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Pride month isn't just an opportunity for the LGBTQ community to celebrate being their authentic selves. It's also a chance to showcase their humor with the signs they carry around during parades.
The LGBTQ community has their hands full with their daily agenda
Something that you'll often hear about when talking to someone who doesn't support the community is the LGBTQ agenda. Some out there really believe that these people only exist to corrupt "innocent" minds and tear down straight relationships. It's become such a trope of anti-LGBTQ groups nowadays that those in the community love playing along with their own versions of what the agenda is.
As you can see from this sign, there's no real difference between this person's day and anyone else's. They get up, walk their dog, go to work, have dinner, relax, and go to bed. Sure, they make sure to dedicate 15 minutes a day to breaking up a straight couple, but what's 15 minutes in the grand scheme of things?
The Lion King proves a child can turn out just fine with two fathers
No matter your orientation, there's a good chance that you probably grew up watching Disney movies, right? The company has created so many beloved animated classics over the years that if you're not familiar with them, you're in the tiniest minority. Not only are these films enjoyable cartoon adventures, but they're also good for teaching people some valuable life lessons.
For instance, 'The Lion King' does a great job of proving just how effective two men can be at raising a child. After all, Timon and Pumba were responsible for Simba during much of his early life, and look at how he turned out. He's the hero of the movie, so obviously, being raised by a couple of dudes wasn't much of a hindrance.
Oprah just loves giving people free stuff, including marriages for everyone
Who doesn't love Oprah? For years now, the woman has made her mark on TV as one of the greatest hosts America has ever created. Her sincerity has helped massively with this, showcasing her as one of the most genuine celebrities in the media. However, that's not the only reason she's had such enduring popularity over the years.
There's also the fact that she's a walking meme. "You get an *insert item here*" is a meme that many people are familiar with, regardless of whether they've ever watched Oprah's show or not. With that in mind, it might be no wonder that someone used it as a way of advertising marriage equality on a pride sign. Not only is it funny, it's also something the host would probably say.
Finding an onion ring in your french fries is usually a cause for celebration, not concern
Telling your parents that you're a member of the LGBTQ community isn't always easy. Unless they've specifically told you how they'd feel if you came out, it's hard to know what their reaction will be. They might not be supportive of the community, but revealing that you're LGBTQ may change their opinion.
Likewise, they may be allies to the community but prefer to support from afar rather than dealing with it too close to home. Given how varied the reaction can be, it's nerve-wracking trying to build up the courage to come out. This person's found a way to keep the moment lighthearted, though, comparing it to discovering an onion ring in your french fries. Who's going to be mad about that really?
Harry Potter proved just how bad it is to live your life inside a closet
Disney films weren't the only thing a lot of adults grew up watching. Anyone who was young in the '00s probably considers the fantasy 'Harry Potter' movies (and books) to be an essential part of their childhood. The franchise was ridiculously successful because so many people found joy in exploring the wizarding world.
Much like some of Disney's animations, though, it wasn't just the action on screen that made the movies so compelling. It was also the fact that 'Harry Potter' taught audiences some crucial lessons. One that people in the LGBTQ community took away from the films was that no one should have to live in a closet. Many LGBTQ individuals start out in a metaphorical one, and much like Harry, they hate being in there.
Being out and proud doesn't mean you can't still be anxious
If you love big parties, pride is definitely the event for you. The parades are usually massive events where people can go a little crazy having a good time. Unfortunately, that's not ideal if you're socially anxious. For some, the idea of attending a crowded event with thousands of people having fun is daunting, and not just because of the global pandemic.
The fear can put these LGBTQ individuals off from attending pride, which then leads to certain issues. After all, these events often boast that everyone is welcome, yet they cater more to some audiences than others. Fortunately, signs like this can go a long way to making pride spaces a bit more inclusive and ensure that everyone there enjoys themselves.
LGBTQ individuals only exist because straight people keep bringing them into the world
Marriage equality has been a hot topic of debate for years. While some countries have it, others don't. What's more, even in places where men can marry men and women can marry women, there's still a lot of opposition. If certain people had their way, these rights would be removed, and the country would go back to only allowing certain couples to tie the knot.
Of course, those people forget one important fact – that LGBTQ individuals only exist because they gave birth to them. Children require a combination of male and female genetics when they're created, even if they grow up to be in the LGBTQ community. So, as the sign says, if these people don't support equal marriage, maybe they should think first before having children?
Many LGBTQ people appreciate the stars of The Golden Girls for being a friend
There's something that the LGBTQ community would like to say to Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty – thank you for being a friend! The sitcom 'The Golden Girls' is a show the community considers one of their own, partly because it involves a group of sassy women who enjoy the company of men.
Plenty of people in the community can associate with either Rose, Dorothy, Blanche, or Sophie, which is why the program is still beloved three decades after finishing. Although younger individuals might not be familiar with it, there's a significant amount of older fans who appreciate everything those characters gave to them. They're the kind of people who would go to pride looking like this because why wouldn't they?
Protestors desires for straight marriage only may have some unexpected consequences
If anti-LGBTQ people had it their way, every man would marry a woman and vice versa. They would expect all members of the community to identify as straight and therefore partner up with a person of the opposite gender. However, we're not sure they've ever really thought too deeply about it before.
After all, if the LGBTQ community were to do this, then there's a chance the people they'd marry would be the children of those protestors. Would someone who was anti-LGBTQ really be happy to have a man who's always been into men suddenly marry their daughter? We're not so sure, and neither is this guy. He's probably not the only one to go around with a sign like this at pride before.
The FBI knows your secrets, including some that weren't so secret to begin with
It's become a recurring joke amongst many young people nowadays that everything they do on their phones and computers is watched by the FBI. The running gag is that each person is assigned an agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation who consequently judges the stuff they do online. In this person's case, their online activity makes it very clear that they're a member of the LGBTQ community.
They're one hundred percent invested in their culture and aren't ashamed of it. That means their assigned agent has no choice but to deal with all the LGBTQ memes, reruns of reality competitions series 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' or whatever else they do online. Whether they're happy about that or not is a question worth asking.
Quoting the Bible only works if you do everything it supposedly says yourself
It's essential to note that being religious and being anti-LGBTQ are not synonymous. There are plenty of people in the community, as well as allies, who associate with one religion or another. Unfortunately, a lot of the people who are anti-LGBTQ can be religious and use that as one of their excuses to protest equality.
They like to throw out quotes from the Bible that supposedly prove their point that it's wrong to be anything but straight. However, as this sign points out, these people can have a tendency to pick and choose what parts of the Bible they follow. If they were really as dedicated to it as they claim, they'd do everything it tells them, including not getting a haircut.
Being straight can be just as much of a phase as any other orientation
Coming out might be an individual experience, but many people go through a similar journey with it. For instance, if a parent isn't supportive of their child identifying as LGBTQ, there's a selection of phrases they'll often rely on. One of these is: "It's just a phase." It's not always meant maliciously, but it's not the nicest thing to hear regardless of intent.
Having a parent tell you that your identity is only temporary isn't what you want during such a vulnerable moment. Of course, the prevalence of this comment has prompted some people to turn it into a joke. As this sign demonstrates, maybe your orientation can be a phase, but no one said that can't include being straight? That was a phase for a lot of people.
Denying someone equal rights means denying Dumbledore equal rights
On the surface, 'Harry Potter' might not seem like the biggest pro-LGBTQ franchise around. It's hardly anti-LGBTQ, but it doesn't go out of its way to scream pride. However, just like the real world, the wizarding world has a vibrant LGBTQ community, with one of its characters being a series favorite – Albus Dumbledore.
According to J.K. Rowling, the Hogwarts headmaster has always been attracted to men, which makes many fans love him more. If they weren't already supportive of him, this revelation soon changed that. They're now so pro-Dumbledore that they consider denying people LGBTQ rights to also be denying Dumbledore his rights. Why would someone do that to such an icon? Whatever the reason, this person definitely isn't here for it.
Allies are an essential part of pride; whatever it is they support
Pride is an opportunity for LGBTQ people to celebrate their lives in a safe space. However, you don't have to be a member of the community to get involved. All allies are welcome at such events, too, because it's with their help that equality becomes more of a possibility.
It's often the situation that these people hold the most power, so the more of them there are supporting the community, the better. That includes people of any age. While certain pride events might be age-restricted, there's always something going on where younger individuals are welcome. If they want to be involved in the ceremony and show their support, even if it's just for their love of rainbows, then good for them.
Glitter and LGBTQ are one and the same, and not just because of the Mariah Carey movie
There's a reason plenty of people in the LGBTQ community love glitter. It's sparkly and fabulous! However, trying to clean that stuff up is an absolute nightmare. It's so tiny that even if you think you got it all, you're bound to still be finding bits of it everywhere for months to come.
You could say that it never really goes away, which, as this sign shows, can be a great way of describing a person's orientation. While some people may be very fluid throughout their lives, others never stray from liking what they like. That's the situation with many straight people, but it's also the case with LGBTQ people, too. Despite what protestors believe, their orientation can't be reversed.
Even after 80 years of being LGBTQ, it could still be a phase
People referring to LGBTQ identities as being "a phase" isn't a new thing. It's been around for decades, pretty much ever since coming out as a member of the community was a thing. The fact that it still persists is unfortunate. However, at least people are able to poke fun at it and use humor in the way the LGBTQ community knows best.
If you ever need proof that a person's orientation isn't simply a phase, just look to this guy. He's been LGBTQ for over 80 years and is proud to say that he's a man who loves men. The best thing about his sign, though, is the joke that "maybe it's just a phase I'm going through." Can it still be a phase after 80 years?
Saying you support the LGBTQ community and proving it are two very different things
The LGBTQ community doesn't want much. All they ask for is to be treated the same as everyone else. Not only does that mean not being attacked or discriminated against for their identity, but also not having policies that actively suppress their rights. It's common for governments and corporations to say things about supporting equality, particularly during pride, but actions speak louder than words.
As these signs show, people are quick to say they care about the community but rarely bother to prove it. These signs were made to protest against weapons use, which has been responsible for a lot of tragedies in the community. However, they're applicable to many situations where meaningless words are used in place of supportive action.
If you can read this, you must be a member of the LGBTQ community
If you go online, it's not uncommon to come across stuff that states: "If you're reading this, you're xyz." It's usually employed as a form of mockery where the reader is told that they're now something they actively oppose. That's how it's used in this pride sign. The person wrote that only those who are members of the LGBTQ community are able to read it.
It's likely there to rile up any anti-LGBTQ protestors who are unfortunately frequent attendees at such celebrations. These people would have to read the sign to know what it says, after which they'll likely be annoyed because it would supposedly mean they're LGBTQ. Obviously, it wouldn't be true, but it would probably still anger them regardless.
Your sign can be unattractive, but it will always be more appealing than being anti-LGBTQ
There's no template for making a sign at pride. You're pretty much free to bring whatever you want. Granted, if your message is too extreme or anti-LGBTQ, you're going to get a lot of backlash. However, there's nothing stopping you from going ahead and making whatever you want. That extends to the actual sign itself and what you make it out of.
You can use paper, card, cardboard – whatever does the job. Some materials may look nicer than others, but that doesn't matter. If your sign ends up looking worse for wear, you can always use this person's tactic and make that seem intentional. They compared the state of their sign to being anti-LGBTQ, which is a good way of sticking it to the haters.
The drink of choice for the LGBTQ community definitely isn't "covfefe"
It's safe to say that the LGBTQ community wasn't particularly fond of the last President of the United States. While he definitely had some LGBTQ supporters, many of these individuals believed that he was actively against their existence. They made this clear at many protests and pride parades throughout his term, with some of their signs more hilarious than others.
This person, in particular, found a good way of integrating his "covfefe" tweet into their sign. They turned it into an acronym that showcased their feelings about the president and why he might not have been as supportive of equality as his predecessor. When the man accidentally tweeted "covfefe," he probably never thought it would blow back in his face quite like this.
It turns out that running away from heteronormativity is good cardio
Keeping on top of your health and fitness is a full-time responsibility that requires a ton of effort. No matter your orientation, you can probably relate to that. Some people are willing to put in the time, while others would rather enjoy life more and deal with the consequences later. Either way, this is one struggle that largely unites us all.
How you deal with it depends on how you prefer to exercise and so forth. If you're in the LGBTQ community, though, you may be able to get some help from this person. According to their sign, all their cardio comes from running away from heteronormativity. The more you embrace your LGBTQ identity, the further you run. That's got to be good for the waistline.
The LGBTQ community, according to Honey Boo Boo
When it comes to people that the LGBTQ community looks up to, there are certain names that make a lot of sense. Mariah Carey, Cher, Lady Gaga, Janelle Monae, and basically any other diva who has a strong LGBTQ following and is active in supporting the community. Then there are others who are a little less expected, such as Honey Boo Boo.
As a young beauty pageant and reality TV star, she's maybe not the first person that comes to mind when you think of iconic role models. However, it's hard not to love the girl when she comes out with stuff like this. The notion that all people fit into the LGBTQ spectrum isn't something that everyone necessarily agrees with, but that doesn't mean it's not true.
There is such a thing as being too supportive of a parent
Supportive parents are something that most LGBTQ people hope for. Even if their folks need time to get their heads around everything, knowing that they still love them is usually all the community wants. Of course, some parents don't have to wait to accept their children. They're their biggest cheerleaders and support them regardless of how they identify or who they're attracted to.
The LGBTQ individuals in this position are incredibly lucky. However, this can have its downsides. According to this person's sign, their mom is so supportive that she's trying to find her son a husband. Most guys would prefer to do that themselves if they even want to get married. Her intentions are good, but some things a parent just shouldn't meddle with.
We're sorry LGBTQ violence, but you are up for elimination
If you can't love yourself, how are you going to love anyone else? That's an important question RuPaul asks at the end of every episode of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' and it's one that's incredibly important for the LGBTQ community. After all, many of these individuals deal with a lot of self-loathing because of how they and others like them get treated.
Some people go to such extremes to show their hate, including claiming innocent lives. That's why a lot of people in the community aren't fans of the NRA. They believe that limiting access to weapons will reduce the risk of violence against LGBTQ people. This person is one such advocate, and they used another popular RuPaul quote – "Sashay away" – to make their point.
The LGBTQ agenda is all about eating tacos and being fabulous
Something that people don't realize when they moan about the supposed LGBTQ agenda is that everybody's different. The community is filled with millions of people, so why would they only have one agenda? The reality is that some LGBTQ individuals want different things from their peers, which is how you end up with situations like this.
Whereas one person's agenda involved 15 minutes a day of destroying straight relationships, this guy is a bit more single-minded. Most of his time is spent being as LGBTQ as possible and going all out on Fridays and Saturdays. The only days where he has other priorities are Tuesday – where tacos are obviously far more important – and Sunday. For the most part, though, his agenda is just to be fabulous.
Harry Potter is the perfect example of growing up LGBTQ without actually being LGBTQ
As franchises go, 'Harry Potter' really does strike a chord with the LGBTQ community. That might seem strange to some, but it does make sense, especially when you consider how it all begins. Harry spends his childhood being shunned by his family because he's different, only to end up in a place where his powers are normal, and everyone else is like him.
This is basically what it's like for a lot of LGBTQ who grow up closeted or looked down on because of their orientation. Eventually, many of them go on to find their place in the community, and from there, life becomes more enjoyable. Anyone who's gone through that can likely relate to Harry and, therefore, understandably want to use the franchise to showcase their pride.
You can be proud and scared at the same time
Achieving pride and self-acceptance can be a long, arduous journey that doesn't simply end once you join the LGBTQ community. Doing things like coming out can really lighten the load and help you make excellent progress. However, there's a ton of challenges that come once you're out, which can make the road ahead seem difficult.
That's why this sign is so relatable to many people in the LGBTQ community. The people who go to pride are usually proud of who they are and comfortable with a lot of things. That doesn't mean they're free of fear, though. As long as inequality exists in the world, these individuals will always have something to be afraid of. At least they can still find a way to laugh about it, though.
The community isn't laughing with certain corporations during pride; they're laughing at them
Here we have a meme showcasing the problem that LGBTQ people have with corporations during pride. It's great to see so many companies demonstrating support for the community, given how little celebration there was just a few decades ago. However, simply dressing everything up in rainbows for a month doesn't really do much to reassure those in the community.
Some corporations might think they can get away with being "supportive" for one month and disinterested the other eleven, but people have caught on. That's why all these memes exist. It'll only be once companies start being more inclusive throughout the year that they'll gain the community's respect. That and realizing there's more to pride than just covering everything with rainbow patterns.
Gender is a construct, so you can tear it apart
Being LGBTQ is about more than just who you want to have a relationship with. It's also about identity and what gender, if any, that you associate with. This is something that people have an even harder time getting their heads around, which is why it's mocked so much.
However, just as society has slowly come to accept other orientations, there's hope that a similar thing will happen with gender identity. It might take a while to reach this point, but it's a destination worth getting to. While gender might play an important role in life, at the end of the day, it's just a construct. It's something people impose on themselves, so there's no reason why gender fluidity should be such an impossible notion to grasp.
Come to the LGBTQ side; we hear they have rainbows
The epic space opera 'Star Wars' is another franchise that you don't immediately associate with the LGBTQ community. However, it is a source of some great memes. In particular, Darth Vader making a case about coming over to the dark side is something that's really stood the test of time.
With anti-LGBTQ protestors always making such a stink about the community, many individuals like to jokingly refer to themselves as the dark side. This person here has made the connection even more obvious with their pride sign. The only thing that they're missing is an incentive to come over. Usually, these memes make reference to "we have…," with cookies being the popular reference of choice. We guess in this instance, it would be rainbows.
The world's become so woke that even Sleeping Beauty can't get any more shut-eye
Being 'woke' is an insult that a lot of people enjoy throwing around at the moment. When used negatively, it insinuates that people are too politically correct and afraid of going against the grain. It's basically the latest version of being a 'sheep' or a 'snowflake.' People frequently use it against the LGBTQ community to try and claim that they're attempting to overtake everything by increasing inclusivity.
Of course, these individuals don't always consider that an insult. They believe that if a person isn't woke, it's a sign that they're living in the past and don't want equality because they'll lose some of their privileges. This person also compares them negatively to 'Sleeping Beauty,' someone who spent a lot of time literally not being woke.
Your orientation isn't a choice, but where you place on the fabulous scale is
Something that really angers the LGBTQ community is the notion that their identity is a choice. Anti-LGBTQ protestors are firm in the belief that everyone is born either a straight man or woman, and anything they do that goes against that is a choice. However, that's not the case. If a person has a different orientation, it's not because they woke up one day and decided to be that way.
Their preference might have taken a while to properly manifest, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been there since day one. What is a choice, though, is how these people showcase their pride. If they want to be as fabulous as this person, then that's something they do have control over.
It might sound crazy, but this assertion of identity ain't no lie
No matter when you grew up, there are certain songs from your younger years that you probably instantly relate to. It doesn't matter whether it fits with your music taste or not; they just perfectly capture your childhood and give you all those good nostalgic feelings. For kids of the '90s and '00s, one group that may fit that criteria is NSYNC.
They had some pretty big hits around the turn of the century, one of which being 'Bye Bye Bye.' The song is a definite earworm and really takes you back to being young in the '00s. Plus, if you're LGBTQ, it may also be a suitable song to showcase your identity, like with this sign. When she says it ain't no lie, she means it.
First, it was life after love; now, it's love is love
As we said before, some celebrities have earned icon status amongst the LGBTQ community. Cher is most definitely one of them, with her fan base largely dominated by these individuals. From Cher's various efforts to support the community to the mere fact that she's a diva with massive pop hits, her status is understandable.
That's why signs like this are no surprise to see at pride. In fact, we think it would probably be more shocking if there weren't at least one nod to stars like Cher at every parade. Not only does the woman believe in life after love, but she believes that love is love, period. Her firm stance on the matter will never change, no matter what anyone says.
If cereal doesn't fill you up in the morning, try switching to gender norms instead
It's unlikely there will come a time where gender is completely abandoned. It's certainly not going to happen anytime soon, at least. The notion of being male or female is something that's so deeply rooted in people that ditching it entirely is a long way off, if it's even attainable. There's nothing wrong with that because plenty of people find comfort in identifying only as one gender.
However, not everyone wants to restrict themselves like that, and that's okay too. Some people would rather eat gender norms for breakfast than live every day being just a man or just a woman. They enjoy the freedom that comes from being fluid, which makes sense, given that freedom lies at the heart of the LGBTQ community.
The scariest thing about the LGBTQ community is how much better their taste level is
Every time that protestors get riled up about LGBTQ people, the community wonders exactly what their problem is. Being so invested in how others live their lives seems like such a strange concept to them. After all, if it bothers them so much, why not just ignore them? Of course, there's no sole reason why a person takes issue with the community.
Some people may act out because they're repressing their own LGBTQ feelings that they're afraid to share with the world. Others fear that being associated with the community in any way will emasculate them. The reasons are so varied that it's now become the source of many jokes, including this one about fearing the decorative prowess of certain LGBTQ individuals.
That feeling when you have something important to say, but it's just so much effort
Once you've been in the LGBTQ community for long enough, you're bound to have a lot of thoughts, feelings, and experiences worth sharing with the world. Unfortunately, there will likely be so many of them that going through them all would take up too much time. As much as you want to showcase your pride and help others, sharing everything is just such an effort.
That's certainly the vibe that this sign gives. The person doesn't even know where to start with why they value pride because there's so much they have to say. They can't possibly condense everything into a few words, so it's easier to just crack a joke like this. At least the message still comes across.
Love is more than just one man and one woman, or even two men or two women
Orientation is so much more than either liking the same gender or the opposite gender. Some people like both, others like neither, and plenty don't even see gender at all when they fall in love. These orientations tend to get less representation, and not just from outside the community. Even around other LGBTQ people, those who don't like just one gender are sometimes ostracized.
It's an issue that definitely needs to be worked on, especially when expecting people outside the community to show them compassion. Thankfully, those who identify in these different ways aren't sitting down and letting everyone else walk over them. They're always making their presence known at pride and will continue to do so for as long as they need to.
It takes a village to raise a child – the west village
Raising a child can be a lot of work. No matter how much a parent loves their kids, looking after them requires a ton of dedication and sacrifice. That's why the saying that "it takes a village" is so popular. The idea that raising a child requires the help of exterior forces – friends, teachers, etc. – is something many parents can probably relate to.
The question is, what village is responsible for helping out? That's the joke that these two are getting at here, making reference to the west village, which is known for its association with the LGBTQ community. It makes sense that if the west village were involved, a child would probably grow up to be a lot more fabulous.
If you like it, then you should put a ring on it
Beyoncé stands among the likes of Cher, Madonna, and Lady Gaga as one of those divas to whom the LGBTQ community greatly responds. Her years of churning out mega hits have meant that she has one of the most LGBTQ friendly back catalogs out there. Add that to her continued support of the community, and her position as an icon is understandably deserved.
She is one of the many stars who believes that marriage equality is essential, although she's better placed than most to be an advocate. After all, her song 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' makes for such excellent protest material. As Queen B herself said, if you like it, you should put a ring on it – no ifs or buts.
Source: https://www.journeyranger.com/stories/the-funniest-things-ever-spotted-at-pride/
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