Whether you're a fan of #Humpday, #TGIF, #TBT, or a #FROW, we must admit, sometimes you can't beat a hashtag to sum up your feelings or thoughts. Or to simply get involved with a like-minded community on social media.
And that's why we can't get enough of a new viral LGBT hashtag that states: 'We're here, we're proud, and we look amazing, dammit.'
Primarily used by teens, the hashtag 'ItsTheLGBT' is helping young members of the LGBT community proudly express, embrace and celebrate their sexuality with the world.
Pink News reports the hashtag 'is here to stand against all detractors and protect young, out LGBT people with its overwhelming joy, warmth and acceptance'.
Members from the LGBT community are posting photographs ranging range from selfies in their bedrooms to snaps with their friends and smiling profile shots.
The hashtag comes amid news that Australia's vote to legalise gay marriage has seen support fall four per cent in a fortnight and opposition rise three per cent, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll. Fortunately, though, the 'yes' vote still leads.
ELLE recently delved into the lives of five women about the first time they admitted they were gay or bisexual, so we're loving seeing Twitter users promote self-love and solidarity when it comes to something so personal and universal as sexuality.
Keep up the good work, Twitter!
Katie O'Malley is the Site Director on ELLE UK. On a daily basis you’ll find Katie managing all digital workflow, editing site, video and newsletter content, liaising with commercial and sales teams on new partnerships and deals (eg Nike, Tiffany & Co., Cartier etc), implementing new digital strategies and compiling in-depth data traffic, SEO and ecomm reports. In addition to appearing on the radio and on TV, as well as interviewing everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Rishi Sunak PM, Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle, culture, wellness, fitness, fashion, and more.
