I use to think that and also felt that way when Shirley Mcclaine (spelling) wrote a book on metaphysics when so many people had already published so many wonderful books. While talking with straight friends, my sisters, etc. I learned that so many people watched it and although it wasnt "real" they at least could wrap their heads around it enough to pay attention and look closer into the lives of queers. Its not perfect but the more acceptable gay is in the media, the more we'll see and the more conscious the public is.