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Nick Offerman Slams ‘Homophobic Hate’ Against His ‘The Last of Us’ Episode: ‘It’s Not a Gay Story. It’s a Love Story, You A–hole!’ (variety.com)
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[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

I wouldn't say innate, that makes it sound like humans are born homophobes.

Unavoidable when you're raised in a homophobic society and something to improve.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I don't think the argument has been phrased well by anyone but there is possibly something to it, it's just that 'heebie jeebies' is a really loaded and unhelpful phrase. I think a lot of people insert themselves into the media they watch, so if they are not sexually or romantically interested in men, watching two men kiss may not be a 100% positive experience for them, in the same way that watching two straight people kiss might not be the most engaging experience for a gay person.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

If you watch the comedy masterpiece Norbit, the intent of the Eddie Murphy's relationship with his large wife, also played by Eddie Murphy, is to cause distress on the viewer in a similar fashion. It's very avant-garde in that way

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I did actually choose innate intentionally. While I'm sure trying to prove it would be an absolute bitch, it's not unreasonable to suggest some people's homophobia can be innate in the same way homosexuality or asexuality can be. Some people are just built that way.

In any case, I think the mechanism is somewhat irrelevant when it comes to my point. If you think something is disgusting but you know it's fundamentally harmless, well, learning to get along is what it's all about!