That's What Blanche Said

Thank you for being a friend to LGBTQ+ folx since the 1980s, “The Golden Girls”! Andy and Chelsea jump feels-first into the world of smutty cowboy movies, crappy clown sundaes, and romantic widow bonding. Join us for a deep-dive into all these topics — plus a discussion a few ways FRIENDS could have dealt with shit better (it’s related, we promise).

Show: THE GOLDEN GIRLS \\ “Isn’t It Romantic,” Season 2, Episode 5

Air Date: November 8, 1986

Find it: on Hulu

Snack: Nabisco Chewy Chips Ahoy! Made With Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Further Reading:

• 10 ‘Golden Girls’ Moments That Had Us Like ‘Whoa, They Went There’ | PureWow
• Friends of Dorothy: Was ‘The Golden Girls’ Really As Queer-Friendly As Its Reputation Suggests? | IndieWire
• What ‘The Golden Girls’ Got Right About Gay Issues In The ‘80s
• 32 LGBTQ Television Moments That Broke Barriers | Hornet
• National Youth Advocacy Coalition
• The Trevor Project
• Gay and Trans “Panic” Defense | LGBTbar.org