Tropescilloscope: Ambiguously Gay

A character demonstrates stereotypes associated with gays or lesbians, but their sexual orientation remains unconfirmed. (read more at tvtropes.org)

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Guy Screw the Rules, I Have Money! 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It Will Never Catch On No OSHA Compliance Trailers Always Spoil What You Are in the Dark Based on a True Story The Remake Affably Evil Let's Get Dangerous! Determinator And Starring Recycled IN SPACE! Obfuscating Stupidity Race Lift Kill 'em All Adaptational Badass Belligerent Sexual Tension Ms. Fanservice Mystery and Detective Films Abusive Parents She's Got Legs Spiteful Spit The Faceless Aww, Look! 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