The Vanishing Act: Where Have All the Gay Best Friends Gone?
In a world where diverse representation is increasingly valued, one role seems to be fading into the background: the iconic Gay Best Friend (GBF). Once a staple character in film, television, and literature, the GBF has become a rarity, leaving a void in pop culture and sparking discussions about its significance and absence. The GBF archetype was often portrayed as the supportive, flamboyant sidekick to the main character, offering fashion advice, relationship wisdom, and unfiltered honesty. Fr
