If being gay was a choice, I still don't think that's an excuse for homophobia. I don't know about these "being gay is a choice" homophobic idiots, but I for one believe in this thing called "freedom of expression", it's this crazy idea that says you can live your life the way you want to so long as you are not causing any harm to anyone, and I have never heard of anyone being harmed by someone being gay. When these people use "it's a choice" as an excuse to be homophobic, I take that as them basically admitting that they don't believe in freedom of expression. Instead, they believe that people should conform to the cultural status quo and any deviation from that should be punished and shamed, you know, a bit like a fascist.
I wanna add something to that. You know those parents who don't want LGBTQ+ representation in the media because it would "turn their kids gay"? Well, I think that also isn't an excuse to be homophobic. Even if gay characters turned your kid gay, why should that stop you from loving your kid unconditionally? A part of being a good parent is to be willing to accept change and grow with your kid. So that argument, just like every argument trying to justify homophobia, is still wrong.
@Cat Princess 101 And think about it this way, We teach about slavery in schools, yet no child is a slave owner. We teach about the laws within our country, yet not every child chooses to follow them.
The other day I saw a shirt that said "why be racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ect., when you can just be quiet". I am gonna think about that shirt a lot. I already do.
I saw this on stickers a few days ago! (I nearly bought them, but then I remembered I am never outside so I can't put them anywhere 😔 But if they are still available after covid, I'll plaster my whole university with them
I'm so bloody pregnant right now and I'm a bawling wreck of emotion having watched this video. Just know, I love and accept you all. My child will be raised with only acceptance and love for all people. You are all worthy of these things, every one of you.
What's even funnier about the "I said I hate figs" sign is that the bible literally said that. I don't know that chapter or verse etc but he basically just said nah, no thanks and cancelled figs. I just find it so funny
Matthew 21:18-19 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.
T4T inspo storytime: Recently, I was getting my cat tattooed on me by a trans masc tattoo artist, who's married to my piercer, both casual friends of mine. I'd never talked at length with either of them but they are very cute t4t business owners, both look maybe 28-32ish, I'm 22 for reference. During the tattoo, we began to talk about my upcoming top surgery. He mentioned his healing process and tattooing over the scars, so I asked how long it's been since surgery, and he said 20 years. I was like, hold up, what? Were you 12? And he said, no I was 20, I got it in 2000, making him just over 40, and they had been a couple for 20+ years. I was SHOCKED. But right there in the tattoo chair, I had a really tender moment of, "I have a future, a potentially very bright future filled with love and success" and it really touched me. I've been to pride 8 times over the years and in SF I've seen old trans couples like those that inspired that one kid; and they definitely touched me pre-coming out but being close with trans elders and being out and struggling to find love, jobs, success, and confidence to survive, its moments like those that keep me going.
Hey there! I also want to share a Pride story. I am a straight cis woman from Turkey, and this story happened 8-9 years ago. When I was an undergrad in university, during summer, I was in London for an internship and decided to go to Amsterdam to visit my cousin for a weekend. During that time, I was not very familiar with LGBTQ+ Pride, as, back then, it was not a topic in Turkey that people can speak about very freely. So I was oblivious to the fact that the very same day I had my flight ticket was the day before the Pride Parade in Amsterdam. The plane was filled with people going for the parade. IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING FLIGHT EVER! The joy of the people on board was amazing and inspiring. Everybody was laughing, celebrating, and joking around. Our plane was a beautiful rainbow! I didn't know anyone on that plane, but I joined them, we drank and sang together. It might be the only flight memory that I will remember ever. The very next day, I told my cousin that I want to go to the parade we spent the whole day celebrating everybody's right to be themselves. I even saw some familiar faces from the day before! It was a beautiful beautiful day! It also made me more aware and curious about the obstacles that LGBTQ+ people are facing daily. I read and watched about it more, and tried to educate myself as much as possible. It is so unfair and ridiculous that some people believe they are entitled to decide how others should live their lives. Those people should leave their Stone Age mentalities behind and mind their own business. Also, Jamie, I am glad you exist and shine above all those spiderwebs trying to catch you. Wish you and Shaaba all the happiness that life could possibly bring! All the best! :)
My Nana is a Christian therapist but is supper LGBTQ+ supportive and she wants to go to pride with me with a shirt saying "free nana hugs." I told her about the free hugs dad story and she really wanted to add to the positivity and spread love to people.
My transphobic mother: Are you sure you don't just think you're trans because the LGBT community is so friendly and supportive? Me: No!... Well, they are, but that's not the reason.
My transphobic dad thinks I’m trans because society brainwashed me. He doesn’t believe it’s real and thinks that I just want attention. iM pUrE aNxiEty DaD iM sCarEd oF atTeNtiOn
My pride story. I am a closeted pansexual. I have a closeted trans cousin. And a closeted trans aunt. We’re like the monsters from monsters inc, hidden deep in the closet. Except my cousin and aunt are out to their friends. I’m only out to those two, and random internet people. Give an anxiety ridden 17 year old Christian boy some courage cause I currently don’t think I’ll ever come out.
Very cliché, but you will find people that'll accept you! I found mine when i thought no one will accept me as trans and disabled. Now, I'll die for the mini alternative family that they gave me when I couldn't the support from my family. Just hold on a little longer, mai dude!
The Free Mom Hugs got me crying. My mom was a lot more resistant to me being trans than I thought she would be. If I was at that pride I would've started fucking bawling right away
Wholesome to me: I've been out as asexual for 21 years, and I post about it frequently. I've had several friends send me private messages being like, "Wait, so all of that is asexual? That's what you mean? All these years I thought something was wrong with me!". I've helped six people realize their asexuality so far and helped them come out. It's wonderful 💜
I'm sorry, but you're wrong. You haven't been asexual for 21 years, you've been OUT for 21 years (23 because this is an old vid). You've been asexual you entire life😊 YOU ARE VALID
@@ambre_octopus I heard ''J'apprends le français et j'aime la communauté ce Busu qui aide'' So trying to say ''I'm learning French and I love Busu's community, who helps'' ? I don't know maybe I heard wrong, but the pronounciation was super nice for 4 months, I know it's hard to get these sounds from an English background ! (my name's Ambre too, got confused for a split second replying to you!)
My friend came out to me by asking "Would you still be my friend if I was gay?" I asked him "Are you happy with who you are? Are you happy with who you love?" He answerd "yes" so I simply said then I'm here to make sure you stay that way. Now he is engaged and they are a beautiful couple.
my friend come out to me as pan and she didnt show any emotion (like always) but im sure she was really nervous but after that she become more open to me and not long time ago i come out to her as bi and now we support the lgbt in our homophobic school and we are know as ¨ lgbt girls in school¨
God, I needed this. Spent the morning with my strongly opinionated anti-lgbt sister. I’m asexual, and not out to my family. Most of my friends are also LGBT+. My sister, and others in my family, make anti-lgbt remarks often, but my sister explicitly tries to push me into situations I’m not comfortable with, and yet at the same time tries to sl*t shame me for having male friends. Just over the course of a few hours at our local zoo, she made up jokes about “fake genders” and consistently emphasized sex. It’s depressing know that people in my own household are adamantly against LGBT, or won’t stand up against those who are anti-LGBT. (Edit: I’m so sorry I didn’t see any of these replies! I don’t get notifications on TH-cam, and never thought to check my comment until now. I want to emphasize that I’m okay. Though I live with my parents, my sister does not live with us, and I only see her about once a week. We don’t often interact, and our parents know that we don’t get along well. I have very supportive friends that I’m grateful for, so know that I’m in good hands outside of my family! Thank you all so much for the positivity and support. I truly wish the best for all of you!)
Man, I'm sorry for you! This isn't going to change anything, but you can count me in as your LGBT supportive sibling! Things will get better, I believe you've got this
You'll get through this. I know this is just coming from a stranger on the internet, but I believe in you. You will get out of this situation and live a happy life without people trying to shame or invalidate you. I know it's hard, but stay strong. Much love
I'm so sorry you have to go through that. I'm from a very liberal US state but my dad's religious side is from Texas, and I was never going to come out to them. Then last year my 86 year old grandfather surprised me by saying randomly "yeah, I wish you and your cousin weren't gay." Being called out that way made me so self conscious but then he finished his thought in his very slow southern drawl with, "Because it will be so much harder for you both than if you weren't. And you don't deserve that for being a different way." And I nearly cried, because I never expected him to just randomly figure it out and then accept it. Only ten years ago he was using the word f*g and saying gay marriage would destroy the country and everyone "choosing" it was going to hell. Then he realized two of his 3 granddaughters are LGBTQIA+ and this religious old man totally changed his opinions. Hold onto the acceptance you get from others in the worst times, even if it's just your friends. And remind yourself that your sister was likely taught that by others, and if you can't change her mind you can get away from her soon enough. But the good news is sometimes someone finding out their family member is LGBTQIA+ can make them rethink their biases and maybe change their mind, like my grandfather. Can I suggest something? The next time she tries anything like that, just bluntly ask her what she would do if you ever came out as LGBTQIA+ Maybe change it from asexual to gay, as that's somehow an easier pill for people to swallow (and you are just asking in a general, not coming out way. Come out any way and time you wish). But even if she reacts horribly, hopefully it can make her rethink it slowly and open her mind. And if not, one day you won't be around her. But hopefully she can get over that disgusting bias. Edit: just realized you said this morning. I hope that means you are already away from her, and that toxicity is limited.
I’m sorry :/ I recently got into a fight with my mom, who is usually very accepting, because I found out that she doesn’t want trans women to be able to use the correct bathroom... yeah. SHOOT DOWN THE HATRED YOU GUYS!
OMG THESE REPLIES🥺 Seriously now, I really hope you get through this. I know it can hurt, but don't let them get to you. You're vaild. Stay safe and don't let them affect you.💖
biology teacher wanted us to highlight our answers with different colors so I made the marks into a rainbow lemme add on that today I found out he has a bf anddd he used my work as an example today then this video came out and I couldn't think this day could get gayer-
I'm gonna ignore this new information only because I really like fig newtons but I've never liked actual figs so I guess that makes it a little bit better?
I'm just a straight ally but last year I went to pride with my friends some of which are in the community and the organiser was on stage and then his boyfriend came on stage too and proposed! It was soooo adorable!
My hubs and I are trying to have a baby. It's been really rough unfortunately. But, one thing we know is that is no matter what, if we have our own baby or adopt, we will always be their ally. We grew up in an oppressive strict religion that is very anti-LGBT and I always struggled with that. It's a huge reason I wanted to break free. It breaks my heart when I hear about people in my former religion kicking out their LGBT kids. How could anyone not love their child no matter what? I'm so happy for these sweet wholesome videos and seeing parents and mentors be allies and advocates. I wish it were the norm!
7:55 that story made me tear up. I’m pansexual but I haven’t really came out to my parents yet. They’re Christian and I don’t know exactly how they feel about lgbtq+. Recently, I was finally accepting my sexuality and wanting to talk about it but I closed myself off again. It’s hard because I want to be proud of who I am but there are so many doubts I have. I’m already insecure about myself and have a lot of anxiety, so it’s difficult. I came out to my sister and my close friends, but that’s it. I did tell my mom that I was pansexual over a long note two years ago but we never talked about it. It seemed like she didn’t want to believe it, so she never spoke about it. It’s also my fault that I have talked about it. I don’t know. I’m just kinda here, wondering what my future will be. I still have a long way to go, so I’m somewhat positive that I will come out and be the real me but I’m still scared. Sorry for this long comment and also love your videos Jamie, they keep me happy :)
What I started doing is when something political came up about a gay issue , Google news article, or story I heard online I'd say something to my mom Like What do YOU think about this /what's going on? Just kind of like casual conversation (I talked my way into faking being straight a lot and even an ally ) before I came out as pan But like other comments say you'll feel when the right time is And like they also say once you come out you never stop having to come out to people
So I missed the call for cute Pride stories, but I have a slightly-related one that I wanted to share anyway: My city usually holds their Pride celebration in July rather than June, for what reason I don't know, but... my then-girlfriend and I were planning to go to this year's since we missed last year's! She had planned to take me and, in her words, "do something special there for me." I had no idea what it was. Unfortunately, due to corona, the Pride celebration was cancelled, so she had to redo her original plan. Instead, on our 2nd anniversary this year (which was also in July, haha), she sat me down, sent me a bunch of screenshots of chats we'd had before we'd gotten together, and followed it up with a little essay about how much she loves me and how much she loves being with me, all that cute stuff. At the end, she proposed to me! She apologized that her original plan couldn't happen -- which was that she was going to propose at Pride -- but she hoped that the method she used would make up for it. So, yeah, we're engaged now :3
I was just watching a show called First Day. It's about a trans girl moving school and it makes me so happy that children's shows are now including LGBTQ+ characters. I just thought that was really sweet and wanted to share it for anyone who doesn't know.
Don't feel bad, I got 2 sisters , a brother, and a mother I'm out to my mom and brother And isn't out to my sisters even the one I live with and when pride month comes around even though I'm out to 2 family members I'm ridiculed and told to not wear rainbow things. My mom especially doesn't understand why gay people need pride to be open to begin with and don't " just keep it to themselves " So I go every pride month living through others who can be openly proud
@@tobytobss I'm in Canada and in the most unwelcoming province but my family is fine they will just over react because i have soled it to them I'm the straightest man on earth
Random fact: my grandma is in a lesbian relationship with my other grandma. They have been married ever since gay marriage was a thing. My grandma is bisexual and my other one is lesbian. Moral of the story: grandmas can be supportive
“it’s too hot, even the equipment is giving up” was also how i felt pre-op when it was so hot that i couldn’t bind and so i just stayed in bed because my body was a giant Nope
Shadowflyte Nomz omg that sounds like such an awful combo. i’m so sorry. stay strong / stay you and know that a bunch of us are here to prop you up if ya need it. (also “permanent nope train” is relatable af)
I love the "free mom hugs" thing, especially in my own family. If Pride had happened this year, my mom wanted to go with me and offer hugs like that (':
6:03 both me and my older sister are bi and my mom is super supportive. The other day my sister and I were talking about going to pride and my mom said “I’ll be one of the moms giving out free hugs” when she said that I think I may have drowned in her support.
I’m a Christian and support the LGBT+ community, and many other Christians do too, but there are still lots of Homophobic and Transphobic “Christians”, but I just want you all to know, we’re not really like that, or at least the real ones of us aren’t. We believe that God and Jesus love everyone no matter their race, sexuality, gender, anything, and we too believe that, and I hate that other “Christians” believe otherwise.
[Warning. I just wrote a long and poorly done rant about how Christians should support LGBTQIA+ and I don't get why some don't. If you don't want to read a long paragraph rant, don't bother, as I said in a messy paragraph what others could in like one sentence.] omgoodness, I get so frustrated with "Christians" who are against LGBTQIA+. Like, I literally don't see it. Yes, maybe they could point you to 2 maybe 3 verses that went against it, but some are likely ministrations, others are opinions of people who aren't Jesus (ie, Paul, who also said that women weren't allowed to speak in church and yet everyone find it easy enough to ignore that nowadays), or are focused on the act of rape and have nothing to actually do with LGBTQIA+ at all (ie, Sodom and Gamora). You know what's everywhere in the Bible? Especially from Jesus Himself, Whom we have the most records of and it the most important to listen to anyway? "Love God," "love one another," and "don't judge other sinners on earth, because we all sin." So yes, Christianity DOES support LGBTQIA+, and those who claim to be Christians but don't support LGBTQIA+ need to recheck with God about how to treat others.
my mom was literally making islamophobic comments about how "they hate everyone that isnt muslim bc they take their texts too literally" but she also is homophobic "bc it's in the bible" even tho it's really not and i was like "hmmmmmm yeah right"
@@reynaavilaramirez-arellano8468 the "woman can't talk in church" thing seems so strange to me, because the two official ministers (the others were just standing in in between ministers) that my church have had since I was born have both been female. Also the person learning to be a ministers was also a lady
I have a cute pride story.... so when i was 12 i came out to my bff as a lesbian and she came out to me as bi. I knew i was a lesbian bc i never had a crush on a boy and then suddenly i had a crush on a girl. When i tried to ask my crush out, even tho she wah a lesbian and single, she refused. My bff bought lots and lots of ice cream, and we cuddled toghether. Im 15 years old now, and im dating my bff
I am honestly so happy that my best friend’s parents are lesbians cuz I would’ve never realized I was a bisexual and a demi-girl. I would’ve been confused for so long.
I am a straight cis male... and this video made me so happy! I live in China and I really miss pride month, parades, all of it. We don't get parades but my friends and I all went out to celebrate the supreme court(US) ruling on same sex marriage a number of years ago. I also remember meeting and counter-protesting the west borough baptist church in the early 2000's. They are crazy and scary, but it was also nice seeing how small they were. Though I was in Madison so I know not everyone can count on such overwhelming LGBTQ+ support. Please keep up your great work.
I probably won’t be able to go to pride since my parents aren’t accepting and I’m in the closet BUT this is my first time where I will be quietly celebrating pride with my aro ace sister since we both found out in the end of 2020 that we were both lgbtq so this will be the first time I wil celebrate pride!
I've never cried while watching a TH-cam video but that "That was the first time I ever saw a future for myself" line hit so close to home I'm tearing up a bit
I am a cis female..but I attended trans pride this year..as it was online..I have to say..it's such a supportive and wholesome community! I love you guys!❤️❤️
I have to tell this story now. The free mom hugs reminded me of it. My first every pride I went to just so happened to be the first pride my university town ever had. I had planned on just watching. But since it was such a small event(my large city pride standards) everyone simply joined in the walk together after it passed them. As we were walking, there was a group of old southern black ladies. Everyone completely dressed in a different color of the rainbow. Im talking hair and makeup and clothes. Everything. They had signs saying "Even if your grandmother doesnt accept you, we do!" And giving out hugs. At the time I had my hair died neon green. Not for pride, just cause. The lady in green and I hugged and were like "love your hair!!!!" We all got called baby and honey. And it nearly brought me to tears. It was the cutest thing ever.
Jamie: Get me help and a fan. *gasps* Advert: Humidify your space. Get the new cooling humidifier now. Me: ....well, maybe that’ll help with the heat issue.
As for the things about the figs, there is a type of wasp that lays it's eggs in figs and larvae grow up into full fledged wasp while inside the fig. So yeah, figs are gross
The pride stories reminded me of that time I was in my first pride parade with rainbow youth and I noticed that ahead of my a bunch of people were going off to the side to look at something I couldn’t see, causing a small traffic jam in the middle of the parade. Turns out someone on the sidelines was holding the cutest dog in their arms, and it was wearing a rainbow bandana so everyone was holding up the parade to pet this adorable dog and honestly? Best time ever
I know I’m late, but I went to my first pride this year. I saw someone I know and they had commented how I didn’t decorate my vehicle for pride (it was a caravan thing) and I told them that my parents aren’t accepting of pride, and these two amazing women beside me and my best friend, gave me my first ever pride gear, and I was bawling. I still have my pride stuff up, but hidden in case my family ever comes over.
i finally came out to my parents yesterday (im bi) and they were super lovely and accepting so im all in my feels and keep shedding lil happy tears at random intervals and tbh watching this made me ugly cry awh
Yes, Pride all year! I bought ace pride Converse at the end of June and I wear them all the time. My mini pride flag is always out and so is my painting of several pride flags.
Thank you so much, Jamie. I really need this today. My pet rabbit, Wallace, died yesterday. I miss him so damn much and for a few minutes maybe I can smile.
My favorite pride story was walking around our pride festival and passing two elderly gentleman holding hands, and they had veteran hats and vests, I think vietnam, and it was nice to see that while the younger generation gets freedom, so does the older generation
I know this is late but ive got a story I recently found out that I was demipansexual and I really wanted to tell my best friend. I also had a trans gf. This thing is that my best friend is a really hardcore christian so I was really worried about coming out to her. I had told her before that I was aromantic and ace(because that's what I believed I was for the longest time) She was hanging out at my house and then I had to take her home so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to come out to her. I told her I was wrong about being aro/ace and said I was demi and pan and that I had a gf that was trans. SUSPENSE TIME!!!! She accepted me!!!!!! I even asked, "Will anything change between us?" And she replied, "Of course not, why would it?" AHHHHHH It just made me so happy And that there are some Christians that support the LGBTQ+ community
It's 5:40 am and I'm laughing so hard at the light unplugging itself, his face when it happened and the whole phrase "My light just unplugged itself" SEND HELP
My heart: I'mma melt now My brain: that was so adorable I am going to stop working Me: short circuiting but can't bring myself to care because it was so cute and wholesome.
I have a little story. So a few years ago I found out I was lesbian and that it wasn't "normal." Only a few days ago I came out to my parents. I didn't expect it but my mom is bisexual. It was the best moment ever.
Me: *sees Jammidodger notification* Me: *is in the middle of watching a tv show* Me: *stops watching TV show to watch Jammidodger* Also whenever I watch these videos I smile more than normal (normal being almost never)
Ok so random story about when my parents were talking about relationships Mom: ok so no boyfriends until after collage! Me and my sis: ok. My mom to me: but like your not gay right? Me a closeted bisexual: no?
6:20 1 of my favorite tiktoks ever is where the text says something like "Me, a dad, whenever I hear someone in need of supportive parents" & then the audio is from that scene in Mrs. Doubtfire where Robin Williams is screaming, "HELP IS ON THE WAY, DEARIE, HELP IS ON THE WAY" & the video is of this dad in his 50s running into the room towards the camera holding a pride flag & it's just the greatest thing ever.
Honestly the "free mum hugs" mum's are my favourite group at pride. I live several hours from my mum so I don't get to see her much, and last year was my first pride and I just really missed her. And I asked one of the mums for a hug and she told me I was beautiful and cherished and I cried. She was my favourite part of that whole day.
Gahhh I love this! I haven't been able to go to Pride before because of my parents being,,, not nice,,, and seeing all this positivity and great energy, I'm really excited to someday do so, whether in person or otherwise ^^
I'm crying :') I needed the wholesomeness because I'm under a lot of stress trying to finish my bachelor's degree. So I'm kind of all over the place and really emotional from the exhaustion and this is the best the best stress release, just seeing other people being happy and themselves
I just wanted to say thank you because your videos help me smile and help me get through the day. Im especially grateful because almost all my friends/family are homophobic and trans phobic while im a closeted bisexual/gender fluid.
Jamie: it's hot Me: *in California during a heat wave, without power surrounded by fire and choking the second I leave the house* Send help it's 90F in here, this heat wave has been going for a week and will last another. I'm dying.
I legit started tearing up at the last pride story. Whoever wrote that first of all I'm so happy they had that experience. And second if they're not already a writer (journalist, author, etc.) They should consider becoming one they have such a powerful way with words.
I was, but I come out to them and they spout me. I hope you will find a way to come out to them and they will sport u:), to all people will comment same and sand allot of ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Ya, I’ve only started figuring things out in like the past 3 months. I’m not really worried my mom will have a problem with the actual thing, just that if she didn’t know it or if it’s something that I think, it’s wrong according to her since she is always right.
I am French and I find it awesome that you learn my birthlanguage I love the sound of your accent on french language, this is juste marvelous Congrats, I know my language is extra-hard To learn, don't give up
Lmao i just got an add about a couple who are aspiring mums/want kids advertising a podcast to help teach kids about LGBT. I ain't even LGBT but it just warms my heart to know that a couple are teaching other couples on LGBT representation.
I remember my first pride parade that I was in, I was 5. I'd gone to pride and watched every year since I was born, but my mom got a new job at an HIV testing clinic and she was able to be in the parade instead of just watching. So, it was the end of the parade, I was tired, hot, and so so so happy. We had been handing out bananas, and I remember there was this drag queen and her friends that came up to me and showed me a banana I'd handed out to them at the start of the parade. They said that they were anxious to be in a float because it was their first time in drag at the parade. They told me that seeing my happy little face at such a young age just gave them the courage to go on. The one who came up to me first gave me their tiara. I still have it in my room next to a stuffed banana my mom bought me from a vendor that year. I've been in the parade every year since then, and I look forward to it every year.
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Jammi you should react to r/pride andpositivity
3rd reply! UwU. Also can you do more hate comment reactions?
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If being gay was a choice, I still don't think that's an excuse for homophobia. I don't know about these "being gay is a choice" homophobic idiots, but I for one believe in this thing called "freedom of expression", it's this crazy idea that says you can live your life the way you want to so long as you are not causing any harm to anyone, and I have never heard of anyone being harmed by someone being gay. When these people use "it's a choice" as an excuse to be homophobic, I take that as them basically admitting that they don't believe in freedom of expression. Instead, they believe that people should conform to the cultural status quo and any deviation from that should be punished and shamed, you know, a bit like a fascist.
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Yeah, even if being gay was a choice it would still be wrong to be homophobic.
I wanna add something to that. You know those parents who don't want LGBTQ+ representation in the media because it would "turn their kids gay"? Well, I think that also isn't an excuse to be homophobic. Even if gay characters turned your kid gay, why should that stop you from loving your kid unconditionally? A part of being a good parent is to be willing to accept change and grow with your kid. So that argument, just like every argument trying to justify homophobia, is still wrong.
@@zabbee2323 technically they did the opposite, they turned me straight for a bit....until my I heart exploded in a burst of rainbows and confetti.
@Cat Princess 101
And think about it this way,
We teach about slavery in schools, yet no child is a slave owner.
We teach about the laws within our country, yet not every child chooses to follow them.
The other day I saw a shirt that said "why be racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ect., when you can just be quiet". I am gonna think about that shirt a lot. I already do.
My aunt has that Shirt and when I sawthat my gaydar immediatly Went on and yes... i was right ;)
I saw that shirt recently too!!
I saw this on stickers a few days ago! (I nearly bought them, but then I remembered I am never outside so I can't put them anywhere 😔 But if they are still available after covid, I'll plaster my whole university with them
I have this on a sweatshirt 😍
My sister has one of these shirts I want one
My grandma went to a pride with a shirt she made that said "my daughter is gay and I'm happy"
WHOLESOME
That’s so sweet I have the urge to cry when I told my parents they where just like ok. That’s fine.
Awwwwwwwwwwww, you made my cold heart melt...
That's wonderful
Oh my god I know this is a year later but your grandma is awesome
I saw a meme once that referred to the LGBTQ+ community as the “Rainbow Mafia” and I love it!
The wired thing is that part of the anti lgbtqia+ are saying that the lgbtqia+ are part of mafia
I heard Alphabet Mafia but that is awesome
Silverwolf I love “The Alphabet Mafia”!
only people from the lgbta wiki will know THE ALPHABET MAFIA!*
*if they only looked at one of the exclusionist pages comments
yes! We are the rainbow mafia!
Now I have some genders to sell on the rainbow market
Being a trans woman who is early in her transition and hearing the line "it was the first time I saw a future for my self", really hits close to home
heey, just letting u kno ily, u're valid & doing great. gl on ur transition! :) 💞💞
Good luck with transitioning! Sending love, happiness, and good vibes your way.
Thanks for all the kind words
Good luck, I'm cis so I can't quite relate, but I hope it goes well.
Good luck with the transition 😊 any tips for a FTM trans in the closet?
"My light just unplugged itself."
thanks jamie you made me laugh like 20 seconds in
*_”Aw, man, he’s a magic man!”_*
Right?🤣
Why did I read: "My life just unplugged itself" lol
@PrashBricks III
*”IF YOU’RE FEELING SUICIDAL THEN YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!”*
Sorry, I just like quoting Vines, lol XD.
@@NoName-ld7gg lol, luckily I am not rn, but sometimes I am, but anyways "I HAVE THE POWER OF GOD AND ANIME ON MY SIDE" I should remember that lol.
Jesus: love everyone no matter what.
Person: even if they believe in a different god or love others of the same gender?
God: did I stutter?
point is:
*god didn't stutter.*
I saw this in a meme once, except Jesus answered: even if they ask stupid questions
Oop i didn't realize you already commented that 🙃
Soory😳😩✨
stutter=mistake
god does not make mistakes
gay exist and therefore created ny god, therefore gays are nice
@@taylor_green_9 SMOOTH✨✨✨
I'm so bloody pregnant right now and I'm a bawling wreck of emotion having watched this video. Just know, I love and accept you all. My child will be raised with only acceptance and love for all people. You are all worthy of these things, every one of you.
That’s really sweet and I’m sure your kids will really appreciate you for that as they grow older. How’re you both doing now?
parents like you are amazing
Hope you and your child are doing well!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I really hope your child is well, you're parenting right!!!!
I hope you and your child live an amazing life full of rainbows and happiness. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I don't even have to watch the whole video to know I'm going to smile
Try not to smile challenge🤣🤣
I don't even have to watch the whole video to smile
Yup :)
:D
:>
What's even funnier about the "I said I hate figs" sign is that the bible literally said that. I don't know that chapter or verse etc but he basically just said nah, no thanks and cancelled figs. I just find it so funny
I think it's in matthew somewhere. not entirely sure
Matthew 21:18-19
Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.
@@photosynthetichermitcrab Jesus be salty, man. Oh and your username is to die for!
That's a multilayered joke right there
@@photosynthetichermitcrab Sounds like Jesus got some personal problems he needs to take care of.
T4T inspo storytime: Recently, I was getting my cat tattooed on me by a trans masc tattoo artist, who's married to my piercer, both casual friends of mine. I'd never talked at length with either of them but they are very cute t4t business owners, both look maybe 28-32ish, I'm 22 for reference. During the tattoo, we began to talk about my upcoming top surgery. He mentioned his healing process and tattooing over the scars, so I asked how long it's been since surgery, and he said 20 years. I was like, hold up, what? Were you 12? And he said, no I was 20, I got it in 2000, making him just over 40, and they had been a couple for 20+ years. I was SHOCKED. But right there in the tattoo chair, I had a really tender moment of, "I have a future, a potentially very bright future filled with love and success" and it really touched me. I've been to pride 8 times over the years and in SF I've seen old trans couples like those that inspired that one kid; and they definitely touched me pre-coming out but being close with trans elders and being out and struggling to find love, jobs, success, and confidence to survive, its moments like those that keep me going.
That. Is. Awesome. A bright future is what I dream of. Thanks for sharing that dude
that's amazing. im not trans so i can't exactly say i know how you feel but that's awesome. everything going good for u now?
Scuse me a moment I’ve got something in my eye.
It’s feelings. 😭❤️
I came out to my partner who’s also nonbinary with a note saying “I love you I want to nonbimarry you and I really hope you’ll accept me too.”
This is one of the most beautiful things I've seen/heard/learned today.
Awww
As a nonbinary person, if my future husband doesn't propose like this then I don't want it/j
Nonbimarry is the best thing i heard in my life.
I hope you're doing good!
"ARE YOU EVEN LGBTQ+?
"ʷᵉˡˡ,, ʸᵒᵘ ᵃʳᵉ ᶦᵗ ʷᵃˢ ʲᵘˢᵗ ᵃ ʲᵒᵏᵉ 🥺👉👈"
😅
Cool
Btw fun fact... 👉👈 means 🏳️🌈 sex in sign language. So when ever a homophobe does that.....huh.
@@moristulti9806 omg someone told me that before lmao its great 😂
Jammi: *Speak french*
Me, french: You're doing great sweety!
@Idk Lmao xD Im a Fance now, and i find it fancy
German expat living in France, married to a French transguy here. Way to go, Jammi!
@@alexanderfo3886 guy learning German here, it’s hard cuz I don’t work enough lmao
Also I’m French too
Hey there!
I also want to share a Pride story. I am a straight cis woman from Turkey, and this story happened 8-9 years ago. When I was an undergrad in university, during summer, I was in London for an internship and decided to go to Amsterdam to visit my cousin for a weekend. During that time, I was not very familiar with LGBTQ+ Pride, as, back then, it was not a topic in Turkey that people can speak about very freely. So I was oblivious to the fact that the very same day I had my flight ticket was the day before the Pride Parade in Amsterdam. The plane was filled with people going for the parade. IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING FLIGHT EVER! The joy of the people on board was amazing and inspiring. Everybody was laughing, celebrating, and joking around. Our plane was a beautiful rainbow! I didn't know anyone on that plane, but I joined them, we drank and sang together. It might be the only flight memory that I will remember ever. The very next day, I told my cousin that I want to go to the parade we spent the whole day celebrating everybody's right to be themselves. I even saw some familiar faces from the day before! It was a beautiful beautiful day! It also made me more aware and curious about the obstacles that LGBTQ+ people are facing daily. I read and watched about it more, and tried to educate myself as much as possible.
It is so unfair and ridiculous that some people believe they are entitled to decide how others should live their lives. Those people should leave their Stone Age mentalities behind and mind their own business.
Also, Jamie, I am glad you exist and shine above all those spiderwebs trying to catch you. Wish you and Shaaba all the happiness that life could possibly bring!
All the best! :)
My Nana is a Christian therapist but is supper LGBTQ+ supportive and she wants to go to pride with me with a shirt saying "free nana hugs." I told her about the free hugs dad story and she really wanted to add to the positivity and spread love to people.
That's so wholesome I'm sure many would love that
My transphobic mother: Are you sure you don't just think you're trans because the LGBT community is so friendly and supportive?
Me: No!... Well, they are, but that's not the reason.
My transphobic dad thinks I’m trans because society brainwashed me. He doesn’t believe it’s real and thinks that I just want attention. iM pUrE aNxiEty DaD iM sCarEd oF atTeNtiOn
If my parents where more accepting in regards to my identity I probably would not need other trans people confirming and embracing it this often.
👏we👏support👏you👏
Lu An and that's the tea ☕️
@@tylee6825 People are wonderful. :)
My pride story. I am a closeted pansexual. I have a closeted trans cousin. And a closeted trans aunt. We’re like the monsters from monsters inc, hidden deep in the closet. Except my cousin and aunt are out to their friends. I’m only out to those two, and random internet people.
Give an anxiety ridden 17 year old Christian boy some courage cause I currently don’t think I’ll ever come out.
I promise you it will be ok! One day you will find people who will accept and love you for you xx
Scout Forbes :)
♥️♥️♥️
Very cliché, but you will find people that'll accept you! I found mine when i thought no one will accept me as trans and disabled. Now, I'll die for the mini alternative family that they gave me when I couldn't the support from my family. Just hold on a little longer, mai dude!
@@MechanicGopher i really hope your parents accept who you are when you find the time, you're loved and welcomed! 😁
The Free Mom Hugs got me crying.
My mom was a lot more resistant to me being trans than I thought she would be.
If I was at that pride I would've started fucking bawling right away
Well here is a virtual mom hug if you would like one. It's waiting for you in this comment anytime it is needed.
Stop here at this reply section...we have free hugs and validation.
That was the best one 💅✨
I’m currently giving you virtual hugs
Wholesome to me:
I've been out as asexual for 21 years, and I post about it frequently. I've had several friends send me private messages being like, "Wait, so all of that is asexual? That's what you mean? All these years I thought something was wrong with me!".
I've helped six people realize their asexuality so far and helped them come out. It's wonderful 💜
💪💪
I'm sorry, but you're wrong. You haven't been asexual for 21 years, you've been OUT for 21 years (23 because this is an old vid). You've been asexual you entire life😊
YOU ARE VALID
💜🤍🖤
Jamie genuinely surprised that he managed to open that fan warms my heart and makes me smile
It was so cute/ adorable
See, all lgbtq+ peeps can thwoorp, ya just gotta believe in it ✨🌈
*sur _pride_
As a French speaking person, I was expecting way worse than what Jamie delivered.
What did he say?
@@pocblon4519 "I'm learning French and I love the Busuu community" :)
Ambre De Herde oh cool thanks :))
@@ambre_octopus I heard ''J'apprends le français et j'aime la communauté ce Busu qui aide''
So trying to say ''I'm learning French and I love Busu's community, who helps'' ?
I don't know maybe I heard wrong, but the pronounciation was super nice for 4 months, I know it's hard to get these sounds from an English background !
(my name's Ambre too, got confused for a split second replying to you!)
Same
My friend came out to me by asking "Would you still be my friend if I was gay?" I asked him "Are you happy with who you are? Are you happy with who you love?" He answerd "yes" so I simply said then I'm here to make sure you stay that way. Now he is engaged and they are a beautiful couple.
my friend come out to me as pan and she didnt show any emotion (like always) but im sure she was really nervous but after that she become more open to me and not long time ago i come out to her as bi and now we support the lgbt in our homophobic school and we are know as ¨ lgbt girls in school¨
My cousin recently came out as trans and it's been really good to see how my family has accepted her.
If being gay was a choice, I'd be gayer.
“When life gives you lemons, just shove a Pride flag in it.”
Bro this is actually relatable
if being pan romantic and ace was a choice, i would have have the most kitchen items and garlic bread
*Agreed*
crank it up to 11 babey!
God, I needed this.
Spent the morning with my strongly opinionated anti-lgbt sister.
I’m asexual, and not out to my family. Most of my friends are also LGBT+. My sister, and others in my family, make anti-lgbt remarks often, but my sister explicitly tries to push me into situations I’m not comfortable with, and yet at the same time tries to sl*t shame me for having male friends.
Just over the course of a few hours at our local zoo, she made up jokes about “fake genders” and consistently emphasized sex.
It’s depressing know that people in my own household are adamantly against LGBT, or won’t stand up against those who are anti-LGBT.
(Edit: I’m so sorry I didn’t see any of these replies! I don’t get notifications on TH-cam, and never thought to check my comment until now.
I want to emphasize that I’m okay. Though I live with my parents, my sister does not live with us, and I only see her about once a week. We don’t often interact, and our parents know that we don’t get along well. I have very supportive friends that I’m grateful for, so know that I’m in good hands outside of my family!
Thank you all so much for the positivity and support. I truly wish the best for all of you!)
Man, I'm sorry for you!
This isn't going to change anything, but you can count me in as your LGBT supportive sibling!
Things will get better, I believe you've got this
You'll get through this. I know this is just coming from a stranger on the internet, but I believe in you. You will get out of this situation and live a happy life without people trying to shame or invalidate you. I know it's hard, but stay strong. Much love
I'm so sorry you have to go through that. I'm from a very liberal US state but my dad's religious side is from Texas, and I was never going to come out to them. Then last year my 86 year old grandfather surprised me by saying randomly "yeah, I wish you and your cousin weren't gay." Being called out that way made me so self conscious but then he finished his thought in his very slow southern drawl with, "Because it will be so much harder for you both than if you weren't. And you don't deserve that for being a different way." And I nearly cried, because I never expected him to just randomly figure it out and then accept it. Only ten years ago he was using the word f*g and saying gay marriage would destroy the country and everyone "choosing" it was going to hell. Then he realized two of his 3 granddaughters are LGBTQIA+ and this religious old man totally changed his opinions.
Hold onto the acceptance you get from others in the worst times, even if it's just your friends. And remind yourself that your sister was likely taught that by others, and if you can't change her mind you can get away from her soon enough. But the good news is sometimes someone finding out their family member is LGBTQIA+ can make them rethink their biases and maybe change their mind, like my grandfather.
Can I suggest something? The next time she tries anything like that, just bluntly ask her what she would do if you ever came out as LGBTQIA+ Maybe change it from asexual to gay, as that's somehow an easier pill for people to swallow (and you are just asking in a general, not coming out way. Come out any way and time you wish). But even if she reacts horribly, hopefully it can make her rethink it slowly and open her mind.
And if not, one day you won't be around her. But hopefully she can get over that disgusting bias.
Edit: just realized you said this morning. I hope that means you are already away from her, and that toxicity is limited.
I’m sorry :/
I recently got into a fight with my mom, who is usually very accepting, because I found out that she doesn’t want trans women to be able to use the correct bathroom... yeah. SHOOT DOWN THE HATRED YOU GUYS!
OMG THESE REPLIES🥺
Seriously now, I really hope you get through this. I know it can hurt, but don't let them get to you. You're vaild. Stay safe and don't let them affect you.💖
biology teacher wanted us to highlight our answers with different colors so
I made the marks into a rainbow
lemme add on that today I found out he has a bf
anddd he used my work as an example today
then this video came out
and I couldn't think this day could get gayer-
y e s
have a happily gay day
Awesome
Jamie: "7-10 mins"
Me: *sees the vid is **10:01* LIES
I’m sorryyyy!
@@Jammidodger why are you apologizing? We got more!
I like how you can turn it around and it's the same
Emma Cheese
Never noticed that till you pointed it out 😂
As an animal person I can confirm the unfortunate wasp related fig fact.
Havoc yep
What is this fact, if I may ask?
I'm gonna ignore this new information only because I really like fig newtons but I've never liked actual figs so I guess that makes it a little bit better?
Tysh Ashmore I really like your profile picture :)
This comment is extremely confusing without context I love it
I'm just a straight ally but last year I went to pride with my friends some of which are in the community and the organiser was on stage and then his boyfriend came on stage too and proposed! It was soooo adorable!
OMG! That's so cute!!!
Woop woop! Straight allys!
Oh that's so cute!
My hubs and I are trying to have a baby. It's been really rough unfortunately. But, one thing we know is that is no matter what, if we have our own baby or adopt, we will always be their ally. We grew up in an oppressive strict religion that is very anti-LGBT and I always struggled with that. It's a huge reason I wanted to break free. It breaks my heart when I hear about people in my former religion kicking out their LGBT kids. How could anyone not love their child no matter what? I'm so happy for these sweet wholesome videos and seeing parents and mentors be allies and advocates. I wish it were the norm!
If you don't mind me asking, were you raised muslim?
7:55 that story made me tear up.
I’m pansexual but I haven’t really came out to my parents yet. They’re Christian and I don’t know exactly how they feel about lgbtq+. Recently, I was finally accepting my sexuality and wanting to talk about it but I closed myself off again. It’s hard because I want to be proud of who I am but there are so many doubts I have. I’m already insecure about myself and have a lot of anxiety, so it’s difficult. I came out to my sister and my close friends, but that’s it. I did tell my mom that I was pansexual over a long note two years ago but we never talked about it. It seemed like she didn’t want to believe it, so she never spoke about it. It’s also my fault that I have talked about it. I don’t know. I’m just kinda here, wondering what my future will be. I still have a long way to go, so I’m somewhat positive that I will come out and be the real me but I’m still scared.
Sorry for this long comment and also love your videos Jamie, they keep me happy :)
Don't rush things if you don't feel ready yet! You don't have to come out to people if you feel uncomfortable with it. You're already doing great ^^
That first part is me rn, I'm pan but my parents are Christian
What I started doing is when something political came up about a gay issue , Google news article, or story I heard online I'd say something to my mom
Like
What do YOU think about this /what's going on?
Just kind of like casual conversation
(I talked my way into faking being straight a lot and even an ally ) before I came out as pan
But like other comments say you'll feel when the right time is
And like they also say once you come out you never stop having to come out to people
Jamie: agrees with a tik tok
Kid outside his apartment: screams in joy
Me: that child is agreeing
Patton would be so proud of that kid
FANDERS!!!!!!!!!!
@Mia Smith that's just how kids are. Unfortunately, they like having fun
@@demonchild1471 ikrr
@Mia Smith oh that's called having fun. never heard of it? neither have i.
So I missed the call for cute Pride stories, but I have a slightly-related one that I wanted to share anyway: My city usually holds their Pride celebration in July rather than June, for what reason I don't know, but... my then-girlfriend and I were planning to go to this year's since we missed last year's! She had planned to take me and, in her words, "do something special there for me." I had no idea what it was. Unfortunately, due to corona, the Pride celebration was cancelled, so she had to redo her original plan. Instead, on our 2nd anniversary this year (which was also in July, haha), she sat me down, sent me a bunch of screenshots of chats we'd had before we'd gotten together, and followed it up with a little essay about how much she loves me and how much she loves being with me, all that cute stuff. At the end, she proposed to me! She apologized that her original plan couldn't happen -- which was that she was going to propose at Pride -- but she hoped that the method she used would make up for it. So, yeah, we're engaged now :3
THAT IS SO CUTE!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!
Aww, I'm so happy for you!
And this is so wholesome 😊
Oh my god that's adorable. Congratulations! ♥️
That's awesome! Congrats! 💫✨🍡
Congratulations
I was just watching a show called First Day. It's about a trans girl moving school and it makes me so happy that children's shows are now including LGBTQ+ characters. I just thought that was really sweet and wanted to share it for anyone who doesn't know.
Omg I've watched that it's really good you used to be able to watch it on iPlayer but I don't think it's on there anymore
@@cookieezz8127 CBBC or the BBC iplayer. I've watched it and it's Awesome :)
Ohhh I saw that! It was lovely.
"if you don't wear rainbow during pride are you even lgbtq?"
My closted self: 😅
Don't feel bad,
I got 2 sisters , a brother, and a mother
I'm out to my mom and brother
And isn't out to my sisters even the one I live with and when pride month comes around even though I'm out to 2 family members I'm ridiculed and told to not wear rainbow things. My mom especially doesn't understand why gay people need pride to be open to begin with and don't " just keep it to themselves "
So I go every pride month living through others who can be openly proud
I don’t wear pride because I don’t want to show I’m a pansexual
@@ViktorErikFade oh my, I'm so sorry.
@@pandaell1029 I live in a very homophobic state with homophobic family, so yeah I relate.
@@tobytobss I'm in Canada and in the most unwelcoming province but my family is fine they will just over react because i have soled it to them I'm the straightest man on earth
Petition for Jammi to do this every month
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.
You spelt week wrong
Every month is pride month
Yes
Signed.
I see wholesome:I click
I see lgbtq:I click I see pride I click
I see jammidodger notification: I click
Overall I click on anything gay 😅
Don’t we all :)
“Everything could be a little bit gayer.”
~Thomas Sanders
I don’t have think
Y e s
@A nonbianary theatre kid
None other than the Vine king himself.
Me too
Random fact: my grandma is in a lesbian relationship with my other grandma. They have been married ever since gay marriage was a thing. My grandma is bisexual and my other one is lesbian. Moral of the story: grandmas can be supportive
Okay I love this story this whole video just made my day
This man is literally the most wholesome person on this planet
“it’s too hot, even the equipment is giving up” was also how i felt pre-op when it was so hot that i couldn’t bind and so i just stayed in bed because my body was a giant Nope
I don't think I've ever related to something more. XD
Man, binding and wearing a mask in Texas sucks. I've had to give up binding temporarily, and now I'm just on a permanent nope train.
Shadowflyte Nomz omg that sounds like such an awful combo. i’m so sorry. stay strong / stay you and know that a bunch of us are here to prop you up if ya need it. (also “permanent nope train” is relatable af)
“If I start to melt in the middle of this video, it’s because it’s too hot.”
I swear, he’s such a wholesome cinnamon roll
I love the "free mom hugs" thing, especially in my own family. If Pride had happened this year, my mom wanted to go with me and offer hugs like that (':
6:03 both me and my older sister are bi and my mom is super supportive. The other day my sister and I were talking about going to pride and my mom said “I’ll be one of the moms giving out free hugs” when she said that I think I may have drowned in her support.
Imagine being against love and acceptance and then claiming to be Christian and telling people to love Jesus
2:23
I’m a Christian and support the LGBT+ community, and many other Christians do too, but there are still lots of Homophobic and Transphobic “Christians”, but I just want you all to know, we’re not really like that, or at least the real ones of us aren’t. We believe that God and Jesus love everyone no matter their race, sexuality, gender, anything, and we too believe that, and I hate that other “Christians” believe otherwise.
[Warning. I just wrote a long and poorly done rant about how Christians should support LGBTQIA+ and I don't get why some don't. If you don't want to read a long paragraph rant, don't bother, as I said in a messy paragraph what others could in like one sentence.]
omgoodness, I get so frustrated with "Christians" who are against LGBTQIA+. Like, I literally don't see it. Yes, maybe they could point you to 2 maybe 3 verses that went against it, but some are likely ministrations, others are opinions of people who aren't Jesus (ie, Paul, who also said that women weren't allowed to speak in church and yet everyone find it easy enough to ignore that nowadays), or are focused on the act of rape and have nothing to actually do with LGBTQIA+ at all (ie, Sodom and Gamora). You know what's everywhere in the Bible? Especially from Jesus Himself, Whom we have the most records of and it the most important to listen to anyway? "Love God," "love one another," and "don't judge other sinners on earth, because we all sin." So yes, Christianity DOES support LGBTQIA+, and those who claim to be Christians but don't support LGBTQIA+ need to recheck with God about how to treat others.
my mom was literally making islamophobic comments about how "they hate everyone that isnt muslim bc they take their texts too literally" but she also is homophobic "bc it's in the bible" even tho it's really not and i was like "hmmmmmm yeah right"
@@reynaavilaramirez-arellano8468 the "woman can't talk in church" thing seems so strange to me, because the two official ministers (the others were just standing in in between ministers) that my church have had since I was born have both been female. Also the person learning to be a ministers was also a lady
I got a gay add
My happiness is immeasurable and my day is made
Aw! That's great.
Got that reference🤣🤣🤣
I have a cute pride story.... so when i was 12 i came out to my bff as a lesbian and she came out to me as bi. I knew i was a lesbian bc i never had a crush on a boy and then suddenly i had a crush on a girl. When i tried to ask my crush out, even tho she wah a lesbian and single, she refused. My bff bought lots and lots of ice cream, and we cuddled toghether. Im 15 years old now, and im dating my bff
I am honestly so happy that my best friend’s parents are lesbians cuz I would’ve never realized I was a bisexual and a demi-girl. I would’ve been confused for so long.
I am a straight cis male... and this video made me so happy! I live in China and I really miss pride month, parades, all of it. We don't get parades but my friends and I all went out to celebrate the supreme court(US) ruling on same sex marriage a number of years ago.
I also remember meeting and counter-protesting the west borough baptist church in the early 2000's. They are crazy and scary, but it was also nice seeing how small they were. Though I was in Madison so I know not everyone can count on such overwhelming LGBTQ+ support.
Please keep up your great work.
> Grabs awesome rainbow hand fan
15 sec later
> a lot of these are just fan-tastic pride signs
DID YOU NOT NOTICE YOUR OWN PUN!?
NO! Oops
Jammidodger
I’m a FAN of you, Yknow you just BLOW me away
I probably won’t be able to go to pride since my parents aren’t accepting and I’m in the closet BUT this is my first time where I will be quietly celebrating pride with my aro ace sister since we both found out in the end of 2020 that we were both lgbtq so this will be the first time I wil celebrate pride!
I've never cried while watching a TH-cam video but that "That was the first time I ever saw a future for myself" line hit so close to home I'm tearing up a bit
I am a cis female..but I attended trans pride this year..as it was online..I have to say..it's such a supportive and wholesome community! I love you guys!❤️❤️
Thank you for being the way you are!
WAIT THERE WAS AN ONLINE PRIDE???
@@user-ps7dy8dq3u It’s okay, I missed it too 😞
Jamie: *advertises Busuu*
The Duolingo Owl: 😐
🔨😐
😐🔪
Beg for your life in Spanish
Well, I am thinking about using both perhaps.
I have to tell this story now. The free mom hugs reminded me of it. My first every pride I went to just so happened to be the first pride my university town ever had. I had planned on just watching. But since it was such a small event(my large city pride standards) everyone simply joined in the walk together after it passed them. As we were walking, there was a group of old southern black ladies. Everyone completely dressed in a different color of the rainbow. Im talking hair and makeup and clothes. Everything. They had signs saying "Even if your grandmother doesnt accept you, we do!" And giving out hugs. At the time I had my hair died neon green. Not for pride, just cause. The lady in green and I hugged and were like "love your hair!!!!" We all got called baby and honey. And it nearly brought me to tears. It was the cutest thing ever.
I must be honest: I cried at the old trans couple ❤️ so wholesome and soft.
Jamie: Get me help and a fan. *gasps*
Advert: Humidify your space. Get the new cooling humidifier now.
Me: ....well, maybe that’ll help with the heat issue.
As for the things about the figs, there is a type of wasp that lays it's eggs in figs and larvae grow up into full fledged wasp while inside the fig. So yeah, figs are gross
YIKESYIKES
The pride stories reminded me of that time I was in my first pride parade with rainbow youth and I noticed that ahead of my a bunch of people were going off to the side to look at something I couldn’t see, causing a small traffic jam in the middle of the parade. Turns out someone on the sidelines was holding the cutest dog in their arms, and it was wearing a rainbow bandana so everyone was holding up the parade to pet this adorable dog and honestly? Best time ever
I know I’m late, but I went to my first pride this year. I saw someone I know and they had commented how I didn’t decorate my vehicle for pride (it was a caravan thing) and I told them that my parents aren’t accepting of pride, and these two amazing women beside me and my best friend, gave me my first ever pride gear, and I was bawling. I still have my pride stuff up, but hidden in case my family ever comes over.
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"That's all the memes, and all the signs-" D:
"I've also got a few TikToks..." :D
When you're early enough to make a funny comment and earn a lot of likes but you can't think of anything good
TRUTH
Cool picture
Enby boba is goals 😋
Oof
That boba looks so cool! Do you think I could find a picture of one, except, with the genderfluid flag?
i finally came out to my parents yesterday (im bi) and they were super lovely and accepting so im all in my feels and keep shedding lil happy tears at random intervals and tbh watching this made me ugly cry awh
The twister mat was actually along our parade route last year lol. Me and my friends thought it was hilarious xD
Yes, Pride all year! I bought ace pride Converse at the end of June and I wear them all the time. My mini pride flag is always out and so is my painting of several pride flags.
Ace pride for the win pal!!!!! That sounds like an awesome pair of kicks.
Thank you so much, Jamie. I really need this today. My pet rabbit, Wallace, died yesterday. I miss him so damn much and for a few minutes maybe I can smile.
Sorry for your loss! Losing a pet is heart breaking!
R.I.P Wallace ❤️
My favorite pride story was walking around our pride festival and passing two elderly gentleman holding hands, and they had veteran hats and vests, I think vietnam, and it was nice to see that while the younger generation gets freedom, so does the older generation
I know this is late but ive got a story
I recently found out that I was demipansexual and I really wanted to tell my best friend. I also had a trans gf.
This thing is that my best friend is a really hardcore christian so I was really worried about coming out to her.
I had told her before that I was aromantic and ace(because that's what I believed I was for the longest time)
She was hanging out at my house and then I had to take her home so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to come out to her. I told her I was wrong about being aro/ace and said I was demi and pan and that I had a gf that was trans.
SUSPENSE TIME!!!!
She accepted me!!!!!! I even asked, "Will anything change between us?" And she replied, "Of course not, why would it?"
AHHHHHH
It just made me so happy
And that there are some Christians that support the LGBTQ+ community
I'm a gay Christian. Thankfully, not all of us are bad. Imagine being homophobic of yourself-
Jamie: *gasp in shock*
TH-cam: ad time!
and on episode 3 of great TH-cam auto-monetization
That happened to me too......I was so confused
hey! just came out to my sister as FtM and im really happy you uploaded because it's been kinda wild! (she accepted me dont worry)
Great for you
great job! ❤️❤️
Congratulations!
Congrats! You go!
Congratulations! We're all so proud of you!
I love the “guy’s I said I hate figs!” So hilarious! 😂❤️
It's 5:40 am and I'm laughing so hard at the light unplugging itself, his face when it happened and the whole phrase "My light just unplugged itself"
SEND HELP
I’m sitting here in my binder dying of a heat stoke :,)
CoMe To EnGlAnD.
@@catherinemcglynn7502 England did have a heatwave for a little bit. Missed it raining.
I love your name and profile pic 🙌
Airoh Walker thank you 😊
Omg your profile pic!
My heart: I'mma melt now
My brain: that was so adorable I am going to stop working
Me: short circuiting but can't bring myself to care because it was so cute and wholesome.
"It's so hot even the equipment is giving up"
OMG Jamie
I have a little story. So a few years ago I found out I was lesbian and that it wasn't "normal." Only a few days ago I came out to my parents. I didn't expect it but my mom is bisexual. It was the best moment ever.
Me: *sees Jammidodger notification*
Me: *is in the middle of watching a tv show*
Me: *stops watching TV show to watch Jammidodger*
Also whenever I watch these videos I smile more than normal (normal being almost never)
I needed a wholesome video today. Thank you!
2:24 the joy on his face when he realized he could use his rainbow flag! Ah! My heart. ☺
Ok so random story about when my parents were talking about relationships
Mom: ok so no boyfriends until after collage!
Me and my sis: ok.
My mom to me: but like your not gay right?
Me a closeted bisexual: no?
Unfortunately the "wasps and figs" thing you're referring to is not a myth...
Uhoh
what's the wasps and figs thing...
Ru Stew I think it was something about how wasps lay their larva in figs
@@bugzedout natural figs "digest" wasps that pollinate them (and die after laying eggs inside a fig flower, which ends up inside a fruit)
@@LukaszSebastian oh,, welp i don't like figs anymore
The wholesome energy is so strong here I am truly a restored gay now thank you
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1 of my favorite tiktoks ever is where the text says something like "Me, a dad, whenever I hear someone in need of supportive parents" & then the audio is from that scene in Mrs. Doubtfire where Robin Williams is screaming, "HELP IS ON THE WAY, DEARIE, HELP IS ON THE WAY" & the video is of this dad in his 50s running into the room towards the camera holding a pride flag & it's just the greatest thing ever.
Honestly the "free mum hugs" mum's are my favourite group at pride. I live several hours from my mum so I don't get to see her much, and last year was my first pride and I just really missed her. And I asked one of the mums for a hug and she told me I was beautiful and cherished and I cried. She was my favourite part of that whole day.
Gahhh I love this! I haven't been able to go to Pride before because of my parents being,,, not nice,,, and seeing all this positivity and great energy, I'm really excited to someday do so, whether in person or otherwise ^^
I'm crying :') I needed the wholesomeness because I'm under a lot of stress trying to finish my bachelor's degree. So I'm kind of all over the place and really emotional from the exhaustion and this is the best the best stress release, just seeing other people being happy and themselves
I just wanted to say thank you because your videos help me smile and help me get through the day. Im especially grateful because almost all my friends/family are homophobic and trans phobic while im a closeted bisexual/gender fluid.
Homophobes: *says something stupid about the "gay agenda" *
The actual gay agenda: memes
Jamie: it's hot
Me: *in California during a heat wave, without power surrounded by fire and choking the second I leave the house* Send help it's 90F in here, this heat wave has been going for a week and will last another. I'm dying.
Same bro
Yo I live in California as well
Me when it's above 12F
Kaveevin omg yeessssssss
Omg that's insane. Sending you virtual 🍦
7:02, he was standing on (the fake but I don’t care) P R I D E rock!!!
I legit started tearing up at the last pride story. Whoever wrote that first of all I'm so happy they had that experience. And second if they're not already a writer (journalist, author, etc.) They should consider becoming one they have such a powerful way with words.
The lights went: I am a Byesexual now
(As a Bisexual I am more proud of this joke than I should be 😂)
YES
I’m painsexual 😭😭😭😭😭😭
who else is trans but scared to tell their parents?
I was, but I come out to them and they spout me. I hope you will find a way to come out to them and they will sport u:), to all people will comment same and sand allot of ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
For me is poly not trans but yes
Ya, I’ve only started figuring things out in like the past 3 months. I’m not really worried my mom will have a problem with the actual thing, just that if she didn’t know it or if it’s something that I think, it’s wrong according to her since she is always right.
@@vex3488 :( let her see the picture with the old gay man
I'm super scared to tell my parents, but its getting harder and harder to pretend being their 'perfect little daughter' everyday. Send help
I am French and I find it awesome that you learn my birthlanguage
I love the sound of your accent on french language, this is juste marvelous
Congrats, I know my language is extra-hard To learn, don't give up
Lmao i just got an add about a couple who are aspiring mums/want kids advertising a podcast to help teach kids about LGBT. I ain't even LGBT but it just warms my heart to know that a couple are teaching other couples on LGBT representation.
I remember my first pride parade that I was in, I was 5. I'd gone to pride and watched every year since I was born, but my mom got a new job at an HIV testing clinic and she was able to be in the parade instead of just watching. So, it was the end of the parade, I was tired, hot, and so so so happy. We had been handing out bananas, and I remember there was this drag queen and her friends that came up to me and showed me a banana I'd handed out to them at the start of the parade. They said that they were anxious to be in a float because it was their first time in drag at the parade. They told me that seeing my happy little face at such a young age just gave them the courage to go on. The one who came up to me first gave me their tiara. I still have it in my room next to a stuffed banana my mom bought me from a vendor that year. I've been in the parade every year since then, and I look forward to it every year.
@Bianca Ladd haha yeah, thanks!!I think about it a lot when something brings me down, so I'm glad you find it wholesome too!!
Me: born in June
Also me: THE GAYYYS
Coincidence? I THINK NOT!
Same lmao but it's june 19 🤭😂✨️😵
Me: born on June 18th
Also me: proud Aspie encie-ace
Coincidence? I THINK _NOT!_
we love gay adverts on a wholesome gay video ✨
The lady giving out Mom Hugs started my tears... then each scenario got to me more and more!