Every once in a while I come across the spicy take

That a queer character in media should be a character who "happens to be queer," not a "queer character"

Because that is the Right Way to do it

And sure, if it goes full squeecore that can be exhausting

But all I can hear is someone telling me that if they can tell that I'm a faggot, that's the wrong way of being gay

So, never repeat that nonsense around me thanks shut up forever

Every time a straight complains that gays are existing too much with their knowledge

I buy a slightly tighter pair of pants and wear them in public

Yes this is a threat

Dear younger queers:

You don't owe the straights your non-existence