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LGBTQ history dates back to the first recorded instances of same-sex love and sexuality in ancient civilizations. Ancient Egyptian royal servants Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, who lived c. 2400 BCE, are believed to be the first recorded same-sex couple in history, so you get the perspective.

But many oblivious people refuse to believe that being homosexual, bisexual, queer, and transgender are as old as history itself. In fact, some delusional people would go as far as to think they've spotted actual mistakes in movies, books, and media that speak of LGBTQ existence in the past.

And thanks to the wonderfully colorful corner of reddit “Sappho And Her Friend,” “a sub dedicated to historical and other LGBTQ erasure from academia and other spaces,” we have the cringiest collection of such delusional examples.

The subreddit that, according to its description, is “Mostly humorous but open to serious discussion as well,” was created a year ago and has since gained a 266k-solid fanbase who waste no time to cut the crap.

#1

That Dad’s Name? Harold

That Dad’s Name? Harold

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#2

Saw This On Facebook Today

Saw This On Facebook Today

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#3

Yes, Very Heterosexual Indeed.

Yes, Very Heterosexual Indeed.

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On Thursday, February 25, The House of Representatives voted to pass the Equality Act, a bill that would ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It would also substantially expand the areas to which those discrimination protections apply. The Equality Act would enable protections within education, particularly on how teachers implement LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum.

But when it comes to education from an early age, LGBTQ curriculum is still widely underrepresented in classrooms. Only five states announced in 2019 that LGBTQ history must be taught in public schools, with California being the first. Here, it’s been required from schools to teach kids LGBTQ History since 2011, and the first K-8 textbooks should be approved to meet new state standards in six years.

#4

They Are Lesbians Goddammit

They Are Lesbians Goddammit

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#5

Just A Fan

Just A Fan

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#6

They Were Housemates

They Were Housemates

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On the other hand, enforcement, funding, and teacher preparation are often ambiguous. This has partly to do with the fact that even though the history of LGBTQ people is as old as history itself, the history of its curriculum is relatively short. From the creation of LGBT History Month in 1994 to the National Park Service’s first report on LGBTQ historic sites in 2016, the last decades showed a promising increase in mainstream teaching of LGBTQ history.

According to historian Eliza Byard, Executive Director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), “A lot of us grew up with history taught to reinforce the idea that only certain ways of being are natural. It is hugely important that every child understand the complexity of human history in all different dimensions in order to have a full understanding of the past, present and possible futures, and that’s what this is ultimately about.”

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#7

"But Hey That's Just A Theory"

"But Hey That's Just A Theory"

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#8

An Interesting Title

An Interesting Title

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#9

Two Bro-Ets, Chillin In An Apartment

Two Bro-Ets, Chillin In An Apartment

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With LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, there’s hope of a higher level of education from people about same-sex love and gender inclusivity. It’s a much-needed mark of progress which, if anything, came a little too late. Moreover, teaching LGBTQ history in schools will have a tremendously positive impact on the members of the LGBTQ community who will feel less unsafe for their sexual orientation.

GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey backs it up. It showed that LGBTQ students in schools with an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum—compared to their counterparts in schools without that curriculum—were “less likely to feel unsafe because of their sexual orientation (41.8% vs. 63.3%) and gender expression (34.6% vs. 47%).”

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#10

Medical Classmates

Medical Classmates

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#11

His Roommate Is So Nice

His Roommate Is So Nice

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#12

Just A Friendly Reminder, The History Books Accidentaly Forgot A Few Pages From Anne's Diary

Just A Friendly Reminder, The History Books Accidentaly Forgot A Few Pages From Anne's Diary

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#13

Gay Irl

Gay Irl

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#14

Just Guys Being Dudes

Just Guys Being Dudes

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#15

Two Very Good Friends

Two Very Good Friends

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#16

Two Bros Sharing Storage Space

Two Bros Sharing Storage Space

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#17

We Must Be Careful Not To Jump To Conclusions

We Must Be Careful Not To Jump To Conclusions

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#18

But How Certain Is She?

But How Certain Is She?

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#19

Greece Wasn't Gay

Greece Wasn't Gay

Drops-of-Q Report

#20

Such A Wholesome Friendship. But Where Are Their Wives?

Such A Wholesome Friendship. But Where Are Their Wives?

NoNHentaiSauce Report

#21

Just A Couple Of Cowboys

Just A Couple Of Cowboys

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#22

No, We're Sisters

No, We're Sisters

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#23

Hmm, But Who’s Getting Married?

Hmm, But Who’s Getting Married?

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#24

Oh My God They Were Strangers

Oh My God They Were Strangers

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#25

Two “Comrades” Naked On The Beach

Two “Comrades” Naked On The Beach

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#26

I Think This Counts (Xena And Gabrielle)

I Think This Counts (Xena And Gabrielle)

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#27

Did I Find One?

Did I Find One?

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#28

"Her Alter Ego"

"Her Alter Ego"

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#29

Lol They’re Married

Lol They’re Married

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#30

We're Both Girls

We're Both Girls

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Christine Brand
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really? Am I gay everytine I support Pride? All the flag shows is support, it's not inviting you to make assumptions about the person holding it.

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Cactus McCoy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only thing showing support here IS the flag. A straight couple kissing with this flag in hand had the exact same message.

Parmeisan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, exactly! They're both bedecked in the pride flag, even if they were straight & cis it would still show support.

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PuRPleDrAgON1
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate when people think that a female w/ short hair is a male like asdfgfredsdfd AGGGGGGHHHHH

KLo
Community Member
3 years ago

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What, no, that's a man on the right

Steve
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3 years ago

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The one on the right is a dead ringer for Justin Bieber, so clearly a lesbian

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#31

Couldn’t Possibly Speculate What They’re Up To

Couldn’t Possibly Speculate What They’re Up To

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#32

I Checked The Comments; And Yeah, She Was Serious

I Checked The Comments; And Yeah, She Was Serious

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#33

Travelling Buds

Travelling Buds

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#34

A Likely Story

A Likely Story

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#35

Because They're Bi, Harold. Get Over It

Because They're Bi, Harold. Get Over It

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#36

This Piece Is Called "Brotherhood Of The Nations" Lmao

This Piece Is Called "Brotherhood Of The Nations" Lmao

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#37

I Can't Titles

I Can't Titles

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#38

My Friends Got Engaged This Weekend, A Distant Cousin Chimed In

My Friends Got Engaged This Weekend, A Distant Cousin Chimed In

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#39

Like Mother And Daughter

Like Mother And Daughter

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#40

May Have Come Out After Tweeting I Am Non-Binary

May Have Come Out After Tweeting I Am Non-Binary

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#41

Lmao There Are Pride Flags In The Background

Lmao There Are Pride Flags In The Background

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#42

That’s How Long Y’all Been Married Or?

That’s How Long Y’all Been Married Or?

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#43

This Is A Whole Other Level Of Denial

This Is A Whole Other Level Of Denial

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#44

Behold, One Of My Favourite Posts On The Internet Ever

Behold, One Of My Favourite Posts On The Internet Ever

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#45

It's Their Nature!

It's Their Nature!

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#46

My Mom Was Watching A Preview Ad Thingy Of Say Yes To The Dress With This Couple And She Said Its About A Double Wedding

My Mom Was Watching A Preview Ad Thingy Of Say Yes To The Dress With This Couple And She Said Its About A Double Wedding

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#47

Now That’s Friendship!

Now That’s Friendship!

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#48

Aww, Such Gal Pals! Absolutely Nothing Gay Here, No Sir!

Aww, Such Gal Pals! Absolutely Nothing Gay Here, No Sir!

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#49

Guys, Is He Gay... Or Gay?

Guys, Is He Gay... Or Gay?

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#50

Did We Watch The Same Film?

Did We Watch The Same Film?

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#51

Literally Misgendered Them In The Article About Their Gender - How??

Literally Misgendered Them In The Article About Their Gender - How??

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#52

Gee, That's A Real Mystery

Gee, That's A Real Mystery

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#53

Which One Of You Is The Man?

Which One Of You Is The Man?

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#54

The GF And I Went To A Cemetery Today And Saw This. Translation: Serge And Kevin - Friendship Never Dies

The GF And I Went To A Cemetery Today And Saw This. Translation: Serge And Kevin - Friendship Never Dies

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#55

Can One Send This Item To This Man? Wears Always A Skirt.

Can One Send This Item To This Man? Wears Always A Skirt.

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