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.”
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,
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.
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! So I don’t have to march alone after all!
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!
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 . . .
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:
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.
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.
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!
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.
heheehhe