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Happy Pride Month, dear Pandas! Traditionally, June is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and the freedom for everyone to be themselves and to remind the world of the importance of equality, dignity, tolerance, and respect. And just like every year, the internet is buzzing with funny memes, posts, tweets, and comments about Pride Month.
Bored Panda has collected some of the most hilarious and insightful memes that will make you not just laugh but also think about the deeper social commentary (companies that rainbow-up their logos the moment June starts just to pretend that they care about human rights all year long, we’re looking at you). Scroll down, upvote your fave memes, let us know in the comments which ones you loved the most and why, and let us know what your plans for Pride Month are going to be.
Entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle expert Mike Sington from Lost Angeles shared with Bored Panda what Pride Month is like on the West Coast of the US. "Pride Month in California is a big deal, and every city and town, large and small, celebrates it in one way or another," he said.
According to Mike, who's known as Hollywood's Ultimate Insider, California is a true haven for the LGBTQ+ community. It's not just about general acceptance and tolerance in society, though; it's about the laws in place as well. "California is one of the most liberal and forward-thinking states, so LGBTQ rights are protected in California by law much more so than in many other states," he told Bored Panda.
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Raven Sheridan 3 years ago
Just because someone is gay, that doesn't mean that their fabulous. I'm sure many of them are as grey, drab and miserable as the rest of us straight folk.
Mike noted that celebrities, well-known brands, and corporations showing support for the LGBTQ+ community all have a "big impact" on the road to greater acceptance and equality. He also believes that most people expressing support for the community are being genuine. "I believe the more people see and experience acceptance around them, especially from names they trust, the more likely they are to experience acceptance themselves," the expert said.
"I’d hate to think anyone is pretending to be supportive of the LGBTQ community for personal gain, in fact, I just don’t think it happens all that much at all. The vast majority of people expressing support legitimately care about the cause. If not, they’d be called out quickly, by a community that works together and knows how to mobilize. It simply wouldn’t be worth the risk to feign support."
There was some good news for Americans on Tuesday, June 1, as the President of the United States, Joe Biden, issued a presidential proclamation officially recognizing June as Pride Month. Biden vowed to fight for full equality for the LGBTQ+ community and to codify this into law.
According to The New York Times, Biden’s Pride proclamation stands in stark contrast to former Republican President Donald Trump’s (in)actions in 2020. Last year, Trump ignored Pride Month and didn’t even acknowledge it with a presidential tweet. Meanwhile, embassies overseas were prohibited from flying the rainbow Pride flag, too.
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RandomBeing 3 years ago (edited)
High five for overcoming internalized homo/biphobia! :D Same here 'cept i don't really use labels.
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Cassie 3 years ago
I get the sentiment and that we don't want to support stuff like "greenwashing" and "pridewashing" from corporations because they're really just taking advantage of the situation to profit from it, BUT, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Corporations have a lot of influence and even if their motives aren't great, them going hard for pride month helps to normalize and destigmatize to a larger portion of society. So, yes, support small business, especially the ones that have to struggle against these stigmas, but encourage the big corporations to do their thing that ultimately does have a positive influence regardless of their motives.
Alfred F. Jones 2 years ago
Or I’ll just support all local business, regardless if they’re LGBT or not.
JustYourAveragePANda 7 months ago
paonia, Colorado. the 2 block long town has a lesbian owned ice cream place, EVERYTHING is LGBTQ supportive. It's also adorable.
“After four years of relentless attacks on L.G.B.T.Q.+ rights, the Biden-Harris administration has taken historic actions to accelerate the march toward full L.G.B.T.Q.+ equality,” the White House declared on Tuesday.
To be fair, Biden’s own views on gay rights evolved over the decades and decades that he spent in politics. He wasn’t always a staunch supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. For instance, in 1996, he voted for an act that blocked the recognition of same-sex marriages on a federal level. In 2012, as vice-president, Biden was already endorsing same-sex marriage and is even credited for urging then-President Barack Obama to express support as well.
Now, Biden has fully embraced the necessity to ensure equality for all of those living in the United States. For instance, he consulted LGBTQ+ activists about policy recommendations during the presidential transition, as he was coming into office, which shows that he’s about taking action, not just about making promises.
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Mikasa ackermann 3 years ago
Im from lithuania and im ashamed. Good thing the mayor of Vilnius said he will make sure the Rainbow will be the same again.
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𝕊𝕒𝕞 (𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕪/𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞) 3 years ago
@YoChicken Straight month is literally every other month, I don't think you should complain or else our army might decide to rise
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Ryan Deschanel 3 years ago
Companies : *put rainbow colours on the same things as usual. Sell them at a higher price. Make more money and get a good reputation.
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𝕊𝕒𝕞 (𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕪/𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞) 3 years ago
YOU GUYS- it's talking about their kitchens, as in, gay people are welcome and they won't discriminate against people they hire because of their sexuality, they just phrased it really badly. Also it might not even be true. So.
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Laura Carney 3 years ago
Am I the only one who finds this humorous? Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's needed by any means, but come on.... Penis flavoured gay away???? Rofl, I'm dying!!!
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W S 3 years ago
Don't treat me special because I'm gay, don't treat me badly because I'm gay, just treat me as a human being and with the kindness you'd want for yourself.
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
I believe Pope Francis said something similar. Gay people are actual people and should be treated with respect?!? *le gasp*
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Aroace tiger 3 years ago
It's better than nothing I think. Probably because I love rainbows tho
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Have you been accused of cultural appropriation for that yet? I got nailed last year and this year and I was like, "I like rainbows! WTF?"
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cybermerlin2000 3 years ago
My gay friends cringe and hate gay pride month. I see them as Dave, Mike, Dawn and Claire (not real names) and they see me as Boris (again not real name) They despise the rainbow because it is caused by the natural refraction of light through a prismatic source and not sexual attraction. They hate gay people who say "How do you know if you haven't tried it?" and wish corporations would stop drawing attention to it. Fix homophobia by proper education and let the gays have a normal life. And I agree with them. A lot of gay people who joined the parades because of June will be the proud recipients of homophobic hate mail in July despite everyone knowing they were gay in the first place. What they would prefer is a weekend of a gay event to raise awareness and understanding rather than a month of ramming it down peoples throats with nothing to show for it
YoChicken 3 years ago
I agree. A lot of schools including mine have 'gay organizations' which does not make people who are LGBTQ+ feel valued or normal, in fact it makes us feel like we are something for people too see, to put on display. It's shoved down our throats that straight people UndERsTAnD but what you're doing is making being not straight abnormal, which in turn makes it harder for me to come out too people as they might treat me differently. I think it's ok to joke about it, but in the same way you would joke about a straight person.
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Penny Kemper 3 years ago
This is why the lady who fought for Mother's Day tried to stop it later. Everything gets commercialized.
Chillace 3 years ago
is the gay flag the pride flag as a whole? what i mean is, is it the flag for the entire lgbtq community?
VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 3 years ago
I think it’s the overall flag, though every other gender/sexuality has their own flag too
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xXCloudy_PuffXx 3 years ago
I have a very love-hate relationship with companies turning their logos rainbow. I hate it cuz, it's just a marketing thing and most of the time they really don't care. But on the other hand seeing all the rainbows just makes my lil queer heart happy
Rus Kus 3 years ago
I'm from the country that does not allow any kind of "gay propaganda" so even such small and commercialized steps seems kind of awesome to me :)
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natie marie 3 years ago
I dunno, if big corpa wanna make being gay extra-extra ok by them for one month by sticking rainbows on all their stuff.. and it makes one person feel like its a bit more ok to be themselves.. then im ok with the corporate rainbows.. you dont HAVE to buy them.. and rainbows are great. funny post though
CJay M (They-them) 2 years ago
I just realized: don’t listen to me about s**t. I’m all up here like As A pRoUd GaY but I aint even come out to my parents yet. I’m a female dog, ain’t I?
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
I used to love rainbows. I had rainbow-themed shirts, shoelaces, would arrange things in rainbow-color order... and now it is "LGBTQ+", so I have been accused of appropriating LGBTQ+ culture because I have rainbows on my sweatshirt. If this IS cultural appropriation, please let me know. If it is some woke idiots, also please let me know.
• Lemønchu • 3 years ago (edited)
Definitely woke idiots. Cultural appropriation is disrespecting a culture, and personally I don't see anything wrong with loving rainbows. Like what you wanna like
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Thunder 3 years ago (edited)
I hope you dont take your vaccine and lay in the hospital twice a month, seriously, plus your ‘research’ isn’t any good cuz you’re not a scientist and you refuse to listen to one, idiot
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Cori 3 years ago
Oh, darling. Why so bitter? And what even is normal anyway? Diversity is beautiful, both in the natural world and in the human one.
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W S 3 years ago
Don't treat me special because I'm gay, don't treat me badly because I'm gay, just treat me as a human being and with the kindness you'd want for yourself.
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
I believe Pope Francis said something similar. Gay people are actual people and should be treated with respect?!? *le gasp*
Load More Replies... Aroace tiger 3 years ago
It's better than nothing I think. Probably because I love rainbows tho
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Have you been accused of cultural appropriation for that yet? I got nailed last year and this year and I was like, "I like rainbows! WTF?"
Load More Replies... cybermerlin2000 3 years ago
My gay friends cringe and hate gay pride month. I see them as Dave, Mike, Dawn and Claire (not real names) and they see me as Boris (again not real name) They despise the rainbow because it is caused by the natural refraction of light through a prismatic source and not sexual attraction. They hate gay people who say "How do you know if you haven't tried it?" and wish corporations would stop drawing attention to it. Fix homophobia by proper education and let the gays have a normal life. And I agree with them. A lot of gay people who joined the parades because of June will be the proud recipients of homophobic hate mail in July despite everyone knowing they were gay in the first place. What they would prefer is a weekend of a gay event to raise awareness and understanding rather than a month of ramming it down peoples throats with nothing to show for it
YoChicken 3 years ago
I agree. A lot of schools including mine have 'gay organizations' which does not make people who are LGBTQ+ feel valued or normal, in fact it makes us feel like we are something for people too see, to put on display. It's shoved down our throats that straight people UndERsTAnD but what you're doing is making being not straight abnormal, which in turn makes it harder for me to come out too people as they might treat me differently. I think it's ok to joke about it, but in the same way you would joke about a straight person.
Load More Replies... Penny Kemper 3 years ago
This is why the lady who fought for Mother's Day tried to stop it later. Everything gets commercialized.
Chillace 3 years ago
is the gay flag the pride flag as a whole? what i mean is, is it the flag for the entire lgbtq community?
VeninTheNonBinaryRogue 3 years ago
I think it’s the overall flag, though every other gender/sexuality has their own flag too
Load More Replies... xXCloudy_PuffXx 3 years ago
I have a very love-hate relationship with companies turning their logos rainbow. I hate it cuz, it's just a marketing thing and most of the time they really don't care. But on the other hand seeing all the rainbows just makes my lil queer heart happy
Rus Kus 3 years ago
I'm from the country that does not allow any kind of "gay propaganda" so even such small and commercialized steps seems kind of awesome to me :)
Load More Replies... natie marie 3 years ago
I dunno, if big corpa wanna make being gay extra-extra ok by them for one month by sticking rainbows on all their stuff.. and it makes one person feel like its a bit more ok to be themselves.. then im ok with the corporate rainbows.. you dont HAVE to buy them.. and rainbows are great. funny post though
CJay M (They-them) 2 years ago
I just realized: don’t listen to me about s**t. I’m all up here like As A pRoUd GaY but I aint even come out to my parents yet. I’m a female dog, ain’t I?
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
I used to love rainbows. I had rainbow-themed shirts, shoelaces, would arrange things in rainbow-color order... and now it is "LGBTQ+", so I have been accused of appropriating LGBTQ+ culture because I have rainbows on my sweatshirt. If this IS cultural appropriation, please let me know. If it is some woke idiots, also please let me know.
• Lemønchu • 3 years ago (edited)
Definitely woke idiots. Cultural appropriation is disrespecting a culture, and personally I don't see anything wrong with loving rainbows. Like what you wanna like
Load More Replies... Thunder 3 years ago (edited)
I hope you dont take your vaccine and lay in the hospital twice a month, seriously, plus your ‘research’ isn’t any good cuz you’re not a scientist and you refuse to listen to one, idiot
Load More Replies... Cori 3 years ago
Oh, darling. Why so bitter? And what even is normal anyway? Diversity is beautiful, both in the natural world and in the human one.
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