LGBTQ rights group PFLAG, which partnered on the Real O'Neals episode, issued a statement on January 18 apologizing for not catching the joke. “We were so focused on the family acceptance portion of the episode that we completely missed the joke,” the group's statement said . “In hindsight, we should have caught it and we blew it. We should have done better and we will definitely do better next time. As allies we have a responsibility to own it when we mess up.” Galvin also responded with an apology via Twitter last month. “I am sorry if we offended anyone," the actor, who is openly gay in real life, tweeted, according to Entertainment Weekly . "I hope you know our show fights for visibility and inclusivity and we will do better in the future. BUT, we also have to remember, it’s a comedy.” Ramírez, however, is waiting for ABC to speak up.