I knew this was coming...Sponge Bob is Gay...

[indianablue]

The religous nuts are targeting Sponge Bob.


http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/20/politics/20sponge.html?oref=login

[Midlodemocrat]

1. I saw that too, isn't that simply amazing?

Have they nothing better to do than target a cartoon?

[indianablue]

4. I am surprised it took this long.

I know some people do not think Sponge Bob is funny but I think it is hilarious.

[SemperEadem]

2. If he could get away with it

Dobson would insist that Jesus himself was gay because he hung around with 12 dudes.

[indianablue]

5. I hate these hypocrite assholes.

[jsascj]

3. Don't these idoits have anything better to do? n/t

[rodeodance]

6. guess not. Strange day, The reviewing stand, spongebob outed, no

Iraq stories, Dems blocked Condi confirmation, etc etc.

[NC_Nurse]

7. I love Spongebob!

My teens turned me onto it and my hubbie bought me a dvd for Christmas!

Obviously it's a great show or the fundie idiots wouldn't be gettin' their panties in a wad over it!

Yeah Spongebob!:yourock:

[russian33]

8. Isn't he with that teletubby? the gay one? i heard they want to adopt

;)

[jsascj]

10. Now all we need is a PURPLE SpongeBob

Maybe then they'll all hyper each other into a frenzy and EXPLODE!

[Spinzonner]

9. Still, it does give a whole new meaning to 'Sponge Worthy'

[joefree1]

11. Oh man, aren't these Borg-agains busy enough?

... with spreading guilt, fear, and ignorance?


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[sakabatou]

12. Thi is just like the time

when they though Pocket Monsters was a thing from the devil.

600th post. w00t.

[goodearth]

13. Simpson's are most likely next - FOX already tried to sue themselves

:shrug:

[paineinthearse]

14. First Tinkie Winkie, now Spongebob!!!!!!

From American Progress

RELIGIOUS RIGHT – STOP SPONGEBOB: Alas, five years after Jerry Falwell threw down the gauntlet and demanded Tinky Winky stop "damaging…the moral lives of children," a new threat to America's youth has risen. "Does anybody here know SpongeBob?" James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, asked members of Congress and fellow conservatives at a black-tie dinner on Tuesday. Conservative culture warriors say SpongeBob Squarepants, the popular children's cartoon character, has been enlisted in a "pro-homosexual video" that seeks to "indoctrinate children to accept homosexuality." The video maker's lawyer says the critics "need medication." The New York Times reports that the movie, which will be distributed to public and private elementary schools nationwide through a partnership with FedEx, doesn't even mention sexual identity, though there is a music video to teach children about multiculturalism.

Related links:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/276677.stm
Monday, 15 February, 1999, 12:13 GMT
'Gay Tinky Winky bad for children'

Is the purple Tinky Winky a bad influence on children?
The innocent world of the Teletubbies is under attack from America's religious right. The Reverend Jerry Falwell, a former spokesman for America's Moral Majority, has denounced the BBC TV children's show. He says it does not provide a good role model for children because Tinky Winky is gay. more..........

http://www.theconservativevoice.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1771
Researcher Says Children's 'Tolerance' Video Promotes Homosexuality
Posted by Senior Editor on 2005/1/4 19:36:39 Latest Version Going Out to Public and Private Schools Nationwide
By Jim Brown and Jody Brown
A pro-family group is accusing homosexual activists of using popular children's TV characters to indoctrinate young children into their lifestyle. Specifically, the group is questioning the intention of a new children's video featuring those characters. SpongeBob SquarePants, Barney the Dinosaur, Arthur, Dora the Explorer, JoJo, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Big Bird, Bob the Builder -- those and many others are among the characters starring in a music video remake of the 1970s song "We Are Family" that is designed to promote diversity and tolerance in the classroom. more........

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/20/politics/20sponge.html?ex=1107245126&ei=1&en=4e89a43dfb650f14
Conservatives Pick Soft Target: A Cartoon Sponge
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
Published: January 20, 2005
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 - On the heels of electoral victories barring same-sex marriage, some influential conservative Christian groups are turning their attention to a new target: the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants.

[CatholicEdHead]

15. Talking point repeat:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,65225,00.html

This dates back to Oct 2002. Just recycling talking points early in the year.