I remember watching this episode when it first aired and then talking about it at school for the next... oh, month and a half? At the time, I just loved all the hilarious one-liners that betrayed Homer’s desperate homophobia, and let’s not forget the fantastic ending (Bart: He thinks I’m gay?).

In retrospect, I doubt any other show besides the Simpsons could do such a tongue-in-cheek episode without igniting public outrage. It’s not like the episode was preachy or political in any way, but it was a much more taboo topic back in the 90’s than it is today.

However, the episode is on my list for all the vivid memories I have laughing at almost every scene. Who didn’t laugh while watching Homer’s plan to make Bart ‘straight’ blow up in his face, especially at their visit to the steel mill? “Steel Workers of America, Keep reaching for that rainbow!”