With the show airing it’s final episode over a month ago, The L Word has established a lasting legacy. What exactly is that legacy you say? Older lesbians agree that it is the overdue representation of lesbians in mainstream media and television. But the younger lesbian community is singing a slightly different tune…

In my case, The L Word was a bittersweet experience. Coming from a small town in Western N.C, I wasn’t exposed to queer culture. When I was first introduced to The L Word I watched it like I was studying for an exam. I was fascinated by the drama, glamor, and women who loved women. It played a major role in my coming out process. It wasn’t until I deepened myself into the queer community in Wilmington that I realized how unrealisitc it was. The conventionally feminine women portrayed on The L Word are all that some have to look up to. “Lipsticks”. And this is the dissapointment and frustration of the younger community. Is this the legacy that our generation will remember? … The L Word- Sheer Lipstick Set

I’m not blaming Showtime or Ilene Chaiken. I understand it is impossible to portray every group of lesbians. This was our first opportunity for mainstream media and “lipstick” lesbians are obviously more socially acceptable. Ellen Degeneres- The New Face of Covergirl

I am merely asking for a more honest representation of our community.

We are girls with short hair and knee high boots, hipsters, scene kids, hippies, bike punks, roller-girls, artists, muscians, students, teachers, vegans, carnivores, humanitarians, activist…we just are.