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Toronto native Brad Parr and his partner, Andy Evans, were caught smooching on camera at the Staples Center for the Kings-Leafs game.
Kiss Cam video
Evans tweeted his excitement to be part of this history-making moment. Since then, others have taken to Twitter to show their support and express their thoughts about the kiss. Take a look:
Gay kiss cam tweet
Some doubted the moment would ever happen
Seriously, though... It's 2016. How have we not had a gay Kiss Cam moment at an NHL game?
gay kiss cam - not for awhile
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Others feel the Kiss Cam is embarrassing but that it's about time
While sometimes it's totally icky to feel pressured to kiss the person beside you on a Kiss Cam, everyone can agree that at least gay couples are getting a chance to share in the discomfort now!
About time
about time
Many view the kiss as a sign that times are changing
While 10 years ago Canada became the fourth country ever to legalize gay marriage, there's still a long road ahead. Namely, it's time to challenge small-minded perceptions about homosexuality that still exist. And this Kiss Cam moment is a great step.
progress- kiss cam
Progress - gay kisscam
Some find inspiration to keep breaking through boundaries
Gay couples today, polyamorous triads tomorrow, right? We've kicked off 2016 on a good foot, so let's see what else this year has in store!
polyamorous couple
Many sharing in the love
The warm, fuzzy feeling you get from watching this shared moment of love has proven to be totally contagious, as people share in the couple's happiness on Twitter.
gay kiss cam - soul happy
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