Straight People Have a Moment on X
A viral trend on X features users posting the phrase “That moment as a kid when you realize you’re definitely straight” alongside images of attractive women from the 1970s to 1990s. The posts highlight nostalgic moments with actresses such as Sharon Stone, Carrie Fisher, and Lynda Carter, and are generally shared in a light‑hearted manner. The article notes that the trend is not intended to be creepy, but rather reflects a collective cultural memory of early attractions.
- ▪The trend pairs a caption about realizing straight orientation with photos or videos of well‑known female stars from the 1970s‑1990s.
- ▪Examples posted include Sharon Stone from Total Recall, Carrie Fisher from Return of the Jedi, and Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman.
- ▪Lynda Carter was mentioned more frequently than any other actress, becoming the “queen” of the trend.
- ▪Most participants describe the posts as nostalgic rather than offensive.
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| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2026/07/31/straight-people-have-a-moment-on-x-n3817539 |
| Publication time | Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:31 -0400 |
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Straight People Have a Moment on X John Sexton 7:00 PM | July 31, 2026 Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP I'm honestly not sure who started this trend but it has definitely taken off with a number of people I follow. The trend is simple. It's this statement "That moment as a kid when you realize that you’re definitely straight." And along with that is a video or photo of some very attractive woman, often but not always someone who was on television or in films in the 1970s thru the 1990s.
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