gay couples in media

It shows my age, but I'm still impressed by things like this. With the way other things are lately, I can only hope that cultural/social/legal acceptance continues to improve.

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This WebMd article has not only one, but two photos of masculine individuals in emotionally intimate poses: Things That Suppress Your Immune System
(Lack of sleep is the first thing listed.)

The first photo might depict two close platonic friends, one expressing caring concern for the other. The second photo is less ambiguous, unless it's two *very* close platonic friends.

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I gave my nieces this graphic novel for Christmas:
The Secret Garden on 81st Street

As it looked interesting, I read it myself first. To my pleasant surprise, a gay male couple were among the main characters. Surprising, as it wasn't mentioned on the back cover or inside jacket flaps. It's nice that gayness is treated as such a normal thing that it doesn't need to be mentioned, even in a young adult book. In the old days I'm sure that would have caused an uproar. (It probably does still in some circles, but whatever.)

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Of course, there are many other examples, including ads.

Here's a nice video, even though it's not my kind of music: Kalen Allen: Christmas Lives Within You, ft. Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Ah, this one is more my style, though not as sentimental:

Video title: Santa Slay (Official Music Video)
Posted by: The Kalen Allen
Date posted: Dec 13, 2020