That’s So…

Oct 21st, 2008 | By By Annie Aura | Category: Leave a Comment Posted in The Small Screen

Tags: ad campaign, bullying, gay, hilary duff, Homophobia, LGBT, that's so gay, wanda sykes

American stars Hilary Duff and Wanda Sykes have involved themselves in a series of advertisements that encourage teens to choose their words more carefully.

“That’s so gay” is a phrase heard virtually everywhere that is frequented by teens. It’s supposed to describe something as being crap or rubbish (or as the Americans say, bad). I’m not sure how effective the ads will be in the States (does Sykes appeal to the youth? Isn’t Duff a bit naff or outmoded these days?) Anyway, have a gander and see what you think.

http://thinkb4youspeak.com/

nytimes.com article

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6 Comments

I have to applaud her to be honest, whether she is naff or outdated, she is still a big star in America and amoung the teen demographic, who seem to love to call everything gay.

Sue said:

Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 9:32 am

I have to agree with Sue, it can’t do any harm and if it reachs a handfull of people it’s worth it

Carol said:

Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 11:52 am

[...] Education Network (GLSEN) and The Advertising Council teamed up to produce a national multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign, which aims to educate teens on the hurtful, albeit unintended effects, homophobic language can [...]

gaelick» Books » A Week of Gaelife: Sat October 11th to Fri October 17th 2008 said:

Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 2:33 am

The Simpsons accused of homophobia after “that’s so gay” dialogue
By Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk • November 7, 2008 – 13:48

TV cartoon show The Simpsons has been criticised by a gay advocacy group after a character used the word ‘gay’ to mean ‘bad’ or ‘rubbish.’

The show, one of the longest-running in TV history, is normally very supportive of the gay community, and even featured an episode where same-sex marrige was legalised in the town of Springfield.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9519.html

Annie Aura said:

Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 11:23 pm

[...] vote; plus the humourous campaign around the use of language, namely the phrase, “That’s so gay!” Oh, and: Malaysia banned lesbianisim (t’s amazing they can do that now..) and the [...]

We’re one year old! Part 2 | gaelick said:

Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 1:23 pm

[...] Her comedy is genuinly funny and she’s not afraid to speak her mind. She also appeared in advertisements that encourage teens to stop saying tings like “that’s so [...]

Queer Queens of Comedy | gaelick said:

Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 6:02 am