Origin
A joke which references U-Haul (a brand of rental "move it yourself" trucks and trailers) became well known in North American lesbian culture.
Question: What does a lesbian bring on a second date? Answer: A U-Haul.
Often attributed to comic Lea DeLaria, the joke suggests that lesbians move in together after only a short period of time. The reference to a "U-Haul" later became a stereotype of sexual identity in the gay community. The joke is considered a staple of lesbian humor, but also is popular outside the LGBT community. It is sometimes followed or preceded by a standard joke about gay men:
Question: What does a gay man bring on a second date? Answer: What second date?
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