Bitty’s fear of coming out to his teammates stems from a very reasonable place: the world of sports hasn’t been the most welcoming to queer people.
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Bitty’s fear of coming out to his teammates stems from a very reasonable place: the world of sports hasn’t been the most welcoming to queer people.
Bitty’s journey of self-acceptance can is well-represented between the second and fourth panels.
As he tries to come out to his friend Shitty, Bitty’s long-winded, prepared speech serves as a visual representation of his own process towards self-acceptance.