World War 2 Posters Prove Platonic Love Is Always Gay

Lisa Wade looks at military recruitment posters from World War 2 and sees clear gay undertones. But are they appealing to homosexuals? Aren’t these adverts just calls for you to join the lads? Is any sing of bonding between men now presented as being gay and driven by sex?

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