Go ahead...ask THE QUESTION...
“Within the male homosexual culture, what specific act is a proof of commitment to one’s partner?”
“So, Pete...how gay are you?
Urban Dictionary: “Salad Tossing”
As Gay as John Wayne Gacy?
Imagine John Kennedy saying "Think of something really Catholic -- thats how Catholic I am.."
Imagine Obama saying "Think of something really Black -- thats how Black I am.
Neither would have gotten elected president.
Up North we think Jimmy Carter was basically saying "Think of something really Southern -- thats how Southern I am and it seems to have worked for him, but in general, if you want to be the first of your group you don't emphasize how typical a member of the group you are.
Buttigieg isn't really a serious contender, but he's going to get all the publicity of a serious candidate, and the spotlight isn't something he can walk away from.