In previous episodes, we explored the history of gay representation in TV and film, touching on stereotypes and the challenges faced by queer creators. One major roadblock has been the "Bury Your Gays" trope, which limits authentic representation by perpetuating harmful narratives that often depict LGBTQ+ characters as tragic or expendable, rather than allowing for diverse, fully realized stories.
In this episode, we’re diving into the origins of the "Bury Your Gays" trope, examining its ongoing presence in media, and discussing how creators can shift away from it to foster more authentic and meaningful LGBTQ+ representation in the future.
Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/125-bury-your-gays/
Related Episodes:
Listen to Episode 06. Gay Panic Defense
https://www.ajadedgay.com/06-gay-panic-defense/
Listen to Episode 07. The History of Gay Representation in TV & Film
https://www.ajadedgay.com/07-the-history-of-gay-representation-in-tv-film/
Listen to Episode 28. Gay Horror
https://www.ajadedgay.com/28-gay-horror/
Listen to Episode 80. Queer Haunts: Happy Halloween (with Ralph Anthony)
https://www.ajadedgay.com/80-queer-haunts-happy-halloween-with-ralph-anthony/
Listen to Episode 97. Diversifying Queer Horror Cinema (with Jose Nateras)
https://www.ajadedgay.com/97-diversifying-queer-horror-cinema-with-jose-nateras/
Listen to Episode 108. Celebrate Queer Joy
https://www.ajadedgay.com/108-celebrate-queer-joy/
Additional Resources:
Bury Your Gays
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BuryYourGays
Vasquez Always Dies
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/VasquezAlwaysDies#:~:text=The%20Trope%20Namer%20is%20from,simply%20too%20badass%20to%20live
Ever Wondered How to Kill Off a Queer Character Without Falling into the 'Bury Your Gays' Trope?
https://www.pridereads.co.uk/bury-your-gays-trope
Hollywood's "Bury Your Gays" Trope Explained: History & Controversy
Depraved Homosexual
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DepravedHomosexual
15 Recent, Especially Brutal, Examples of the Bury Your Gays Trope
https://www.out.com/television/2022/9/19/most-brutal-examples-of-bury-your-gays-trope-in-television-movies#rebelltitem1
Supernatural: Castiel Sacrifices Himself to Save Dean From Death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-hKXE_ip7g
It Chapter Two: Adrian Mellon Death Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG2kL8rByks
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