This past weekend, Gilbert Baker, the creator of the iconic gay pride rainbow flag, passed away. That contribution to society is no small one, as the rainbow has become a ubiquitous symbol of LGBTQ pride since its creation almost 40 years ago. Which is why this homophobic radio host, who seems like he’d just be a blast at parties, is in such a tizzy. Cause, see, his god created that rainbow, and the gay community is just a bunch of thieves, stealing all of God’s stuff.
Worst example of cultural appropriation ever: LGBTs stole the rainbow from God. It’s his. He invented it. Gen. 9:11-17. Give it back.
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanJFischer) April 2, 2017
Funny how terms like “safe space” and “cultural appropriation” are so constantly mocked by these types of people, right up until they serve their narrow-minded purposes.
Nonetheless, this guy wants god’s rainbow’s back, and Twitter was more than happy to comply.
You caught me @BryanJFischer pic.twitter.com/R5cEYU69lz
— Gaypril Fools’ Dad (@ChrisDStedman) April 2, 2017
On behalf of the late Gilbert Baker, let’s give @BryanJFischer back some of the stolen rainbows he so desperately wants returned. pic.twitter.com/2FxI2gttyt
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) April 2, 2017
@BryanJFischer The Squatty potty unicorn stole it! #SquattyPotty https://t.co/YtE78Dhs2g via @YouTube @BlaineStewart
— TitanMen (@TitanMen) April 2, 2017
Here ya go. @BryanJFischer pic.twitter.com/LT6asfSM2Y
— Laura Leigh Abby (@lauraleighabby) April 3, 2017
@BryanJFischer @FairyInaBox *Gays to you* pic.twitter.com/ouIKOrEg1p
— Catherine Cavender (@cat_apult) April 3, 2017
“Give it back.” pic.twitter.com/9QDJHVGuIu
— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) April 2, 2017
Others were quick to point out that the rainbow isn’t the only thing that’s been “stolen” from god.
@BryanJFischer Also: Phoenix Suns stole god’s sun!
Tampa Bay Lightning stole lightning!
Oklahoma City Thunder stole Thunder!omg when will the horror stop
— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) April 2, 2017
.@BryanJFischer Lesbians also stole Birkenstocks from Jesus, and we’re not giving those back either.
— Clouds Pretty🌈 (@cloudspretty) April 3, 2017
And, uh, while we’re on the subject, let’s look at who’s “appropriating” what here.
@BryanJFischer God also invented slavery; stoning; polygamy (amongst other things). We’ll “appropriate” the rainbow. Christians can keep the rest
— Queerily (@Queerily) April 3, 2017
@BryanJFischer Yall appropriated December 25 from pagans and Jesus from middle easterners get over it
— wzl wuv (@jfcwzl) April 2, 2017
Do we think this guy hates Reading Rainbow? Lisa Frank? Are all celestial entities on his no-appropriation list? Like Sunny D? Did Harry Potter’s scar appropriate lightning? How about Apple products, what with that whole original sin thing? Please, all-knowing Twitter bigot, tell us what you’d like back next. I’m sure the internet will have plenty of GIFs ready for you.
(via Pajiba, image: Shutterstock)
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