Smarmy headlines aside, we actually think it's pretty cool that today Philadelphia's Mayor John F. Street unveiled not one...not two...not three or even thirty-three but thirty-six of the city's street signs redone to incorporate a rainbow-flag design that in no uncertain terms lets the area's pedestrians and drivers know they're in gay country!

It just goes to show you the real power of the gay dollar—and lest you think we're being snarky, know that the official press release we were sent used the phrase "rainbow-branded
street signs." (Our emphasis, their wording.)

Sure, we love Mark Foley and we love GLAAD, but we really love art. We're particularly fond of art that takes the piss out of homo-hater fuck wads who distort religion for their own pursuit of evil.

That said, we definitely love what's happening over at Garrett County Press. The small company based out of Phillie "asked 56 international artists to "color in" The Pat Robertson & Friends Coloring Book," as they say.

The results? Incredible! In fact, we meant to post this bit of fun earlier, but we got so wrapped up in the site that we lost track of time. Sorry, we've robbed you of precious time to fawn over the submissions.

The one pictured comes from Aaron Nather in Cali. You can't really tell, but it appears to be Robertson playing tonsil hockey with a demon snake. They're in love. How can we tell? There's a burning hell heart around them. There's also some sort of creepy eye at the bottom. We don't know why, but we love it.

Follow this here link to check out a close up and 55 more.

A few weeks ago we made a passing, happy endings related mention to a school in Philadelphia that planned on including gay history in its academic schedule. Of course, the more conservative parents got their panties in a twist and raised a stink. Well, that stink just got way more pungent.

Gathering at Kings High School, a group of concerned citizens got together to discuss the issue. That discussion, however, turned into a full-fledged war of words as people insisted that the move was a blemish on the school's fine educational standards. The Philadelphia Daily News quotes some angry residents:

"I am requesting that you rescind this gay and lesbian pride month. Issue new calendars for October and call this month anti-violence month, reading month," said Ann Martin, a grandparent and ex- school district employee.

"Shame on you. Shame on you," she said, shouting at the school officials. "It's never too late to right a wrong. What were you thinking?"
Robert Gray, of the African American Freedom and Reconstruction League, stood as his wife read his statement: "The children aren't taught to read, write and master life-survival skills. However, our children are being taught gender preference. This is totally unacceptable."

What we can't understand is why people get so fucking bent out of shape about gay history. It could be way worse: it could be serial killer appreciation month or rape that girl right there month, both of which would certainly be worse than a little homo history.

• Let’s hope the new james Bond is a grower, since he’s obviously not a shower. [WOW Report]

• We’d like to find out the same about Chad Michael Murray. [The Malcontent]

• Philadelphia is giving away trips to the city for its "Ultimate Gay Stay Giveaway.” They don’t call it The City of Brotherly Love for nothing. [Go Phila]

• Deep down you’ve known all along. It’s your mother’s fault. [Gay.com]

• “The self-portrait . . . has become a kind of folk art for the digital age.” Yeah, we’ve seen a lot of folk art on Manhunt. [NY Times]