Why People Shouldn't Dub 4-Year-Old Prince George a Gay Icon

Prince George, the son of the U.K.'s Prince William and Kate Middleton, recently celebrated his fourth birthday. But the day before, a photograph of him looking out at helicopters in amazement went viral -- in an unexpected way.

Subjects of the twitterverse came out in hoards dubbing the young prince "a gay icon."

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While some of the responses were cute, many took it too far, determining themselves for the child that he was gay.

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Others came to the prince's aid, reminding us that George is still a child, no matter how royal he may be. A debate ensued:

\u201cIt infuriates me that so many gay men are commenting on that Prince George photo. He's a child, let him be, don't build anticipation.\u201d
— Matt Hunt (@Matt Hunt) 1500760437

\u201cI'm EXTREMELY uncomfortable\nseeing the sea of gay men\nmaking a meme of that\nPrince George photo\nWe should be better than that\nHe is a CHILD\u201d
— MrAdamnewyeaR \ud83e\udd42\ud83e\udea9 (@MrAdamnewyeaR \ud83e\udd42\ud83e\udea9) 1500755055

\u201cGays: I wish people would stop mocking effeminate guys!\n\nGays: Lets mock Prince George, a child, about his effeminate pose and call him gay!\u201d
— MoodyBast (@MoodyBast) 1500816189

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Why People Shouldn't Dub 4-Year-Old Prince George a Gay Icon

Since a picture of the royal toddler in a seemingly effeminate pose went viral, many are making presumptions about his sexuality.

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