Thanksgiving. The day most queer people seemingly pick to come out of the closet. Why? I’m not sure. But it seems that everyone thinks that this is the best day to pick. At least that’s what the media portrays. TV shows and movies make fun of coming out on Thanksgiving.
Granted. I can see a few reasons for this. I don’t agree with most of them. There has to be a better way to do so. Maybe someone should write a book on coming out. I think I will. Your suggestions are more than welcome. We can make it a group effort.
Here are some reasons I think Parker chose this day to come out.
Reason #1. TV and movies have already picked this day.
If you look at most TV shows during the holidays most characters come out as gay. Movies, same thing. If a character chooses to come out at a wedding, a funeral, or any other time, the running joke is, “Why couldn’t Parker come out on Thanksgiving?”
Reason #2. Everyone is sitting at the table.
Parker is ready to take the flight back home. Knowing that both parents might be there, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and especially siblings and their spouses. The entire family is already in one place. No need to come out to each one individually. That would be too much trouble. Why not while everyone is sitting at the table waiting for the turkey.
Reason #3. Spite the family. Parker is mad at the parents.
Why not ruin this special day by coming out? The family already thinks Parker is a loser and will get nothing out of life. Why not piss everyone off.
Reason #4. Christmas is around the corner. Why not get it over with?
Parker can either buy presents and prepare for the next Holiday or have been rejected and go on holiday with a lover.
Whatever the reason TV and Movies pick this day is beyond me. I’m just guessing here because they seem like viable reasons. If your like Parker and you think you want to come out on Thanksgiving day. Think about it twice before you do.
Coming out is not easy, to begin with. Why put yourself through that trauma. You will suffer more than if you come out on your own, and figure out a good time to do it. Especially if you think your family might not accept you afterward. You’ll end up crying. Not them.
As I said, we should have a book on coming out. I would be more than happy to write it with your help.
