I was listening to the Beauty & the Beast soundtrack & it came to me - & now that I think about it, it's blatantly obvious. But let me know if you agree or not . . .
I've come to the well-supported conclusion that Gaston & Lafou are lovers.
1. Gaston doesn't seem to care about the three blondes swooning over him - he wants to marry (shows lack of real emotion - no previous relationship, no knowledge of her personality) Belle & only Belle. Why? Because she is the most beautiful "And that makes her the best." He is obviously seeking an ideal public image.
2. His interests do not jive with Belle's & he KNOWS it, but he is interested in the aforementioned public image & remarks that "Women on occasion can have their uses too . . . mainly to extend the family tree"
3. Lafou stays with him even though he is abusive. Why? Friends don't usually tolerate such abuse . . . but love clouds judgment. And in spite of this abuse, Lafou is constantly showering Gaston with compliments.
4. In the broadway show (I haven't checked Disney's movie yet . . . ) Lafou comes very close to kissing Gaston - but they catch themselves.
So, whaddaya think?
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