"Randomly stopped into a mall H&M today, scraping the bottom of the barrel for a cheap shirt blank to get embroidered, ideally one without a homophobic cut."
"Immediately notice this stupid hot guy who is very clearly there with a [female] date. We make eye contact a few times-every time I look up, he's already locked in."
"And just like that, it becomes painfully clear this is no longer a potential hot Sniffies moment. His date gives him a look, takes the shirt, looks at me and I don't even think."
Mark Morinii, a queer photographer, shares a shopping experience at H&M where they encounter a homophobic comment from a man with his date. Morinii notices the man eyeing them and feels confident until the man makes a derogatory remark about a crop top. In response, Morinii engages with the man's date, who supports them by affirming the shirt's appeal. This interaction shifts the dynamic, showcasing solidarity against homophobia and the importance of standing up for oneself in public spaces.
Read at Queerty
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