In the end, the creature’s monster-like identity and traits are subdued when *spoiler alert* he comes out of his shadows and shares his truth with those he loves. The Babadook ultimately tells an LGBT narrative of being cast to the shadows, manifesting identities in closets and, to live up to modern stereotypes, wearing all black. In a piece about the Babadook meme, he wrote: The argumentsĭespite the humorous intent of the original Tumblr post, many writers and professors have pointed out that part of The Babadook’s underlying themes could be seen as one that resonates with the gay community: coming out and embracing your true self.ĭean Eastwood, founder of the men’s gay lifestyle magazine HISKIND, wrote about the similarities between the Babadook’s troubling history and what many men go through when they’re dealing with coming to terms with their own sexuality, eventually coming out. A debate, it should be noted, that continues today. When Taco-bell-rey posted the photo, the result was an ongoing debate about whether or not the Babadook actually was gay. The Babadook meme was just big enough - and strange - that the joke caught on with people right away.

Part of the reason that June became the time to celebrate the Babadook’s chosen sexuality is because the month is dedicated to Pride, an ongoing celebration of the queer community. This physically hurt to make /xwP8ogaDNV- alexis June 5, 2017