"Unconventional" Ways To Welcome GOP?
 


Minnesota based non-profit The UnConvention recently began circulating a series of ads urging gay residents to be "unconventional" while welcoming Republicans, who are currently celebrating their national convention in St. Paul.

Above you'll see a commercial depicting a gay and lesbian couple who switch it up as two suits walk their direction. The tagline reads: "The Republicans are coming. Make an effort." While surely this is a light-hearted jab at the GOP's exclusionary politics, the "closet yourself" subtext rubs us the wrong way.

Comments (5)

No. 1 · ChicagoJimmy

I think it would have been funnier the other way around. Two straight couples making out, but then switch when they see the Republicans because they want to make a statement.

Posted: Sep 2, 2008 at 2:06 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 2 · tallskin

This is disgusting! I can't believe a gay ad is promoting this "closet yourself" shit!!!!

Posted: Sep 2, 2008 at 4:23 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 3 · johnny k

chill out. it's obviously ironic.

Posted: Sep 2, 2008 at 5:34 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 4 · Geoffrey

Have to say, 'ironic' or not, it bugs me too. That is plain bullshit.

Posted: Sep 2, 2008 at 7:56 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 5 · Pedro

I think it's a good joke.

Posted: Sep 3, 2008 at 5:41 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
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