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On Wednesday morning, the hashtag #HeterosexualPrideDay was trending on Twitter — a response by those annoyed that June is gay pride month and who believe heterosexuals need their own recognition. (FYI, heterosexual pride parades [1] are a real thing.)
Liberals need to stop hating people for being normal (aka straight). #HeterosexualPrideDay [2]
— Mark Dice (@MarkDice) June 29, 2016 [3]
To all the homosexuals basing us for celebrating our identity... remember, you wouldn't be here if not for us #HeterosexualPrideDay [4]
— OUTKA$T (@OUTKAST211) June 29, 2016 [5]
Haters will say liking chicks is way too mainstream #HeterosexualPrideDay [6]
— Zach Kirksey (@ZachKirksey11) June 29, 2016 [7]
Wtf? I have nothing against the LGBTQ community but b/c I'm not a part of it, I'm not supposed to take pride in my own sexuality? GIRL..BYE!
— Kiyoncé♡ (@Sinflowerblues) June 29, 2016 [8]
Not before long, the hashtag was taken over by people furious that such a movement even exists given the plight of gay people (see: the Orlando, FL, nightclub massacre [9] earlier this month). Check out some of the tweets that not only mock #HeterosexualPrideDay but also explain why it's such a problem to begin with.
Really? #HeterosexualPrideDay [10] What's next, #BreathingAirDay [11] ?
— Snapchat: Dapper29 (@dapperlaughs) June 29, 2016 [12]
If you genuinely feel you need a #HeterosexualPrideDay [13], read this: pic.twitter.com/KtZ9Xnlinm [14]
— Blaine Stewart (@BlaineStewart) June 29, 2016 [15]
#heterosexualprideday [16] must have been created by the kid that cries when he doesn't get a present during someone else's birthday party
— The Awkward Yeti (@theawkwardyeti) June 29, 2016 [17]
In red are all the countries where it is illegal to be heterosexual. Heartbreaking. 😔💔🙏🏻#HeterosexualPrideDay [18] pic.twitter.com/9kG2mVhLbT [19]
— Lady Gaga (@KingLadyGaga) June 29, 2016 [20]
I think #heterosexualprideday [21] is a great idea and they should have the parade on the surface of the moon.
— GAIL SIMONE (@GailSimone) June 29, 2016 [22]
#HeterosexualPrideDay [23] don't worry if you miss today , it's happening tomorrow. and the next day , and the next day pic.twitter.com/4pKQ0UiDLU [24]
— jacqueline (@pliffs_) June 29, 2016 [25]
Congrats on risking absolutely nothing to be yourself!!! #HeterosexualPrideDay [26] pic.twitter.com/xWZ2WnGpQC [27]
— Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) June 29, 2016 [28]
Every day is #heterosexualprideday [29], so what is the point of this ridiculous hashtag? You dont have enough privilege? You need a little more?
— Kyle Scatliffe (@KyleScatliffe) June 29, 2016 [30]
you DON'T need #HeterosexualPrideDay [31] because
-nobody thinks your sexuality is invalid or 'abnormal'
-nobody is taking your rights away— pukwudgie! laura (@rmusIupin) June 29, 2016 [32]
My feelings on #HeterosexualPrideDay [33]. pic.twitter.com/AZGvvQd1qs [34]
— Philip Ellis (@Philip_Ellis) June 29, 2016 [35]
The dates for #HeterosexualPrideDay [36] 2017 have been announced!
It starts on Jan 1st and runs until December 31st. pic.twitter.com/PdLfq4jWkJ [37]— Richard Harris (@cigarboyrick82) June 29, 2016 [38]