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This reduces men to their sexual orientation and ignores other qualities that gay men, and the general human population, possess. When women specifically seek a Gay Best Friend, they consider gayness and nothing else. He had been subjected to the obsession with the Gay Best Friend. “It seemed like she wanted to be my friend because of it,” he said. The Gay Best Friend stereotype neglects so many other important qualities and characteristics of a human being, and that is exactly why my friend Sebastian* rejects this stereotype and encourages society to do the same.Ībout a month after Sebastian came out, a female in his class realized she had an opportunity. The gay community is diverse in ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion lumping such a variety of individuals into one role is ignorant. No biological link exists between homosexuality and sass, personal style, aptitude to provide emotional support or any of the other ridiculous assumptions people have made. And, of course, he is hilarious because well, that’s just to be expected there is no valid reason for it.Īctually, there is no valid reason for any of the preconceived notions that exist about gay men. He gives amazing advice because gays are more emotionally aware than straight men, but less gossipy than women. He makes the perfect shopping partner because an impeccable fashion sense is ingrained in gay men. The Gay Best Friend, also known as the Sassy Gay Friend, is ‘absolutely essential’ for a woman to have. Some stereotypes, like the “Gay Best Friend,” have been labeled a positive stereotype because of their appeal and desirability. Stereotypes often have negative connotations, which people use to characterize and judge other individuals.