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The members of LGBTQ+ have to deal with a lot of hate. Whether it's in real life or online, as a group, they're constantly under attack by spiteful people who question their very own existence. So in an attempt to create a safe space for venting, they started a subreddit called "Are the Straights OK?"

Even though the sub is relatively new — its birthday is October 2019 — it already has 329K subscribers, tackling difficult social issues like sexism and homophobia. Here are some of the most-upvoted posts from "Are the Straights OK?"

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Breeding Culture Is Creepy As Hell

Breeding Culture Is Creepy As Hell

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Sleazy Weaver
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at your bodies, people! Mouth, stomach, & intestines. God created you for the magnificent job of eating food & ignoring all other body systems! What can be more important than this?!?!

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Bored Panda contacted the moderators of r/AreTheStraightsOK and one of them was kind enough to answer a few questions about the subreddit and what goes on in it. "The most popular theme across this subreddit is the lack of self-awareness when it comes to certain couples and their toxic relationships," the mod said.

"It's like that one guy at work who comes in every day complaining about his wife and you constantly ask yourself 'Why are they even still married?!'"

The mod thinks the community of the subreddit is really great. "We have a bunch of genuine users who share a lot of personal moments as well as laughs and friendly jokes. We do get trolls, and they sometimes are subtle, but for the most part, we really like the community that posts here," they explained.

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Props To The Kid Who Filled It Out

Props To The Kid Who Filled It Out

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#4

Is It Gay To Love Your Son?

Is It Gay To Love Your Son?

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Some critics of this subreddit can be heard saying it is simply putting labels on people and pitting them against each other which only widens the gap between the LGBTQ+ and straight cisgender folks but the mod of r/AreTheStraightsOK believes they misunderstand what this subreddit is actually about. 

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"First and foremost, it was created by a straight cis woman, and second, it includes straight people (both cis and trans) within the mod team and the community. Critics seem to be missing the information that's provided right in the sidebar on how this subreddit is not aimed at straight people in particular — it's aimed at bad relationships and sometimes sexist/LGBT+phobic people. Now, if critics fell into one of those areas themselves, I could at least understand why they think it's widening some sort of 'gap.'"

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I Am Yet To Invade Poland

I Am Yet To Invade Poland

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wondered why bigots think that a gay character in tv or teaching tolerance will turn kids queer while most media is hetero and hasn’t turned anybody

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#6

Can They Stop Hating Each Other For Like.. 10 Minutes?

Can They Stop Hating Each Other For Like.. 10 Minutes?

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DC
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can cook. I did so since I was 15, because I wanted to. And, really surprising - my balls did not fall off, nor crimpled into some raisin-like remain of theirselves, nor did any other bad happen. Only effect I'm aware of is that I get decent food whenever I want. Uh, how'd that happen, eh? And I'm straight, even that didn't change.

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#7

Fellas...is It Gay To Be Able To See?

Fellas...is It Gay To Be Able To See?

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#9

A Man's Razor Will Cut A Woman's Skin Clean Off

A Man's Razor Will Cut A Woman's Skin Clean Off

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ever laughed so hard, your cheeks started to hurt because you just couldn't stop? Me right now. XD

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Randolph Croft
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ditto that. Shampoo for Women gave me a 2m ponytail. It was luxurious, to say the least.

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Philly Bob Squires
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I accidentally used the dog shampoo and now my hair is super shiny… But I just took a s**t on my neighbor’s lawn… It made my wife bark!

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DC
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh ... I use a soap advertised for female private parts for my private parts, happening to be male ones. I see a slow transition, something has turned inwards, something else fell off and got flushed away in the shower, and my boobs started looking really sexy just last week...

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again nothing about sexual preferences here. Just old fashioned sexism.

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But it is hilarious how much sexist people believe in gendering products. I recommend you all the Reddit sub “pointlessly gendered” is really funny

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Eileen Barnett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats funny, cause I've been stealing my Dads and now my Husband's razors my whole life!!

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Philly Bob Squires
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife says my razors work better than hers, so I got her one. AND... you pay more for the pink.

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alwaysMispelled
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Skin works differently?? Um... I am very curious to hear IN WHAT WAY this man thinks women's skin works differently?? Skin keeps inside-stuff in and outside-stuff out... For men AND for women...

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes and women cannot ride bicycles because they may injure themselves inappropriately, We shouldn’t be riding on trains because our uteruses will literally fly out of our bodies. History is full of misinformation and misconceptions about a woman’s body. The shocking thing is that so many of them have such staying power you’ve been around for decades, some hundreds of years.

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Sequoia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put on a man's coat today, froze to death. R.I.P. I lived until I wore man's stuff... And then I didn't live.

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not your average weirdo
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Kai Scadden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do women shave anyways?if it's there ITS SUPPOSED TO BE OK

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Stille20
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now when I'm looking for a new product for skin or hair I ask my brother. Some of it is marketed to men, but I have yet to try a product where it matters.

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Bayla
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once I used a toothbrush for men and my teeth started falling out

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cloud
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i use mostly "female" products and im amab pangender lmao

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Skylar Walowitz
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2 years ago

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Robert Robi Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Used a woman's deodorant once, started whistling in German, honest!

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Leesa DeAndrea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men's disposable razors were cheaper than women's. I used them for years. I did get less razor burn on my legs than when I used women's. So that seems to show the opposite is true: men's razors are better for women's skin than razors meant for women.

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Marigen Beltran
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used my husband 3 in 1 shampoo and I grew a beard....wait, I already had one

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DetongLhamo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t know why some males have the need to pontificate about women when they obviously know precisely NOTHING about them.

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Martha Higgins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This post is just too stupid to be real. Or this man is just stupid. Period!

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Katherine Heasley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can confirm. Used a man's razor this morning. Am now skinless. My bad!

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Kt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😂😂😂😂😂 no wonder my dad didnt want me to use his razors! He didnt want me to shave my skin off

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PeachPossum
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy would be startled to learn that often the only difference between men's products and women's products is in the packaging.

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Dan Buczynski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why mens deodorant is marketed as "Eagle Fumes" or "Diesel Muscles" or whatever...dumbass...

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I want cake
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, well I guess I would totally survive being tortured then, as I skin myself alive on a regular basis.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow he cray cray , mens razors last longer than ladies

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Vermillion Ace #443
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, what does the lady razor do to male skin? Do we break it cuz we're so tough, or does it strip a bit of masculinity off with each stroke?

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Alexandra Davis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow I must have man skin because I use men's razors all the time as they're usually cheaper and better made! Yet to skin myself alive.

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Neil Bidle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really giggled at this, but again nothing to do with "homophobic views"?

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Better To Be Silent And Assumed A Fool Than To Speak Up And Remove All Doubt

Better To Be Silent And Assumed A Fool Than To Speak Up And Remove All Doubt

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#11

This...

This...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never quite understood the english "girlfriend". Can't boys have normal friends that are girls? The norwegian word for it, "kjæreste", leaves the gender out. It simply means "dearest".

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#12

This Tho

This Tho

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again. More posts spreading the idea that straight people are all sexist bigots. Let’s not turn things into a way. It’s not “us against them” is “all against bigots”

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That Ratio Tho

That Ratio Tho

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either that god is omnipotent and created queer people (so they are fine) or they didn’t created them so it’s not a god or does not exist. Either way it’s pointless to worship a hateful divinity (like most are)

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Jar Go Brrrr

Jar Go Brrrr

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boy that mom is gonna be upset when she finds out that jar opener tools are a thing...

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Miss My Masculine Ass With That Feminine Hygiene Sh*t

Miss My Masculine Ass With That Feminine Hygiene Sh*t

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO! Wuss. I learned early not to embarrassed by this. It shows others you are in a relationship woman. Because why would the guy need them? Now, I have a wife and 3 daughters. I have carried arm loads of these out of a store. This is the dumbest s**t to be embarrassed of.

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#19

Did You Guys Hear The Big News!?

Did You Guys Hear The Big News!?

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Guess Dude Never Wanted A 90s Jdm Sports Car

Guess Dude Never Wanted A 90s Jdm Sports Car

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#21

Accurate Representation

Accurate Representation

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Both The Gays And Geometry Start With G.

Both The Gays And Geometry Start With G.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids generally understand same-sex couples, it's just you that doesn't.

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Corona Straights Are Not Ok

Corona Straights Are Not Ok

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing to do with being straight or not. Let’s not turn this into a “straights are all bigoted idiots”. I am bi and know many wonderful straights that support others. This is not the way

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#24

Are The Straights Ok?

Are The Straights Ok?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly if i ever do a gender reveal the colors are going to be Black and White. Im not telling any mfs what gender is what.

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Hmm

Hmm

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But he still refused to perform same sex marriages. He is just a poser

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What

What

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If my partner ever tried something like that, there would be casualties.

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Found On Technically The Truth, The One Bothered By The First Cartoon...

Found On Technically The Truth, The One Bothered By The First Cartoon...

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I Just Saw It And Liked The Response

I Just Saw It And Liked The Response

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Neil Bidle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly, why can't she have kids and still work? Crazy man putting that crap on his 4 year old

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#30

Yeah, My Homophobic Uncle Watches This 24/7 And I'm Sitting There Like "¿¿¿???"

Yeah, My Homophobic Uncle Watches This 24/7 And I'm Sitting There Like "¿¿¿???"

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my school it was considered “gay” if a boy wasn’t comfortable being naked or showering around their male classmates. Sure, wanting to see your male friends is super straight…

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#31

Like Come On, Show Some Creativity

Like Come On, Show Some Creativity

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

gender reveals are bad anyway, you're pressing your idea of your kids identity on them before they're even born! sex does not equal gender and gender in of itself is a social construct

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How The Turn-Tables

How The Turn-Tables

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it is. Using gay as an insult is homophobic, using straight as an insult is heterophobic. Fighting bigots generalising straight people is not the way. Same with gay people who are openly biphobic, I never get what we did to them.

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#34

Proper Grammar? In My House!??!? I Don't Think So

Proper Grammar? In My House!??!? I Don't Think So

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A Gay Friend Shared This On Facebook

A Gay Friend Shared This On Facebook

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Yeah

Yeah

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would imagine that a straight person's motivation for telling a gay person that it's okay to be gay is to let them know that the straight person is an ally. Probably not the most effective way of communicating that fact, but it sounds like a straight person who is trying.

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#37

Showers Are Gay

Showers Are Gay

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Marianne Contrino
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, I forgot that was even a thing until just now....but dammit, back in the day, that term was EVERYWHERE!!!

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#38

Is It Gay To Not Have Skin Cancer ?

Is It Gay To Not Have Skin Cancer ?

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine. If we could get everyone with masculinity so fragile to go battle the sun, I think the world might be a much kinder place to live. (Joking. I'm not actually advocating for genocide. I'll settle for changing minds.)

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#39

Posting This Again Cos I'm A Dummy And Forgot To Cover Names

Posting This Again Cos I'm A Dummy And Forgot To Cover Names

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Burs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because queer people exists? Same reason as why to add women or non Caucasians.

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#41

They Don't Know

They Don't Know

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who tf would buy those for their son?! But then again with girls tees.....

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#43

Hell Naw To The Naw Naw Naw Naw

Hell Naw To The Naw Naw Naw Naw

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The Biggest Hetero Lie

The Biggest Hetero Lie

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#46

Men Can Wear Make Up, But *only* If Extreme Conflict Ensues...

Men Can Wear Make Up, But *only* If Extreme Conflict Ensues...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they got rid of the "for men" underneath, I bet it could've been a popular product for all genders. What's more badass than putting on WAR PAINT every day? Such a shame, what a waste.

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I Don’t Know If This Has Been Posted Here But....

I Don’t Know If This Has Been Posted Here But....

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