Why? What sordid goings-on were happening? Did the dreaded gay folk redecorate the Haunted Mansion? Did they shout out to Tinkerbell, “Work it, girl!”? Were the Pirates of the Caribbean caught in a compromising position?
Or was it possible that the sight of two men in red tee-shirts holding hands is enough to give these Born-Again Betties the screaming meemies? How does the presence of same-sex couples (OK, a lot of same-sex couples) on one freaking weekend at one overpriced amusement park hurt anyone?
Yet another fine example of Christian charity at work. Gay people don’t go pestering the fundies to accessorize and to stop wearing polyester; why can’t the fundies leave gay folk alone?
This, by the way, is an example of what I consider homophobia.
Wow, I guess this means that the folks at Disney might find out that gay people ride roller coasters, eat over-priced amusement park food, watch the Parade of Lights, and buy highly overpriced merchandise just like the straight people do.
Or better yet, they might see that gay people do a lot of the things that straight people do, like, oh, I don’t know… breathe?
Skerri, who is tired of the supposed “Christian right” treating gays/lesbians as if they were aliens that needed to be either brainwashed or banished to an island
Apparently the first time these “Christian guerrillas” did their spy-thing in 1999 they “videotaped two Mannequins male dancers simulating sex acts on stage” (Mannequins is apparently a nightclub at Disneyland).
I’d agree that, depending on what’s meant by “simulating sex” it might be inappropriate for Disneyland, nightclub or not. (I’d say the same thing about simulated straight sex).
However, they haven’t found anything to complain about in 2000 or 2001, which leads me to believe that these two morons are either A) repressed homophiles or B) assholes.
The only nightclub at Disneyland was Videopolis, and it was closed down in the early 1990s because of gang violence (sadly, I’m not kidding. I was working there the night of the death knell).
I have no clue what Mannequins is; I can ask the sibling that works in entertainment if she’s heard of it.
However, this is assinine - do they honestly think Disney doesn’t know about what goes on? Sheesh.
I mean, I used to work AMFAR/GLAAD night at DL when I worked there (strangely, many employees called in sick - never made sense to me), and the worst thing I ever saw/heard was an incredibly crude joke about the gigantic peppermint sticks.
Allegedly, per that article, Mannequins made the dancers tone things down when the “Christian guerrillas” made the tape of the simulated sex public. Which, again depending on how much “simulated sex” was simulated, was probably the appropriate thing to do.
So the only thing these loonies can complain about is that something inappropriate (may have) happened and Disney did something about it! The fiends.:rolleyes:
They were videotaping? What the HELL?
Then again, they’re probably too embarassed to rent gay porn and were hoping for some action, and this was an excuse.
What is next for the “Christian Action Network”? Mandatory pink triangles sewn to gay/lesbian/bi clothing?
I remember the bible states something along the lines of judge not or be judged yourself, do not hate your neighbor, and any number of verses dealing with hate.
Hey! Just a quick note. Please don’t generalize and paint all Christians as intolerant, okay? It’s kinda of ironic for someone who fights for acceptance and inclusion on one hand to paint his enemies with the brush of hatred and bigotry. And that sentance applies no matter what side of the fence you might find yourself on.
Maybe the videotaping is intended to be shown at the annual meeting as an example of Disney’s inclusiveness and social conscious.
Maybe it’s supposed to illustrate corporate America fulfilling traditional Christian values of love and acceptance, and the intent is to build good-feeling and laudations during the annual meeting.
Will you please point out to me where I said any such thing? I wrote, “Yet another fine example of Christian charity at work,” meant to point out the discrepancy between the actions of this pair and the supposed ideals of their faith. How is this in any way construed as an attack on all Christendom? However, if we are talking about fundamentalists, the folk who have done the following:
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[li]tried to suppress the teaching of biology in schools in favor of a Mesopotamian creation myth[/li][li]tried to ban Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz because they “promoted Satanism”[/li][li]boycotted Disney because they wouldn’t ban gays from the park, which is what ending Gay Days would entail[/li]
Yeah, I’m not too crazy about them. I’m not at all fond of people who think I’m subhuman because my innate urges tell me I want to love and be loved by a man. Call me wacky that way. But, heck, I have no beef with Christians: Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Copts, Maronites, Nestorians, Greek Orthodox, Presbyterians; they’re all swell by me. I have repeatedly stated my high regard for Christian folks like Polycarp and ** Triskadekamus**.
Generally, I tend to win over religious homophobes IRL with my sunny demeanour and my relentless charm, and it’s always possible to agree to disagree. And, in a few cases, I have successfully shown people that maybe God has a wider plan for salvation than they know. I am a Southern boy, and if there’s anything Southerners are trained to do is to be sweet as sugar in trying circumstances, even to people you’d like to slap upside the head. But that’s IRL; on the board, I can get downright evil (but in a nice way).
Her’s a question for you: why shouldn’t the microcephalics who videotaped gay folks at Disney World be painted with the brush of hatred and bigotry?
Well now, not to nitpick in the Pit, but I thought the Disney boycott started after ABC, whose parent company is Disney, had the Ellen coming out thing, and started offering benefits to gay employees.
Here’s a link to the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (nice use of Orwellian newspeak)of the Southern Baptist Convention. Among the plethora of reasons listed for boycotting the Mouse, the Web page lists both Gay Days and extending benefits to same-sex partners, so we’re both right.
Another quote for y’all from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, a crusader for civil rights for India’s Untouchables (or Scheduled Class):
I was in Disney World in January and October of last year. It wasn’t gay day at either time but I did observe a few homosexual couples. It didn’t detract from my experience in any way, shape, or form.
Is the Gay thing an offical Disney day or is it just a day a bunch of homosexuals choose to come to the park?
Yep, it’s not official. Disney, after they heard about this little stunt, made a statement to the effect that “our park is open for anyone who wants to attend.”
This reminds me of <somewhat related hijack coming…> when my sister and I went to Disneyland with our friend Randy. Randy wore his “Nobody knows I’m gay” t-shirt. We got such looks from people! What a bunch a tight-asses! There was the couple that looked like they were extras for some “Pa and Ma Kettle” movie - toothless, unkempt, really scary-looking people. And they felt entitled to point and laugh at us? Oh my gosh.
The thing that amused me the most was when people gave me and my t-shirt hostile glares as well. Yeah, it was a really controversial t-shirt. It had a picture of the Classical composer Gustav Mahler. (Grim-looking guy with wire glasses, his signature underneath his picture.) Stupid morons didn’t even know who Mahler was, and I guess they assumed because I was with the guy with “Nobody knows I’m gay” t-shirt, my Mahler t-shirt must be part of the Gay Agenda [sub]TM[/sub] as well!
