[xkaydet65]

That would make the entire NYPD gay, as using those forms of name has been standard practice in the Department.

[miss marmelstein]

It doesn't matter that other people use diminutives, but it is true that gay guys use them A LOT. Robby Mook, anyone?

Prolonged adolescence.

[Hang'emAll]

Jimmy/Johnny is a NY thing, like Bubba is Southern thang

I grew up in New York as Jimmy and live in Texas by choice.