The paradox of sexual identity
Same-sex relationships are paradoxical because they receive overwhelming support from society. In the 1980s, gay men in the US faced stigma and discrimination. However, things changed in later years when same-sex relationships were declared legal. The freedom gave men the opportunity to publicly show their love for each other. For instance, when the day of kissing arrived, men in gay relationships kissed each other publicly to show the world their sexual identities. The paradox further extends when the author hints that gay men receive support from their parents to carry on with their sexual relationships.
The satire of Ryan and Avery
Ryan and Avery love each other, but they have different personalities. Ryan does not want people to judge their gay relationship, and he scorns whoever tries to judge him. Satirically, Avery is comfortable with people who judge homosexuals, and he does not see anything with that. According to Avery, people have the right to judge them, but that does not change his love for Ryan.
The irony of kissing
A kissing day is an important event that gays are waiting for to prove to the world that they have the right to show their sexual identities. Craig is gay, and though his parents are not aware, he looks forward to surprising them during the kissing day. Craig and Harry show the world their love when the kissing day comes by kissing each other for the longest time ever, the World's Guinness Record. After the kissing event, Craig receives overwhelming support from his parents, who encourage him to pursue his love for Harry.
