[Misc] Why isn’t there a straight Pride?

[daveinplzen]

Would there be a 'dress code/theme' for a 'straight pride', or even a point ?

 

[The Wizard]

What would be a better question is, why does every other thread on NSC get derailed from reasoned debate to political &/or Brexit based posts? Probably the most annoying thing on NSC, should just ban the word Brexit in all threads not related to it.

 

[daveinplzen]

What would be a better question is, why does every other thread on NSC get derailed from reasoned debate to political &/or Brexit based posts? Probably the most annoying thing on NSC, should just ban the word Brexit in all threads not related to it.

I'm sensing politics is behind this 'fun event'

''Mark Sahady, the organization's vice president and a member of the right-wing group "Resist Marxism"


I hope it goes ahead, as I think the comedy value would make it worthwhile.

A) How many would show up.
B) What will they be wearing to make it 'special'
C) What will they be doing, will there be a 'theme' ?
D) What sort of music are they planning.
E) Will Gay people be embraced, and join in?

Seriously, I hope it happens. I think it will be pretty funny.

 

[Chicken Run]

What would be a better question is, why does every other thread on NSC get derailed from reasoned debate to political &/or Brexit based posts? Probably the most annoying thing on NSC, should just ban the word Brexit in all threads not related to it.

Or give it its own sub forum where the bed wetters from leave and remain can congregate and throw insults at each other.

 

[Hamilton]

What would be a better question is, why does every other thread on NSC get derailed from reasoned debate to political &/or Brexit based posts? Probably the most annoying thing on NSC, should just ban the word Brexit in all threads not related to it.

We replaced the name of Mike Dean so why not do the same for Brexit and a host of other key words. At least until Halloween.

 

[Hamilton]

Wow! Some of the copy on the organising committee website is jaw dropping e.g. when introducing one of the team members:

"The most censored and most lied about man in the world is the Grand Marshal of the Straight Pride Parade. He has spent his entire career advocating for the rights of America's most brutally repressed identity - straight people"

Most brutally repressed? Er, right!

http://www.superhappyfunamerica.com/our-team/

 

[symyjym]

Let's have a Straight Is Great day?

 

[symyjym]

Would there be a 'dress code/theme' for a 'straight pride', or even a point ?

Only women being allowed to wear thongs and tight shorts would be a good start.

 

[The Clamp]

Only women being allowed to wear thongs and tight shorts would be a good start.

Funnily enough I was wondering how many women would actually turn up at a straight pride parade. I’m guessing...not many?

 

[daveinplzen]

Funnily enough I was wondering how many women would actually turn up at a straight pride parade. I’m guessing...not many?

How many of anybody will turn up im guessing

 

[The_Viper]

But we know that some ‘tasteless tweets’ inspire some people to commit atrocities in their name. For instance Labour MP Jo Cox was murdered because someone was inspired by a few ‘tasteless tweets’ from Tommy Robinson.

In which case close this board down, close down the internet. Get rid of newspapers and TV. Anything could inspire atrocities, where do we draw the line if we take this approach?

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

Isn't everyday Straight Pride?

Honestly, speaking as a straight(ish) person who's been to a number of Pride events (some in different countries too by coincidence) I don't think we'd put on anywhere close to the party the LGBT community do. And therefore I'm out.

 

[Razzoo]

Without straight people(generally), there would be no Gay people and thus no Gay Pride. So let's here it for the straights! Yay.

 

[Hamilton]

Without straight people(generally), there would be no Gay people and thus no Gay Pride. So let's here it for the straights! Yay.

Oooo I feel a disco number coming on!

 

[Hamilton]

I'm going! I can't wait. I already have my themed party gear ready!

 

[schmunk]

 

[Two Professors]

But we know that some ‘tasteless tweets’ inspire some people to commit atrocities in their name. For instance Labour MP Jo Cox was murdered because someone was inspired by a few ‘tasteless tweets’ from Tommy Robinson.

Sensitive person-check
University student-check
EU Brussels internship-check

Wonder what turned Jack Renshaw into a paedophile nazi plotting political murders?

 

[Megazone]

Has the label 'straight' derived from gay people being referred to as 'bent'?

If so, we really need to come up with a better word to label someone who's attracted to the opposite sex.

 

[Hamilton]

Has the label 'straight' derived from gay people being referred to as 'bent'?

If so, we really need to come up with a better word to label someone who's attracted to the opposite sex.

Gloomy?

 

[midnight_rendezvous]

In which case close this board down, close down the internet. Get rid of newspapers and TV. Anything could inspire atrocities, where do we draw the line if we take this approach?

Words are powerful and we need to acknowledge that they can have disastrous consequences if they aren’t open to scrutiny. It’s about recognising that and understanding that freedom of speech isn’t a freedom to incite violence, hate or be free from criticism. And if it does it should be challenged and, in the worst cases, shut down.