“You watch Lesbian films?”

This question is honestly one of my biggest pet peeves. And it’s always said in the exact same tone of voice. As though it is completely surprising and kind of… I’d hate to say wrong, because I like to believe that people aren’t that stupid, but at the same time, there is always this patronizing streak to that question.

“No, actually I don’t watch films or read books that I can relate to. Where I understand the characters. Who would want to do that?” 

I mean, do you not watch films with straight protagonists?

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