Emily gets help from her friends, among them Josh, whose character is strongly based on gay stereotypes.

In many ways, Stanford represents a classic gay stereotype.

He's not your typical gay stereotype that some TV shows like to play up.

The character has gained a mixed reception from critics for perpuating gay stereotypes.

Young was criticized for this behavior as perpetuating gay stereotypes.

She did not want the show to do a gay stereotype.

To some it seems to be a frivolous display, perpetuating gay stereotypes.

His character is "a very truthful betrayal" of gay stereotypes.

Critics call it corny, predictable, and packed with gay stereotypes.