GLSEN “The Simpsons” “That’s So Gay” Controversy Video
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) have a bone to pick with Nelson Muntz, Bart Simpson’s animated bully, for the character’s “That’s So Gay” slur on The Simpsons annual Treehouse of Horrors Halloween Special last Sunday.
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In a statement to TMZ, GLSEN said: “Nelson’s use of ‘that’s so gay’ in a negative way is not surprising considering that 90 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth say they hear the term used this way frequently or often at school.”
“Nelson should visit ThinkB4YouSpeak.com where he can send an apologetic e-card to Milhouse. GLSEN would also welcome Nelson’s participation in our next PSA so he can make amends by helping to educate young people about why such language is wrong.”
The group recently joined forces with the Ad Council to produce a series of public services announcements, featuring celebs like Hilary Duff and Wanda Sykes, aimed at stopping people from using the phrase.
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On November 5th 2008, Nelson Munz wrote:
This is exactly the kind of whiny behavior which makes people laugh off the Gay Rights Movement and accuse them of being hyper-sensitive. Its not even worthy of a reply.
But if I had to defend Nelson Munz, it’s like – Duh ! His character IS ignorant, and IS supposed to come off that way, you freaking Gay Rights Babies ! What’s he supposed to say, “That’s so homosexual” ? His character is supposed to be an ignorant little bastard, and thus – the line is fitting.