. The Weirdness of Modern Language 1 (Note it is only the Nature of Modern language that is being poked at here, NOT peoples choices of lifestyle!) (I am not sure if this would count outside of the UK) Straight couple. A Man comes home from work and his wife gives him a ‘bit of a tongue lashing’! Lesbian couple. A woman comes home from work and her wife gives her a ‘bit of a tongue lashing’! Only one of there recipients enjoys the experience! As to which meaning would be applicable to a Male Gay couple? I have no idea! . .