The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 96

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I read it as "isn't it funny that he has no clue why the guy 'misinterpreted' what he said." So I'm reading the intent of the strip a bit differently than you are.

Again, if the strip had continued the thread, I would agree. But as a one-shot, I think it comes across as just, "Isn't funny that he doesn't understand." Whereas I don't think my version would be thought of as humorous in any way. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, I dunno, but it bugged me.

Gemini Cricket · 07-31-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I thought that at first, and expected the strip to take the issue and run with it, showing its offensiveness. But it didn't go anywhere, it was a one-shot strip and comes across to me as, "Haha, isn't it funny that he meant 'lame'." All the last panel says is that it might be confusing, not that it's offensive.

Trying to find a bright side to the strip, 'Zits' has a gay character? Cool.

I wrote the creator of 'For Better or for Worse' once when she introduced a gay character to the strip. I told her it would be nice to see the character get married to his partner on her strip. She actually wrote back and said she may just do that in the future. I thought that was pretty neat.

Gemini Cricket · 07-31-2006, 10:59 AM

Interesting. Hmm, Steve and I had a discussion about the very same thing in another thread...

Gn2Dlnd · 07-31-2006, 11:18 AM

Actually, speaking as a Gay, I'm not offended at all. I hear this use of the word more often than I'd like, and point it out more often than I'd like. I think by gently chiding Jeremy's ignorant use of the word, the strip will probably cause more people to think twice before appearing ignorant themselves. Who knows, a few of them may actually ask their coworkers not to use the word.

Thanks for having our back, GD. Now, could you please roll over, it's hot.

Alex · 07-31-2006, 11:28 AM

Well, I don't find it funny ha ha but funny ironic. And that would be true of your version as well.

Gemini Cricket · 07-31-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Thanks for having our back, GD.

Totally. We should make GD an honorary girthy gay.

SacTown Chronic · 07-31-2006, 12:12 PM

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innerSpaceman · 07-31-2006, 07:14 PM

I think the strip was sending the right message, GD. That you didn't see it that way is no biggie, but quite a few of us did.

I don't happen to agree with that message. I'm a gay man who finds the term "gay" to be very useful in applying to sissifiedly lame things. I say it constantly ... as there is no other single word in the English language that has quite the same meaning. Sorry, it's a fact, and all the fags should just deal with it.

Gemini Cricket · 07-31-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Sorry, it's a fact, and all the fags should just deal with it.

Sorry, this fag disagrees.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2006, 08:00 PM

Damnit, will you homos just kiss and make up already!

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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Interesting. Hmm, Steve and I had a discussion about the very same thing in another thread...
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Actually, speaking as a Gay, I'm not offended at all. I hear this use of the word more often than I'd like, and point it out more often than I'd like. I think by gently chiding Jeremy's ignorant use of the word, the strip will probably cause more people to think twice before appearing ignorant themselves. Who knows, a few of them may actually ask their coworkers not to use the word. Thanks for having our back, GD. Now, could you please roll over, it's hot. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, I don't find it funny ha ha but funny ironic. And that would be true of your version as well.
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SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	Porch Monkey 4 Life
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I think the strip was sending the right message, GD. That you didn't see it that way is no biggie, but quite a few of us did. I don't happen to agree with that message. I'm a gay man who finds the term "gay" to be very useful in applying to sissifiedly lame things. I say it constantly ... as there is no other single word in the English language that has quite the same meaning. Sorry, it's a fact, and all the fags should just deal with it.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Damnit, will you homos just kiss and make up already! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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