As a continuation of our previous Pride Month post dated June 7, 2020,
https://narniadispatches.blogspot.com/2020/06/pride-month-louis-tomlinson-and-harry.html
we just wanted to add a few more early indicators of Louis and Harry's self-identification with the LGBTQ+ community through the display of the triangle symbol. Louis, in particular, holds a very special place in our hearts for many reasons, from his gutsy and socially woke nature, to his unwillingness to allow others to take away his pride or self respect. Harry may not have sonically asked the epistemological question, "Do You Know Who You Are?" until Coming Out Day last October, but it seems that Mr. Tomlinson already had publicly responded in the affirmative as early as 2010, for those paying the least little bit of attention. And, a 16-year old Harry Styles was not too far behind his fledgling mastermind boyfriend. Someone, who we believe was already being closeted before the X-Factor Live Shows even began on October 9, 2010. (Yes, we happen to believe that Hannah was a beard arranged by Simon Cowell prior to the Live Auditions in July 2010 to provide preemptive cover for an irrepressibly flamboyant Louis Tomlinson.) And, because both Louis and Harry have always cared so much about others, their determination has continued to empower a multitude of fans to not only embrace who they are, but to learn how to celebrate it every single day.
More triangles from the earliest days
2010
“Who to call when there’s something strange
in your neighborhood”
Harry making the shape of a triangle, March 2011
(Not sure what Mr. Tomlinson is doing down there, LOL!)
2010
When there are no triangles to be found, a rainbow will always do.
How about an interlude of fluff to help
illustrate the reality of symbolism.
THE BOYFRIENDS
2011
Okay Liam, three's a crowd
2010
Ahem, looks like Louis "borrowed" Harry's sweater for that rainbow chair pic up at the top of this thread, doesn't it?
Fast Forward to,
Illuminati Rainbow Triangle, 2013
Another triangle pattern December 5, 2019 Poptopia, San Jose
An upside down triangle
Harry backstage "Live on Tour" Tokyo, Japan, December 8 2017
Although we always appreciate a casually plucky Harry Styles, let's end our pride month tribute with probably Louis' loudest shout out to both men's community. A stunning reminder of just how tough and smart Mr. Tomlinson is. For those who have already purchased Louis' first album, Walls, (and if you haven't, what are you waiting for?), it will not be a surprise to learn that Sony/Syco made sure to use the album's booklet as yet another sick opportunity to advance their cruel and harebrained Babygate stunt. The final page including an intentional facsimile of Louis' handwriting with a "personal" message to a certain four-year old with meant to convince "voluntary" words like "Freddie," "Son," "Love," and "Daddy". That's right, TPTB unwilling to even allow Louis' long anticipated work of art to be unsullied by hetero image clauses.
After years of delay and gun-to-the-head Larrie denials, his much anticipated album tainted by the heavy hand of Record Executives and PR bottom feeders, many performers might have been crushed into submission by now, resigning themselves to their closeted fate. But, Louis Tomlinson is not that kind of man, Not by a long shot. All one has to do is draw a line around his unique pose on the strategically designed album cover to be reminded of his continued defiance. His bravery. And his PRIDE. Ladies and gentleman, the self-proclaimed perfectionist and provocateur, Louis Tomlinson:
Some People Are Gay - Get Over It!
Rainbow light show, WALLS Tour
Come on, when you know, you know
Pic Credits: Tumblr, Twitter, HS Live on Tour, Syco Music, Arista
Records, Harry Styles Fashion Archive
Our Playlist: Never Enough - One Direction
FourFiveSeconds - One Direction cover
(Rihanna and Kanye West and Paul McCartney
cover in the Live Lounge)
Beautiful War - Louis Tomlinson cover
(Rihanna and Kanye West and Paul McCartney
cover in the Live Lounge)
Beautiful War - Louis Tomlinson cover
(Kings of Leon)
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