Someone Just Trolled The Organizers Of The 'Straight Pride Parade' In The Most Fabulous Way Possible
Americans across the country rolled their eyes at the news that a "straight pride" parade organized by Trump supporters in Boston, Massachusetts would likely be going forward.
Turns out, some people did more than roll their eyes.
Three organizers of the parade were alarmed when they received suspicious envelopes in the mail. The packages weren't marked with a return address and one of the organizers said he could "hear something shaking" when handling them.
The organizers called authorities and soon, a bomb squad was on the scene to investigate.
As it turns out, the packages weren't a threat at all, but a masterful trolling of the pointless parade.
The packages ended up being filled with glitter.
Twitter couldn't stop cheering.
In addition to glitter, the packages also contained bible verses about love and compassion, as well as notes signed "Happy Pride" in rainbow.
Let's hope they can learn something from the bible verses.
You can attend the "Straight Pride Parade" and show your feelings with this shirt, available here.
Chris Evans Just Said What We're All Thinking About Boston's 'Straight Pride' Parade In A Roast For The Ages
If you haven't heard, Boston is getting a "straight pride" parade that literally nobody asked for.
The internet has already gone pretty ham on it, but now our favorite Avenger is joining in the mix.
Chris Evans—Captain America himself who is already a major Donald Trump roaster on Twitter—posted a tweet all but eviscerating organizer Mark Sahady and the "straight pride" parade:
Wow! Cool initiative, fellas!! Just a thought, instead of ‘Straight Pride’ parade, how about this: The ‘desperately… https://t.co/wiVi7N8OsS— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1559741461
Evans, whose brother Scott is openly gay, has long been an advocate for LGBTQ rights.
Other critics of the event have been impressed with Evans' roast:
@ChrisEvans Chris, I love you— Luke W (@Luke W) 1559743654
@ChrisEvans you really snapped here thank you for this tweet— maddie (@maddie) 1559741509
@ChrisEvans i don’t know a better man https://t.co/UMSJldVp99— ً (@ً) 1559741576
Evans then quoted author James Fell's assessment of the situation.
"I'm straight. I like being straight."
"A big reason why I like being straight is that I've never once experienced bigotry for my sexuality. I didn't have to fight for my right to marry the person of my choosing."
"I didn't have to concern myself with being beaten or killed because others didn't accept who I wanted to sleep with. I didn't have to stay closeted out of fear, or worry about the reaction of my family, friends, or colleagues by coming out."
"I never got called a slur for being straight. No one told me I'm going to burn in hell for being straight."
"There aren't any programs where I could be sent to be tortured to into no longer being straight. There aren't any countries where you can be put to death for simply being straight."
Wow, the number gay/straight pride parade false equivalencies are disappointing. For those who don’t understand the… https://t.co/JcHirFnoPD— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1559744499
Fell's concluded his statement on the "Straight Pride" parade by stating:
"There is nothing I ever had to fight for, or struggle against, because I'm straight. And therefore, there isn't any reason to take pride in it."
"Grateful for the privileges I get? Sure. But pride? I don't see it."
"What I do see is that this parade is misnamed. It's not a 'Straight Pride Parade'."
"It should be called a 'I'm a homophobic piece of sh*t' parade."
Pride became a tradition following the Stonewall Riots in 1969. Stonewall is largely considered the first Pride.
With the 50th anniversary of Stonewall coming up, this hits gay people in a particularly insulting way--these marches have been around for such a small fragment of human history, and already, straight people are mocking it.
@ChrisEvans IKR sis https://t.co/1NY14SnEU7— seokjinsbbymama (@seokjinsbbymama) 1559744532
@ChrisEvans thank you for this https://t.co/vZOXfbxrXL— sylvia. (@sylvia.) 1559745189
@ChrisEvans you went off https://t.co/zQSxk3UX0I— ariana (@ariana) 1559751473
@ChrisEvans I'm all for you https://t.co/bE5Pj8h72i— J X C (@J X C) 1559744760
Here is the original Facebook post about the "straight pride" parade:
Plenty of others, celebrities and the less than famous, have joined in the roasting train.
Dark Phoenix being simultaneously released during Pride Month and being bad feels like the work of the Straight Pride Parade.— Gideon Glick (@Gideon Glick) 1559751923
Straight guys already have a pride parade - it’s called NASCAR— Whitney Cummings (@Whitney Cummings) 1559772707
a straight pride parade would unironically be excellent to watch because 1- parades are gay as hell 2- there’s n… https://t.co/m8OOqQJbuF— hasanabi (@hasanabi) 1559747685
Straight pride parade? Hey guys... if you’re in a parade, you’re gay.— Chris D'Elia (@Chris D'Elia) 1559772752
BREAKING- AXE Bodyspray has declined to be a sponsor for the Straight Pride Parade. https://t.co/TXxoiIJ7LV— Tony Posnanski (@Tony Posnanski) 1559740815
Straight Pride Parade: https://t.co/wMXwGPkyg9— Jules Suzdaltsev 🇺🇦 (@Jules Suzdaltsev 🇺🇦) 1559797431
Here's your straight pride parade https://t.co/vTWNWyzPXV— Georgie✨ (@Georgie✨) 1559803972
But we need to remember that this is another move by a radical far-right hate group with ties to a fascist idea of the future of the United States.
2020 is coming up. Vote.
AXE Just Obliterated A 'Straight Pride' Supporter After She Called Them Out For Only Supporting Gay Pride
AXE men's body products swung down hard on a "straight pride" supporter who called out the male grooming company for exclusively supporting LGBTQ Pride.
A group in Boston touting themselves as "Super Happy Fun America" plans to undermine Pride celebrations this month by pushing for a "straight pride" parade.
Beantown has as yet not granted them a permit despite the group's announcement for their counter-gay pride parade.
According to Buzzfeed News, the group's website states that they exist to "celebrate the diverse history, culture, and contributions of the straight community."
On Twitter, Tony Posnanski suggested floats that could be represented in the "straight parade," including a "Giant AXE body spray."
Floats for the Straight Pride Parade... - Giant AXE body spray - Bag of Doritos - Big Mountain Dew - Tomi Lahren… https://t.co/82EiLJXOO1— Tony Posnanski (@Tony Posnanski) 1559674505
AXE, however, had no interest in being included in their lineup though, even as a joke.
They clarified they would only be attending "the parade that matters and this one isn't it."
@tonyposnanski we’ll be at the parade that matters and this one isn’t it— AXE (@AXE) 1559740560
Tony responded with his approval.
Jill Lennon, however, was not amused.
She accused the brand of being "uninclusive" and "intolerant" and threatened to ditch using AXE products.
"Good to know you don't support straight people. How very uninclusive and intolerant of you. My straight son and my straight partner have decided to no longer use your products, since you don't support them. I'm glad, because I think @Axe smells like garbage. #stayoutofpolitics"
AXE sprayed back and clarified the meaning of gay rights for her.
@karmatastrophe @tonyposnanski Gay rights are human rights but go off jill— AXE (@AXE) 1559743949
Axe’s second reply is 💯 https://t.co/mwUtVv1fKS— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@Yashar Ali 🐘) 1559745288
Tony, the original poster who started the thread, also had an instruction for Jill.
@tonyposnanski/Twitter
AXE is winning and now consumers—including women—are reconsidering their grooming regimen.
@Meandtruman1010 @tonyposnanski @karmatastrophe @AXE Oh I might have to ditch the @OldSpice for this— 5Ps (@5Ps) 1559745736
@AXE @tonyposnanski So @AXE...how about a lightly scented body wash...call it “Go Off”?— Dawn (@Dawn) 1559746576
@elizabethdawn @AXE @tonyposnanski Make it unisex and I will happily buy it to support this company!!— Ellis Crane (@Ellis Crane) 1559749575
Whoever Jill is, she's quickly becoming unpopular for her swipe at the LGBTQ community.
People remembered to go fetch something at the drug store.
@AXE @tonyposnanski @karmatastrophe Brb, off to buy my son more AXE products— Rhonda Rowe Evans (@Rhonda Rowe Evans) 1559746180
@ronni4cy @AXE @tonyposnanski @karmatastrophe Brb, off to buy my daughter AXE products <3— Kelli_Zombi (@Kelli_Zombi) 1559748188
Mark Sahady, the vice president of "Super Happy Fun America," claimed the group would be working with the city of Boston to organize the "Straight Parade."
He also claimed the group filed a "discrimination complaint" against the city and said that "it appears the City of Boston understands they would lose in litigation."
Sahady said the straight parade will take place on August 31 and provided a screenshot with the planned parade route.
He added:
"If you would like to come as an individual, march as a group, or bring a float or vehicle, then get in touch. This is our chance to have a patriotic parade in Boston as we celebrate straight pride."
New York Times editor Carolyn Ryan shared a screenshot of Sahady's Facebook post.
“Straight Pride” parade planned in Boston. With floats. https://t.co/JcTsGRjNPn— carolynryan 🏳️🌈🏓 (@carolynryan 🏳️🌈🏓) 1559657956
Her viral post was flooded with comments rejecting the parade.
@jennydeluxe @carolynryan Lame music. Lame outfits. Who would even go to this?— The Volatile Mermaid (@The Volatile Mermaid) 1559663693
@OhNoSheTwitnt @jennydeluxe @carolynryan My guess? The same ppl that ask “why isn’t there a *white* history month?”🤷🏼♀️— KathiInCali (@🏠) (@KathiInCali (@🏠)) 1559664505
@KathiInCali @jennydeluxe @carolynryan “What about heterophobia and reverse racism and toxic femininity?” 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄… https://t.co/EBhi34DJY1— The Volatile Mermaid (@The Volatile Mermaid) 1559665780
@OhNoSheTwitnt @KathiInCali @jennydeluxe @carolynryan https://t.co/iJdSausgdY— (RP) The OG Sexual Anarchist Patronus 🇺🇦🦄💫 (@(RP) The OG Sexual Anarchist Patronus 🇺🇦🦄💫) 1559666957
But some people get the point of celebrations for historically marginalized groups.
@yashar @AXE When did they start taking straight people rights away...I'm straight & I miss when my right were unde… https://t.co/VvqeqEdIqC— Righteous Woman (@Righteous Woman) 1559756289
And people spoke up, like author James Fell who shared why he won't be celebrating pride over his heterosexuality.
On Boston's "Straight Pride Parade." https://t.co/VBndnrpYlo— James Fell (@James Fell) 1559675645
The health and fitness writer posted:
"It's official. Boston is going to have a 'Straight Pride Parade'."
"I'm straight. I like being straight. A big reason why I like being straight is that I've never once experienced bigotry for my sexuality. I didn't have to fight for my right to marry the person of my choosing."
"I didn't have to concern myself with being beaten or killed because others didn't accept who I wanted to sleep with. I didn't have to stay closeted out of fear, or worry about the reaction of my family, friends, or colleagues by coming out."
"I never got called a slur for being straight. No one told me I'm going to burn in hell for being straight."
"There aren't any programs where I could be sent to be tortured into no longer being straight. There aren't any countries where you can be put to death simply for being straight."
"There is nothing I ever had to fight for, or struggle against, because I'm straight. And therefore, there isn't any reason to take pride in it. Grateful for the privileges I get? Sure. But pride? I don't see it."
"What I do see is that this parade is misnamed. It's not a 'Straight Pride Parade.' It should be called a 'I'm a homophobic piece of sh*t' parade."
Those who have an axe to grind about homosexuality and gender identity reek.
We're so glad to have AXE as an ally to obliterate foul odors of ALL kinds.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Just Torched That 'Straight Pride' Event In Boston With A Genius Tweet
June is Pride month, which means LGBTQ communities around the world will be organizing parades and events to celebrate their identities and continue the fight for equal rights under the law. However, three straight men in Boston seem to misunderstand the point of the festivities, and have applied for a permit to hold a "Straight Pride" parade.
It’s LGBT pride month, but three guys in Boston want a permit for a "Straight Pride" parade https://t.co/ZREEWNn44m— The Washington Post (@The Washington Post) 1559682125
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wasn't about to let the inane idea pass without giving it the take-down it deserves.
She responded to the news on Twitter with a burn felt by straight guys everywhere:
Will “Straight Pride” be a Freaky Friday type situation where all of our history books, movies, stories, media, new… https://t.co/0mUJaDtD2n— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1559740643
If you can't stand the heat, get out of the parade business!
People are like “HEY there is NOTHING wrong with dad jeans.” 😂 Exactly, Jim. Wear them with pride. I see you and a… https://t.co/4HlgSctlUt— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1559741383
Twitter was cracking up at AOC's zingers.
@AOC New balances as far as the eye can see.— Dave McKellar (@Dave McKellar) 1559740679
Many joined in the fun to throw some shade at the straight Pride organizers.
@AOC They’re gonna march in cargo shorts and Barstool shirts. 🤮— Jordan Meehan (@Jordan Meehan) 1559740786
@AOC The Straight Pride parade is an absurd concept. There will be lots of fragile male egos in attendance and an a… https://t.co/ibn7oNoAi4— Angela Belcamino (@Angela Belcamino) 1559744046
Of course, the idea that straight people need a dedicated Pride event is a ridiculous one once you know the history of the occasion.
@AOC https://t.co/SQ45AjqGrg— Jersey Craig 🇺🇦🌻 (@Jersey Craig 🇺🇦🌻) 1559740669
@RussellZoloft @AOC Members of a marginalized community making a joke about people who have the privilege we lack i… https://t.co/HNP6rdRnh1— Norma Krautmeyer 🏳️🌈 (@Norma Krautmeyer 🏳️🌈) 1559741714
The straight community doesn't face many of the struggles LGBTQ people do on a daily basis.
@AOC Definitely need to feature some support groups for all the teens kicked out by their families and made homeles… https://t.co/bcLInTY2Ne— tank, touching grace ✨ (@tank, touching grace ✨) 1559740795
And yet, whenever privileged men see a marginalized group of people with a moment dedicated to them, their first thought always seems to be "We deserve recognition too! Why don't WE have a parade in our honor?"
Who would even want to go to Straight Pride?
@AOC Conjuring the image of people marching in socks and sandals is a war crime FYI— Marion Teniade Johnson (@Marion Teniade Johnson) 1559741102
Many Twitter were glad AOC called out the Bostonian men for their selfish behavior.
@AOC You're my freaking hero. Period.— Michael King, Lover 💖 (@Michael King, Lover 💖) 1559740691
Happy Pride month, everybody! LGBTQ people have come a long way since the movement began at Stonewall, but there's still lots of work to do before the world achieved true equality under the law.
@AOC This is my response to those that want "Straight Pride" https://t.co/DkmGF5wWDS— RIZE | Gary Nelson 🏳️🌈 (@RIZE | Gary Nelson 🏳️🌈) 1559744758