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Nick Offerman Slams ‘Homophobic Hate’ Against His ‘The Last of Us’ Episode: ‘It’s Not a Gay Story. It’s a Love Story, You A–hole!’ (variety.com)

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[–] teejay@lemmy.world 56 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I'm sorry you're getting downvoted. You're allowed to like things and dislike things, as long as tolerance and respect are given for others' choices. It seems like you're doing that here.

Acceptance for something you like and enjoy is pretty easy and natural. It's a bit harder, and takes more thought and courage, to show respect and tolerance for things you don't like and don't enjoy, but you accept them anyway because it's the right thing to do and it's a part of being a human on this planet with billions of other humans. Grow up, lemmy.

[–] z00s@lemmy.world 27 points 10 months ago

Very well said, I agree.

OP was being honest without being derogatory. It sounds like perhaps they may have experienced some personal growth from watching the episode.

If OP hasn't been around gay people who openly express physical affection, they may have felt initially uncomfortable. But that's why representation is important.

That's why movies, TV, books, and visual arts are so important to us as a culture and as individuals; exposure to new ideas helps us grow and become better people.

[–] JustUseMint@lemmy.world 12 points 10 months ago

Agreed. Well said.

[–] Goblin_Mode@ttrpg.network 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

I originally had it downvoted, but you're right, they aren't being directly disrespectful. Besides, saying it was a touching love story first and foremost is evidence enough that OP isn't an asshole, just a human with human opinions. I apologize, and have rescinded my previous judgement.

That being said.. Getting the "heebie jeebies" from watching 2 dudes kiss is a red flag that OP has some deep rooted homophobic views/tendencies, which is absolutely something they need to address in their own time. Maybe not here, on the internet, in front of several thousand schmucks making dick jokes; but if that's how it has to be in order to bring OPs attention to it, then so be it.

I'm all for having your own opinions, but if a same sex couple being romantic grosses you out while a heterosexual couple doesn't, that feels like something you should do some soul searching over lol. OP might be a great person irl, but I do think it's important to recognize your own shortcomings and address them where possible. God knows we all have enough of em

[–] teejay@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

I originally had it downvoted, but you’re right, they aren’t being directly disrespectful. Besides, saying it was a touching love story first and foremost is evidence enough that OP isn’t an asshole, just a human with human opinions. I apologize, and have rescinded my previous judgement.

That is awesome, and so rare in online discourse. I really appreciate that.

I’m all for having your own opinions, but if a same sex couple being romantic grosses you out while a heterosexual couple doesn’t, that feels like something you should do some soul searching over lol. OP might be a great person irl, but I do think it’s important to recognize your own shortcomings and address them where possible.

You kind of lose me here. I think it's not my place to judge someone whether they like or don't like observing homosexuality. If they're respectful, and show tolerance and acceptance, then whether they like it is not really my concern. It's certainly not my place to judge whether they have 'soul searching' to do. I agree that saying it gives them the "heebie jeebies" isn't the most respectful way to say they don't care for it, but on the scale of ways to put that, it's way, way down towards the harmless end. In my opinion it certainly wasn't egregious enough to warrant the absolute avalanche of downvotes and judgement that person was getting.

You're already showing incredible empathy and the ability to be self-reflecting. I encourage you to stop judging others for saying they don't like the things you think they should like. Instead, we should hold each other to the standard that we are respectful and tolerant of others whether we like what they're saying and doing or not. Unless, of course, that tolerance is of those who express intolerance, but then we're squarely in Paradox of Tolerance territory and that's a whole other thing.

[–] JustUseMint@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Character arc, the good ending lol

[–] Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee 0 points 10 months ago

Getting the “heebie jeebies” from watching 2 dudes kiss is a red flag

Eh.. I regularly watch gay porn and have no trouble seeing guys suck dick and fuck eachother but I skip past the kissing scenes because I just don't like it at all. I genuinely can't explain why.