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Happy Gay Marriage Day, Everyone! (Try Not To Act Too Fruity.)
Posted by Seth at 4:30 AM on June 18, 2008
If you found yourself skipping over to the fridge for a glass of O.J. feeling refreshingly sanguine this morning, we think we may know the reason why: Today marks the first day since the historic overturning of the gay marriage ban that same-sex couples could show up to any county clerks' office in the state to apply for a marriage licence and, in most cases, tie the paisley knot. LAist has photos of the couple who started it all by challenging the ruling, and, fittingly, were first to benefit at a traditional Jewish ceremony held yesterday beneath an all-orientation-welcoming chupah. A reader sent in the above photo of George Takei and his—OMGay! Husband!—Brad Altman, who showed up bright and early to West Hollywood City Hall to collect their marriage licence. Takei told reporters, "Today we are all here to give flesh and blood reality to that ruling. We are going to make history. Congratulations to all of us and may equality live long and prosper." Still, gay leaders are cautioning their people to buffer their enthusiasm, the LAT reports:
Images from gay weddings, said Lorri L. Jean, chief executive of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Centre, could be used by opponents in a campaign designed to persuade California voters that gays and lesbians should not have the right to marry. Those getting married, she cautioned, should never lose sight of what they might be supplying to the other side.
Sitting close to his husband-to-be in the audience, hairstylist Kendall Hamilton nodded and said he knew just what she meant. No "guys showing up in gowns," he said.
While we can perhaps understand where they are coming from—the moment photos of Craig and Dirk's S&M-Themed Weddingstravangaza, replete with a black-leather-rose bouquet and cockring- and lube-filled gift bags, hit the interwebs, the bad guys will have all the ammunition they need—we hardly think this is the time to piss all over the gay wedding parade. Now, come on: Grab a handful of basmati and get into the same-sex spousal spirit! We're here! We're queer! We're married! We're getting used to it!
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CourageousCoward
Posted 5:45 AM 18/6/08
"By the power vested in me by the State of California, I now pronounce you "Top" and "Bottom" (or "Pitcher" and "Catcher." Your choice.)
CourageousCoward
Old No.7
Posted 5:44 AM 18/6/08
@ColbertNation: Hopefully George will have taken the time out beforehand to gargle with some Listerine.
I'm just sayin'.
Old No.7
ColbertNation
Posted 5:25 AM 18/6/08
That guy is so lucky. Imagine waking up to the sound of Takei's voice every day. Bliss.
ColbertNation
TurdBlossom
Posted 4:53 AM 18/6/08
To thine own self be true. Whether your a bull dyke who wants to get hitched in a Hugo Boss Tux or a leather daddy with a thing for Vera Wang Wedding gowns, I say it's your day do what you want, the American Taliban will hate us regardless.
TurdBlossom
Rey
Posted 7:08 AM 18/6/08
@CourageousCoward: Silly heterocentrists (you too, gay folks!) and your top/bottom, black/white, open/closed dichotomies.
Why so limiting?
Rey
CrankYank
Posted 6:57 AM 18/6/08
Speaking from the state of expertise (Massachusetts that is) - you will find that it is a happy and wonderful development. Gay folks - enjoy this most joyous and curious of institutions. Straight folks - you now can't assume gender when husband/wife is mentioned, and you will have etiquette questions regarding bridal shower presents (2 or 1?) and wedding parties (what's the second best man called?). Just make it up as you go along, we did.
CrankYank
mothrafairy
Posted 6:37 AM 18/6/08
Sweet Jebus, alimony.
Real. Enduring. Alimony.
mothrafairy
kookla
Posted 6:17 AM 18/6/08
Congrats, guys! Now you can be as miserable as the married heteros.
kookla
TurdBlossom
Posted 6:17 AM 18/6/08
@CourageousCoward: How about a wide reciever?
TurdBlossom
Xylo
Posted 6:16 AM 18/6/08
So, fuschia feathers are out??
George's face makes me so happy! I've been watching that guy's mug since I was 14.
Xylo
ophthalmologist
Posted 7:59 AM 18/6/08
Happy June 17 all! - see the love -
to all you haters: give it a rest, for one day at least; then, tomorrow when you wake: focus your misguided anger toward the real threat to the sanctity of marriage: cheating spouses, parents who abuse their children, spouses who abuse each other, married men who frequent hookers, married women who do likewise
if you put even 1/10 of your gay-scapegoating efforts toward fixing the long-standing problems with hetero marriage, you'll seem more sincere about its sanctity
peace all
ophthalmologist
nick_r
Posted 7:19 AM 18/6/08
Images from gay weddings... could be used by opponents in a campaign designed to persuade California voters that gays and lesbians should not have the right to marry.
Uh yeah, I guess so. Just like images of black people voting were probably once used in campaigns against that particular issue. I don't really see what the point is.
nick_r
nick_r
Posted 8:37 AM 18/6/08
@ophthalmologist: Yeah, 'cause all the gay-bashers congregate on Defamer.
(But I agree with the sentiment.)
nick_r
gwendemarco
Posted 9:25 AM 18/6/08
Gays have officially jumped the shark. Now, they'll be just as boring as Deb and Ronnie McNormal from Simi Valley bitching about car pools, pre-adolescent kids, sub-par anniversary presents and in-laws. It's a sad day indeed.
gwendemarco
SeaPeople
Posted 10:20 AM 18/6/08
Yaaay! Now George Takei and spouse can officially adopt me! Best. Newlymarriedgaygrandparents. Ever.
SeaPeople