People are going nuts over this tweet about staring at gay couples kissing / Queerty

A lot of gay people are wary of showing public displays of affection, whether worried about being judged negatively or even inviting some homophobic stranger to erupt in violence.

As a Tweet currently making the rounds points out, maybe those stares aren’t seething with blind hatred. Maybe that’s envy in those eyes. Maybe those eyes want some of what you’re serving up, eh?

“[To] any gay couple holding hands in public who caught me staring at you, I’m gay and jealous, not homophobic.”

any gay couple holding hands in public who caught me staring at you: i'm gay and jealous not homophobic

— Kait ? (@itzzkait) September 28, 2017

Already, her tweet has garnered almost 70,000 likes and over 25,000 retweets.

One woman tweeted in agreement: “I try not to stare but I’m so proud.”

i try not to stare but i'm so proud. pic.twitter.com/hnh7xTZ1YE

— jennifer (@GniieBee) September 29, 2017

Same here but my problem is I look like the demographic that is homophobic ?.

— Maggie Jones ??? (@maggieinlondon) September 28, 2017

People are continuing to go bonkers over the tweet:

A warm smile makes a big difference in how that look is perceived. 🙂

— Spooky Raven (@CorvusaCreantum) September 29, 2017

Thank you for reminding everyone that being LGBT has no age limit. I hope the wrongdoings of others don't make people misjudge you.

— » Carmen™, a baepsae (@NoSonChinosOk) September 28, 2017

I'm mostly straight and jealous. But kinda bi

— Atheist bookworm (@erica89490976) September 28, 2017

I’m straight but 100% jealous

— pt;HELP PUERTO RICO (@beautae95) September 28, 2017

I need this on a shirt. I stare because I love it and it makes me feel warm and fuzzy to see. I hope I never scared anyone

— Fun Lovin Otter (@SnarfsDad) September 29, 2017

6 Comments

Josh447

Really cool. I love seeing gestures of love, really warms my heart.

October 5, 2017 at 11:10am
Hussain-TheCanadian

I saw a gay couple holding hands on the bus couple of days; I couldn’t help my self, I smiled – To me, to be comfortable holding hands makes me happy.

I’m not a fan of PDA; it could be my jealousy too, but I dont know, not a fan.

October 5, 2017 at 12:10pm
paul dorian lord fredine

there’s a big difference between holding hands or a peck on the cheek/lips and full on all-tongue-eating-someone’s-face. the little things make me smile.

October 5, 2017 at 2:10pm
dfwenigma

Very, very mild PDA’s such as a pec on the buss or very mild hand holding for a bit is fine. But other than that – in my opinion there is a time and a place. General public is neither. Not for any couple – LGBTQ or straight. It’s none of my business pure and simple. I’ve seen some over the top people and frankly just plain wrong.

October 5, 2017 at 4:10pm
Corey

This is the content we want, Queerty.

October 5, 2017 at 5:10pm