[Lostie!]

I'm not gonna label someone homophobic because of an off colour joke, I think his respectful relationship with Danny calls for more nuance to the discussion than that.

That said, JoJo's offense in the moment was entirely valid, she was the recipient and she's the only one who gets to say how she should feel. She and Mickey didn't have a long time, close friendship where that sort of banter may work, they were essentially strangers, I do think he meant it as an edgy joke but it didn't land and that's on him.

So yeah, I wouldn't call him homophobic. He seems like somebody who isn't often around loud and proud LGBT people like Danny and JoJo but he was clearly fond of Danny and I do feel like his relationship with JoJo was strengthening after their moment. I found it interesting, it made the show feel like an actual social experiment again.

The "I'll tie you up" part was the more problematic part for me, that crossed a whole other line.