People have been reflecting on the first time they saw queer people on screen. (YouTube)
People are sharing the first time they remember seeing queer characters on screen, and it’s the blast from the past we all needed.
LGBT+ representation in film and television has come a long way over the last 20 years, with queer characters now a regular feature in many television shows and films.
But that wasn’t always the case – once upon a time, LGBT+ characters often only appeared as the butt of a joke, or worse, only appeared in fleeting moments where they experienced shocking violence.