No oxygen trouble here. Yes, some people are more sensitive than others. But they have to put up with hearing "that's so gay" as a derogatory term so much, they don't find humour in this. Just as many black people didn't find humour in that reporter's lynching comment about Tiger Woods. It wasn't meant to be a put-down, but it was construed as such.
Although I don't think Piraro meant to, this cartoon puts down gay people. Is that a good thing?
I didn't find humour in this cartoon, because I think it was poorly written. Her comments simply don't work well.
Adam Stanhope, I didn't see much humour in your attack on Canadians. I knew you meant it to be funny, but it was humour where you put down a group of people for no reason. In that vein, I suppose people who don't laugh at racist, homophobic, or sexist jokes are simply uptight and lacking in humour.
My "Some Canadian girl kick your ass once?" was an appropriate humorous response, rather than simply pointing out how hateful and bitter your statement sounded.
I've met all kinds of homosexuals, and they're not all flaming queens or butch dykes. They hail from every race, every social background, and every religion. Many of them seem perfectly normal - that's how so many of the older ones have stayed hidden for so long.
As for the comment about gay parades being proof of a mental disorder... what about Carneval, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, tha Santa Claus Parade, The Running of the Bulls, or any religious procession? Do we take those events as indicative of the mental stability of an entire group of people? Of course not - not all Brazilians are into Carneval, not all Spanish people are crazy enough to run with bulls.
Gay people are not predisposed to be sexual predators any more than heterosexuals. In fact, I would guess that forcing men to marry women just because it looks more normal is why so many of them turn out so messed up years later, and why some could start molesting. I think you'd rather have an openly gay teacher for your kids than one sexually repressed by society.
Those are pretty saggy pasties, by the way.
Sometimes, some of the articles are pretty long - lots of scrolling if you're not interested.
Also, try to block comments from anybody who might disagree with any opinion I have.
I'm sure nothing bad ever happens there.
So far, your put-downs have been pretty lame and immature. You're hardly even trying.
Anyway, try to keep on topic next time...
Yes, some people are more sensitive than others. But they have to put up with hearing "that's so gay" as a derogatory term so much, they don't find humour in this. Just as many black people didn't find humour in that reporter's lynching comment about Tiger Woods. It wasn't meant to be a put-down, but it was construed as such.
Although I don't think Piraro meant to, this cartoon puts down gay people. Is that a good thing?
I didn't find humour in this cartoon, because I think it was poorly written. Her comments simply don't work well.
My "Some Canadian girl kick your ass once?" was an appropriate humorous response, rather than simply pointing out how hateful and bitter your statement sounded.
Sorry if you didn't get it.
I've met all kinds of homosexuals, and they're not all flaming queens or butch dykes. They hail from every race, every social background, and every religion. Many of them seem perfectly normal - that's how so many of the older ones have stayed hidden for so long.
As for the comment about gay parades being proof of a mental disorder... what about Carneval, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, tha Santa Claus Parade, The Running of the Bulls, or any religious procession? Do we take those events as indicative of the mental stability of an entire group of people? Of course not - not all Brazilians are into Carneval, not all Spanish people are crazy enough to run with bulls.
Gay people are not predisposed to be sexual predators any more than heterosexuals. In fact, I would guess that forcing men to marry women just because it looks more normal is why so many of them turn out so messed up years later, and why some could start molesting. I think you'd rather have an openly gay teacher for your kids than one sexually repressed by society.