Sparkledog refers to a non-conventional queer individual who is seen as "cringey" by others. This can include, but is not limited to
- A-specs
- Microlabel users
- Non-dysphorics
- Xenine individuals
- Polyamorous individuals
- Termcollectors
- Alternative queer individuals
- Anyone else who is seen as weird or "cringe" for their queer identity
History
The term and it's flag were created by Tumbr user satyrradio on July 27th, 2024 in response to the growing hostility both outside and inside the queer community towards queer individuals who were deemed "cringe".[1] An alternate sparkledog flag was created by Tumblr user revenant-coining on August 4th, 2024.[2]