originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:46 PM

@sammysammy16  that's a really great question! What do you think?

 

It's a thin line between pride and narcissism!

 

Personally, I think that it does encourage the stigma when people dress like that.  However, the stigma is what we are trying to embrace - difference!

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:43 PM

@Jake_TYS both pizza and being gay give me purpose lol 

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:36 PM

Do you think there is a fair representation of all LGBTQI people at Mardi Gras or do you think it is dominated by particular groups?

 

I have actually never seen a Mardi Gras! I imagine that it would attract more outgoing, extroverted people, but I would love to think that it also gets shy people to celebrate and feel proud

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:38 PM

@tsnyder i'm pretty shy for the most part... i reckon mardi gras would bring out the extrovert in me though!

 

maybe with a drink or two haha

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:42 PM

@lanejane  judging by that photo, I would be loving Mardi Gras! And I'm straight!  It looks like a heap of fun!

What would you wear though?

 

I think that heterosexuals joining these celebrations will lead to society embracing homosexuality more quickly and readily

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:25 PM

I think Mardi Gras actually does a lot behind the scense about raising acceptance too. There are some major bands out there that perform at Mardi Gras (like I think one of the Jonas brothers and Keisza are playing this year). That kind of attention brings a lot of people who may not identify as LGBTQI to mardi gras, and as such raises acceptance and awareness by getting people there..... Well that's what I think anyway. If that makes sense?

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:13 PM

Good evening!

 

What does “pride” mean to you?

 

It means being comfortable in the skin you are in. Not giving a crap about what other people think of you and not being afraid to say "Yep, this is who I am".

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:16 PM

celebrating the power of you! Love it @stonepixie

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:16 PM

@stonepixie welcome to tonights chat! completely agree with your thing about pride. i think i'm starting to be able to say "yep, this is who i am!" to most people.

 

is this something you guys can all do too?

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:18 PM

i think so though I also sometimes like it when people don't try and "figure me out" BUT at the same time they don't assume one way or the other... practice sitting with not knowing! because actually it doesn't matter!

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:11 PM

@jvkn yep i agree. i guess that's why we constantly refer to things in the LGBTQI community as "gay pride" - because we apprciate our differences and pride "festivals" like mardi gras are a way of celebrating that!

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:13 PM

@lanejane

I love the message that festivals like Mardi Gras send out: Unite and love each other, celebrating diversity and things that make us all unique!

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:16 PM

I haven't seen that Pride movie yet but I REALLY want to! I watched the making of here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfaFgMQ-mkw

I love that story about supporting the miners and vice versa!

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:17 PM

@chandelier the making of looks really cool. will have to watch that sometime this week. it was a great movie! pretty sure i went and saw it with my grandma! haha

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:20 PM

@lanejane I first watched it at a fundraiser for one of my good friends. 🙂 One of the first openly gay people on council for where I live.

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:11 PM

What about you @lanejane ? What does pride mean to you? 🙂

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:13 PM

Talking about pride reminds me of that movie that just recently came out! Did anyone see it?

 

 

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:16 PM

@lanejane I love that movie! It made me so proud to be apart of the labor movement. 🙂 Now to steer this back on topic ...

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:18 PM

Going back to the topic, here's out next question: 

 

2. Mardi Gras first came about around 37 years ago. Do you think events like Mardi Gras are important in today’s society when LBGTQI communities are becoming more accepted?

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:33 PM

Hi everyone! 

 

I totally still think it's important. Unfortunately we still have such a far way to go. The obvious point is gay marriage, but discrimination is still well and truly out there. I think until identifying as gay is seen as completely and utterly normal and not a single person raises an eyebrow then we still need these events. And even if all discrimination stopped tomorrow, it's still a great way of looking back at the achievements of people who have campaigned and fought for rights. And who doesn't love a party! 

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:43 PM

Hey @sammysammy16 - we do still have such a way to go... even though marriage is important for many i wish we would campaign AS hard against lgbt youth suicide, the violence against trans* people etc...

originally posted on 02-03-2015 8:33 PM

2. Mardi Gras first came about around 37 years ago. Do you think events like Mardi Gras are important in today’s society when LBGTQI communities are becoming more accepted?


Hey guys 

Mardi Gra is an awesome idea and it was great that it was created 37 years ago, I think it's super important in todays society because it means everyone can be themselves, it allows people to show who they truely are with the support of others, i think Mardi Gra is great because it has allowed the LBGTQI to be accepted with the exception of Mardi Gra being an amazing time for people and just to be a great celebration