At this point I refuse to learn the origins of the queer octopus discourse and instead will create my own. Therefore, I present to you:
A Thread of Cephalopod That Are Definitely Queer

The Night-Club-Queer

The Glamorous Elder Queer

The Futch Queer Cephalopod

The First-Time-At-Pride Queer Cephalopod

The Beauty-Vlogger Queer Cephalopod

The Tenure-Track Queer Cephalopod

The Queer Cephalopod Who Just Came Out To Their Parents and Even Though They Were Very Supportive, The Babygay Needs A Little Time To Process It All

The Keyring-and-Toolbox Butch Queer Cephalopod

The Stealth Transmasc Queer Cephalopod

The Nonbinary Queer Cephalopod