It’s not too often the Internet comes up with a positive, affirming meme that asks people to compliment themselves, but everyone mark their calendars because today was the day it happened. The hashtag #LGBTbabes has begun to trend, with participants posting pictures of themselves. Let’s just say it’s become a self-love fest. (Mind out of the gutter!)
Here are some examples to get you going:
The twinks came out in force.
Oh, a hashtag that exposes me to my lovely gay community so I can grow my mutuals? IM IN #LGBTBabes pic.twitter.com/wiPdalAvvm
— David Cuellar (@1DavidCuellar) August 3, 2017
There’s always room for smoldery.
BE YOURSELF#LGBTbabes ♂️ pic.twitter.com/qmCPfHRvNE
— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) August 3, 2017
Okay, the twinks may have been over-represented.
Am i too late? #LGBTbabes pic.twitter.com/y0pFQwOPHy
— justice (@thejusticec) August 4, 2017
Let’s not forget the ladies.
Girls like girls like boys do nothing new #LGBTbabes pic.twitter.com/4bFgMR00mF
— Jess|RT PINNED (@JessGrassi) August 3, 2017
My favorite lesbian comic (sorry Ellen) got into the swing, too!
Finally a hashtag for me!! #LGBTbabes pic.twitter.com/eByBFaqWWW
— Cameron Esposito (@cameronesposito) August 4, 2017
At least one young woman used it as a way to come out.
#LGBTbabes because i finally accepted myself and love who i am. this is me officially coming out️ pic.twitter.com/bkmieK5NSa
— laura kleber (@lauuraak) August 4, 2017
Non-binary are babes too.
black femme for ya nerves #LGBTbabes pic.twitter.com/Z6H3jiruq4
— keefe (@thathairyfemme) August 3, 2017
Using babe in the gender neutral sense, obvs.
Non-binary, Pansexual, Legend.#LGBTbabes pic.twitter.com/BmrnnjP5Tc
— VLD S3 SPOILERS (@lancelct) August 3, 2017
Did I mention there were a lot of twinks?
You’re worth it#LGBTbabes pic.twitter.com/GDnPP7mI2T
— Lucas Dell (@lucasdell) August 3, 2017
So go on Twitter and show everyone what a babe you are, and while you’re there follow us! Post links to your favorites below.