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Yosuke: (looks longingly into Yu's eyes and blushes) AW, HE-HE-HE-HELL NO!!!
Yukiko: Is something wrong, Yosuke?
Yosuke: Very wrong! I dunno what happened, but I think I just went somewhere that I can never come back from!
Yu: (sultry) Is it my voice?
Yosuke: KNOCK IT OFF!!!
Yukiko: Is something wrong, Yosuke?
Yosuke: Very wrong! I dunno what happened, but I think I just went somewhere that I can never come back from!
Yu: (sultry) Is it my voice?
Yosuke: KNOCK IT OFF!!!
Film — Live-Action
"Thanks to you, I know what I want and I can't go back!"
Soft touch, warm skin, nothing like my ex man
Slowly falling, I don't want the next man
I never felt this way before
He never called me beautiful like you do
Now I'm in uncharted water, territory getting hotter, and I think I like it
I think I like it cause...
Only a girl knows how a girl feels
Only a girl can make me feel this way
Slowly falling, I don't want the next man
I never felt this way before
He never called me beautiful like you do
Now I'm in uncharted water, territory getting hotter, and I think I like it
I think I like it cause...
Only a girl knows how a girl feels
Only a girl can make me feel this way
— "Only A Girl", Gia
Holden: They used you!
Alyssa: [angry] No! I used them! You don't think I would've let it happen if I hadn't wanted to? Do you? I was an experimental girl for Christ's sake! Maybe you knew from early on your track was from point A to B, but unlike you I was not given a fucking map at birth, so I tried it all! That is until we, you and I, got together and suddenly I was sated!
Alyssa: [angry] No! I used them! You don't think I would've let it happen if I hadn't wanted to? Do you? I was an experimental girl for Christ's sake! Maybe you knew from early on your track was from point A to B, but unlike you I was not given a fucking map at birth, so I tried it all! That is until we, you and I, got together and suddenly I was sated!
"I think you know immediately. As soon as your eyes meet. Then everything that happens from then on just proves that you had been right in that first moment. When you suddenly realised you had been incomplete, and now you are whole.."
— Luce describing Rachel, Imagine Me & You
Live-Action TV
"Hi. Can we talk? Yeah, I know, but I wanted to thank you for performing that song with me in Glee Club. Because it's made me do a lot of thinking. And what I realized is why I'm such a bitch all the time. I'm a bitch because I'm angry. I'm angry because I have all of these feelings, feelings for you, that I'm afraid of dealing with because I'm afraid of dealing with the consequences. And Brittany, I can't go to an Indigo Girls concert. I just can't. Do you understand what I'm trying to say? Yea, I know, but I'm so afraid of what everyone will say behind my back. I want to be with you, but I'm afraid of the talks and the looks. I mean, you know what happened to Kurt at this school. ...still, I have to accept — that I love you. I love you, and I don't wanna be with Sam or Finn or any of those other guys, I just want you. Please say you love me back. Please."
— Santana to Brittany, Glee
Howard: You’ve given me the keys!
Vince: The keys to what?
Howard: The keys to a whole new kingdom. A whole new kingdom of gaydom! I'm a gay! I'm a massive gayist! Whoo!
Vince: The keys to what?
Howard: The keys to a whole new kingdom. A whole new kingdom of gaydom! I'm a gay! I'm a massive gayist! Whoo!
— The Mighty Boosh, "Party"
"When you first suggested that I was gay, I denied it. Then I thought that it was just about you. I mean, how would I not like you? But, you know, deep down I think I wasn't comfortable that that was my new normal. But it is my new normal. And I'm happy that it is. Because um, I don't know, finally I get me. And now I realise that it wasn't about you, but it is about me living my life. So, thank you."
— Alex Denvers to Maggie Sawyer, Supergirl (2015)
"I've been so in love with you. I've always have been. Ever since the first time I saw you, when I was eighteen—younger! I think the very first time I ever saw you I was fourteen. And I knew then. I just knew. It's just so utterly clear to me now. So often whenever I've thought of it. I've felt a repugnance towards forming any sort of connection with a man. But I..."
— Miss Ann Walker to Miss Anne Lister, Gentleman Jack
Erica Hahn: My whole life, my whole adult life, I have been with men. And it always felt, you know, fine, good, but... I never... [laughs] I mean, I did, but not... not like this. This is like needing glasses.
Callie Torres: Um, I've blinded you?
Erica Hahn: No. When I was a kid, I would get these headaches, and I went to the doctor, and they said that I needed glasses. I didn't understand that, it didn't make sense to me, because I could see fine. And then I get the glasses, and I put them on, and I'm in the car on the way home, and suddenly I yell... [tearing up] because the big green blobs that I had been staring at my whole life, they weren't big green blobs. they were leaves on trees. I could see the leaves. And I didn't even know I was missing the leaves. I didn't even know that leaves existed, and then... leaves! You are glasses. [laughs happily] I am so gay. I am so, so, so gay. I am extremely gay!
Callie Torres: Um, I've blinded you?
Erica Hahn: No. When I was a kid, I would get these headaches, and I went to the doctor, and they said that I needed glasses. I didn't understand that, it didn't make sense to me, because I could see fine. And then I get the glasses, and I put them on, and I'm in the car on the way home, and suddenly I yell... [tearing up] because the big green blobs that I had been staring at my whole life, they weren't big green blobs. they were leaves on trees. I could see the leaves. And I didn't even know I was missing the leaves. I didn't even know that leaves existed, and then... leaves! You are glasses. [laughs happily] I am so gay. I am so, so, so gay. I am extremely gay!
— Grey's Anatomy, "Life During Wartime"
Therapist: And obviously you didn't "click" with Richard.
Ellen: shakes her head
Therapist: Has there ever been anyone you felt you "clicked" with?
Ellen: Nods
Therapist: And what was his name?
Ellen: Susan.
Ellen: shakes her head
Therapist: Has there ever been anyone you felt you "clicked" with?
Ellen: Nods
Therapist: And what was his name?
Ellen: Susan.
— Ellen, "The Puppy Episode"
"Counseling can't fix what's wrong with us. You're a good man and a really great dad. But I haven't been happy. Because I tried to make them good. But something was missing because I was not able to love you the way you love me. Because I'm gay. I am a lesbian. And I am so sorry for you and for me and for taking so long to be able to say that and to accept before now. Because I met someone."
— Stef Adams Foster to her ex-husband Mike Foster after meeting her future wife Lena Adams, The Fosters, "Vigil"
"I told Mike. And I told my dad. And I told all of my, well, most of my friends. I told them I'm gay. I even used the word "lesbian". I told them I met a woman I can't live without, and I belong with you, Lena."
— Stef Adams Foster to her future wife Lena Adams, The Fosters, "Vigil"
"You know how, uh, you know, you said in the room, you know, that you thought maybe I was... and I said no... no no no no... well, um, uh, I I I was thinkin' about it, you know? And I think that maybe I'm, um, I am, uh, I guess what I'm trying to say is: I did get the joke about the toaster oven."
— Ellen to Susan, Ellen, "The Puppy Episode"
"As a scientist, Fabiola was used to a clear-cut, data-driven life. Which is why she was struggling with these new complicated emotions."
— The show's narrator describing Fabiola and her closet key Eve, Never Have I Ever
"Wow. That felt so great to say. I feel like I just solved an escape room I've been trapped in my entire life."
— Fabiola coming out as gay talking about her crush Eve, Never Have I Ever
Moe: So who is Zoey?
Elodie: She's a friend from home. She has a girlfriend, just...not me. I wanted it to be something more, but...she didn't. I miss liking someone. Honestly, thinking about Zoey was the best part about her. I miss having someone to think about while I do my math homework.
Elodie: She's a friend from home. She has a girlfriend, just...not me. I wanted it to be something more, but...she didn't. I miss liking someone. Honestly, thinking about Zoey was the best part about her. I miss having someone to think about while I do my math homework.
— Trinkets
Mildred: What is this place!?
Gwendolyn: It's a women's bar.
Mildred: Why did you bring me here?
Gwendolyn: I asked you if you wanted a nightcap.
Mildred: No, why did you bring me here?
Gwendolyn: Because I thought you were one of us.
Mildred: One of you? I don't even know what that means.
Gwendolyn: I think you do.
Mildred: And what would give you that impression? Aren't you married?
Gwendolyn: Look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I...made an assumption. It seemed quite clear to me what was going on between us, but I understand if that's something you're not ready to face yet.
Mildred: I don't like what you're insinuating, Mrs. Briggs, and I don't like your tone.
Gwendolyn: It's a women's bar.
Mildred: Why did you bring me here?
Gwendolyn: I asked you if you wanted a nightcap.
Mildred: No, why did you bring me here?
Gwendolyn: Because I thought you were one of us.
Mildred: One of you? I don't even know what that means.
Gwendolyn: I think you do.
Mildred: And what would give you that impression? Aren't you married?
Gwendolyn: Look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I...made an assumption. It seemed quite clear to me what was going on between us, but I understand if that's something you're not ready to face yet.
Mildred: I don't like what you're insinuating, Mrs. Briggs, and I don't like your tone.
— Ratched, episode "Ice Pick"
"You said I didn't understand... But I do."
— Mildred Ratched to Ingrid about being a closeted lesbian, Ratched, "Angel Of Mercy: Part 2"
"Look, I've never done this before. I've never kissed a girl. I'm not sure I even like kissing girls. I don't, actually, like kissing girls. I like kissing one girl. You."
— Callie Torres to Erica Hahn, Grey's Anatomy
"You don't even notice the box that you're in until someone comes along and lets you out."
— Sissy to Viktor, The Umbrella Academy (2019)
The Mother: What's wrong? Are you okay?
Cindy: We broke up.
The Mother: Ugh. Well, I never liked him, and I never thought he deserved you...and I am sorry. I didn't know you were dating someone. Who was this?
Cindy: He was the architecture professor, the one who taught Econ 305 by accident.
The Mother: Oh. That guy? Why did you break up?
Cindy: He's got a thing for you.
The Mother: What? What? He's... What? How could he have a thing for me? He's never even met me.
Cindy: He didn't have to. Everything he saw of yours, he went crazy for. Come on, how could he not be in love with you? The way you fall asleep on the couch doing the crossword...
The Mother: When did he see me fall asleep...?
Cindy: The way your hair smells. The way your eyes sparkle... (kisses her) I might have some stuff to figure out.
The Mother: You might.
Cindy: I'm so sorry.
The Mother: No, uh, it's okay. It was nice. I haven't been kissed in a really long time. (Narrating) "Not long after that, she met a nice girl, and they fell in love, so it's a happy ending. For Cindy, anyway. I, however, am left without a roommate. So here we are."
Cindy: We broke up.
The Mother: Ugh. Well, I never liked him, and I never thought he deserved you...and I am sorry. I didn't know you were dating someone. Who was this?
Cindy: He was the architecture professor, the one who taught Econ 305 by accident.
The Mother: Oh. That guy? Why did you break up?
Cindy: He's got a thing for you.
The Mother: What? What? He's... What? How could he have a thing for me? He's never even met me.
Cindy: He didn't have to. Everything he saw of yours, he went crazy for. Come on, how could he not be in love with you? The way you fall asleep on the couch doing the crossword...
The Mother: When did he see me fall asleep...?
Cindy: The way your hair smells. The way your eyes sparkle... (kisses her) I might have some stuff to figure out.
The Mother: You might.
Cindy: I'm so sorry.
The Mother: No, uh, it's okay. It was nice. I haven't been kissed in a really long time. (Narrating) "Not long after that, she met a nice girl, and they fell in love, so it's a happy ending. For Cindy, anyway. I, however, am left without a roommate. So here we are."
"I've never ever felt this way. And if I tell you guys who it is, it will cause so many problems for me and this person and a lot with the hospital probably. So please don't ask."
— Leah Murphy describing Arizona Robbins, Grey's Anatomy
Music
"I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you."
— Hailee Steinfeld, Starving
I caught it bad yesterday
You hit me with a call to your place
Ain't been out in a while anyway
Was hopin' I could catch you throwin' smiles in my face.
You hit me with a call to your place
Ain't been out in a while anyway
Was hopin' I could catch you throwin' smiles in my face.
—Lil Nas X, Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
A pretty girl walks by my locker,
My heart gives a flutter,
But I don't dare utter
A word.
'Cause that would be absurd
Behavious for Little Miss Perfect.
My heart gives a flutter,
But I don't dare utter
A word.
'Cause that would be absurd
Behavious for Little Miss Perfect.
— Taylor Lauderman, Little Miss Perfect
Video Games
Alex: Steph, there's a very real chance that you...awoke something in Diane.
Steph: It wouldn't be the first time.
Steph: It wouldn't be the first time.
Webcomics
Marten: What do you want me to say?
Faye: That this's just a momentary thing, an' it doesn't mean I got anything new to figure out 'bout myself, an' it's fine to just keep the status quo.
Marten: Okay, okay. [Beat Panel] Sorry, can't do it. You've definitely got feelings for Bubbles you need to address.
Faye: That this's just a momentary thing, an' it doesn't mean I got anything new to figure out 'bout myself, an' it's fine to just keep the status quo.
Marten: Okay, okay. [Beat Panel] Sorry, can't do it. You've definitely got feelings for Bubbles you need to address.
"It's just... it's a lot, you know? Like, it's easy to say "sure, if I met a guy I was into, why not?" But now it's happened, and it's like oh, this is actually something I need to address."
— Clinton, Questionable Content, "Questions Answered"
Real Life
"I fell in love with a woman, and I watched my life play out onscreen."
— OITNB writer Lauren Morelli on falling in love with OITNB star Samira Wiley, Orange Is the New Black
"I was so into Tig and I was falling in love with her and I didn't know how to identify it because I thought I was straight."
— Stephanie Allynne, wife of Tig Notaro
"I think I was even more surprised. What the hell was I doing? I'd never been interested in women as anything other than friends. I felt so confused. This just wasn't me! I was stunned that I'd been friends with her for so many years and never noticed our chemistry, I soon discovered that we connected sexually in a way I'd never experienced."
— Cassandra Peterson (best known as horror hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) on falling in love with her best friend and personal trainer T Weirson, Yours Cruelly, Elvira autobiography
"I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess."
— Rebel Wilson, on her relationship with Ramona Agruma
"I was so mesmerized by her honesty, and that is why she was the first and only woman that I ever fell in love with."
— Anne Heche, on her relationship with Ellen Degeneres in her memoir
"I had started questioning my sexuality as a result of being in the writers’ room and talking about all the themes on the show. I was still very confused, but I knew the attraction between us felt magnetic. We spent a couple of weeks together before Christmas on that first episode, and then I came back to New York in February. On set it’s a bunch of women, so everyone’s hugging and touching. It’s a very affectionate place. I’d fallen into this alternate universe, but I thought I’d go home and it’d disappear. But Samira was still so present for me."
— OITNB writer Lauren Morelli on falling for her future wife OITNB star Samira Wiley, Orange Is the New Black
"I was known as a sex symbol, but anything sexual terrified me. I called myself the 'kissing bandit' because I only liked to make out. A lot of my relationships didn't work out because of that. It wasn't until Carter that I finally am not that way. I enjoy hooking up with my husband. I just feel like after all the hell I've been through, I'm finally getting what I deserve, which is someone I can trust and someone to build a real life with."
— Paris Hilton on being possibly asexual before meeting her future husband Carter Reum
"I found the person that I truly should have always been with. I try to go over in my mind why I ever dated or married men, and it's selfish and bad to say, but I think my driving force were children. And now that I've really found myself, I'm just accepting of everything that I feel inside and don't shove everything down. The very second that I was in her presence, there's something about this woman, there's no words to describe the energy that she has, but the very second that I was in her presence, I was like, 'Oh, fu**. This woman was made for me.' Everything about her felt like home."
— Janna Jameson on falling for her now wife Jessi Lawless
"She's the only woman I've been attracted to... I've always been her biggest supporter and, yeah, I love her.”
— Lindsay Lohan about ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson
