer examination of the evidence:
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Mary Cheney
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Julie Goldman
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Ellen Degeneres
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Rachel Maddow