TJLC Advent: December 4th

On the fourth day of TJLC Advent we present: the greatest gift Mofftiss could have given us.
Huge thank you to today's guest Gem!! (they/them)
Find more at / tjlcadvent
Credits:
Starring.........................Gem / gaytectives
Hosted by.................... Marcel / marsixm
Cohosted by.................Rebs / quietlyprim
Concept by...................Ry / garrydebs
Artwork by................... Rory / ofcowardiceandkings
Gay Bells jingle by....... Marcel / marsixm
Fireplace effect............freesfx.co.uk/

[@heyhello6972]

I just realized that the videos thumbnails are going to make a rainbow. how delightfully gay.

[@sporesims9303]

i didn't notice that :D Thanks :) Maybe there will someone on tumblr in the end who will put them all together to a huge TJLC thumbnail rainbow ;)

[@AlexLovesTH]

"but whatever it's only sherlock's brother whose known him his whole life" 😂 i like you

[@sporesims9303]

Because gay underwear fashion is really important for a modern detectiv...

[@MayPhoenix]

More important than the solar system. Although in Sherlock's world, everything revolves around him. Or John. They're kind of a binary system.

[@vickicaos1984]

More important that the very name of the man who bring you cases

[@kaiaonfire]

So my cousin heard me watching this from the other room and yelled "SO GAY" at me when she heard the restaurant scene

[@bennettrodriguez3004]

The best part of my day is seeing that we have a new advent video.

[@saraagrinsoni7588]

same :)

[@ashemayo]

Bennett Rodriguez same

[@janeangl1423]

She's so likable, I couldn't stop smiling and laughing throughout the whole video - it's the same when I watch Rebekah. We're so blessed to have this charming community.

[@wigglebees]

I'm honestly so impressed that people can be far enough into hetronormality to just miss how gay sherlock is

[@grff_]

When I was talking about the show with my (straight) brother and told him Sherlock was gay he said "Oh why do you always make every character gay not everyone is gay!" In which I replied "No but he IS" and explained Angelo's scene and my bro was just like "oh ok" like,,,that's all it took to convince him. Sherlock IS gay, the writers made it explicit in that scene and people are STILL trying to deny it with ridiculous theories that make no fucking sense!

[@achaoticbee]

Sherlock: Literally the least subtle character ever. Love it!

[@georgerogers6348]

Today's person was great!! HECK they're ALL great!! 28 FUCKING DAYS LEFT AHHHHHH EVERYTHING IS GREAT

[@merid2499]

You perfectly described my actual feelings.

[@georgerogers6348]

Nikola Doleželová Everything is less great now because I'M NOT READY

[@emo98punk]

I want to print out 'don we now our gay apparel' and put it on my wall ❤ also I would love to see an hour of sherlock's neurodivergence

[@user-kv2sc4bv7r]

this video made me shout "YES!!!!" the whole time thank you Gem for confirming my trust in TJLC once again!

[@francesmmarsh]

said the man with a ridiculous amount of product in his hair

[@francesmmarsh]

Okay Gem is my new favourite person also i need that hoodie

[@alicenoodlegaybrosvanpolis3210]

I love how much evidence there is. It's so obvious, I don't understand how people don't see it. I myself have a friend who ships Johnlock but doesn't believe it's going to become canon because John is married. Like howwwww people don't seeeeee it's gonna be canon?! I love you guys for making me believe and be able to be confident about saying that it's gonna be canon

[@Nemo_Anom]

It frustrates me too. My own husband doesn't see it. But then, he's more of a casual.

[@Marty_T]

I have shown my mom the first episode because she said she wanted to watch a show she hasn't seen yet, and although I would have never expected her to pick on things like that she asked me after maybe 40 minutes are Sherlock and John going to be a couple...If even my mom got that... Oh and Gem, thanks for being one of the people calling LGBT community LGBTQ+, like it's a small thing but it feels nice to be included lol (I don't have a butthurt over it on a daily basics, it's just nice to hear)

[@shamanywallace2436]

"But Whatever, it's only his brother, who's known him his whole life" 😂😂

[@sashawallace1916]

I love this and your hoodie. Have a wonderful day everyone :)

[@lilliansunshine7499]

The amount of info in that was impressive

[@helston27]

I'm straight, and I was just like "yep! They're gay!" Especially with the 'two bedrooms bit'. And you can't tell me that two people stare each other down like that and be platonic. Frankly, I love Johnlock.

[@elenagaudieri1849]

What a wonderful job you are doing ❤️ seriously guys, I have no words ❤️🌸

[@lenaschubert5533]

i have made it my mission to translate all the videos in the advent calendar to german so you will BETTER NOT MAKE 40 MINUTE LONG VIDS!!

[@StephieNMusic]

Lena Schubert Wonderful idea 💜💙

[@hashtagjohnlock8866]

I always enjoy people giving thorough and sound explanations as to why Sherlock is gay I have friends who ship Johnlock but refuse to believe he's gay This is probably my favourite advent video so far

[@indygsd]

TJLC Advent is now my favorite part of December. Thank you all for doing this!

[@14samramirez]

As a straight woman who also believes in TJLC I really respect and thank you for calling out the straight people who claim to have have gaydar but really can't see it unless it's in a stereotype! Great video! I've been loving the advent videos so much!!

[@user-zu8kk4zk3r]

god bless rebs at the end counting down to all of our deaths

[@a.z.fellco.1704]

"Mom, I'm doing my history homework: I'm studying Johnlock Theory." "Wait, you mean John Locke, the philosopher, right?" "Sure..."

[@cupcake-td2zk]

Thank you guys! You're so awsome and I love your videos❤ I have rough time and when I found out that there will be a TJLC advent calendar, I was soo happy and it make me immediatly smile when I see you posted another video 😊 You guys saved my day and I just wanted to say thank you!❤ (🌈🌈SHERLOCK IS THE GAYEST MAN IN HUMAN HISTORY!🌈🌈)

[@parkergarvin]

This is so fun! I wish my grumpy husband could at least entertain my obsession with Sherlock since discovering Tumblr three years ago. And I can't wait for him, and the rest of the world, to see that all these youngins on tumblr were not crazy fan girls but actually reading the signs. The very obvious signs, once you stop expecting everyone in the world to be straight.

[@noncsy_nadine]

I love TJLC advent so much!

[@anniedobropolska1972]

so precious

[@GingerBreadSed]

I was just marathoning the past three advents, you guys posted right on time! 😂

[@JessicaTea]

IM SO BUZZIG FOR S4 RN

[@calyp9454]

This gave me a big smile for all the evening! I love you so much!

[@vickicaos1984]

I could be watching Gem all day, they is so cute and pretty

[@atomiccavalier5354]

Oh, and I'd LOVE to see a video on Sherlock's neurodiversity!

[@leonalivingston8041]

Is Gem um...single at all?? Asking for a friend. Yeah, a friend.

[@evatrost1750]

I am seriously in love with you all. Thanks for putting so much time and effort in this! Gem you did a great job. Love your facial expressions and body language.

[@thylatrash7668]

awesome video!! (also omg i need your hoodie it's super fabulous)

[@planet_cafe]

the opening literally killed me what a wonderful video hosted by a wonderful space lesbian!

[@Ailinion]

"I am a space lesbian", I should put that on a t-shirt :D

[@ChairLEEtheUNICORN]

Thank you so much! I will now send this to every person to ever tell me the show isn't gay!

[@RandomNexus]

*grinning hugely* I enjoyed this immensely, not only for the content, but how cleverly and wittily it was phrased and, honestly, a trekfan AND a TJLC'er? Weee! \o/

[@lautrela]

Thank you again for all this, guys !!!

[@meaganpal4126]

absolutely killed it! great job

[@amandavieirap]

AAARGH THIS MONTH IS BEING AWESOME!!!! 😍❤

[@leyleyh.6326]

Gem you rock!! No seriously, that was like the greatest explanation. A long time ago, when analyzing these scenes, sooooooo many people accused the series of queerbating. Clearly, people could see the subtext, but were furious when a "no homo bro" would pop up right after. This would be the greatest plot twist EVER, to have TJLC be real and all those supposed queerbating moments to have been placed to create a foundation for the love story. Genius. I'm going to watch this vid again.

[@ilaydai5159]

This advent is the BEST!!

[@lizzaznabaev9748]

A) Thats a gorgeous space lesbian B) This video brought a huge smile to my face. They all do, but this is one of my faves so far I can't believe there are so many more videos to come. So excited

[@rivkavermeij]

YAYY thank you Jim for the video!! I always love being told that I'm not wrong about all of this

[@Amber-oc9ih]

love the starting music

[@morganadelacour]

Wait a minute, is it just me or does John not even seem convinced that he wasn't flirting? I've watched this scene so many times, but I never noticed how he frowns while saying "No, I'm not... asking... No..." and how confused he looks. I honestly think he thought about how it would be to date Sherlock in that second but was far to deep in the closet to even consider actually trying it out. I didn't think I could notice anything more in this show but I guess you'll always find new things you never noticed in "Sherlock". Thanks for the amazing episode btw :-)

[@pbjones911]

Loved this video! It's awesome how you're having different people come on for each day.

[@yumichika]

i love this 💕

[@bekahroberts3586]

I don't understand, why are you guys called the Gators Twins?

[@amandavieirap]

best intro ever

[@Jay.T4NA]

Video starts *smiles like crazy* Video ends *Cries for more*

[@Fanproductions]

Great video! I laughed so much because of the amount of obvious scenes while there are still people who just don't believe us XD

[@artangelic]

hellll yesssss

[@stephstarsshine]

Loving it!!! This is such a great project, thank you all for putting so much effort in. I really love watching these videos. 💖

[@alexxphoenix3967]

Space Lesbians rule! This was utterly fantastic!

[@SuperWaterdrinker]

I really hope you guys are right because I have like 5 bets ridding on Johnlock being a thing in season 4

[@lidiapinheiro481]

YES!

[@antidote775]

Oh gosh, I love her! Nearly peed my pants watching this! :D hilarious. Best part of my day! 🐘

[@moskje6949]

Every time I see the scene at the restaurant in the pilot episode it gets more gay

[@moskje6949]

Seriously, next time it has rainbows flying around

[@bellee2634]

definitely crushing on that space lesbian ;)

[@stephstarsshine]

Bellee sameeeeeee

[@SyntheticRose]

from a space bisexual to a space lesbian i thank you for the awesome video

[@loganberrytrifle7301]

Yass I've been waiting all day

[@soufflegirl725]

thank youuu!!

[@californiaswarrior9958]

yaaaaas😆🔥🔥🔥

[@Maysday]

How do you keep finding all these ideas lol; Amazing uwu

[@ahnanaalva2146]

yes!!! the most gayest Sherlock you've ever seen in your mk fucking life!!! amazing!!!!!!!!

[@lanadelray4808]

saying yas all the time hahaha i loved this

[@blueangel8843]

Gem should have a channel.😊😊

[@ersaida]

Great video. and I feel like I found another crush 🙊

[@frofro7134]

great job!

[@leslieshepherd1272]

Lovely thx you

[@samanthajones387]

I am deeply in love. kill me now

[@jaymemenachof8735]

Does Gem have her own channel and if so where could I find it

[@jaymemenachof8735]

Rebekah TJLC Explained thank you so much. By the way I love your videos their the reason I ship johnlock.

[@dappleddreams]

Love this one 😂

[@hhhcfjbcdrk6203]

what's gem's tumblr? i can't find it linked, sorry! make sure to tell them they seem really nice and the video was awesome!

[@hhhcfjbcdrk6203]

Rebekah TJLC Explained sorry, it said becca before the link!

[@28Nina28]

please make a video about sherlocks neurodivergence!!

[@emo98punk]

❤🌈❤

[@atomiccavalier5354]

Keep in mind that "stereotypical gay" traits, behaviors, etc. became stereotypes because gay people displayed them often. Stereotypes are such because of their truths. While we shouldn't stereotype people, we also should not ignore or dismiss that person's real (as real as a fictional character gets anyway) behaviors and traits just to AVOID seeing them as gay... That is gay erasure... And that cannot be eliminated quickly enough.

[@lee1150]

favorite :D

[@gangstaspongbob8954]

( is that a star trek onesie or jacket because holy dicks i need it )

[@alright2194]

THIS

[@angelacampos6965]

I need help where can you watch Sherlock when it comes out if you live in America

[@spiderbug7615]

Angela Campos I think it's going to air on masterpiece at the same time so PBS is your best bet

[@amidepsi13]

As much as I don't want to play the spoiled brat, is there any chance of also getting a new TJLC Explained episode in the near future?

[@amidepsi13]

Rebekah TJLC Explained Understood. I hope you rock them. :)

[@howlynnmartin1356]

Hey to the space lesbian. OMG I love the video...her comic timing is spot on and her facial expressions are just...the best. Yepperz...she is preaching to the choir but that does not mean she is not right. Here is my only fly in the ointment. They may choose to never do this for the same reason it never works in heteromance either. Think of ALL the shows who blasted sexual tension for years...finally gave in and boom....boring. X-Files...Moonlighting...LA Law...Bones. When you exploit sexual tension for audiences to cheer on the characters then when they win....the game is over. So...not a Crit on IF...but the when may be wrung out for longer than we all want. So long as they stand on this knife edge, everyone may argue, but they will love the show. It does make me wonder if they will make the leap...because think about what BC said that went viral. "this may be the end" They know they have an audience who believes. But you can imagine that they have seen the nasty comments from the ones who condemn any possible TJLC as icky as well. So...consider that they may be both excited and terrified that they are going to tank in a big way if they look at the whole picture. Then there is China...huge fan base. If they do this...Sherlock will be banned. They may stay with blatant subtext and stand with plausible deniability. That is not gay baiting so much as gentle hetero educating. I am not exactly out in my own alignments. I very much GET John...why but heads with idiots you don't want to date? People never figure me out and though I breed suspicion with my speaking out...they assume I am strictly one of the allies. If I am not dating them, it is none of their business. Lol...that is the attitude I feel like both John Sherlock have. They don't care...but the need to confess all to the world every 45 minutes just seems pointless when you really don't give a damned what they will think of it. Anyway...just a bit of devils advocate for reasons not anti anything. Love the video.

[@DontMindLena]

Hey so I was wondering how I could talk to you privately bc on tumblr I can't send you a message?

[@Alina-zj3zf]

588 😂😂

[@Barbett22]

Yes and you are a hot space lesbian

[@maithriswamy6054]

What does tjlr mean?

[@Amber-oc9ih]

do you think you could do a video proving that Sherlock isn't asexual

[@hashtagjohnlock8866]

I second this Asexuality is the second biggest theory for Sherlock's sexuality, and while the people who stand behind this have good points, if Sherlock were asexual then how he's presented in the show wouldn't make much sense

[@kaijacelestin8999]

GameofTheories I want to see a video focusing on this too. As an asexual myself I came to the show expecting him to be as well, and was not dissapointed because there is a LOT of evidence proving he could be. But as I got into TJLC I saw some differences between how sherlock presents his sexuality and how I (and other asexuals) do. Even though it makes a lot of sense the way the show has been written sets it up for sherlock to be viewed as gay. Or, at the very least, Homoromantic *thats kinda my own personal headcanon because it makes the most sense to me*. but yeah, it really is an interesting topic!

[@hashtagjohnlock8866]

alright, that's fair apologies over the hate you received

[@imaginareality]

I am also asexual and I really wanted Sherlock to be ace. I'm fine with him being gay, though (TJLC convinced me that it would be awesome if John and Sherlock became a couple). But there are also many options in between. Until they clearly state that he is in fact 100% gay he could still be homoromantic grayasexual/ demisexual or whatever. All we can say for sure (I guess) is that he is not straight (as in: heterosexual and heteroromantic). [And I am one of those people who did not pick up on their (sexual/romantic) love for each other until I started watching videos about it. I blame it on my aceness. My mind just translates everything that is not very explicitely sexual into platonic attraction because that's the kind of love I understand.]

[@m.deoliveira5106]

Just the fact that Magnussen lists Sherlock's porn preference as "normal" instead of "none" probably dismisses him being asexual...

[@Phinmeister]

What's TJLR?

[@-homechord-2908]

What does tjlr stand for?

[@-homechord-2908]

And I wish I was a lesbian, so I'm a space lesbian could be my catch phrase.

[@ruby6297]

tjlr = the johnlock refutation, the anti-tjlc

[@-homechord-2908]

Ruby Bowers cool cool. thanks