Dan Savage is an asshat.
Just thought you should know.
It angers me to no end that the whole “It Gets Better” thing was started by such a judgmental jerk. Not to mention how many people seem to think he’s so awesome and intelligent.
No no no.
If you’re not an upper class, white, gay, cis male, he’s probably said something hurtful about you. Oh, and not to mention his comments on rape, eating disorders, obesity, etc…GAHHHJUSTSHUTTHEFUCKUP.
[Repressing the urge to rant further and failing.]
*headdesk*
I have some problems with the “It Gets Better” videos themselves, but that’s for another post. In short: It’s good that the videos exist, are popular, and provide hope. However, they are often unrealistic, and frankly, there sure are a lot of straight people talking about how it gets better. >_< It’s almost a trend now, to show how accepting you are. I dunno, it just seems like a lot of talk and little action. Not to mention the heavy focus towards only gay and lesbian folks. Sometimes it doesn’t get better, especially if add other factors such as gender identity, race, ability, and class.
That being said, I do really like some of the “It Gets Better” videos…but the ones I like are less well-known, and actually go a bit more in depth and offer better advice than “hang in there.” If these videos helped you in any way, that is fantastic. Seriously. Personally, I’m just not a huge fan.
I probably put my foot into my mouth. If so, I’m sorry. It’s late, I’m pissed off, and I needed to do some word vomiting.
