

Yes this is gay and yes Spongebob has a large gay audience. You usually don’t make a quick meal like soup for a friend you’re not fucking or in love with. Squidward was always a gay-coded character. While this relationship portrayal is incredibly sweet, I’ve always disliked Patrick and I don’t personally ship them.




As a transfem I can say with certainty that I have had the same experiences. I’m not saying you should transition, I’m only saying that the behavior you’ve described doesn’t fit a masculine stereotype. This is good, because gender roles are for the straights.
At the same time, there is something to be said for male socialization taking away some forms of emotional expression that could harm your ability to connect to other people. If you come across as stoic or quiet or overly self-conscious, you’re seen as someone who dislikes people. Obviously you aren’t, but this is a perception I struggle with as well. Arguably this difficulty in making friends isn’t a queer issue at all, it’s just a personality thing that you can work on by building confidence and doing more therapy.