Netflix stands up for LGBT+ characters
International streaming giant Netflix has defended the decision to host characters representing the LGBT+ community throughout its slate, in opposition of a derogatory tweet.
The tweet featured a meme with characters from Spongebob Squarepants, suggesting that the use of queer characters in television programmes was unnecessary, stating: “Every damn new series”.
The succinct reply from the communications team at Netflix was simply, “Sorry you have yet to realize that every gay person is very necessary”.
https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1258156383792279552
The response has so far provoked more than 660,000 likes, over 107,000 retweets and more than 9,500 responses - both positive and negative. There was an overarching message of support from the majority of those replying with ...
