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We all lovepop culture, obvs. But there’s truly nothing better than GAY pop culture — it’s just that slightly bit more elevated.
From dumb memes to important moments that actually help shift the culture, here are the most iconic queer pop culture moments that we’ll never forget.
1.When Ellen DeGeneres came out on the cover of Time.
2.WhenLil Nas Xpole danced in hell.
3.When theQueer Eyereboot launched on Netflix.
4.When the Thanksgiving episode ofMaster of Noneaired.
5.When Jennifer Coolidge said that iconic line onThe White Lotus.
6.When Kristen Stewart dragged Donald Trump AND said, “I’m gay” onSaturday Night Live.
7.When Troye Sivan dropped a song about bottoming.
8.When David and Patrick got married.
9.When Janelle Monáe debuted their vagina pants.
10.WhenMoonlightwon Best Picture.
11.When Elton John dedicated “Candle in the Wind” to Princess Diana.
12.WhenOrange Is the New Blackpremiered and gave us a realistic picture of the intersectionality of the queer community.
13.When JoJo Siwa came out as queer.
14.When Emma D’Arcy revealed their favorite cocktail.
15.When aProject Runwaycontestant name-dropped the Kushners in relation to Karlie Kloss.
16.When Chrishell and G Flip got married.
17.When we were given the iconic phrase “Leave Britney alone.”
18.When Blaine sang “Teenage Dream” onGlee.
19.When Conchita Wurst won Eurovision.
20.When Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers covered “Iris.”
21.When Elliot Page came out as trans.
22.When Lady Gaga dropped “Born This Way.”
23.When Frank Ocean came out.
24.And finally, every single meme to come out ofDrag Race.
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Long live Janelle Monáe’s vagina pants.
