Double Dragon is one of most beloved arcade games of all time, single-handedly influencing an entire genre of brawlers that include Final Fight and Rockstar's recent game, The Warriors. Although it feels archaic by today's standards, Double Dragon has touched millions of gamers in ways they will never fully understand. But who knew Double Dragon was so, well, gay??

As you can see in this commercial from 1990, our Double Dragon heroes (Billy and Jimmy Lee) were harboring a love the kind you rarely see in modern video games. The way they look in each others eyes, the way their lips salivate at the mere thought of the other's tight embrace, the way that they knew that they are the most important person in each other's life. Billy, I can't quit you! In this world of non-stop fighting it's clear that this is a love story that cannot be torn apart, these are two lovers who can't help but share their big gay love for each other.

But wait a second ... aren't Billy and Jimmy Lee supposed to be brothers? And not just brothers, but twin brothers?? I never knew that the original Double Dragon took place in the backwoods of Arkansas. Oh goodness, what would Roy Blunt think of the situation these two have gotten themselves in?? But as Tradewest's slogan says, "We Put You In the Action." The hot, sweaty, man on man action, that is.

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