Who is the "most famous Lesbian in the world?"

The New York Times has an excellent analysis on where same-sex marriage stands, based on the appearance of Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi, on Oprah.

I would have recommended it anyway, but I did have a little furrowing of the forehead when Ms. de Rossi was quoted as saying Ellen was "the most famous lebian in the world."

Here's the context:

A decade ago, she had trouble getting work, a development that she and many observers chalked up to her being “the most famous lesbian in the world,” as Ms. de Rossi described her on “Oprah.”

But now she’s on the cover of the current issue of O magazine, exclusive real estate usually inhabited by Ms. Winfrey alone. She’s a pitchwoman not only for American Express but also for Cover Girl makeup, a heartland product if ever there was one.

Now, observations aside, who do you think is the most famous Lesbian in the world.

(I think we can do this without getting too tied up in "Well, she's really bisexual," for whatever value of "she" we mean.)

Anyway, my immediate thought, being a man of a certain age, was Martina Navatrilova, the great tennis player.

Is it an age thing?

A "general public vs. those of us who know a lot of Lesbian/Bi folks" question?

Where does your mind go on this one?

Wednesday evening: Three-quarters of the way through a busy day . . .

1. I am mortified.

I accidentally ate a co-worker's sandwich.

For some reason, I thought I had left one of my own in there.

She's getting a nice gift card to Dunkin' Donuts tomorrow, I tell you that.

2. So I am like a doctor on call. If the Thomas Edison High School girls' volleyball team makes it to the state final round Sunday at the Glens Falls Civic Center, I am there. Depends on whether they make it.

Another case of someone calling the local paper and asking for someone to cover a game and it getting sent my way.

3. I am giving away my Magic The Gathering  cards to sideshownate for his birthday. He's been eyeing them. Yes, there are a lot of them.

4. You may have seen this, but if you are going to 100 Minutes War . . .

Word has gone out that due to a last minute change from the site owners, dogs are no longer welcome on the site unless they are service
animals. The event staff apologizes for the inconvenience and confusion this may have caused.

5. From Steve Barnes of the Albany Times-Union, my favorite restaurant blogger

The State Museum in Albany will hold its fourth annual Chocolate Expo & Holiday Gift Market from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. There will be samples and sales of chocolates, desserts, wines and specialty foods, and vendors will sell jewelry, artwork, handmade bath and skincare products, books, clothing and accessories. There also will be a chocolate fountain and live music. Call 474-5877 for information.

Admission is free; donations accepted at the door. The State Museum is located on Madison Avenue at the Empire State Plaza.

6. You know you are a geek when you hear "Cornish game hens" and immediately start hearing "Trelawney" in your head.

7. Today's photo entertainment was provided by mightyjesse . Some folks say God is an iron.