The Kurt and Rachel Show

Within the hit television show Glee, the classic queer trope of the gay best friend is illustrated through Kurt Hummel and Rachel Berry's relationship. Kurt, being the gay best friend to Rachel, is constantly seen throughout the show as flamboyant, fashion forward, and sassy. Starting out as frenemies within the glee club, Kurt and Rachel's relationship soon blossoms into the quintessential high school musical theater friendship. With flashy musical numbers and and inspirational quotes to uplift Rachel, Kurt executes the role of the gay best friend perfectly.