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    Viewers shared their thoughts on that Arya and Gendry love scene...
By Raffy ErmacApril 22 2019 / 5:32 PM
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Warning! Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 2 spoilers ahead!
So on last night's new episode of Game of Thrones, fan favorite Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) had an...interesting sex scene with King's Landing blacksmith Gendry (Joe Dempsie) that left many queer fans...let's just say, unamused. 

    

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The reason being is that for the longest time, many fans of the popular HBO fantasy series thought that Arya was indeed gay, and her hooking up with a man, even if it was just to "know what it's like," seemed strange to watch.
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\u201cMe, as a lesbian, having to watch Arya choose dick...\n#GameofThrones #AryaStark #LGBTQ\u201d
 — MetamorphosisMonica (@MetamorphosisMonica)
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\u201cI refuse to live in a world in which Arya Stark is not a lesbian. There, I said it.\u201d
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\u201cStill think Arya\u2019s a lesbian\u201d
 — Rachael (@Rachael)
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\u201cArya: So, I guess I really am a lesbian #GameofThrones #Got\u201d
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So what are your thoughts on Arya and Gendry's love scene? Let us know in the comments and on Twitter! 
The final season of Game of Thrones is currently airing Sunday nights on HBO.

        
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'Game of Thrones' Fans Are Still Convinced Arya Stark Is a Lesbian

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