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12/15/2005
Ford saga cont'd: Gays now happy, AFAs now bitter
Responding to the fantastic statement Ford made yesterday committing themselves once again to the principles of diversity and fairness, the American Family Association's Don Wildmon (pic.) says today via press release: “We had an agreement with Ford, worked out in...
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From TVC to QVC: Lafferty hawkin' products on shop-at-home TV
Why is QVC allowing extreme anti-gay Andrea Lafferty to promote The Bible DVD Game (a game, interestingly, presented by the History Channel) on their airwaves? Considering that the Traditional Values Coalition, the organization of which Ms. Lafferty is one of...
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Utah GOP Senator moves to ban GSAs; frankly, we move to avoid GOP Senators
Utah Senator Chris Buttars (pic.) has announced planned legislation that could ultimately ban the state's public schools from offering Gay-Straight Alliances. Regarding his motivations, Buttars said yesterday: "In my mind, if you are in the chess club, what do you...
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Another day, another 'pro-fam' 'Brokeback' attack
The Traditional Values Coalition's Andrea Lafferty (pic.) is the latest "pro-fam" advocate to speak out against the cinematic society-wrecker known as Brokeback Mountain, saying on the group's website: “Hollywood screen writers and producers apparently think that it’s their duty to...
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Iowa GOP to step up legacy-tarnishing efforts
Just a few days after six of the state's same-sex couples announced they were suing for the right to marry, Iowa Republican state lawmakers have declared that they will step up their queer marriage-banning game when the Legislature reconvenes next...
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'WorldNet' readers more gay-friendly than previously thought?
WorldNetDaily Poll Results, as of 9:50 AM, 12/15: Will you see 'Brokeback Mountain,' the story of 'gay' cowboys in love? [WND Poll] RELATED: 'WorldNet' kicks anti-gay marketing up yet another notch [G-A-Y] Weather, the 'WorldNet' way [G-A-Y] 'WorldNet' headlines: The...
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AFA biting the hand that rolls back prices?
According to the American Family Association's AFR News, the AFA is expressing "disappointment and concern" over a "pro-homosexual seminar" being held tomorrow at Wal-Mart's Arkansas headquarters. AFA spokesman Randy Sharp (who you might remember for the twisted statements he made...
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12/14/2005
UPDATE: In which we start piecing back the blown up bits of our Mustang
Appeasing the minds of homosexual car buyers everywhere, Ford has released a statement announcing that they will now advertise all eight of their brands in gay media, and that they will continue to support "nonprofit groups and events in the...
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'Ex-homo' Stephen Bennett brings overcompensating spirit to 'Brokeback' attack
The "ex-gay" doth protest too much, methinks: RELATED: 'One-time homo' criticizes 'Brokeback'; unicorn also said to have a few thoughts [G-A-Y]
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Why we do we have a sinking feeling that Venice's theories are all wet?
The latest edition of St Louis's Riverfront Times newspaper features a piece on pastor Jim Venice (pic.), who, through his Pure Heart Ministries, tries to "convert" homos using a theory that "before developing an attraction to the opposite sex, people...
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Hmm, perhaps we should launch 'YesQueerGarb.Net'
From the website of anti-gay retailer NoGayGear.com: Though to be fair, garments adorned with anti-gay messages do tend to be much more popular with the "I don't even know how to turn one of dem dere computers on" set.
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PageOneQ dedicates OneQPage to current state of Ford mess
According to PageOneQ, depending on the actions the Ford Motor Company takes to appease the concerned minds of queer equality fighters upset over the company's perceived gay rights capitulation, a consortium of national LGBT groups are ready to release one...
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Steve Martin, queer-predicting prophet
Sadly, Martin's joke about being a "wild and crazy guy" is less true these days, as he's becomes a much more "grounded and sane fellow" in his older age. Steve Martin's 'Gay' Prediction Materializing [Fox News]
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'Concerned Woman' directs feminine interests towards 'Brokeback'
"Concerned Woman" Robert Knight (pic.) is an all sots of a tizzy regarding the critical success and early awards being bestowed upon Brokeback Mountain, calling the film "the ‘Perfect Storm’ of Hollywood’s war on morality." He says on CWA's site:...
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12/13/2005
HRC calls extremists on their marketing of fallacies
In response to the "ex-gay"-supporting, hate crimes legislation-decrying, right wing extremist-fueled newspaper advertisements that we told you about yesterday, HRC President Joe Solmonese has issued a letter requesting publishers to stop running the duplicitious propaganda pieces in their papers. In...
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Iowa gay couples seek marriage via suit; we think marriage via judge or religious figure would be more efficient, as suits, mostly fabric and thread, don't have vow-performing mouths...duh!
Six same-sex couples in Iowa (repped by Lambda Legal) have filed a lawsuit arguing that under the guarantees of their state constitution, it is unlawful to prevent gay couples from gettin' hitched. Not to be outdone, we have filed our...
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I now pronounce you child protector and kid defender; you may kiss the youngster custodian
Regarding the decision by an NY appellate court to overturn a lower court ruling that would have legalized gay marriage in the Empire State, Glen Lavy of the queer rights-fighting Alliance Defense Fund says: “By focusing on the long-standing legal...
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Breaking: Correct apostrophe usage unlikely to be 'Mr. Hetero' event
From the website for the upcoming "Mr. Heterosexual Contest": Bonehead's. RELATED: Pastor to hold 'Mr. Hetero Contest'; oddly, intercourse with a female not even an event [G-A-Y]
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Violence not funny, but ironic names always deliver
From World Net Daily: Though that's nothing compared to the bisexual who slapped good ol' Officer Multihole, the virgin who spat on Sheriff Savingit, or the transgender woman who kicked Deputy Wienerchop. Homosexual charged with punching cop [WND]
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UPDATE: In which we talk about the Ford meeting as if we were there
According to all accounts of the big gay group/ Ford meeting held yesterday in D.C., the automaker stuck by the story that their decision to pull ads from gay magazines was strictly business, and they continued to deny that they...
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7 Golden nods for 'Brokeback'; sadly, 'Bewitched' grabbed 0
Announced this morning: Seven major Golden Globe nominations for Brokeback Mountain, including Best Actor for Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actress for Michelle Williams, Best Director for Ang Lee, and Best Picture for the whole she-bang. And though the boys will...
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12/12/2005
'Ex-gays' run ad opposing hate crimes legislation; relatedly, Dorothy & Toto said planning anti-tort reform sport
The following ad, meant to decry a proposed federal hate crimes law for the perceived "inequality" it would create, is currently making the rounds in some of the nation's newspapers: Inspired, we will tomorrow launch this similar ad, designed to...
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Now in season 15, is America's first family of fag-hating losing some edge?
Is it just us, or are the picketing antics of Westboro Baptist starting to get stale? It's like, "Ooh, you have an upside down flag and you're using children to convey ridiculous messages of hate at the funerals of soldiers....
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Study: 6% of Britons' upper lips stiffened by those of their own sex
A new government study indicates that one in sixteen British citizens are of the homosexual persuasion. Meaning, of course, that either a Spice Girl, a Beatle, a Rolling Stone, or one of the Oasis brothers (possibly) direct their personal British...
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Diana Ross fans and the Supremes: LGBT groups say nope to Alito nod
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (The Taskforce), National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) today announced their opposition to the nomination (nod) of Samuel A....
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You can't win 'em all: 'Concerned Women' pass us over
Eeeee...begin fake smiles and clapping...
must pretend to be happy for winner in case camera is on us... hold it, hold it... don't let them see your disappointment.... just a little...
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Professionally gay to meet with professionally Ford
Today in D.C., executives from Ford Motor Company will meet with leaders from 19 gay-rights organizations to discuss the company's recent homo-centric brouhaha. No word on why we weren't invited to attend the soiree despite our our more than adequate...
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LA critics names 'Brokeback' best film; LA lying idiot cites 'broke back' as reason for missing work today
As that magical time of artistic merit judgement know as "awards season" rapidly approaches, Brokeback Mountain has emerged as an early prize-taking frontrunner by being named '05's best film by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Meaning, of course, that...
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What say you, outerwear-deprived lesbians?
On last Thursday's edition of "The O'Reilly Factor," host Bill O'Reilly reportedly shared the following interchange with guest Howard Stern, in which Mr. "No Spin" tries to give Mr. "King of All Media" one of his show-promoting jackets: O'REILLY: This...
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12/09/2005
Another day, another dropped AFA boycott
The American Family Association has called off its boycott of Target because they say the company "has heard our concerns and decided to use Christmas in their advertising and marketing efforts." Upon hearing of the AFA's decision, a fictional Target...
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'Pro-fam' critic: 'Brokeback' may lead to 'Vomitmouth'
Regarding the on-screen sex between Ledger and Gylenhaal in Brokeback Mountain (simulated coitus he describes as a "San Quentin-type rape scene"), "pro-family" reviewer Ted Baehr (pic.) predicts of audiences: "If they're not vomiting their way out of the theater when...
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AFA: Oh, and dreidels are really 'Santa spinners'
From the American Family Association: You hear that Jewish friends: No more of those pitiful "but I celebrate Hanukkah, not Christmas" excuses! You can call it Hanukkah in the privacy of your own homes, but in the public realm --...
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Child's Play VI: Political Opinions of Chucky
In order to protest what they are calling the company's "support of abortion and lesbianism," members of the Pro-Life Action League plan to picket tomorrow outside of Manhattan's flagship American Girl doll store. According to WorldNetDaily, the protest "will include...
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Cycling ladies allowed to remain 'dykes'
The ladies of the San Francisco Women's Motorcycle Contingent have won their battle to federally trademark the name "Dykes on Bikes." As for the San Francisco Preschoolers' Tricycle Delgation's battle to secure the name "Baby Dykes on Trikes" -- still...
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'One-time homo' criticizes 'Brokeback'; unicorn also said to have a few thoughts
"Erstwhile homo" and current host of an "ex-gay" radio show, Stephen Bennett (pic.), is, with his wife and co-host Irene, decrying Brokeback Mountain for sending "a very dangerous message to America's youth - and especially married couples with a struggling...
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'Brokeback' now in theaters; if you're cash-strapped, your 'broke ass' could always sneak in
Welcome, Brokeback. May your gross be large, your reviews 'thumbs up,' and protest to your on-screen man love minimal. Whatever you do boys, don't let that whore Oscar get in the way of your good thing. He wrecks relationships, that...
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12/08/2005
Breaking: Our day going too well, NY Appeals Court feels need to ruin it
Overturning Justice Doris Ling-Cohan's (pic.) decision that would have allowed NY gays to marry, a state appeals court has ruled 4-1 to reject queer nuptials in the Empire State. Upon hearing the decision, we ruled 4-1 that this "is unfortunate,...
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Fun with Google, Wells Fargo, and shitters
We've never been prouder: Relatedly, we are also the Internet authority on "Kraft gay pride money in the shitter," "Walgreens gay pride money in the shitter," and "Ford gay pride money in the shitter." Sadly, however, we are apparently not...
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Pastor to hold 'Mr. Hetero Contest'; oddly, intercourse with a female not even an event
According to Family News in Focus, Tom Crouse (pic.), pastor of Massachusetts' Holland Congregational Church, is tired of homos "flooding the marketplace with products and opportunities exclusively for gays and lesbians," so he has decided to create a contest to...
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Coulter on frightening possibility of queer offspring
After dastardly young liberals wrecked her speech last night at the University of Connecticut, that grand doyenne of conservative punditry, Ann Coulter (pic.), reportedly shared the following exchange with a student in the audience: One student asked what she would...
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Poo-based coffee: An epic tale of fun, faggotry, and feces
Regarding their picketing of the Supreme Court this Tuesday, the "fag"-hating folks at Westboro Baptist have written a recollection of the day, which they've titled: So you're probably thinking, "hmm, what the Hell is a Feca-cino? It sounds like it...
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JSIII: Gonna keep holding these things till Judgement Day
Confounding those who thought all the plot twists were adequately tied up in "Justice Sunday I - Stop the Filibuster Against People of Faith" and "Justice Sunday II - God Save the United States and this Honorable Court," it has...
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12/07/2005
All Ford, all the time: GLAAD removes link to Jag/Land Rover-related promo
In response to an inquiry into why our buddies at GLAAD removed a link (Google Cache) to a Jaguar/Land Rover promotion from their website (the same promotion the AFA had criticized as part of their initial Ford boycott announcement), GLAAD's...
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It's not only Ford who's watching
From G-A-Y stats: The corporate eyes of many are focused our way, bloggy friends. BACKSTORY: Should we push our 1989 Ford Aerostar van off a cliff? [Dec 1] Is Ford dicking us over? The plot thickens [Dec 5] Is Ford...
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Majority of Wisconsin Senators vote in favor of tarnishing their legacies
Unsurprisingly, the Wisconsin Senate has voted in favor of amending their state Constitution to ban gay marriage and civil unions. More surprising, however, is that the 'aye'-declaring lawmakers are all still reportedly able to live with themselves. Senate approves amendment...
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Cabbie boots boys on basis of beliefs, thoroughly ruining his tip
Three gay men claim they were kicked out of a Minneapolis-area cab last Friday because the Muslim driver said that a kiss exchanged by two of them was in violation of his religious beliefs. Relatedly, we voluntarily kicked ourselves out...
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UPDATE: In which we blow up our Mustang
Wards Auto, the trade publication that initially broke this whole gay-centric Ford mess, is now reporting that despite their claims to the contrary, Ford did in fact pull their Jaguar/Land Rover ads from gay publications as part of their deal...
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Wal-Mart for Brits to offer gay marriage wares; Wal-Mart for Americans...well, they have 'The Birdcage' on DVD
According to reports, Wal-Mart's British offshoot, Asda, is gearing up for the UK's upcoming gay weddings by introducing same-sex-centric wedding cards and commitment rings. Not to be outdone, we hear Asda's American parent, Wal-Mart, will be honoring the US's non-acceptance...
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Wisconsin man calls for "open season" on homos; we hope the 'ajar time of year' is Summer, though Fall's also nice
Wisconsin state Senator Dave Hansen (pic.) has released a recording of a message left on his voicemail, in which an anonymous constituent calls for an "open season" on homosexuals. The phone-happy fella says: "We gotta stop these queers. There's no...
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Cautionary tale of closeted life: Mayor West recalled
Well, Spokane's not-so long, mostly limited to their region, quasi-nightmare is finally over -- mayor Jim West has been recalled amidst allegations that he used his city-issued computer to troll for young boys on Gay.com (some of whom he allegedly...
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