What does it mean to come out?It would seem rather obvious to anyone these days, especially during Pride month, what one means by the phrase “coming out.” But David Archuleta’s post on Instagram a few days ago throws some of the coming out conventions on their heads, repeats some patterns that might escape the untrained eye, and gives us all an opportunity to reflect on the “coming out” touchstone that some many queer people find compelling and at times, compelled.
After some of the initial excitement of Archuleta’s post had worn off — after all, who doesn’t love another celebrity joining the queer ranks during Pride month? — I found myself back on his Instragram re-reading his words more closely.