Not every close-working male duo in pop culture needs to be banging.

I mention this because it feels like every-time I log into Tumblr I see a flood of posts of Sherlock and Watson, Tony and Steve, or Bruce and Dick recontexualized to imply sexual relationships.

Why do we need to immediately jump to the conclusion that any duo of strong male characters with close bonds have to be a couple?

Why does everything have to be sexualized?

It’s disappointing to me that we can’t accept or appreciate that life, friendship, and even love can be deeper than, and even unrelated to, sexual preference. By saying that it’s impossible for two men to be close friends, business partners, or just share a close bond, without being homosexual we’re basically creating the same kind of intolerance and lack of understanding that bred homophobia in the first place.

Love knows no sexual preference. Why does it matter who bangs who?

Can’t we just appreciate good characters, good stories, and love without turning it into something it’s not?