Fandom is expression.
LBGT expression is rarely overt in roots, because it hasn't been allowed to be until recently.
Lists of what is or isn't roots get to be arbitrary with taste. So we can just as well list the many ways fandom does or doesn't make these things gaaaay:
Lady and the Tramp, Robin Hood, Lion King: Disney is SO gaaaay. Remember the Elton John soundtrack? Didn't you know that gay furry men have their first crush on Robin Hood? Even straight men who are only gay for furries do.
Fandom is expression.
LBGT expression is rarely overt in roots, because it hasn't been allowed to be until recently.
Lists of what is or isn't roots get to be arbitrary with taste. So we can just as well list the many ways fandom does or doesn't make these things gaaaay:
Animal Farm, Watership Down: pre-1980's furry fandom.
Lady and the Tramp, Robin Hood, Lion King: Disney is SO gaaaay. Remember the Elton John soundtrack? Didn't you know that gay furry men have their first crush on Robin Hood? Even straight men who are only gay for furries do.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Like Batman and Robin... gaaaay duo
My Little Pony: OMG, next you're going to tell me Hello Kitty and Tinky Winky aren't gay.
But really, Fandom is expression. It's not just about the stories and characters, it's also about how fans express appreciation for them.