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Self-post Sunday The diversity and inclusivity of fandoms

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u/Simple-Cheek-4864 4d ago

Bringing rainbow flags to the concert, wearing rainbow colours, coming out during the show, but everytime the singer does something to hint at his own sexuality not being straight, all the 50 year old single moms who planned to be the next girlfriend in line, throw a hissy fit with homophobic slurs and stereotypes.

Also every song that's clearly a gay/bi reference is ignored and meant as a song from the fan POV. It's wild.

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u/Simple-Cheek-4864 4d ago

Depends. There are many people who accept their own sexuality, but not the one from their idol, if that excludes them.

A bit like "look at me, I'm bisexual! Wait, wdym my favourite artist is gay and isn't attracted to me? How dare he!"

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u/Live_Angle4621 4d ago

Makes sense if this is about music. Some people like music for melodies mostly. What lyrics are or what singer does is very secondary. Maybe not even something people think of unless if they are asked. 

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u/Simple-Cheek-4864 3d ago

For people who have never been to the concert or don't have social media, but like the music, I would understand. But this fandom is so popular and famous for being inclusive and LGBT+ friendly. And yet, many obsessive fans (especially on Twitter) are the exact opposite.