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<\/figure>\nAnother Redditor took the joke further, sharing a photo of lemon bars topped with a crumb layer dyed to match the Bisexual Pride flag. The post read: “Come to the Bi side.. we have lemon bars.”<\/p>\n
The meme exploded, joining lighthearted bisexual tropes like cuffed jeans and NASA T-shirts. It grew so popular that the Bi subreddit introduced a “lemon bar flair”\u2014an icon members add to posts to signal their fandom, a sign of enduring enthusiasm.<\/p>\n
Seven years later, lemon bars remain a cornerstone of Bi+ culture. But why this pastry? Why not a more famous treat like brownies or cookies?<\/p>\n
A Layer (Bar) of Metaphors<\/p>\n
Before deleting their account, the original Redditor explained their choice: “Lemon bars are the unsung heroes of the pastry world. And they’re crazy f*ing delicious. But they get put in the background all the time behind less bold flavors, like those in cookies and brownies.”<\/p>\n The comparison wasn\u2019t accidental. The Redditor wanted to highlight a harsh truth about the Bi+ community: stigma. Compared to gays and lesbians, Bi+ people face unique antagonism\u2014often from within the LGBTQIA2S+ community\u2014fueled by stereotypes of hypersexuality or “greed” about partners. These myths perpetuate dangerous ideas: that bisexuals are promiscuous, have higher STI rates, or aren\u2019t “gay enough” to belong.<\/p>\n Like lemon bars, many Bi+ people have felt sour and polarizing around fellow queer women\u2014particularly those who dismiss them as “dirty” for previous sexual experiences. For all the jokes, bisexuals face the highest rates of sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, substance abuse, depression, and suicide ideation in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.<\/p>\n A queer comedian, who is “chronically online” and familiar with the discourse, sums up the symbolism: “It\u2019s tart. It\u2019s sweet. It\u2019s often overlooked. It doesn\u2019t compromise. That\u2019s exactly the Bi+ community.”<\/p>\n “I\u2019ve always supported my Bi buds,” they add. “I remember the prejudice lesbians had against Bi people when I came out in the \u201990s\u2014it was nonsense. Bi pride forever!”<\/p>\n Lemon Bar Tips for Every Baker<\/p>\n A pastry chef, who describes themselves as “chronically online,” hadn\u2019t heard of lemon bars\u2019 Bi+ connection until recently\u2014but the metaphor clicked immediately. “Queer people are sweet but not afraid to be zesty,” they say.<\/p>\n They shared two pro tips for perfect lemon bars: Baking Lemon Bars as Activism<\/p>\n For a bisexual baker known for colorful, flag-themed treats, lemon bars are more than dessert\u2014they\u2019re a form of activism. “They represent love, support, and being seen,” they say.<\/p>\n As someone who\u2019s been told their sexuality is a “phase,” they relate to lemon bars\u2019 underdog status. “People overlook them, but once you try them, you realize they\u2019re valid,” they explain. “They balance sweet and tart perfectly\u2014just like the Bi+ experience.”<\/p>\n “We love who we love,” they add. “Words can\u2019t invalidate that. Find communities where you can share lemon bars and be yourself\u2014online or in real life.”<\/p>\n Best Lemon Bar Recipes<\/p>\n Ready to bake? Start with a classic lemon bar\u2014a buttery crust and tangy filling, perfect for beginners. For a twist, try lemon meringue bars, where a fluffy meringue topping contrasts with the tart lemon layer.<\/p>\n For the ultimate lemon fix, go for a super-lemony recipe packed with extra zest and a lemon slice candy topping\u2014an homage to the Reddit post that started it all.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re baking for pride or just because, lemon bars are a delicious way to celebrate being true to yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How Lemon Bars Became the Official Dessert of Bisexual Pride “Welcome to the Bi side, we have lemon bars.” Many accessories signal belonging in the LGBTQIA2S+ community\u2014flags, bandanas, carabiners\u2014but for those in the Bi+ umbrella (bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, and other multi-gender identities), there\u2019s a sweeter symbol: lemon bars. What started as a playful internet joke […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dishes"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n
\n– Rosemary crust: Add fresh rosemary to the buttery base. It pairs beautifully with citrus and cuts the filling\u2019s acidity.
\n– Low and slow baking: The filling is a custard\u2014cook it at a lower temperature for longer to keep it creamy. Overheating will make it curdle.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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