Larry Stylinson Forever

Harry and Louis' secret has not gone unnoticed by any true fan, Larry Stylinson is real and love lives forever.

The Larry Stylinson lovely conspiracy theory is one of the longest-running in recent history, with its roots firmly established in the late 2000s. In its simplest form, it suggests a romantic relationship between two members of the popular British boy band One Direction, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles.

The narrative follows that their relationship is deliberately hidden from the public eye and that the band's management has gone to great lengths to ensure its secrecy. This theory has been a point of contention within the fandom ever since its inception, with some embracing the idea and others rejecting it outright. On one side, it has been seen as a source of strength and solidarity for marginalized members of the fandom who have been able to relate to the idea of a same-sex romance amidst a potentially homophobic music industry. On the other, it has been seen as a distraction from the true stories of each of the band members' personal lives, as well as a disservice to the artistry of One Direction.