What started as a string of cartoon short movies later grew into a pop culture empire built upon five smiling yellow icons.

When The Simpsons premiered on December 17, 1989, no one could’ve predicted that it would turn out to be one of the longest-running—and most popular—TV shows.

As Homer once put it The Simpsons likes its beer cold, its TV loud, and its “homosexuals FA- LAMING!” Indeed, there are an array of characters, gags, and episodes that are ‘cromulently’ queer. But ...