Gay Oreo Inspires Internet Outrage
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Meh, they can do it all they like. It is more like taking a stance against stupid than an actual political stance to be honest. And besides, they WANT controversy, it is amazing for them when they pull support of a good stance and manage to get people talking about it at the same time. They gain so much more than they loseXan Krieger said:
Besides, the oil companies in 'Merica already have a party dedicated to them, why not start the Kraft party?
Honestly, at this point in time this should not need to be a political opinion, supporting equal rights should never stir controversy regardless of the source. The opinion is basically: "These people should get the same rights and privileges that everyone else does". That shouldn't be a political statement in this day an age. Besides, if there is something happening to create progress in society, I don't care what it is.Helmholtz Watson said:
EDIT 1: Er meh gerd, I finally got a single captcha that worked! After months, OMG yall I just may be back
EDIT 2: and then I go and double-post... teh failz
You support gay rights, great. I still stand by my comment, I don't like food companies making political opinions. I've very much in favor of stem cell research, but that doesn't mean that I want Domino's pizza to start voicing their support for the research.Brandon237 said:
What call? It's what the book says. If your god is unfailable, and it's what the Bible says, then you believe everything in it. If you're picking and choosing then you're admitting God is wrong, just too deep in denial to admit it. They're using parts they agree with to justify their bigotry, but ignoring everything else. Fuck that they're Christians, that's just being hypocritical. Which is bad.Helmholtz Watson said:
Thats a false dichotomy, the option isn't that you take every thing from the bible or your not a Christian.Roman Monaghan said:
I don't understand the hating gay thing...
I mean, what is wrong with being gay? I mean I hate some things but there is a clear demonstration with every time those people affect my life (the impossibly stupid and/or inconsiderate).
So, the bible says no gays (according to some) but as long as someone is not gay And a member of the homophobic church (some churches are more tolerant than others) in question I see no conflict.
"Ah, but think of the children"
Ok, so you can raise them in a bubble of denying homosexuality in society and watch the culture shock and maladjustment or let them grow in a free society and form their own opinions. That is your choice as a parent but don't deny another their choices in the process.
And to finish, Sweden doesn't readily have oreos available everywhere and they aren't cheap but it is definitely worth the trip to grab a box.
I mean, what is wrong with being gay? I mean I hate some things but there is a clear demonstration with every time those people affect my life (the impossibly stupid and/or inconsiderate).
So, the bible says no gays (according to some) but as long as someone is not gay And a member of the homophobic church (some churches are more tolerant than others) in question I see no conflict.
"Ah, but think of the children"
Ok, so you can raise them in a bubble of denying homosexuality in society and watch the culture shock and maladjustment or let them grow in a free society and form their own opinions. That is your choice as a parent but don't deny another their choices in the process.
And to finish, Sweden doesn't readily have oreos available everywhere and they aren't cheap but it is definitely worth the trip to grab a box.
But why? The food tastes the same, the prices stay the same, everything about the food is the same. So what's the big deal?Helmholtz Watson said:
I see this as an ingenius ad campaign. Just take a look at this thread: the majority of people here are saying that this makes them want an Oreo. The fanatically homophobic communities are small. Anyone with less extreme views is not going to boycott Kraft (after all, they make a massive portion of the food Americans eat). Plus, this boosts PR with gay rights supporters.
I assume there are also moral factors at play in this decision, but there are also financial incentives.
But sometimes you can see a rainbow and sky together, probably feeling each other up. Obviously the sky is pro-gay. That should be the next boycott. No sky for my family!Phasmal said:
My aunt is a Baptist minister...she also happens to be a lesbian. I was raised Christian, but in a church (not my aunt's) that taught CRAZY things like TOLLERANCE. The Bible is filled with contradictions, mostly becuase it was written by a lot of different people, then changed to fit the times and whatever agenda said church had. From the old to the new testamant you'd think God was a totally different guy...he went from the strict always angry dad full of hellfire, brimstone and punishment for every little thing to the doting grandfather who's cool "as long as you say you're sorry and treat each other well" (Somehow that last part gets overlooked all too often). It's not about admitting that god is wrong, it's saying that god, like everyone else, changes and evolves. There are LOTS of different interpretations of the Bible, it's why there are so many denominations, but I've always gravitated to the ones that emphasized treating each other with kindness and respect, and that includes our LGBT friends and neighbors.Roman Monaghan said:
on topic - Oreo cookies are AWESOME, it's a cute ad, though that is just too much filling for a retail release
Actually I'm pretty sure it is. If you believe God is perfect, but don't believe everything that's said in his little instruction guide, then yeah, not Christian. Just in denial. And you're right, it IS a false dichotomy. Yet another reason ontop of the other ninety-billion of why Christianity and most other religions are stupid.Helmholtz Watson said: