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Nick Offerman Slams ‘Homophobic Hate’ Against His ‘The Last of Us’ Episode: ‘It’s Not a Gay Story. It’s a Love Story, You A–hole!’ (variety.com)
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[–] [email protected] -4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It indicates that it is a love story between two black people. You drawing attention to it as if saying "black" is some forbidden, taboo word / description is the problem.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Saying they're black or gay when it has no bearing on the story doesn't tell anyone much. You didn't choose to say they were loving, outdoorsy, not super-physical, middle-aged, wealthy, blonde, family-oriented.... Noone is coming out to crucify me here - talking about race isn't taboo - but the non-relevant aspects of the relationship you choose to highlight for reasons tells plenty about you.