Growing up in the 80s and 90s in conservative rural southern America definitely did not help me to understand things any better. I was always uncomfortable with presenting female and being called a girl, I always wanted to be a boy, but I pushed all those feelings aside thinking there was just something wrong with me, something shameful about me, and I needed to hide it. I had never even heard of a trans person. Where I was at, that was a shameful thing in the first place, and I didn't really understand what it meant for me. I wished that I was a boy so I could be gay. From very early on, I knew that I liked boys and I also knew like I liked boys the way that boys like boys. Long Live Gellmore.In a way, as a gay (maybe bi?) trans guy, I think my sexuality kind of obscured my gender in my mind for a long time. But if Gellmore fans are able to relate to Paris Geller’s pent-up lesbian teen angst, then I am 100% for it. The theory that Paris would have been a lesbian if she wasn’t “straight-washed by Amy Sherman-Palladino” is obviously up for debate. They know what it’s like to repress their sexuality and then lash out as a result. Many people can relate to Paris and how she bullied Rory when she first started Chilton because of their own youth and how they would bully their lesbian crushes instead of dealing with their feelings. The beauty of things like Gellmore, Gaylor Swift, and so many other queer theories is that they aren’t just for shits and giggles - they actually serve an important purpose.įor many LGBTQ+ folks who struggled to deal with their sexuality growing up, finding queer subtext in their favorite pop star’s songs or fictional character makes them feel seen. But make no mistake, Gaylor believers can and will find queer energy in any Taylor Swift song. “ Betty“), other songs are a little more subtle (e.g. Take Gaylor Swift, for example - although some songs are clearly gay canon (i.e. Over the years, Tumblr has become known for a lot of things: porn (RIP), fan fiction, and queer subtext.įans will dissect every little moment to translate the queer subtext that exists underneath. They look at how Paris bullies Rory and see a girl hopelessly trying to push down her feelings for a girl - feelings she isn’t quite ready to have and isn’t equipped to deal with. It’s pretty much pinnacle #Gellmore.įurther proof that fans turn to is the way Paris treats Rory when she first starts at Chilton. It’s sweet, it’s tender, and it’s gay as hell. There’s a moment where, after Madeleine and Louise have ditched them, Rory and Paris are listening to “Eternal Flame” and Paris looks at Rory longingly. The most popular item of proof comes from a scene in season 1 episode 13 aka “Concert Interruptus,” where Rory, Paris, Madeleine, and Louise go to see the Bangles. It’s through this interpretation that they’re able to prove that Paris was actually one angry, repressed lesbian who was hopelessly in love with Rory. source: tumblrįans have posted memes, artwork, mood boards, and extensive fan fiction about what they think Rory and Paris would be up to these days if they were together.īut perhaps the best #Gellmore posts on Tumblr are the ones that reexamine moments from their Chilton days through a queer lens.
But because Amy Sherman-Palladino was all about heteronormativity, Paris was straight-washed. This time, it’s Gilmore Girls character Paris Geller.Īccording to #Gellmore theories, Paris is secretly a repressed lesbian who was wildly in love with Rory during their Chilton days.
Tumblr, aka the home of Gaylor Swift, has queered up yet another badass blonde. A queer Paris Geller? Yeah, I would watch that show.Īnd apparently, so would thousands of other people if the internet has anything to say about it.