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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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
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
This made me tear up. The poor boy. I'm glad the mother stood up for her son and left the mother-effer!
Good job, mama! Hope she and her son are doing better.
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I mean, seems like the sex worker was actually being pretty calming to your son in a bad situation, so the light agression to her seems unwarranted. Sex workers are pretty experienced in what its like to be forcefully approached (you can be the biggest whore on the block but that dont mean you automatically "want it" and consent 24/7 to anything), his dad pretty much hired her to rape him, and thats actually probably pretty disturbing for her too. I get that she said yes, but i mean, whats the alternative? He will find someone else otherwise. So she took the money, and told the kid its ok to be gay. She coulda chewed the dad out and told him to go f**k himself, but historically that hasn't worked well for prostitutes, especially since the dad seems exactly like the kind of agressive moron who would beat a woman for "disrespect"
And she was locked in a room. How honest are you with a guy who has locked you in a room? You do what you have to do to be able to eventually leave. All the while being a p**n in this crazy family's games.
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I've had unusual high testosterone since I was 14 years old. Male pattern baldness, totally hairy body, deep voice, and I am 100% gay.
I'm sorry😂🤣😂🤣😂. That twisted ending is so unexpected😂🤣😂🤣
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this mother is amazing! also, technically, manly men love manly things, and what's more manly than a man? so, gay men are the manliest of men!
Good on you for standing up for your son and getting out of their. Your husband is a massive piece of s**t. And that's me being nice.
Everything here mom said made me angry with dad. Except throwing "that girl" out. She did nothing wrong as far as we can tell from this. She was hired to do what she does. She found out what was going on and was very kind. Then, dad locks her in a room, basically kidnapping her and not allowing her to leave, and mom kicks her out. Mom's choice of words are the only thing leading my opinion here. Woman wasn't the one ding wrong.
Perhaps in her passionate defense of her son and English being a second language, mum perhaps chose the wrong words.. or projected her rage at her husband on the poor woman. I agree with your assessment, but gonna give mum a break on this.❤️
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Growing up in the 90s, my best friend was gay (he came out to me when we were 12 or so.) When he subsequently came out to his mom and stepdad, suddenly I was invited over all the time, and I was even invited to go on family vacations with them. I think parents were hoping I’d turn their son “straight”; all I needed to do was spend a lot of time around him and expose him to feminine wiles ??? It obviously didn’t work, but my friend and I were just happy we got to hang out together all the time XD
May you and your son have a peaceful and loving life. Your soon to be ex is going to hell.
This is horrible and I’m honestly kinda scared considering my dad is a lot like this. I feel so bad for your son, you and that girl that your husband hired.
"...thinks my son is doing it because somehow he is resentful towards him..." Gee, and what could he possibly resent?
Good for you for divorcing. The father is only thinking of his own comfort level. Not what is best for his son. My reply to “Christians” who can’t handle someone being gay/ lesbian/ transgender. *The Bible say we are made in the image of God. *** Don’t like the product ? Then you should get ahold of the manufacturer to complain.
What an awesome mother. Especially refusing to let the son go to conversion camps. I’m lucky that Canada banned them because I only needed to google them to be horrified. Also why is she apologizing for her English, it’s perfect English!
Idk why ppl still care if their kids are gay... it's nuts. If my kid told me they were gay, trans, non binary etc. I'd be so stoked! Not because of what they're telling me.. but because they know who they are, because they have accepted who they are (as they should! Love yourself!) & because they felt comfortable enough sharing this with me... I'd feel honored. Who fucken cares what sexuality your kid is? Or what gender they are? Why does that change anything? If you truly love your kids.. then this should not matter. They're the same person either way. Don't be a shitty fucken parent like this dad & try to make your kid hate themselves.. that's so wrong. That's how kids end up killing themselves. Don't be like that.
Dad’s a piece of s**t. Glad the mom is rational though. And props to the sex worker for being totally cool about it.
That this woman stayed with this husband even as he tried to put the son in conversion camp is beyond my understanding. Good she left in the end.
Good on this mother for getting herself and her son away from this abusive excuse for a father. I hope the son can heal from what was done to him out of bigotry.
I imagine she has also suffered emotional abuse throughout her marriage
No way!?! She should call social Services on him. He‘s emotionally abusing his son!
Happy for that sex worker honestly. She did a good thing. That would be sexual assault/rape to your son. And conversion camps - they abuse those kids/men. Beyond belief. Good for her leaving that horrible man.
My understanding is that the prostitute was hired for gay sons often and she mostly just sat in their rooms and did nothing and got paid? That's actually a pretty humorous situation to me
So glad this mom is standing up for her son! Her soon to be ex sounds like a person who is closeted and has loads of self hatred...
lol the fact that she said "sorry for my english it isn't my native language" when native english speakers are like lol ok
Why didn't the son just use the prostitute even just to see what it was like . ? It's not as if the opposite sex repulses him is it
Put it on you for standing up for your son, and standing up to his father by leaving him
Good on the sex worker for being cool with the whole thing, but its disturbing to know this isnt her first round in the exact same rodeo.
You go ahead and vent, that guys a scumbag and you're better off rid of him, good for both of you!
This is absolutely disgusting and vile. Unfortunately, various forms of conversion therapy are still practiced today. Homophobic parents believe they can turn their poor children straight by forcing them into unwanted sexual encounters (this happens to a lot of asexual people and is vile), sending them to religious conversion programs (aka "pray away the gay"), or treat homosexuality like a mental illness and try to over-medicate them with anxiety and depression medications with hopes that their queerness is just a phase. I feel so bad for that poor boy.
Good for you for being a fierce mama bear and protecting your son no matter what. F your soon to be ex husband and his disgusting tactics
I'm glad the mom finally came around and left the douche nozzle, but it took her FAR too long to protect her son from his abusive father.
That young man has an amazing mother. More parents should be like her
I´m so sorry you have to deal with this. No one should. And yes divorce is the right answer.
Ummm what? Accepting and loving your kids for who they are is the BARE MINIMUM. If you can't accept your kids being gay, dont have kids.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
