Anyone who is in the Brighton area, and who is keen on such things, the Brighton Pride weekend is in full swing, and would be worth a visit.
I've never actually been in Brighton for the event, but looking at the poster it looks like a lot of fun.
It's a HUGE event; one of the biggest around. A Gay-Fest par excellence as one might expect of Brighton. Paloma Faith headlining this evening.
It's surprising that you haven't donned your rainbow coloured jockstrap and sparkly cowboy hat and travelled back to Brighton to support Pride.
ReplyDeleteI used to plan my visits to coincide with the Brighton Speed Trials, but never with 'Pride'.
DeleteI have no idea what there is to be "proud" of. I also object to having other people's sexuality being brought up, relentlessly.
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Personally I'm not particularly proud of being heterosexual, but maybe some are. I expect a lot of people find the word a bit un-necessary, but live and let live.
DeleteUrsula, firstly it means we don't have to apologise for the way we are. In fact we are happy and take pride in what we are. Forty years ago I was nothing more than a fucking poofta. Now I am an acceptable member of society. I take some pride in that and I am very proud of western society that generally accepts gay men now. We've come a long way in my lifetime. If we need at times to celebrate that, then so be it. Party on, Brighton.
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DeleteAndrew, if I read you correctly you are homosexual. Does it make any difference to how I view you as a person? No.
DeletePride. You do know, I hope, that pride is one of the seven cardinal sins and does come before the fall. But ok. We are all proud of something. Usually when we have achieved something. To give you the benefit of the doubt, I will concede that you (as a demographic) have achieved to step out of the closet. How long ago was that? Now? Now I just wish you'd give it a rest instead of, see my first comment, shoving your sexuality down my throat.
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It mostly means more streets closed to traffic on a Saturday afternoon for some people to walk around telling us what sort of sex they like.
ReplyDeleteRachel, I am sure the closed streets are very annoying to some. See my reply to Ursula above.
DeleteWhat a strange reply to Ursula. Best get on with your life and differences melt away.
DeleteHave several upvotes, Rachel. "Best get on with your life and differences melt away" indeed.
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ReplyDeleteCro, is Brighton the second biggest city for gays after London, or is that Manchester with Brighton in third place. I prefer Brighton. It rains too much in Manchester.
Brighton has always been a very welcoming town to artists, eccentrics, gays, actors, lesbians; you name it, they're welcome. We all live together side by side without judgement.
DeleteSome people are getting a bit tetchy here this morning; it must be the unrelenting HEAT.
ReplyDeleteParty on! Brighton is a vibrant community and has lots to offer. As I see it, the only downside is the busy Summer season and massive crowds. That's just me. I do not do well in crowded spaces and the unrelenting heat makes things worse.
ReplyDeleteIt's certain that the streets of Brighton will be throbbing tonight; but then they always are at the weekend!!!
DeletePride as opposed to shame. Calling someone a homosexual was a epithet, an insult. The words can't sting if you remove the stigma. So party on.
ReplyDeleteI quite expect the partying is still going on as I write this.
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