Gay = Alan Scott

Alan Scott = Green Lantern

Green Lantern = Hal Jordan

gay ≠ Hal Jordan

Hal Jordan ≠ Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds ≠ gay

…and that’s fantastic. Part of me thinks it’s just a gimmick to get PR off their backs but part of me is happy they’re finally doing something right. Now that being said, I’ve noticed a few issues with how people are responding to this.

Two of my gay guy friends say that now that their “favorite superhero” is gay, somehow their gayness is validated. First of all, I think they’re thinking of Hal Jordan and not Alan Scott. Scott was the original “Green Lantern.” Jordan, while his character has been around for a while, is probably the most popular Green Lantern around these days mostly because of the dreadful movie they made. “Green Lantern” is a title, not a name (like Doctor or His Royal Highness). It’s a position they fill. Alan Scott, Hal Jordan, Kyle Rayner, and John Stewart are all Green Lanterns from Earth. 

Second of all, while I am in no position to judge whose favorite superhero is whom, it’s surprising that both of my friends feel their queerness is somehow okay now that their favorite superhero is GL. I do not feel the need to identify with a character simply because we share something in common. For example, being a queer female, I would not say Batwoman is my favorite superhero simply because she’s gay. In fact, I wasn’t even that interested in the New 52’s Batwoman so I stopped buying it. It would be nice if there were a queer character I identified with on a personal, moral, and ethical level (but I’m pretty sure nobody would want to read that). 

That being said, I don’t mean to subvert anyone’s opinions or tell anyone they’re wrong or anything, it’s just something I noticed since DC announced the news. Am I going to lose some followers because of this? Probably but I don’t care. Am I going to offend people? Almost without a doubt. Will I hurt a friend’s feelings? Possibly but I hope not. Isn’t sharing why the Internet was created, anyways?

Welcome to June! Since it’s the first of the month, that means there are about 20 days until the annual ALA conference in Anaheim. That also means I have about 20 days to find a place to stay. You might be thinking to yourself, “Silly girl! Just get a hotel room!” Well, I cannot afford to pay $90-$160 a night for a hotel room by myself. HOWEVER, I am very much willing to share a room with someone (yes, that means sleep on the floor). I would even be willing to sleep in my car as long as I could use someone’s hotel shower a few times during said conference. If anyone out there has a room I can pay you in money/food/hugs if you would let me crash on your floor/shower. Please? Please please? If you are willing to take pity on this poor soul go ahead and message me. 

And for your consideration: 21 y/o, female, clean, no snoring. I can be very quiet or very fun to talk to, depending on your personality. :D

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