I think the only reason that this scene is socially acceptable is because for one, they are fighting over a female. This is really interesting because this scene is making homoeroticism acceptable, and humorous, but at the same time enhances their masculinity which is very contradicting according to heteronormative ideals. Altogether, this scene is implying that they have an attraction for each other.

They even make a few comments about each other’s physique that would be considered homosexual.

One example that fits Becker’s claim is the scene in workaholics when the two guys are at the pool and keep getting boners over each other.