Are Today’s Youths Truly Gay Friendly?
I know that Millenials are supposed to be a gay friendly demographic (see: Glee) but, between you and me, I have my doubts. Turning 27 really does something to a person. I’m now officially in my late twenties. As such, I’ve started to embrace one of the healthier facets of the aging process – a deep and abiding distrust of youths. What really brought this to a head for me was reading a recent write up in New York Mag’s Vulture (best entertainment/culture Twitter feed, if you ask me) about ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars. One of the characters is revealed via lurid photograph to be bi/gay, so she and a pal discuss: Hanna: Can I just ask — you took Tobey to the dance, but then you took that picture with Maya … Emily: I think I know what I want. But if I say yes to Maya, everything will change. Hanna: Yeah, it would, you wouldn’t have to pretend you’re someone you’re not. Emily: But what if I’m wrong. What’s if I’m not … that person. Hanna: Emily, you’re not signing a contract! You were
