Before the historic Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges decided the issue for the whole country in 2015, marriage rights was a hot-button issue for years across the country, as state after state voted on state constitutional amendments or referenda questions whether to legalize it, one at a time. Here’s a roundup of some witty protest signs with their finger on the pulse of the issue.
01 of 50
What Jesus Said About Gay People
Flickr
Evangelicals opposed to marriage equality often cite the Bible in their arguments.
02 of 50
Did I Vote on Your Marriage?
It seemed ludicrous to protestors that the concept had to be decided one state at a time.
03 of 50
Homosexuality Is In
These two straight guys removed the ’s’ from sin on a church sign. Gay Marriage USA
What a difference one letter makes.
04 of 50
Gay Bridal Registry
Huffington Post
The topic was a big one during the election of 2008, which occurred in the middle of the recession following the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
05 of 50
Effect of Gay Marriage
One common thread among the marriage equality advocates was that giving rights to others doesn’t take anything away from anyone else—and it really should have no effect on straight couples.
06 of 50
Corduroy Skirts Are a Sin
BuzzFeed
Marriage equality advocates have a lot of fun with the stereotype that gays have excellent eyes for fashion.
07 of 50
Sin-Sational
Digg
What designer doesn’t enjoy recycling and repurposing?
08 of 50
Jesus Had Two Dads
BuzzFeed
A new perspective on the Holy Trinity.
09 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Gay Privilege
Churches and religious organizations are exempt from taxes through the tax code pertaining to 501(c)(3) organizations.
10 of 50
Even If Being Gay Was a Choice
fb.com/rachelmaddowfans
Much discussion about a person’s “gayness” has centered on whether it’s biologically determined or a lifestyle choice.
11 of 50
Blame for Gay Marriage
BuzzFeed
Bigotry, however, is a lifestyle choice.
12 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Fabric of Society
Have A Gay Day
Turning a stereotype on its head makes for effective humor.
13 of 50
I Just Want One Marriage
BuzzFeed
Republican leader Newt Gingrich has been married three times.
14 of 50
All Marriages Are Same Sex
Puns can get you far.
15 of 50
The Gay Agenda
BuzzFeed
Conspiracy theorists think gays are all united under some national agenda—well, no, not really, except for wanting marriage rights and needing to get milk.
16 of 50
Mawage
Twiitter
“The Princess Bride”—a national tweasure.
17 of 50
Relax Heterosexuals
Another reminder to the majority that allowing a minority group equal rights will not affect their daily life.
18 of 50
Put a Ring on It
BuzzFeed
The lyrics to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” apply in a new context.
19 of 50
Dorothy Left Kansas for a Reason
HappyPlace.com
The stereotype of gays loving Judy Garland is referenced in this attack on conservative Kansas.
20 of 50
The Gay Agenda: Equality
Forward Progressives
The promotion of the “gay agenda” was just fearmongering.
21 of 50
Attack the Moon, Not Our Love
Current
This sign is a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” game reference.
22 of 50
Wrong Way
An anti-gay protester gets owned by a piece of sheet metal. Huffington Post
Watch where you’re standing with your protest signs for unintentional irony.
23 of 50
Gay Marriage and the Bible
Church laws and federal laws are two different things.
24 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Religion
Again, if the issue doesn’t affect you personally, why put so much into being opposed to it?
25 of 50
What Will Happen if Gay Marriage Is Legalized?
Hey, Chicken Little, the sky won’t fall, either.
26 of 50
Ellen DeGeneres on Gay Rights
Being Liberal.org
Let’s go back to being superficial-judgy instead.
27 of 50
Hurricanes
Evangelicals actually tried to blame gays for hurricanes like Sandy. No, really.
This quote is from a 2012 episode of the show “The Newsroom,” where Jeff Daniels plays Will McAvoy.
28 of 50
Keep Calm and Marry On
A take on the British “Keep Calm and Carry On” campaign put together in case Germany invaded Britain during World War II.
29 of 50
Gay Marriage Quote
George Takei
Emphasizing the universal, rather than the division.
30 of 50
Dear Abby Advice to Homophobe
Formidable Republican Opposition
Bigotry has no place in a nice neighborhood.
31 of 50
Jesus Never Said a Thing About Gay People
FCKH8
Ooh, a creationism joke.
32 of 50
Sanctity of Marriage
PunditKitchen.com
Looking for that drag queen loophole…
33 of 50
Marriage Is a Holy Institution
A different perspective might be all that’s needed.
34 of 50
Jesus on Homosexuality
The Colbert Report
Stephen Colbert has a wide audience for the ideas he lampoons.
35 of 50
Making Progress
The gay former congressman also said, “My having married a man when I was a member of Congress was much better received than having chaired the committee that wrote the financial reform bill” (2015).
36 of 50
Government Protection
Comedian and actor Will Farrell points out that America has some misplaced priorities.
37 of 50
If the Fetus You Save Is Gay
Someecards
Many criticisms of the right point out the hypocrisy of stopping their promotion of people’s rights at birth.
38 of 50
None of My Damn Business
Judge not lest ye be judged?
39 of 50
The Bible Belt
Someecards
Another nature vs. nurture joke.
40 of 50
Bill Maher on Gay Marriage
Bill Maher
Basically, “Let’s calm down and think about this rationally.”
41 of 50
North Carolina
Someecards
In 2012, North Carolina banned same-sex marriage but it was still legal to marry your first cousin. Ew.
42 of 50
Threat
Greed.Oppression.Piety
Just a little sarcasm’s coming through in this Stephen Colbert quote about Neil Patrick Harris.
43 of 50
Gay People Getting Married
BuzzFeed
With civil responsibilities should come civil rights?
44 of 50
Bert, Ernie, and Marriage Equality
Even Muppets are lining up in favor of equality.
45 of 50
R2-D2, C-3PO, and Marriage Equality
And Star Wars robots.
46 of 50
It All Makes Sense
Plays on words are fun.
47 of 50
What the Bible Says
FB.com/thereprmindproject
Separation of church and state (and hypocrisy among the evangelical right) was a common theme among marriage rights advocates.
48 of 50
Redefining Marriage
Many state proposals tried to define marriage in their bills as between one man and one woman.
49 of 50
Everyone Gets a Marriage!
BuzzFeed
The day Oprah Winfrey gave cars to everyone in the audience has become iconic.
50 of 50
Equal Rights for All Peeps
Every one is the same on the inside, after all.
Before the historic Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges decided the issue for the whole country in 2015, marriage rights was a hot-button issue for years across the country, as state after state voted on state constitutional amendments or referenda questions whether to legalize it, one at a time. Here’s a roundup of some witty protest signs with their finger on the pulse of the issue.
01 of 50
What Jesus Said About Gay People
Flickr
Evangelicals opposed to marriage equality often cite the Bible in their arguments.
02 of 50
Did I Vote on Your Marriage?
It seemed ludicrous to protestors that the concept had to be decided one state at a time.
03 of 50
Homosexuality Is In
These two straight guys removed the ’s’ from sin on a church sign. Gay Marriage USA
What a difference one letter makes.
04 of 50
Gay Bridal Registry
Huffington Post
The topic was a big one during the election of 2008, which occurred in the middle of the recession following the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
05 of 50
Effect of Gay Marriage
One common thread among the marriage equality advocates was that giving rights to others doesn’t take anything away from anyone else—and it really should have no effect on straight couples.
06 of 50
Corduroy Skirts Are a Sin
BuzzFeed
Marriage equality advocates have a lot of fun with the stereotype that gays have excellent eyes for fashion.
07 of 50
Sin-Sational
Digg
What designer doesn’t enjoy recycling and repurposing?
08 of 50
Jesus Had Two Dads
BuzzFeed
A new perspective on the Holy Trinity.
09 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Gay Privilege
Churches and religious organizations are exempt from taxes through the tax code pertaining to 501(c)(3) organizations.
10 of 50
Even If Being Gay Was a Choice
fb.com/rachelmaddowfans
Much discussion about a person’s “gayness” has centered on whether it’s biologically determined or a lifestyle choice.
11 of 50
Blame for Gay Marriage
BuzzFeed
Bigotry, however, is a lifestyle choice.
12 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Fabric of Society
Have A Gay Day
Turning a stereotype on its head makes for effective humor.
13 of 50
I Just Want One Marriage
BuzzFeed
Republican leader Newt Gingrich has been married three times.
14 of 50
All Marriages Are Same Sex
Puns can get you far.
15 of 50
The Gay Agenda
BuzzFeed
Conspiracy theorists think gays are all united under some national agenda—well, no, not really, except for wanting marriage rights and needing to get milk.
16 of 50
Mawage
Twiitter
“The Princess Bride”—a national tweasure.
17 of 50
Relax Heterosexuals
Another reminder to the majority that allowing a minority group equal rights will not affect their daily life.
18 of 50
Put a Ring on It
BuzzFeed
The lyrics to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” apply in a new context.
19 of 50
Dorothy Left Kansas for a Reason
HappyPlace.com
The stereotype of gays loving Judy Garland is referenced in this attack on conservative Kansas.
20 of 50
The Gay Agenda: Equality
Forward Progressives
The promotion of the “gay agenda” was just fearmongering.
21 of 50
Attack the Moon, Not Our Love
Current
This sign is a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” game reference.
22 of 50
Wrong Way
An anti-gay protester gets owned by a piece of sheet metal. Huffington Post
Watch where you’re standing with your protest signs for unintentional irony.
23 of 50
Gay Marriage and the Bible
Church laws and federal laws are two different things.
24 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Religion
Again, if the issue doesn’t affect you personally, why put so much into being opposed to it?
25 of 50
What Will Happen if Gay Marriage Is Legalized?
Hey, Chicken Little, the sky won’t fall, either.
26 of 50
Ellen DeGeneres on Gay Rights
Being Liberal.org
Let’s go back to being superficial-judgy instead.
27 of 50
Hurricanes
Evangelicals actually tried to blame gays for hurricanes like Sandy. No, really.
This quote is from a 2012 episode of the show “The Newsroom,” where Jeff Daniels plays Will McAvoy.
28 of 50
Keep Calm and Marry On
A take on the British “Keep Calm and Carry On” campaign put together in case Germany invaded Britain during World War II.
29 of 50
Gay Marriage Quote
George Takei
Emphasizing the universal, rather than the division.
30 of 50
Dear Abby Advice to Homophobe
Formidable Republican Opposition
Bigotry has no place in a nice neighborhood.
31 of 50
Jesus Never Said a Thing About Gay People
FCKH8
Ooh, a creationism joke.
32 of 50
Sanctity of Marriage
PunditKitchen.com
Looking for that drag queen loophole…
33 of 50
Marriage Is a Holy Institution
A different perspective might be all that’s needed.
34 of 50
Jesus on Homosexuality
The Colbert Report
Stephen Colbert has a wide audience for the ideas he lampoons.
35 of 50
Making Progress
The gay former congressman also said, “My having married a man when I was a member of Congress was much better received than having chaired the committee that wrote the financial reform bill” (2015).
36 of 50
Government Protection
Comedian and actor Will Farrell points out that America has some misplaced priorities.
37 of 50
If the Fetus You Save Is Gay
Someecards
Many criticisms of the right point out the hypocrisy of stopping their promotion of people’s rights at birth.
38 of 50
None of My Damn Business
Judge not lest ye be judged?
39 of 50
The Bible Belt
Someecards
Another nature vs. nurture joke.
40 of 50
Bill Maher on Gay Marriage
Bill Maher
Basically, “Let’s calm down and think about this rationally.”
41 of 50
North Carolina
Someecards
In 2012, North Carolina banned same-sex marriage but it was still legal to marry your first cousin. Ew.
42 of 50
Threat
Greed.Oppression.Piety
Just a little sarcasm’s coming through in this Stephen Colbert quote about Neil Patrick Harris.
43 of 50
Gay People Getting Married
BuzzFeed
With civil responsibilities should come civil rights?
44 of 50
Bert, Ernie, and Marriage Equality
Even Muppets are lining up in favor of equality.
45 of 50
R2-D2, C-3PO, and Marriage Equality
And Star Wars robots.
46 of 50
It All Makes Sense
Plays on words are fun.
47 of 50
What the Bible Says
FB.com/thereprmindproject
Separation of church and state (and hypocrisy among the evangelical right) was a common theme among marriage rights advocates.
48 of 50
Redefining Marriage
Many state proposals tried to define marriage in their bills as between one man and one woman.
49 of 50
Everyone Gets a Marriage!
BuzzFeed
The day Oprah Winfrey gave cars to everyone in the audience has become iconic.
50 of 50
Equal Rights for All Peeps
Every one is the same on the inside, after all.
Before the historic Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges decided the issue for the whole country in 2015, marriage rights was a hot-button issue for years across the country, as state after state voted on state constitutional amendments or referenda questions whether to legalize it, one at a time. Here’s a roundup of some witty protest signs with their finger on the pulse of the issue.
01 of 50
What Jesus Said About Gay People
Flickr
Evangelicals opposed to marriage equality often cite the Bible in their arguments.
02 of 50
Did I Vote on Your Marriage?
It seemed ludicrous to protestors that the concept had to be decided one state at a time.
03 of 50
Homosexuality Is In
These two straight guys removed the ’s’ from sin on a church sign. Gay Marriage USA
What a difference one letter makes.
04 of 50
Gay Bridal Registry
Huffington Post
The topic was a big one during the election of 2008, which occurred in the middle of the recession following the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
05 of 50
Effect of Gay Marriage
One common thread among the marriage equality advocates was that giving rights to others doesn’t take anything away from anyone else—and it really should have no effect on straight couples.
06 of 50
Corduroy Skirts Are a Sin
BuzzFeed
Marriage equality advocates have a lot of fun with the stereotype that gays have excellent eyes for fashion.
07 of 50
Sin-Sational
Digg
What designer doesn’t enjoy recycling and repurposing?
08 of 50
Jesus Had Two Dads
BuzzFeed
A new perspective on the Holy Trinity.
09 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Gay Privilege
Churches and religious organizations are exempt from taxes through the tax code pertaining to 501(c)(3) organizations.
10 of 50
Even If Being Gay Was a Choice
fb.com/rachelmaddowfans
Much discussion about a person’s “gayness” has centered on whether it’s biologically determined or a lifestyle choice.
11 of 50
Blame for Gay Marriage
BuzzFeed
Bigotry, however, is a lifestyle choice.
12 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Fabric of Society
Have A Gay Day
Turning a stereotype on its head makes for effective humor.
13 of 50
I Just Want One Marriage
BuzzFeed
Republican leader Newt Gingrich has been married three times.
14 of 50
All Marriages Are Same Sex
Puns can get you far.
15 of 50
The Gay Agenda
BuzzFeed
Conspiracy theorists think gays are all united under some national agenda—well, no, not really, except for wanting marriage rights and needing to get milk.
16 of 50
Mawage
Twiitter
“The Princess Bride”—a national tweasure.
17 of 50
Relax Heterosexuals
Another reminder to the majority that allowing a minority group equal rights will not affect their daily life.
18 of 50
Put a Ring on It
BuzzFeed
The lyrics to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” apply in a new context.
19 of 50
Dorothy Left Kansas for a Reason
HappyPlace.com
The stereotype of gays loving Judy Garland is referenced in this attack on conservative Kansas.
20 of 50
The Gay Agenda: Equality
Forward Progressives
The promotion of the “gay agenda” was just fearmongering.
21 of 50
Attack the Moon, Not Our Love
Current
This sign is a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” game reference.
22 of 50
Wrong Way
An anti-gay protester gets owned by a piece of sheet metal. Huffington Post
Watch where you’re standing with your protest signs for unintentional irony.
23 of 50
Gay Marriage and the Bible
Church laws and federal laws are two different things.
24 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Religion
Again, if the issue doesn’t affect you personally, why put so much into being opposed to it?
25 of 50
What Will Happen if Gay Marriage Is Legalized?
Hey, Chicken Little, the sky won’t fall, either.
26 of 50
Ellen DeGeneres on Gay Rights
Being Liberal.org
Let’s go back to being superficial-judgy instead.
27 of 50
Hurricanes
Evangelicals actually tried to blame gays for hurricanes like Sandy. No, really.
This quote is from a 2012 episode of the show “The Newsroom,” where Jeff Daniels plays Will McAvoy.
28 of 50
Keep Calm and Marry On
A take on the British “Keep Calm and Carry On” campaign put together in case Germany invaded Britain during World War II.
29 of 50
Gay Marriage Quote
George Takei
Emphasizing the universal, rather than the division.
30 of 50
Dear Abby Advice to Homophobe
Formidable Republican Opposition
Bigotry has no place in a nice neighborhood.
31 of 50
Jesus Never Said a Thing About Gay People
FCKH8
Ooh, a creationism joke.
32 of 50
Sanctity of Marriage
PunditKitchen.com
Looking for that drag queen loophole…
33 of 50
Marriage Is a Holy Institution
A different perspective might be all that’s needed.
34 of 50
Jesus on Homosexuality
The Colbert Report
Stephen Colbert has a wide audience for the ideas he lampoons.
35 of 50
Making Progress
The gay former congressman also said, “My having married a man when I was a member of Congress was much better received than having chaired the committee that wrote the financial reform bill” (2015).
36 of 50
Government Protection
Comedian and actor Will Farrell points out that America has some misplaced priorities.
37 of 50
If the Fetus You Save Is Gay
Someecards
Many criticisms of the right point out the hypocrisy of stopping their promotion of people’s rights at birth.
38 of 50
None of My Damn Business
Judge not lest ye be judged?
39 of 50
The Bible Belt
Someecards
Another nature vs. nurture joke.
40 of 50
Bill Maher on Gay Marriage
Bill Maher
Basically, “Let’s calm down and think about this rationally.”
41 of 50
North Carolina
Someecards
In 2012, North Carolina banned same-sex marriage but it was still legal to marry your first cousin. Ew.
42 of 50
Threat
Greed.Oppression.Piety
Just a little sarcasm’s coming through in this Stephen Colbert quote about Neil Patrick Harris.
43 of 50
Gay People Getting Married
BuzzFeed
With civil responsibilities should come civil rights?
44 of 50
Bert, Ernie, and Marriage Equality
Even Muppets are lining up in favor of equality.
45 of 50
R2-D2, C-3PO, and Marriage Equality
And Star Wars robots.
46 of 50
It All Makes Sense
Plays on words are fun.
47 of 50
What the Bible Says
FB.com/thereprmindproject
Separation of church and state (and hypocrisy among the evangelical right) was a common theme among marriage rights advocates.
48 of 50
Redefining Marriage
Many state proposals tried to define marriage in their bills as between one man and one woman.
49 of 50
Everyone Gets a Marriage!
BuzzFeed
The day Oprah Winfrey gave cars to everyone in the audience has become iconic.
50 of 50
Equal Rights for All Peeps
Every one is the same on the inside, after all.
Before the historic Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges decided the issue for the whole country in 2015, marriage rights was a hot-button issue for years across the country, as state after state voted on state constitutional amendments or referenda questions whether to legalize it, one at a time. Here’s a roundup of some witty protest signs with their finger on the pulse of the issue.
01 of 50
What Jesus Said About Gay People
Flickr
Evangelicals opposed to marriage equality often cite the Bible in their arguments.
02 of 50
Did I Vote on Your Marriage?
It seemed ludicrous to protestors that the concept had to be decided one state at a time.
03 of 50
Homosexuality Is In
These two straight guys removed the ’s’ from sin on a church sign. Gay Marriage USA
What a difference one letter makes.
04 of 50
Gay Bridal Registry
Huffington Post
The topic was a big one during the election of 2008, which occurred in the middle of the recession following the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
05 of 50
Effect of Gay Marriage
One common thread among the marriage equality advocates was that giving rights to others doesn’t take anything away from anyone else—and it really should have no effect on straight couples.
06 of 50
Corduroy Skirts Are a Sin
BuzzFeed
Marriage equality advocates have a lot of fun with the stereotype that gays have excellent eyes for fashion.
07 of 50
Sin-Sational
Digg
What designer doesn’t enjoy recycling and repurposing?
08 of 50
Jesus Had Two Dads
BuzzFeed
A new perspective on the Holy Trinity.
09 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Gay Privilege
Churches and religious organizations are exempt from taxes through the tax code pertaining to 501(c)(3) organizations.
10 of 50
Even If Being Gay Was a Choice
fb.com/rachelmaddowfans
Much discussion about a person’s “gayness” has centered on whether it’s biologically determined or a lifestyle choice.
11 of 50
Blame for Gay Marriage
BuzzFeed
Bigotry, however, is a lifestyle choice.
12 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Fabric of Society
Have A Gay Day
Turning a stereotype on its head makes for effective humor.
13 of 50
I Just Want One Marriage
BuzzFeed
Republican leader Newt Gingrich has been married three times.
14 of 50
All Marriages Are Same Sex
Puns can get you far.
15 of 50
The Gay Agenda
BuzzFeed
Conspiracy theorists think gays are all united under some national agenda—well, no, not really, except for wanting marriage rights and needing to get milk.
16 of 50
Mawage
Twiitter
“The Princess Bride”—a national tweasure.
17 of 50
Relax Heterosexuals
Another reminder to the majority that allowing a minority group equal rights will not affect their daily life.
18 of 50
Put a Ring on It
BuzzFeed
The lyrics to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” apply in a new context.
19 of 50
Dorothy Left Kansas for a Reason
HappyPlace.com
The stereotype of gays loving Judy Garland is referenced in this attack on conservative Kansas.
20 of 50
The Gay Agenda: Equality
Forward Progressives
The promotion of the “gay agenda” was just fearmongering.
21 of 50
Attack the Moon, Not Our Love
Current
This sign is a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” game reference.
22 of 50
Wrong Way
An anti-gay protester gets owned by a piece of sheet metal. Huffington Post
Watch where you’re standing with your protest signs for unintentional irony.
23 of 50
Gay Marriage and the Bible
Church laws and federal laws are two different things.
24 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Religion
Again, if the issue doesn’t affect you personally, why put so much into being opposed to it?
25 of 50
What Will Happen if Gay Marriage Is Legalized?
Hey, Chicken Little, the sky won’t fall, either.
26 of 50
Ellen DeGeneres on Gay Rights
Being Liberal.org
Let’s go back to being superficial-judgy instead.
27 of 50
Hurricanes
Evangelicals actually tried to blame gays for hurricanes like Sandy. No, really.
This quote is from a 2012 episode of the show “The Newsroom,” where Jeff Daniels plays Will McAvoy.
28 of 50
Keep Calm and Marry On
A take on the British “Keep Calm and Carry On” campaign put together in case Germany invaded Britain during World War II.
29 of 50
Gay Marriage Quote
George Takei
Emphasizing the universal, rather than the division.
30 of 50
Dear Abby Advice to Homophobe
Formidable Republican Opposition
Bigotry has no place in a nice neighborhood.
31 of 50
Jesus Never Said a Thing About Gay People
FCKH8
Ooh, a creationism joke.
32 of 50
Sanctity of Marriage
PunditKitchen.com
Looking for that drag queen loophole…
33 of 50
Marriage Is a Holy Institution
A different perspective might be all that’s needed.
34 of 50
Jesus on Homosexuality
The Colbert Report
Stephen Colbert has a wide audience for the ideas he lampoons.
35 of 50
Making Progress
The gay former congressman also said, “My having married a man when I was a member of Congress was much better received than having chaired the committee that wrote the financial reform bill” (2015).
36 of 50
Government Protection
Comedian and actor Will Farrell points out that America has some misplaced priorities.
37 of 50
If the Fetus You Save Is Gay
Someecards
Many criticisms of the right point out the hypocrisy of stopping their promotion of people’s rights at birth.
38 of 50
None of My Damn Business
Judge not lest ye be judged?
39 of 50
The Bible Belt
Someecards
Another nature vs. nurture joke.
40 of 50
Bill Maher on Gay Marriage
Bill Maher
Basically, “Let’s calm down and think about this rationally.”
41 of 50
North Carolina
Someecards
In 2012, North Carolina banned same-sex marriage but it was still legal to marry your first cousin. Ew.
42 of 50
Threat
Greed.Oppression.Piety
Just a little sarcasm’s coming through in this Stephen Colbert quote about Neil Patrick Harris.
43 of 50
Gay People Getting Married
BuzzFeed
With civil responsibilities should come civil rights?
44 of 50
Bert, Ernie, and Marriage Equality
Even Muppets are lining up in favor of equality.
45 of 50
R2-D2, C-3PO, and Marriage Equality
And Star Wars robots.
46 of 50
It All Makes Sense
Plays on words are fun.
47 of 50
What the Bible Says
FB.com/thereprmindproject
Separation of church and state (and hypocrisy among the evangelical right) was a common theme among marriage rights advocates.
48 of 50
Redefining Marriage
Many state proposals tried to define marriage in their bills as between one man and one woman.
49 of 50
Everyone Gets a Marriage!
BuzzFeed
The day Oprah Winfrey gave cars to everyone in the audience has become iconic.
50 of 50
Equal Rights for All Peeps
Every one is the same on the inside, after all.
01 of 50
What Jesus Said About Gay People
Evangelicals opposed to marriage equality often cite the Bible in their arguments.
01 of 50
01
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02 of 50
Did I Vote on Your Marriage?
It seemed ludicrous to protestors that the concept had to be decided one state at a time.
02 of 50
02
03 of 50
Homosexuality Is In
What a difference one letter makes.
03 of 50
03
04 of 50
Gay Bridal Registry
The topic was a big one during the election of 2008, which occurred in the middle of the recession following the collapse of Lehman Brothers.
04 of 50
04
05 of 50
Effect of Gay Marriage
One common thread among the marriage equality advocates was that giving rights to others doesn’t take anything away from anyone else—and it really should have no effect on straight couples.
05 of 50
05
06 of 50
Corduroy Skirts Are a Sin
Marriage equality advocates have a lot of fun with the stereotype that gays have excellent eyes for fashion.
06 of 50
06
07 of 50
Sin-Sational
What designer doesn’t enjoy recycling and repurposing?
07 of 50
07
08 of 50
Jesus Had Two Dads
A new perspective on the Holy Trinity.
08 of 50
08
09 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Gay Privilege
Churches and religious organizations are exempt from taxes through the tax code pertaining to 501(c)(3) organizations.
09 of 50
09
10 of 50
Even If Being Gay Was a Choice
Much discussion about a person’s “gayness” has centered on whether it’s biologically determined or a lifestyle choice.
10 of 50
10
11 of 50
Blame for Gay Marriage
Bigotry, however, is a lifestyle choice.
11 of 50
11
12 of 50
Same-Sex Marriage and Fabric of Society
Turning a stereotype on its head makes for effective humor.
12 of 50
12
13 of 50
I Just Want One Marriage
Republican leader Newt Gingrich has been married three times.
13 of 50
13
14 of 50
All Marriages Are Same Sex
Puns can get you far.
14 of 50
14
15 of 50
The Gay Agenda
Conspiracy theorists think gays are all united under some national agenda—well, no, not really, except for wanting marriage rights and needing to get milk.
15 of 50
15
16 of 50
Mawage
“The Princess Bride”—a national tweasure.
16 of 50
16
17 of 50
Relax Heterosexuals
Another reminder to the majority that allowing a minority group equal rights will not affect their daily life.
17 of 50
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Put a Ring on It
The lyrics to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” apply in a new context.
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Dorothy Left Kansas for a Reason
The stereotype of gays loving Judy Garland is referenced in this attack on conservative Kansas.
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The Gay Agenda: Equality
The promotion of the “gay agenda” was just fearmongering.
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Attack the Moon, Not Our Love
This sign is a “Yu-Gi-Oh!” game reference.
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Wrong Way
Watch where you’re standing with your protest signs for unintentional irony.
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Gay Marriage and the Bible
Church laws and federal laws are two different things.
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Same-Sex Marriage and Religion
Again, if the issue doesn’t affect you personally, why put so much into being opposed to it?
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What Will Happen if Gay Marriage Is Legalized?
Hey, Chicken Little, the sky won’t fall, either.
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Ellen DeGeneres on Gay Rights
Let’s go back to being superficial-judgy instead.
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Hurricanes
Evangelicals actually tried to blame gays for hurricanes like Sandy. No, really.
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This quote is from a 2012 episode of the show “The Newsroom,” where Jeff Daniels plays Will McAvoy.
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Keep Calm and Marry On
A take on the British “Keep Calm and Carry On” campaign put together in case Germany invaded Britain during World War II.
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Gay Marriage Quote
Emphasizing the universal, rather than the division.
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Dear Abby Advice to Homophobe
Bigotry has no place in a nice neighborhood.
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Jesus Never Said a Thing About Gay People
Ooh, a creationism joke.
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Sanctity of Marriage
Looking for that drag queen loophole…
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Marriage Is a Holy Institution
A different perspective might be all that’s needed.
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Jesus on Homosexuality
Stephen Colbert has a wide audience for the ideas he lampoons.
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Making Progress
The gay former congressman also said, “My having married a man when I was a member of Congress was much better received than having chaired the committee that wrote the financial reform bill” (2015).
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Government Protection
Comedian and actor Will Farrell points out that America has some misplaced priorities.
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If the Fetus You Save Is Gay
Many criticisms of the right point out the hypocrisy of stopping their promotion of people’s rights at birth.
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None of My Damn Business
Judge not lest ye be judged?
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The Bible Belt
Another nature vs. nurture joke.
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Bill Maher on Gay Marriage
Basically, “Let’s calm down and think about this rationally.”
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North Carolina
In 2012, North Carolina banned same-sex marriage but it was still legal to marry your first cousin. Ew.
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Threat
Just a little sarcasm’s coming through in this Stephen Colbert quote about Neil Patrick Harris.
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Gay People Getting Married
With civil responsibilities should come civil rights?
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Bert, Ernie, and Marriage Equality
Even Muppets are lining up in favor of equality.
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R2-D2, C-3PO, and Marriage Equality
And Star Wars robots.
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It All Makes Sense
Plays on words are fun.
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What the Bible Says
Separation of church and state (and hypocrisy among the evangelical right) was a common theme among marriage rights advocates.
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Redefining Marriage
Many state proposals tried to define marriage in their bills as between one man and one woman.
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Everyone Gets a Marriage!
The day Oprah Winfrey gave cars to everyone in the audience has become iconic.
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Equal Rights for All Peeps
Every one is the same on the inside, after all.
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