February 21, 2012

Here come the gay greeting cards...

When we married almost two years ago, we received some warm cards and some elegant cards and some funny cards. I think only one or two of them were specifically geared towards same-sex weddings, likely because there are relatively few such cards out there, at least few I have seen. (Hey Hallmark people, there's a market for you...!)

Then I saw this card online last week. It is from Whole Foods, the healthy food store. Who knew they sold cards? Are the cards vegan? But I digress...

I saw this card. I chuckled. And then I was embarrassed that I laughed. Yes it's funny... and kind of racist?

Would Mitt Romney be offended? He is the only Mormon I can think of right now, besides the Osmonds, and Marie Osmond has a married lesbian daughter she is cool with. So I guess I would care more if she were offended, rather than Romney-Bot. What would Marie Osmond do?

And how would someone feel about receiving this card? On our big day would I want a card that brought up the controversy and bigotry about same-sex marriage? Or just a simple well wishing card, maybe with some sparkles and a mini pink boa?

On second thought, it is funny....

1 comments:

Charlotte said...

It is kinda funny, but also not sure how my gay/lesbian friends would react to a card like that. Would much rather find one that celebrated the couples love. I'm sad so few are available for same sex marriages.

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