I think it was actually being unfortunate enough to be in Columbus the day of the Gay Pride parade was enough to convince me.
LOL
There were 3 things I was told when I arrived in Ohio for my junior year on...
#1 (in the order that it was told to me): John Holmes graduated from my high school back in the 60s
#2 Don't go to Gerbil Village or the Short North
#3 Something about being a football/sports player and having a friday hall pass....