I've been pretty happy about the number of positive gay role models for the younger generation on TV. First one that I'll mention isn't really a role model, he's just some guy who plays a gay character on TV but I think any exposure is good.

I'm talking about Zach on Heroes. Apparently he's the gay friend of Claire (the cheerleader). Although he doesn't come out and say that he's gay, its implied. Like on the most recent episode, Homecoming, he went on about how we should all accept ourselves as ourselves, blah blah blah. And how that other rival cheerleader flat out told the audience (via conversation/being mean) to Zach. But its admirable how he handled the situation and how he's not the "stereotype" although, even if he were the stereotype, it wouldn't be bad anyway. But let's not digress. Because he's not the stereotype, I think this is positive since it exposes people to the possibility of someone being gay and not being the stereotype. You know?

Then there's Kenny on The War At Home. I know the show isn't all that good but I watch it solely for some Rami Malek love. I mean, just look at him, he's so good looking. And the things he says in those commentary sections of the show is just funny. Like the most recent episode, Dave (the father), got into an argument over a rosebush with Kenny's father - Dave's neighbor. In the end, both of the fathers refused to let their sons see each other anymore. As Larry and Kenny separated, Larry held up the international sign, the pinky and index finger to the side of the head signaling "Call me". That was cute. So, Kenny snuck over to Larry's house. When Dave walked into Larry's room to thank Larry for not having Kenny over, he noticed two plates, cards, and two lightsabers. Dave said, "Kenny, come out of the closet." And the funniest commentary from Kenny ever - "If only it was that easy!"

I also remember another episode when the sister - Hillary - was talking about how boys are bad and mean and evil, she was like, "Oh...boys." Cut to the commentary, Kenny was like, "Yeah...ohhh booooyyys." with a dreamy look on his face. Oh Rami Malek, I have a celebrity crush on you.

I give two thumbs up to the idea of more teenage gay characters. I wonder if there's anymore that I missed.