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xfundy

(5,105 posts) Tue Aug 27, 2013, 10:11 PM Aug 2013

How many parents, of whatever persuasion, allowed this poster into their sons' rooms? [View all]

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Was that a temporary lapse in the protective shield they try to build against "self-pollution," or a grateful hope that their sons would be straight, as 90% grow up to be?

I kid. I don't expect a valid response to this,but the question is still appropos.

My parents objected to me having that very poster, but I'm still queer.

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How many parents, of whatever persuasion, allowed this poster into their sons' rooms? [View all] xfundy Aug 2013 OP

MY-PET? What is that kid getting for Christmas? tridim Aug 2013 #1

For some reason, we had a PLASTIC CUP with the picture on it. I have no idea, CAG Aug 2013 #2

I thought that poster was designed to get kids to brush their teeth nt msongs Aug 2013 #3

Jeeze HeiressofBickworth Aug 2013 #4

I think that's one of the ones that you could get as a jigsaw. dimbear Aug 2013 #5

What in the world does this have to do with religion? cbayer Aug 2013 #6

Because dirty pictures lead to dirty thoughts. And dirty thoughts drive out the Holy Spirit. el_bryanto Aug 2013 #7

That's a pretty thin connection, I guess. cbayer Aug 2013 #8