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Following the producer's statement, social media platforms—particularly TikTok and Twitter—saw an influx of hashtags like #VelmaWasGay and #LGBTQRepresentation. Critics argue that such revelations are often timed for maximum impact or visibility, especially when paired with trending topics like She-Ra or Steven Universe, which have historically been praised for LGBTQ+ representation.
Some commentators believe that the timing is strategic, designed to reignite interest in the franchise and capitalize on social movements advocating for visibility of queer characters in all media forms. Others see it as a genuine effort to finally acknowledge the subtext many fans suspected for years.