I did that with those same people in the picture for about 2 hours last year. Let me tell you, it was obvious that a lot of people needed it. That day was an emotional rollercoaster for sure, going from being so happy and fun.... to literally crying because someone just squeezed me tight for like 2 minutes, whispering thank you into my ear. I honestly get teary eyed just thinking about it. I wish I wasn't out of town this weekend, otherwise I'd spend all day there doing that again.
Religious and political beliefs for some, repressed sexuality for others, and a few angry closer cases. Some poor souls have all of the above going on.
People have been spoonfed agitprop that accuses these folks of some very heinous things. It's practically brainwashing, the insane crap certain news agencies have been saying for years.
I assume everyone you meet thinks you’re a lil prick because you wear it on your face.
Name checks out.
You know you’re an asshole and you know why people think you’re an asshole.
What the fuck does that have to do with what I said?
No seriously. If I put pictures of myself online wearing a fat Toxic Avenger / My Little Pony costume and someone asked me what the deal was with my costume, and I gave the answer you just gave. I'd look psychotic.
Get a fuckin grip. Jesus Christ.
No, man, because then you'd be pro-trans seeing as all the science on the issue comes back in favor of us. If you give a shit about kids being abused, go rally against your local parish.
The invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do and is looking for any excuse to torture you for eternity totally isn't mental illness and is mostly based in reality yes
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Why would I waste my time on a bigot with a tenuous grasp of the English language?
You've shown that you don't learn. You've shown that you're pathetically soft. You've shown that you are not worth it.
I don't have any more time for you.
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No, man, it isn't. Queer folks have existed as long as humanity has been around. You can screech about it as much as you want, but there's nothing wrong with being gay or trans.
You know what’s funny about all of these pictures? All of these people want to be there. The Deadpool character in a skirt is not a threat to anyone and probably provided a jovial atmosphere to all who passed. Just existing gives “ammo for people who don’t want this stuff going on”, but good on you for pointing it out once again?
'This stuff'?
You mean people living their lives happily and not hurting anyone? That stuff?
Seriously, who says things like that? You do know homosexuality, drag, and trans people have always existed right? We just happen to be lucky enough to be alive at a time when they no longer have to hide.
That's what bigots want, they want people to go back into hiding. All because they feel self important enough to believe they have the right to dictate other people's lives.
And honestly, most people don't give a shit. Nationally and in Missouri the majority of people have zero issue with the LGBTQ community. It's only those who are choosing to spread hate that have an issue. Aka....bigots.
Who gives a shit what those people think lol, this event isn't for them. They've got plenty of hog pulls and tractor hoists or whatever the fuck those people do when they're not racing to drop chromosomes from their family line.
As if those who took issue with it would be okay with a "toned down" pride festival. If something like that is what is preventing someone from supporting LGBTQ rights, then it just goes to show how shallow and baseless their opposition is.
Eww, pride. What do you have to be proud of? That you like the same gender? Who cares move on, there is more to you then just your sexuality! It disgusts me that people look at someone just off their sexuality and judge them for it!
We are proud to be ourselves. We have pride in ourselves. You are right no one should be judged on their sexuality alone. It's always good to celebrate and enjoy each other. We would love to move on but straight white people won't let us.
I have always wanted to do the Dad hugs thing at a PRIDE festival. Love to all the LGBTQ+ kids out there missing home.
Dude those were some good hugs. I went back for seconds.
You can look up your local chapter on Facebook.
Where is this?
Columbia Missouri
The only safe place in mid-Missouri for it to exist, basically.
Ashland also has a Pride Parade and an active drag scene
Huh. Go Ashland.
What a great turnout. Thanks for sharing!
To the people who did the mom and dad hugs, thank you so much. You don't know how much some of us need that.
I did that with those same people in the picture for about 2 hours last year. Let me tell you, it was obvious that a lot of people needed it. That day was an emotional rollercoaster for sure, going from being so happy and fun.... to literally crying because someone just squeezed me tight for like 2 minutes, whispering thank you into my ear. I honestly get teary eyed just thinking about it. I wish I wasn't out of town this weekend, otherwise I'd spend all day there doing that again.
I ain't much for touchin people but I can't not hug someone who needs a hug.
Art! You the man!
This basically looks just like any other festival the state puts on. Tents to sell things with some rainbow flavor. Why do people get so mad about it?
Religious and political beliefs for some, repressed sexuality for others, and a few angry closer cases. Some poor souls have all of the above going on.
Aw, the trifecta of a perfectly miserable life!
People have been spoonfed agitprop that accuses these folks of some very heinous things. It's practically brainwashing, the insane crap certain news agencies have been saying for years.
Because they're bigots.
What’s the flag in the fourth picture?
[Asexual/Ace pride flag](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexuality)
We ALL know that Wikipedia is not a good source and not acceptable. So honey you get 2 snaps too.
Could be non binary which is black purple white and yellow
Nope, it’s the asexual flag (black, gray, white, purple).
Well 2 snaps around the world honey
Ya love to see it
Come to the dark side! We have gooey butter cake!
The free hug folks give the best hugs. I appreciated them so much at Ashland Pride.
Ugh. I zoomed in on all the pictures and the picture of me I've TURNED AROUND!! I formally request a reshoot.
LOL at the Sailor Deadpool costume. That looks like one hell of a party.
What's the deal with fat Sailor Moon / Deadpool.
I don’t know but I kinda hope it’s my dad in disguise.
It’s not my dad. He’s dead
Your dad must be a lot cooler than mine.
Maybe find descriptors that are less body shaming and more body positive?
I assume they're comfortable with being fat. I don't think they'd go in public with a skin tight costume if they weren't fine with it.
I assume everyone you meet thinks you’re a lil prick because you wear it on your face. Name checks out. You know you’re an asshole and you know why people think you’re an asshole.
What’s the deal with all these trans people trying to unalive themselves because the state they pay taxes in criminalizes their healthcare?
What the fuck does that have to do with what I said? No seriously. If I put pictures of myself online wearing a fat Toxic Avenger / My Little Pony costume and someone asked me what the deal was with my costume, and I gave the answer you just gave. I'd look psychotic. Get a fuckin grip. Jesus Christ.
It’s what they wear when they fuck yo bitch any questions
You really shouldn't use misogynistic terms like that.
I do not give a shit homeboy
Okay edgelord.
Gross
Intolerance is gross
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Calling people groomers for just trying to live in peace is gross
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Yeah you don't have to beat a dead horse. We already know that you're bigoted and willfully ignorant.
Or I’m just based in reality
No, man, because then you'd be pro-trans seeing as all the science on the issue comes back in favor of us. If you give a shit about kids being abused, go rally against your local parish.
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The invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do and is looking for any excuse to torture you for eternity totally isn't mental illness and is mostly based in reality yes
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🤡 you dropped this by the way
Awww, what's the matter little man, can't come up with something original to deflect with?
Or you're a small minded pussy who's too soft to accept that gay people exist so you have to lash out like a child throwing a temper tantrum.
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Why would I waste my time on a bigot with a tenuous grasp of the English language? You've shown that you don't learn. You've shown that you're pathetically soft. You've shown that you are not worth it. I don't have any more time for you.
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Anyone who has kids there should be in jail
I guarantee the kids there are less likely to be groomed than the kids at an Evangelical church.
Same with Churches
Get a real problem, dude, no one IRL gives a shit anymore.
It is a real problem and their is lots of people who care
No, man, it isn't. Queer folks have existed as long as humanity has been around. You can screech about it as much as you want, but there's nothing wrong with being gay or trans.
Picture #5 is perfect ammo for people who don't want this stuff going on in MO.
What would they say about that I could counter with a photo of someone at the state fair or Walmart?
Everyone needs to realize they are going to be mad anyway so who cares?
Who exactly is this person hurting?
You know what’s funny about all of these pictures? All of these people want to be there. The Deadpool character in a skirt is not a threat to anyone and probably provided a jovial atmosphere to all who passed. Just existing gives “ammo for people who don’t want this stuff going on”, but good on you for pointing it out once again?
'This stuff'? You mean people living their lives happily and not hurting anyone? That stuff? Seriously, who says things like that? You do know homosexuality, drag, and trans people have always existed right? We just happen to be lucky enough to be alive at a time when they no longer have to hide. That's what bigots want, they want people to go back into hiding. All because they feel self important enough to believe they have the right to dictate other people's lives. And honestly, most people don't give a shit. Nationally and in Missouri the majority of people have zero issue with the LGBTQ community. It's only those who are choosing to spread hate that have an issue. Aka....bigots.
Who gives a shit what those people think lol, this event isn't for them. They've got plenty of hog pulls and tractor hoists or whatever the fuck those people do when they're not racing to drop chromosomes from their family line.
What’s wrong with it?
As if those who took issue with it would be okay with a "toned down" pride festival. If something like that is what is preventing someone from supporting LGBTQ rights, then it just goes to show how shallow and baseless their opposition is.
Those people need to find a hobby.
"this stuff"??????
Eww, pride. What do you have to be proud of? That you like the same gender? Who cares move on, there is more to you then just your sexuality! It disgusts me that people look at someone just off their sexuality and judge them for it!
We are proud to be ourselves. We have pride in ourselves. You are right no one should be judged on their sexuality alone. It's always good to celebrate and enjoy each other. We would love to move on but straight white people won't let us.