# Heterosexual Marching in Gay Pride Parade **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 22, 2000, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247 "2000-06-22T22:24:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/21 "2000-06-23T12:21:22Z")
Jay Leno tells an absolutely wonderful story about how the police waved his car into a parade because (he thought) he was such a big star. It turned out it was a gay pride parade, and he was stuck in it. So he figures “What the hell” and starts waving at the people. They are saying “Way to go, Jay. Out of the closet, Jay.” His wife Mavis realizes what is going on and stars ROTFLHAO (which she was doing when they were on Oprah and he was telling the story). He turns to her and says “What are you laughing at? They think you’re a lesbian.” It’s a great bit. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/22 "2000-06-23T12:36:05Z")
**Scotti** said, > [@](#): > > If you believe in this cause because of your values, as it appears to me that you do, then it does not really matter who or what is marching next to you. If you believe that people have the right to be who they are without discrimination, if you believe that it is not for us to decide whether or not they are right or wrong, or sinning or not sinning, but a matter of basic human rights, and the God-given right of being judged as a person and not a gender, race or sexual preference, then you should go and be very proud that you are an entirely decent and loving person. If I lived even remotely near you, I would march next to you, and be proud to do so. Unfortunately, I live clear across the country and have an elderly parent I don’t feel comfortable leaving alone for long enough to join you. I believe in this cause because of my values. No one should be discriminated against because of who they love or who they believe themselves to be on the inside. As far as the reason I asked the question, as I said in the original post, none of my friends are “out” and none of them have attended a Pride parade. My major concern was that I would offend gays and lesbians by marching in the parade without an express invitation. Sounds like I would not be offending anyone. Yay! She also said, > [@](#): > > However, should you choose to march, you may consider that you have me next to you in spirit. I believe in this, very deeply, and you have my complete and total support. And my prayers, also, should you be interested in having them. I imagine this will bring repercussions for you, both positive and negative. You are one of the good ones, darlin’, and I salute you! Thanks sweetheart. Rightbackatcha. Thanks so much, all of you, for your support. I am really looking forward to this! And one more time, for the cheap seats: I’ll be marching in the Minneapolis Pride Parade. ---
**Author:** ![Needs2know](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5e925/32.png) [@Needs2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Needs2know)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/23 "2000-06-23T12:43:00Z")
I’m not gay but I think what you are doing is great. Needs2know ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/24 "2000-06-23T13:06:45Z")
Now I’m getting really excited! Just now, I got a confirmation message from the GLBT Committee about my participation in the parade. 80 team members have signed up AND… (this is the best part) I can bring my [dog](http://133.205.10.28/~y-kiku/inuternet/crease/ecrease.htm)! So I don’t have to march alone after all! This is gonna be so fun! ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/25 "2000-06-23T13:39:13Z")
Oh, where’s Eve? Cat, just make sure you don’t see any people mumbling about [“queer-type dogs”](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=27657) and walking toward you with a vacuum cleaner hose… ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/26 "2000-06-23T14:18:03Z")
Allow the token Red on this board to voice his support. I’ve marched in a couple GP parades here in DC 'cos, dammit, I’m straight but not narrow. Rock it out, **Canthearya**! ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/27 "2000-06-23T14:59:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\* > “Straight but not narrow.” 🙂 > \*\* BTW, I LOVE this! ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/28 "2000-06-23T15:14:37Z")
{AHEM} {tapping foot} **Sqrl**? You ask for **SQRL** ’s opinion? I am so heartbroken. {sniff} (And this would have been _perfect_ for the “Ask the **Gay Guy** ” thread, but _noooooooooooooooo_…) Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/29 "2000-06-23T15:32:07Z")
Here I am, Swimming! I’ve marched in the NY parade (though not for about ten years now), and it was always lots of fun. The crowds along the route are terrific, you’ll feel like Lindbergh returning from France. Also, you’ll get hugged by lots of gorgeous men. Of course, no one ever wants to march anywhere near NAMBLA . . . ---
**Author:** ![Fiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e274bd/32.png) [@Fiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiver)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/30 "2000-06-23T17:26:07Z")
**Canthearya** : > [@](#): > > Now I’m getting really excited! > members have signed up AND… (this is the best part) I can bring my [dog](http://133.205.10.28/~y-kiku/inuternet/crease/ecrease.htm)! > \*\* Aww…Crease is a cutie! But is he gay? Or gay-friendly? ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/31 "2000-06-23T18:24:21Z")
**Esprix** my darling, I don’t think we’ve been formally introduced. Nicetameecha! I’m embarassed to say that I forgot about your “Ask the Gay Guy” thread. May I have your opinionin this matter, kind sir? **Swiddles** , I’m glad I never looked at that thread. There are some sick, sad people in this world. **Eve** said: > [@](#): > > Also, you’ll get hugged by lots of gorgeous men. YES! Now I’m almost glad my husband’s not coming! **Five** , she is a people-friendly dog, a lover of all things with legs. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/32 "2000-06-23T19:42:11Z")
**Canthearya** wrote: > [@](#): > > **Esprix** my darling, I don’t think we’ve been formally introduced. Nicetameecha! I’m embarassed to say that I forgot about your “Ask the Gay Guy” thread. May I have your opinionin this matter, kind sir? No, no - obviously my opinion doesn’t count to some people… ☹ Don’t mind me, I’ll just go over here and sit in the dark… Esprix ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/33 "2000-06-23T19:58:27Z")
I don’t see how this would be any different than whites marching in the civil rights parade back in the 60’s. The more people, the better. I am going this year to walk in an AIDS walk, since I am an aids widow. I don’t Have aids, but people who do have it need all the help they can get; and some of them Can’t walk.☹ ---
**Author:** ![dcnewsman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dcnewsman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcnewsman)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2000, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/34 "2000-06-27T06:21:03Z")
Canthearya, Sqrl, myself, Dr. Matrix and Cajun Man yelled for you while we were standing along Christopher Street. Did you hear us? ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2000, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/35 "2000-06-27T06:51:58Z")
And we yelled REAL LOUD too! ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2000, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/36 "2000-06-27T13:39:58Z")
I was at a charity luncheon at the Player’s Club on Sunday, so afterwards I went to the Gay Pride Parade on Fifth. There WAS some unpleasantness after the parade . . . Hordes of men roving around Central Park, leaping out at unsuspecting women and accessorizing them. I had a bad few moments—but at least I got out with a Prada bag that matched my shoes! ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2000, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/37 "2000-06-27T18:37:02Z")
Y’all crack me up. Crease and I had a blast! We arrived at the meeting spot waaay too early, so we took advantage of the time and did a little wandering around. This was about an hour before the parade and here’s what we saw: [ul]Lots of people adding finishing touches to their floats. Most notable: Vulva Riot (I think it’s a play.) About ten drag queens, all of who admired Crease and of course she reciprocated by barking at them. One queen asked, “Oh, am I _that_ ugly, darlin’?” I replied, “No, you’re tall and gorgeous - she’s just jealous.” Five Jackie O’s in the back of a convertible.[/ul] About 20 of us met at the spot and walked forward through the crowd to our assigned spot. I only knew one person out of our entire group; this guy named Dave who works on my floor. He and his partner (also named Dave) are two of the nicest people I’ve ever met. They gave Crease many scratches and told her how beautiful she is. Our group was behind the Pioneer Press and in front of Manline. (Side note: El Hubbo and I are avid readers of Dan Savage’s Savage Love - it’s usually located directly across from a full-page Manline ad. Manline roooocks!) We walked from The Gay 90’s (bar) to Loring Park (about ten blocks) and were cheered the whole way. There were some protesters - all religious bible-thumpers. All in all, our part of the parade was very subdued. No one was in drag, wearing leather or naked. Most exciting event: About halfway through the parade, Crease decided she needed to take a dump in the middle of the street. I got cheers for picking it up (I always come prepared) and she got cheers for barking at a dog she suddenly noticed on the sidewalk. ---
**Author:** ![SqrlCub](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SqrlCub](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SqrlCub)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2000, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247/38 "2000-06-27T18:48:21Z")
Hey Cant, sorry I didn’t post earlier. I was on a post-Wally hiatus. Anyway, we did yell pretty loud. People just kept walking by us. Since it was NYC nobody seemed to notice. Esprix, stop being an attention queen. There are more of us out here. 😛 heheehhe HUGSRIGHTBACKATYA! Sqrl [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-marching-in-gay-pride-parade/23247.md?page=1)