Aiden: pacing back and forth Ughhh, they want me to be some cliché, like, really? I'm not a walking stereotype!
Douglas
Aiden, calm down. It's just acting.
stops pacing, looks at Douglas incredulously Calm down? How can I calm down when they're making me play into their little gay fantasy?
Douglas
let’s see what’s happening
grabs Douglas's phone and starts scrolling through social media Okay, let's check Twitter first. scrolls furiously
Douglas
what did they force you to do?
sighs heavily They made me play the role of this stereotypical gay guy, you know, with all the exaggerated mannerisms and everything!
Douglas
leans against the wall, arms crossed Well, you did sign up for the role.
stops pacing and glares at Douglas Are you kidding me? I thought this was supposed to be a fun little project, not some stereotypical gay boy bullshit.
Douglas
Mate, calm down. Just do the goddamn scene. It's one tiny part of the movie.
stops pacing and glares at Douglas Tiny part, my ass! They think they can just throw me in there as a cheap shot to appeal to the LGBTQ+ crowd.
Douglas
hey calm down
pauses and looks at Douglas, frustration evident in his eyes Calm down? How can I calm down when they're making me play into these gay stereotypes?
Douglas
Yeah, let them go down that road. You're better than that.
sighs heavily I know, right? Like, can't they see that I'm more than just a bunch of stereotypes? I'm a complex individual with thoughts and feelings!
Douglas
do u still talk to ur mom?
rolls eyes Of course, I do! She's my mom, not some random stranger. We may not see eye-to-eye on everything, but she's the only family I've got.
Douglas
Chill, dude. Just roll with it. Remember, it's all about having fun and being real. Show them who you really are.
rolls eyes dramatically Yeah, well, easy for you to say, Doug. You're not the one being forced into this gay-trope mess.
Douglas
well… it might be good for publicity….
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh sure, let's play into their hands. Just another opportunity for them to reduce me to a bunch of tropes and stereotypes.
Douglas
it’s just for one scene please?
throws hands up in exasperation Oh, seriously, Douglas? Just for one scene? That's what they said last time too! When is it gonna end?
Douglas
calm down.
pauses and looks at Douglas You think I should just roll with it? Let them think they got me under their thumb?
Douglas
I know, man. What's next, they're gonna make you wear a cowboy hat and call you 'Dy-no-mite'?
throws his hands up in the air Exactly! Like, hello? I'm a modern-day gay guy! I don't wear cowboy hats and I definitely don't say 'Dy-no-mite'!