High School Cancels Prom Because of Lesbian´s Request

Giselle · 13-03-2010 01:47AM

Duggy747 wrote: »

Not THAT sort of confusion! :pac:

I meant as in how they react to a woman wearing what is typically known and accepted to be only a male uniform there.

Its not a male uniform in the same way as a dress is a female one.

Women wear trousers and trousersuits all the time, but men (except the very brave) generally don't wear dresses too often in public.

Woman in a pantsuit is hardly a traumatising thing to see, unless its Mary Harney.

Duggy747 · 13-03-2010 01:47AM

ScumLord wrote: »

You obviously haven't had your prom night ruined by finding out the girl of your dreams is really your best friend Tom like Duggy has, have a heart.

I still had a good night, though! :pac:

Giselle wrote:

Its not a male uniform in the same way as a dress is a female one.

Women wear trousers and trousersuits all the time, but men (except the very brave) generally don't wear dresses too often in public.

Woman in a pantsuit is hardly a traumatising thing to see, unless its Mary Harney.

I know and understand that and I think my point came out wrong so I'm gonna quit this one before I embarrass myself further

Millicent · 13-03-2010 01:48AM

Duggy747 wrote: »

Not THAT sort of confusion! :pac:

I meant as in how they react to a woman wearing what is typically known and accepted to be only a male uniform there. (Is it what she wants to wear / Is she doing to prove a point / Is she taking the piss because she thinks she can? / etc )

:pac: I get ye now! In fairness though, if they're confused, fuck them! They'll soon get over it and will be the better for it.

vicecreamsundae · 13-03-2010 01:48AM

Overheal wrote: »

But on the other at least they're following through on fairness: "We told her she cant have her prom; it only fair we tell all of our students they cant have their prom too"

unfortunately, i doubt they're doing it in the name of fairness and equal treatment, and more in the name of avoiding a huge discrimination lawsuit.

The_Minister · 13-03-2010 01:48AM

Millicent wrote: »

Secondly, she had to ask because the school specifically sent out fliers stating that only dates of the opposite gender were allowed and because same sex couples who had tried to attend in the past had been turned away at the door. So rather than spending a ridiculous amount of money on prom clothes, a limo, etc. she did the prudent thing and and checked it out with the school first.

And then she threatened to sue them.

Some people seem to be missing that, they cancelled after she threatened to sue.

Millicent · 13-03-2010 01:49AM

The_Minister wrote: »

And then she threatened to sue them.

I'm sorry, I'm missing your point?

Mrmoe · 13-03-2010 01:54AM

I can see a point of view about making her wear a dress instead of a tux as you could class that as having a dress code similar to any other organisation, but to stop same sex couple from attending the prom was incorrect and the school are jut being w**kers over it.

The_Minister · 13-03-2010 01:55AM

I think people need to remember that this is only a few miles away from the town where Morgan Freeman was born.
That town held separate proms for blacks and whites until a bout two years ago, when Freeman offered to pay the whole cost of the prom if they had an integrated one. There was resistance, but they integrated.

From what I've read, and the discussions I've seen, the school were basically being tugged by both sides, and then said "Buckit, you guys sort it out, hold your own prom". They weren't really that upset about a lesbian going to prom, but they were being bitched at by everyone, and once threatened with a lawsuit, decided to walk away.

EDIT: Still really wrong, but people just need to remember the local pressure the Board would have been under. This probably isn't so much homophobia on their part, as just not wanting to get in trouble.

unreggd · 13-03-2010 01:58AM

That's a sham, they shoulda let her go

But I think its stupid when same-sex couples do this, it's like they're trying to compensate for themselves.

It's 2 women, that's sort of the point!

Havermeyer · 13-03-2010 02:00AM

Why are there so many threads on biggoted small town american shíte in this forum?

Millicent · 13-03-2010 02:01AM

The_Minister wrote: »

I think people need to remember that this is only a few miles away from the town where Morgan Freeman was born.
That town held separate proms for blacks and whites until a bout two years ago, when Freeman offered to pay the whole cost of the prom if they had an integrated one. There was resistance, but they integrated.

From what I've read, and the discussions I've seen, the school were basically being tugged by both sides, and then said "Buckit, you guys sort it out, hold your own prom". They weren't really that upset about a lesbian going to prom, but they were being bitched at by everyone, and once threatened with a lawsuit, decided to walk away.

EDIT: Still really wrong, but people just need to remember the local pressure the Board would have been under. This probably isn't so much homophobia on their part, as just not wanting to get in trouble.

Ah, I get you now and thank God- I didn't want to think that I might end up rowing with the Mod of Dexter. I'd have been devestated!;)

But I have to clarify that they probably were upset at a lesbian going to prom having turned gay couples away in the past.

Duggy747 · 13-03-2010 02:03AM

nummnutts wrote: »

Why are there so many threads on biggoted small town american shíte in this forum?

Cuz we're sick of talking about Dublin :pac:

InTheTrees · 13-03-2010 02:05AM

nummnutts wrote: »

Why are there so many threads on biggoted small town american shíte in this forum?

Because they're the gift that keeps on giving.

and endless souce of wtf stories.

But this prom thing happens somewhere every year. What happens is that the school cancels it and the students get together to run it privately, and the kid who was originally getting ostracised by her school is now ostracised by her peers...

Galvasean · 13-03-2010 02:05AM

nummnutts wrote: »

Why are there so many threads on biggoted small town american shíte in this forum?

It's like looking at a car crash.

Doc · 13-03-2010 02:15AM

No man thinks a woman looks good in a tux only women think this. Just like women who ware ties. It just doesn't look good. Sure a really good looking woman can ware a tux and still look good but she would look far better in something else.

Pherekydes · 13-03-2010 02:23AM

Piste wrote: »

She should be allowed bring a girl, but women wearing tuxes looks horrible and would bring down the tone of the prom, it's meant to be formal, can't have people wearing any old thing!

Won't half of the attendees be wearing tuxes? Hardly bringing down the tone...

Alessandra · 13-03-2010 02:27AM

It's a little bit unusual to see a woman in a tux however I think if she feels comfortable in it then what is the harm? It may not be as aesthetically pleasing as a nice dress to some. It wasn't so long ago that women were not supposed to wear trousers..
As regards the banning of same-sex dates, well I think that is harsh. I also think it is completely unfair of the school to cancel the prom and will send the wrong message to the prejudiced.

Havermeyer · 13-03-2010 02:43AM

Galvasean wrote: »

It's like looking at a car crash.

Idd. But how many times must we see the same car crash?

Bottle_of_Smoke · 13-03-2010 03:00AM

Giselle wrote: »

YSL made the womens tuxedo a classic.

http://www.refinery29.com/img/le-smoking-0112.jpg

http://thepreppyprincess.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/photo05.jpg

I quite like it, but few could pull it off.

I think they both look hideous. and ive always found olsens hot.

obviously its sad, the school should let them go. exact same thing was allowed for a couple at our debs

on a side think its weird she wanted to wear a tux, would have to wonder if shes actually a lesbian or is actually transgender. cant imagine gay guys showing up in dresses

OutlawPete · 13-03-2010 03:07AM

I don't approve of same sex relationships at all.

Girls should be with men, lesbians disgust me.

EDIT: This joke was made when I had lesbians in my Sig and it still was not thanked

Liam Byrne · 13-03-2010 03:28AM

Millicent wrote: »

Why should a woman have to wear a dress if she doesn't want to?

Well in that case, why do men have to wear tuxes ?

vicecreamsundae · 13-03-2010 03:30AM

Doc wrote: »

No man thinks a woman looks good in a tux only women think this. Just like women who ware ties. It just doesn't look good. Sure a really good looking woman can ware a tux and still look good but she would look far better in something else.

you are talking about what appeals to heterosexual males.
these girls are lesbian. while hetero males and lesbians may have the odd thing in common...such as fancying women...they're not actually the SAME sexuality. not all lesbians are into femme dressing girls.
and sometimes women actually make choices about to wear based on what makes them feel good and comfortable and don't care if certain men think they would look "far better in something else".

vicecreamsundae · 13-03-2010 03:31AM

Liam Byrne wrote: »

Well in that case, why do men have to wear tuxes ?

um...the whole point is that they SHOULDN'T have to.

epgc3fyqirnbsx · 13-03-2010 03:32AM

OutlawPete wrote: »

I don't approve of same sex relationships at all.

Girls should be with men, lesbians disgust me

That is such a narrow minded and derogatory thing to say Peter

I have some videos that you should see.
Lesbian love can be so pure :pac:

Kinetic^ · 13-03-2010 03:55AM

Darn todger dodgers ruining it for everyone!

longhalloween · 13-03-2010 07:06PM

When I went to my debs with some of the lads we all had dates. The girls startd dancin among themselves so we did too. One of the teachers came over and broke us up while they let the girls dance. I dunno what the deal was there?!

Stercus Accidit · 13-03-2010 07:12PM

Discrimination pure and simple, time to sue girlfriend.

Biggins · 13-03-2010 07:26PM

nummnutts wrote: »

Why are there so many threads on biggoted small town american shíte in this forum?

Why do people focus on the "American aspect" of the story and not the real point - the discrimination! :rolleyes:
Works both ways!
Which did you see first nummnutts! O wait, I re-read your post for the answer!

the keen edge · 13-03-2010 07:53PM

longhalloween wrote: »

When I went to my debs with some of the lads we all had dates. The girls startd dancin among themselves so we did too. One of the teachers came over and broke us up while they let the girls dance. I dunno what the deal was there?!

Am I getting this right, your a bloke, you went to your debs with a girl, and then you ended up dancing the night away with a group of lads?

Your teacher probably left the girls to dance, in the hope that a bit of booty shaking would of aroused your interested in said chicks.

What are ye guy's planning for your college graduation, a dance recital of Fame, where all the characters are played by, you've guessed it...........blokes.

Blush_01 · 13-03-2010 08:06PM

nummnutts wrote: »

Idd. But how many times must we see the same car crash?

Infinitely, 'cos America hasn't got it's license yet?

High School Cancels Prom Because of Lesbian´s Request

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