inspired from MissBass's thread, why do a lot of women like gay men but more importantly why do they seem to ensure that everyone knows that they do?

I can understand their affection for gays (sharing feminine characteristics must be one of the more obvious reasons), however why do some girls feel a need to emphasise to everyone that they have loads of gay buddies? Some I know even compare with each other how many of their friends are gay, and manage to drop statements like "oh, I really like gays, they're my best friends" into seemingly every conversation.

What is the psychology behind this? Is it some kind of sexual protection mechanism at work? Is it possibly to do with me? (I'm straight btw)...any ideas?