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Chick-fil-A + Pokémeme
13 years ago
Since FA is a website with a large proportion of LGBT users, I'm curious to hear everyone's opinions about the Chick-fil-A "homophobia" contoversy. I've observed very mixed reactions so far -- it seems like everyone either wants to boycott the restaurant for their bigotry or eat there for exercising free speech.
Personally, although Dan Cathy (the owner of Chick-fil-A) has made some pretty ridiculous statements, I don't think that what he says or believes is the problem. It's the way he implements it. Cathy has publicly stated that, "As an organization we can operate on biblical principles. So that is what we claim to be. [We are] based on biblical principles, asking God and pleading with God to give us wisdom on decisions we make about people and the programs and partnerships we have." That right there is what's wrong with this whole situation -- business and religion shouldn't mix. If Dan Cathy wants to believe that homosexuality is wrong, then by all means, he can. That's his right, and I may not agree with it, but I'm certainly not going to reprimand him for it. But when he begins donating company profits to "marriage equality" groups, THAT'S where we should draw the line. Cathy has a responsibility as the owner of a multi-billion company to remain impartial in situations concerning equality and civil rights; after all, it doesn't matter whether a customer is gay or straight if they want to buy your chicken sandwiches. Yet company money is being used to discriminate against homosexuality in the name of Christianity. -__- What's really sad is that the entirety of Chick-fil-A is getting slammed because of this controversy, yet it's really only a few of the corporate leaders that are responsible. I'm willing to bet that many of the company's employees are even supporters of homosexuality.
It's really a shame that we can't eat fast food nowadays without bullshit controversy like this getting crammed down our throats. I think I'll avoid Chick-fil-A in the future, not because of their beliefs, but because I don't want my money being donated to an anti-homosexuality group. Anyone else agree with me? :0
...And now for something fun! Here, have a Pokémon meme.
Use this Pokémon generator: http://www.wyncorporation.com/pokemon/index.php
1. This Pokémon is your best friend.
Scolipede (Badass! :D)
2. This Pokémon is your boss that you need to impress for a promotion.
Electrike (I hope I don't get on his bad side. D:)
3. This Pokémon is your partner for your science project.
Flygon (I hope he can pick up the beakers with his stubby little claws. :0)
4. This Pokémon is looking for every way possible to murder you.
Thundurus (Definitely going to avoid going outside during thunderstorms. .__.)
5. This Pokémon is your mother-in-law.
Charmeleon (Perpetually angry and breathes fire, sounds about right.)
6. This Pokémon is your boyfriend/girlfriend.
Metagross (...The sex must be interesting.)
7. This Pokémon is your ex.
Phione (...The sex must have been interesting.)
8. This Pokémon stalks you every waking moment.
Happiny (OH SWEET JESUS WHY)
9. This Pokémon likes to snuggle with you.
Pidgeot (Aww. I love you too, Pidgeot. <3)
10. This Pokémon ate all your cheesecake.
Deoxys (You asshole.)
11. This Pokémon is what you felt in your bed last night.
Zebstrika (Is it weird that I'm perfectly okay with this? :0)
12. This Pokémon banged your mom.
Beartic (It's okay, I bought an Ice Heal to thaw her out. >__>)
13. This Pokémon will do anything to try and get in your pants.
Suicune (You can have me, Suicune. *strips*)
14. This Pokémon died by your own hands.
Regigigas (One less unnecessary Generation IV Pokémon.)
15. This Pokémon is your loyal companion for life
Marshtomp (Evolve into a Swampert and we'll talk. >__>)
16. This Pokémon reads you bed time stories.
Lumineon (Who would've known that those fishy lips can read such beautiful prose?)
17. This Pokémon is your loving pet.
Umbreon (THIS IS EVERYTHING I'VE EVER WANTED *hugs it*)
18. This Pokémon is your creepy dentist.
Gloom (I really don't want this thing anywhere near my mouth. .__.)
19. This Pokémon is what you dream about every day.
Gabite (Surprisingly accurate!)
20. This Pokémon is what you found in your basement when you moved into your new house.
Marill (Aww, adorable. :3 ...Wait, why is my basement flooded? Fuck.)
21. This pokemon represents you.
Pachirisu (A squirrel Pokémon -- because I'm white and I like nuts? BA DUM TSH)
Personally, although Dan Cathy (the owner of Chick-fil-A) has made some pretty ridiculous statements, I don't think that what he says or believes is the problem. It's the way he implements it. Cathy has publicly stated that, "As an organization we can operate on biblical principles. So that is what we claim to be. [We are] based on biblical principles, asking God and pleading with God to give us wisdom on decisions we make about people and the programs and partnerships we have." That right there is what's wrong with this whole situation -- business and religion shouldn't mix. If Dan Cathy wants to believe that homosexuality is wrong, then by all means, he can. That's his right, and I may not agree with it, but I'm certainly not going to reprimand him for it. But when he begins donating company profits to "marriage equality" groups, THAT'S where we should draw the line. Cathy has a responsibility as the owner of a multi-billion company to remain impartial in situations concerning equality and civil rights; after all, it doesn't matter whether a customer is gay or straight if they want to buy your chicken sandwiches. Yet company money is being used to discriminate against homosexuality in the name of Christianity. -__- What's really sad is that the entirety of Chick-fil-A is getting slammed because of this controversy, yet it's really only a few of the corporate leaders that are responsible. I'm willing to bet that many of the company's employees are even supporters of homosexuality.
It's really a shame that we can't eat fast food nowadays without bullshit controversy like this getting crammed down our throats. I think I'll avoid Chick-fil-A in the future, not because of their beliefs, but because I don't want my money being donated to an anti-homosexuality group. Anyone else agree with me? :0
...And now for something fun! Here, have a Pokémon meme.
Use this Pokémon generator: http://www.wyncorporation.com/pokemon/index.php
1. This Pokémon is your best friend.
Scolipede (Badass! :D)
2. This Pokémon is your boss that you need to impress for a promotion.
Electrike (I hope I don't get on his bad side. D:)
3. This Pokémon is your partner for your science project.
Flygon (I hope he can pick up the beakers with his stubby little claws. :0)
4. This Pokémon is looking for every way possible to murder you.
Thundurus (Definitely going to avoid going outside during thunderstorms. .__.)
5. This Pokémon is your mother-in-law.
Charmeleon (Perpetually angry and breathes fire, sounds about right.)
6. This Pokémon is your boyfriend/girlfriend.
Metagross (...The sex must be interesting.)
7. This Pokémon is your ex.
Phione (...The sex must have been interesting.)
8. This Pokémon stalks you every waking moment.
Happiny (OH SWEET JESUS WHY)
9. This Pokémon likes to snuggle with you.
Pidgeot (Aww. I love you too, Pidgeot. <3)
10. This Pokémon ate all your cheesecake.
Deoxys (You asshole.)
11. This Pokémon is what you felt in your bed last night.
Zebstrika (Is it weird that I'm perfectly okay with this? :0)
12. This Pokémon banged your mom.
Beartic (It's okay, I bought an Ice Heal to thaw her out. >__>)
13. This Pokémon will do anything to try and get in your pants.
Suicune (You can have me, Suicune. *strips*)
14. This Pokémon died by your own hands.
Regigigas (One less unnecessary Generation IV Pokémon.)
15. This Pokémon is your loyal companion for life
Marshtomp (Evolve into a Swampert and we'll talk. >__>)
16. This Pokémon reads you bed time stories.
Lumineon (Who would've known that those fishy lips can read such beautiful prose?)
17. This Pokémon is your loving pet.
Umbreon (THIS IS EVERYTHING I'VE EVER WANTED *hugs it*)
18. This Pokémon is your creepy dentist.
Gloom (I really don't want this thing anywhere near my mouth. .__.)
19. This Pokémon is what you dream about every day.
Gabite (Surprisingly accurate!)
20. This Pokémon is what you found in your basement when you moved into your new house.
Marill (Aww, adorable. :3 ...Wait, why is my basement flooded? Fuck.)
21. This pokemon represents you.
Pachirisu (A squirrel Pokémon -- because I'm white and I like nuts? BA DUM TSH)
Damn good chicken though. =>.>=
I know that's not a valid viewpoint, but I doubt any money I spent there would truly tip the scales in favor of one side or another (as if ten or twenty dollars is going to break the bank for them).
I don't support companies that say I don't have the same rights as people who are straight or "normal".