Queer Clicks: February 11, 2017 | Simpsons’ First Gay Episode Almost Didn’t Make It Past Fox Censors, NakedSselfies Take Centre Stage In Teaser For Gay Drama Beach Rats

Naked selfies Take Centre Stage In Teaser For Gay Drama Beach Rats

“After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January this year – and receiving rave reviews from critics – distributors Neon have announced that the flick will hit cinemas in Autumn, and have shared an enticing teaser online.

Beach Rats tells the story of aimless youth Frankie (Harris Dickinson), who struggles to escape his bleak home life as he navigates sexuality and balances friendships, a potential new girlfriend, and the older men he meets online.” Gay Times

How L.A. Played A Crucial Role In The Start Of The Gay Rights Movement

“On February 11, 1967, hundreds of LGBTQ Angelenos met at the Sunset and Hyperion to protest mistreatment by the police. The rally—organized after plainclothes officers beat and arrested 14 people at the Black Cat Tavern for kissing at a New Year’s Eve celebration—was the largest demonstration for gay rights that had ever occurred in the U.S. (Two years later protestors would take to the streets of New York City in the Stonewall Uprising.)” Los Angeles Magazine

Simpsons’ First Gay Episode Almost Didn’t Make It Past Fox Censors

“Television writer Bill Oakley told The Ringer that The Simpsons‘s first gay episode, “Homer’s Phobia,” almost didn’t air because of the network censors.

The episode included an appearance by Hairspray director John Waters as an antiques store owner named “John” who befriends the family and introduces them to gay culture. Homer wonders if his son Bart might be gay and tries to make him straight. His attempts fail, and Homer and his friends, in desperation, take Bart to go shoot captive reindeer. When Bart refuses to shoot, the reindeer become hostile, and John saves the day.” LGBQT Nation

Ask a Gay: Gay Boi’s and the Daddyhunt

“WEHOville is reviving “Ask a Gay,” a regular feature where editor and publisher Henry E. (Hank) Scott tries to answer questions about gay life that the 60% of West Hollywood residents who are straight don’t have the nerve to ask their gay friends and neighbors. If you have questions you can’t bring yourself to ask your gay friends and neighbors, send them to [email protected].” Wehoville