Pride Month 2022 has kicked off, and the LGBTQ+ communities are celebrating the freedom to be themselves. Which, even though it's the 21st century, is still apparently threatening to some people.
I know it sounds absurd, but take the subreddit "Are the Straights OK?" for example. Its members regularly discover posts that discriminate against minorities, and often do so in a way that resembles all those toxic cliches from 25, 75, and even a few hundred years ago.
Continue scrolling to check out what statements have recently appeared on the subreddit and fire up Bored Panda's older publication on it for more similar jibberish if you want to go down the rabbit hole even deeper.
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What
Ugh. Just, Ugh
Given all the problems they have, you might be surprised that wealth creation, according to new research from Merrill Lynch, is actually happening at a faster pace among diverse communities, including the black, Latino, and specifically, the LGBTQ+.
The study focused on "affluent households," which, according to the three reports from Merrill Lynch, means US households earning more than $125,000. Affluent gay, lesbian, and transgender households saw their net worth skyrocket by a whopping 76% since 2015. (For comparison, the average "affluent" home saw its wealth grow by 53% during this time frame.)
Double Standards
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Jesus Christ
"As a gay financial planner, I have seen the difference in family dynamics between my hetero clients and LGBTQ+ clients," David Rae wrote in Forbes. "About one-third of LGBTQ+ respondents said family members did not support them. While I believe acceptance is improving, it is not a given."
"LGBTQ+ Americans tend to get married later, and if they have children, they tend to have them later in life. Additionally, the cost of starting a family for LGBTQ+ individuals is usually much more expensive on average. That being said, for same-sex couples who don't have children, there is a lot more money to go around, which can make it easier to live a fabulous gay lifestyle while at the same time still building wealth."
Better To Be Silent And Assumed A Fool Than To Speak Up And Remove All Doubt
Swimsuits
*gasp* Women Have... Veins?! Impossible!!
Matt Walsh Is A Controlling A**hole And Jeffrey Combs Is An Absolute Gem
walsh's pfp says, "What is a woman?" because he's never seen one.
UGH my parents are forcing me, a feminist, to watch that documentary Going to vomit. And of course it’s by a man, aka the expert on women
Load More Replies...In many countries partners keep their own name when getting married. Italy for example.
Jeffrey Combs is a legendary horror icon so he's got plenty of experience dealing with monsters.
And 32+ years of marriage is basically forever in Hollywood time👍
Load More Replies...I even have married friends where HE took HER last name 😱 The AUDACITY! The HORROR!!
Same here. His last name was very hard to spell/pronounce. Went with hers. Plus she was an only child and I think she kinda wanted the family name to keep going on.
Load More Replies...Been married twice. First one he took my name because he didn't like his and wanted a reason to change it. Second one we just kept our own (still married). I would never change my name - that would feel like I was under some type of ownership.
Other than USA, where does this is usual? Can say latinamerica it's not the case. Nevertheless some grandmothers had their maiden name and added the husbands name (literal translation example, -the "of" sounds weird and noticing until now- Mary Williams of Smith)
My second marriage was to my best friend. She was dying of cancer, and had no other family. She asked if I would carry her family name on for her as a dying wish. I married her, and took her family name as mine. She passed 3 months later. Today I have three children who carry that name. I kept my oath, Sylvia!
Or, god forbid, not want to get married at all. When my SO and I had been dating for a while and things seemed pretty solid, I told him I wasn't really into the "marriage thang" and asked if he'd be cool just living in sin. We high-fived and have been happily un- married since 2014 😄
My first MIL told me I should now be addressed as Mrs "hubby's first name" "hubby's surname." I straight replied no, he's taken my surname, he sure as heck is not taking my first name.
I kept my maiden name, I also definitely have certain walls of separation between me and my husband because boundaries matter!
In Italy we don't change our surnames (why would we?). I'm pretty sure our divorce rate isn't any higher.
If I’d ever married my boyfriend of 20 years and if I’d taken his last name, I’d be Crystal Liu (pronounced “loo”). Heh, heh, “loo”.
matt walsh has a documentary called what is a woman. DOOOOO NOOOOT WAAATCCHH ITTT
watched it, and it was pretty incredible. didn't have high expectations but honestly it blew my mind, pretty shocking to see what's been happening. the people matt interviewed were all very interesting, especially those that believe in gender ideology, and it was kinda hilarious to see how none of them could answer any of the simple questions matt asked.
Load More Replies...My mom kept her name and has been married to her husband for 49 years and counting. And he's 18 years younger than her!!
I have had more than a few male friends who took their wife's name. Hyphenated....whatever.
Further proof that Jeffrey Combs is the second coolest Jeffrey in the universe according to my wife
Why would anyone care one way or the other. My brother took his wife's last name because he didn't want his oldest step daughter to be the only one with a different name. My wife only took my name because she had an easy opportunity to do so when she got her citizenship which also switched her middle name, that she went by, and her first name and also because her last name was difficult for other people to pronounce or spell. (jokes on her because people always get mine wrong too)
I guess my response would be why doesn't he take his wife's name? What is the feeling you get as a man when your wife insists on taking her name. List all of those emotions and then you will have your answer to why women don't want to, either. The fact you want to claim her as your property is more telling than anything else.
I adore Jeffrey Combs. He's one of my favourite voices for Scarecrow, too.
So strange that this is still an issue in the US and even in some European countries. In Belgium, not an issue, not even when my parents maried in 1963 : everyone keeps their own name. Period.
youtuber who talks about identity politics, transgender issues, etc. he's pretty right wing and I don't like him that much but it's good to hear the opposition's opinion.
Load More Replies...I didn't change my name when I married because I wasn't becoming a different person, just myself with an official commitment to my spouse. I would have considered hyphenating if my own last name wasn't already too long to fit on some forms.
My mom kept her original last name. She and my dad are an extremely happy couple.
I had a friend way back when named Amber. She married a guy with the last name Kuntz. She changed her name to her husband's only after her whole family gave her s**t about it. If my name was Amber I wouldn't care if my millionaire parents threatened to take me out of their will. There's no way I would want to go through life with the name Amber Kunts.
If you're asking if it's a red flag then you shouldn't marry her anyway. You two have very different basic beliefs on quite fundamental subjects and the rift will only worsen.
I read his response in Commander Shran's voice, seething with disapproval.
I pity Matt Walsh's children, they have to deal with seeing all sorts of people hate on or support Matt. It must be confusing for them, not being able to tell if their father is horrible or not.
It's also important to point out that the LGBTQ+ community is still highly diverse, with members at the top and bottom of the income and wealth spectrums.
Merrill conducted an in-depth study to help understand the financial planning needs of the LGBTQ+ community. The study also explored the financial challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community overcame. 'Diverse Viewpoints: Exploring Wealth in the LGBTQ+ Community' is just one in a series of studies that Merrill has commissioned.
Holy Cr*p
Hmmm
What Is Wrong With People
Nope, Definitely Not Ok, It's A Freaking Blanket!
Ouch that would have seriously hurt. That's a lovely blanket and beautiful colours. Sorry you went through that. :(
"There is fear throughout the LGBTQ+ community about growing old alone," Rae said. "I could easily make a joke here about the fear of looking old, but this is a serious issue for many in the LGBTQ+ community. As a group, we face many challenges as we age."
"One pertinent question is, 'Who will look after us as we age.' LGBTQ+ folks are a third more likely to be concerned about paying for long-term care costs when compared to the general public. For one thing, long-term care is extremely expensive. Also, there is pervasive discrimination within many elder care facilities, both from residents and staff. These issues can be even more problematic for the transgender community and those living with HIV. I've spoken with many gay and lesbian seniors who have essentially gone back into the closet in their retirement communities."
Why Can't Women Just Enjoy Their Boobies? Their Super Stuffed Up Milkies? Their Honker Wonker Doinky Bonkies?
Ask him to strap two pumpkins to his chest for a day and see what he thinks by 5pm.
So If you're walking around with a big booger hanging out your nose... Wear it like a man!
Ah Yes, Misogynistic Christmas Cards For All!
Ladies…?
The US Department of the Treasury says that gay married couples make more money than lesbian couples, and both gay and lesbian couples make more than opposite-sex married couples.
"It is pretty easy to explain how gay and lesbian married couples can make more money per year and at the same time be paid less for equal work," Rae said. "The proportion of dual-income households among gay and lesbian couples is higher than that of opposite-sex couples. You may have two lesbians earning less both because they are female and lesbian, but if both work full-time, they, on average, make more than the so-called nuclear family where the husband works and the wife stays home (don't shoot the messenger, I'm just pointing this out)."
Cait Doesn't Get It, And Neither Do I Mate...
The Delusions Of Some Of These Guys
This Does Not Seem Okay
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However, in many places around the world people from the LGBTQ+ community still have to hide and even flee persecution for simply being who they are.
"Among 84 million people who are currently forcibly displaced worldwide, LGBTQ+ persons are particularly vulnerable and marginalized," the UN said in a statement in May. "Fleeing persecution and socio-economic exclusion, they often reside in countries that do not provide strong human rights protections or actively discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity."
Pretty Much
Hmmmm
Found On An Article
I Genuinely Find This Hilarious Especially Knowing The Original Creator Was Being 100% Serious
"The structural vulnerabilities that LGBTQ+ persons face are intensified by their situation as migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, or internally displaced persons," the statement continued.
"Persecution from State and non-State actors, as well as socio-economic exclusion fueled by stigma, discrimination, armed conflict, natural disasters, and climate change force many persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) to flee their homes in search of a safe environment, where they can live authentically and fully exercise their rights."
Women Are Such Mysterious Creatures, They Never Say What They Want
This happened several months ago so I blocked him after he kept trying to get me to date him. Now he somehow reached out to me on Skype and offline school will start in 2 days so now I have no choice but to see him in person
That- That's Not What Loyal Is-
About Ice Cream
This Is Just Creepy
When You Think It Can’t Get Worse You Notice The Glove…
Both clearly having a laugh. Probably work on/own the farm and this is how they handle pregnant livestock so they're making a joke of it while letting family & friends know they are expecting. I think it a-moo-sing anyway.
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Oh... My God
I am not often lost for words but.... . . ..but what a cockwomble, twatbadger of a person I cannot call him a man
At Least He End It There
Yes, please end it! Good riddance. My God, I'm getting more disgusted by the minute reading this list 🤬🤬🤬
Found Some Vintage Anti-Suffrage Posters That Show How Afraid People Were Of Women Voting
Not Only Did People Get Mad About The Trailer, This Post Got Reported A Lot
Ah, Poor Babies…
How Do You Even... What
Yeah, Don't Have Sex Before Marriage
This Sign Above A Children's Toilet
What Poor Woman Made This?
Are They Serious?
Definitely Not Ok
I've Lost So Much Respect For This Elon Musk Guy
Honey,that Sounds Like A You Problem
... What
Racist and Sexist all in one! And Homophobic! That has to be a new record!
I Don’t Think They Are
This Is At A Kid’s Stationary Shop
A Friend Sent This Screenshot To Me On Instagram…
I May Be A Sex Repulsed Ace But Once A Week Seems A Bit Much When Your Partner Dosn't Feel Sexual Attraction
Instagram Explore Page Memes = Misogynist Memes
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At least it provides us with a form of entertainment...and I always feel super sane and marginally more intelligent after reading some of this garbage.
Load More Replies...Why is this something that only the LGBTQ+ community would find offensive??
To anybody confused by the comments: They’ve now edited the title to include “homophobia and sexism”. It was originally a title referring to homophobia and nothing to do with sexism in case you’re wondering what all the “how is this homophobic??” comments mean.
Load More Replies...I apologize to everyone for how often I commented, I just got so angry with every new item on the list 🤬🙄
I commented way too much on this. I'm angry now, so going to look at the rescue pets posts.
Never have so many BP posts in one article made my stomach drop and leave a feeling of hollowness in my chest. I fail to fathom the minds that could conceive of such antipathy for fellow humans.
I was eating oranges while reading through these. I accidentally rubbed orange peel juice in my eye. That was still less painful then reading through some of these. It really isn't difficult to respect the autonomy of others, to recognize that other people can be very different from yourself and understand that this is okay and not a threat to your life or well being. And yet, people still manage to fail to grasp any of these life lessons.
I think it's important we are able to differentiate those that are clearly maliciously toxic and those of people struggling to come to terms with things. If people lash out at anyone with an opinion that differs just a little and started going "us vs them" then this movement is no different than the intolerance they are opposing.
What I get often is “You’re gay … I know a gay guy, you should totally get together”
Sometimes it's a helpful to have a reminder that I purposefully surround myself with loving and supportive people. I wish everyone had the luxury.
This entire article would be 70% shorter or only 40 entries, since only about 30% are about homophobia, while the rest are misogynistic which is another kettle of fish. No pun intended. But here's one: why isn't hobophobia a thing? I see class bigots shy away from hobos all the time and even yell at them and call the cops. Hobophobia is a real problem in our class bigoted society.
At least it provides us with a form of entertainment...and I always feel super sane and marginally more intelligent after reading some of this garbage.
Load More Replies...Why is this something that only the LGBTQ+ community would find offensive??
To anybody confused by the comments: They’ve now edited the title to include “homophobia and sexism”. It was originally a title referring to homophobia and nothing to do with sexism in case you’re wondering what all the “how is this homophobic??” comments mean.
Load More Replies...I apologize to everyone for how often I commented, I just got so angry with every new item on the list 🤬🙄
I commented way too much on this. I'm angry now, so going to look at the rescue pets posts.
Never have so many BP posts in one article made my stomach drop and leave a feeling of hollowness in my chest. I fail to fathom the minds that could conceive of such antipathy for fellow humans.
I was eating oranges while reading through these. I accidentally rubbed orange peel juice in my eye. That was still less painful then reading through some of these. It really isn't difficult to respect the autonomy of others, to recognize that other people can be very different from yourself and understand that this is okay and not a threat to your life or well being. And yet, people still manage to fail to grasp any of these life lessons.
I think it's important we are able to differentiate those that are clearly maliciously toxic and those of people struggling to come to terms with things. If people lash out at anyone with an opinion that differs just a little and started going "us vs them" then this movement is no different than the intolerance they are opposing.
What I get often is “You’re gay … I know a gay guy, you should totally get together”
Sometimes it's a helpful to have a reminder that I purposefully surround myself with loving and supportive people. I wish everyone had the luxury.
This entire article would be 70% shorter or only 40 entries, since only about 30% are about homophobia, while the rest are misogynistic which is another kettle of fish. No pun intended. But here's one: why isn't hobophobia a thing? I see class bigots shy away from hobos all the time and even yell at them and call the cops. Hobophobia is a real problem in our class bigoted society.