Out In Jersey is giving some well-deserved love to A Big Gay Hairy Hit!, the documentary that goes behind the scenes of one of the most unexpected and influential LGBTQ+ web series success stories of the past decade.
A Big Gay Hairy Hit! explores the rise of Where The Bears Are, a Golden Girls–inspired comedy series centered on the bear community that launched in 2011 during the early boom of YouTube and independent digital storytelling. What began as a scrappy passion project—created outside the traditional studio system—grew into a seven-season phenomenon, ultimately amassing more than 60 million views worldwide and featuring memorable guest appearances from icons like Margaret Cho.
Now heading to streaming services after its initial VOD release in 2023, A Big Gay Hairy Hit! stands as both an entertaining documentary and an inspiring reminder of what’s possible when creators lead with passion, authenticity, and representation. For the bear community—and LGBTQ+ creatives everywhere—it’s a celebration of visibility, resilience, and making art on your own terms.
👉 Read the full feature on Out In Jersey. https://outinjersey.net/a-big-gay-hairy-hit-is-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-a-successful-bear-filled-comedy-web-series/