Don with the purple bandana before purple was assoiciated with being gay?

*CyberCubed* · 01-31-2009, 05:14 PM

One thing the annoys the crap out of me is people associate males wearing purple with "being gay." The original distinction of purple was royalty, then somewhere in the 90's people started associating purple with being gay.

Thankfully the Turtles existed before this belief was mainstream, so nobody views Donny as the "gay Turtle," as stupid as it sounds.

I don't even know why the Turtles sexuality is even questioned, when in the various universes they've all shown attraction to various females.

*gobo* · 01-31-2009, 05:43 PM

People of the low-brow persuasion already thought Donatello was gay, simply because he shows less interest in females than his brothers. Pretty retarded, huh?

On the topic of purple = gay, I've never really caught that before, but... I think I can understand that absurd logic. It's rather insensitive, but here goes... You know those purple robes priests wear (harkening back to their elitist/royal ties in the history books)? Well, where are all the news stories about them molesting little girls? That's kinda gay... How about Tinky-Winky and the moronic gay jokes about him? A male, child-like character that carries a hand-bag must be gay, right?

That would also explain why it became more common a belief in the '90s.

Type 97 Chi-ha · 01-31-2009, 06:16 PM

I believe that this idea has already become obsolete. Now it's the rainbow that is associated with homosexuality:

http://www.taurinfox.com/art/2004/standing%20proud.jpg

It's a furry picture advertising for gay marriage, BTW.

joe-eyeball · 01-31-2009, 06:57 PM

Yeah, you know what, I recently bought one of the TMNT beanies with the faces on them from Hot Topic. Just to spread the love to Donny because I don't buy enough Donny stuff, I decided to get his. I was wearing it out the other day and I got several comments (gay related) from people I know and don't know. People can really be stupid and immature.

**Machias Banshee** · 01-31-2009, 07:05 PM

From the history lessons I remember, a few derogatory terms came from stuff from things ranging from nazi camps to people entering the US through Ellis Island... but last I knew, the triangle that had been used for homosexuals was pink...

I don't know. But the idea of Don (or anyone) being gay JUST because they're wearing purple makes no sense...

*Kendamu* · 01-31-2009, 07:32 PM

Purple has a lot of meanings depending on where you're from. I mean, in Japan, low-brow types would think that Donatello would be the Turtle most obsessed with sex just because of the color he wears.

FLAduranie · 01-31-2009, 07:53 PM

First off....purple is a hot color trend in fashion at the moment. So, I guess there's a lot of fake gays walking around.

Second, to say purple is a gay color is just as stupid as saying green is for aliens. If you like a color wear it and if your so busy judging a Ninja Turtle because he wears a purple bandana.......sounds like your probably hiding some gay feelings yourself.

*gobo* · 01-31-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

last I knew, the triangle that had been used for homosexuals was pink...

The pink triangle isn't just for lesbians? Or maybe just gay weezer fans?

willtupper · 01-31-2009, 09:35 PM

The fact I read the title of this thread as, "Don with the purple BANANA" could lend some credence to this silly hypothesis, perhaps...

maybop · 02-01-2009, 01:48 AM

Being that purple is my father's favorite color and he is not gay, i have never had that association. To me purple can be a really good color on anyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

The pink triangle isn't just for lesbians? Or maybe just gay weezer fans?

the pink triangle is for the general LGBTQ community an their supporters. I proudly display my pink triangle as I have gone through Safe Training to show that I am a safe person to talk about LGBTQ issues with.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-01-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maybop

Being that purple is my father's favorite color and he is not gay, i have never had that association. To me purple can be a really good color on anyone.
the pink triangle is for the general LGBTQ community an their supporters. I proudly display my pink triangle as I have gone through Safe Training to show that I am a safe person to talk about LGBTQ issues with.

The Pink Triangle comes from Nazi Concentration camps though, that is how it ended up being used as a Gay and Lesbian symbol.
If anyone would like to know more they can read about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_triangle

02-01-2009, 08:01 AM

To clear it up, a pink triangle is the symbol of gay men. A black triangle is the symbol of lesbians.

And how can only one color (purple) be the color for the homosexual community when the FLAG displays ALL the colors of the rainbow? Wouldn't it be that EVERY color is associated with homosexuality?

So, yeah.. Last I checked, the flag wasn't just all purple...

*Sewer Bull* · 02-01-2009, 09:27 AM

It's not about bandana, it's about the most phallic weapon he uses.

*ToTheNines* · 02-01-2009, 10:32 AM

I've never thought purple was gay, plus each major sport has a few teams with it.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-01-2009, 05:29 PM

This thread has just won the face palm of the year award.
It was a tough choice but Ryona set it over the edge and this the award was given take a bow everyone!

*Buslady* · 02-01-2009, 07:10 PM

I've never thought of him as gay cos of his color, behavior or anything. It's stupid.

purple red & blues are all royal colors.

02-01-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

This thread has just won the face palm of the year award.
It was a tough choice but Ryona set it over the edge and this the award was given take a bow everyone!

What the **** is that supposed to mean, smartass? You got something to say? Lay it on me. Don't piss around the bush.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryona

What the **** is that supposed to mean, smartass? You got something to say? Lay it on me. Don't piss around the bush.

I posted the real information to the meaning of the triangles and then you came along and posted that.
This entire thread is retarded so chill out.

02-01-2009, 09:05 PM

Dude, don't give me that jive. I was just making it clear that there are two different triangles for gay men and lesbians. People are still free to do research through the link you handed.

And then you come in and say I was a royal face-palm? What a pile of horseshit.
What is your deal, dude? The fact that I added some light to the subject? Wow...

*Ninjinister* · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mino

It's not about bandana, it's about the most phallic weapon he uses.

And what he says in the 2003 games....

(Beats a Foot Soldier)

"In and out, nice and quick, just how I like it."

Oh Lord...

01-31-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	Don with the purple bandana before purple was assoiciated with being gay? One thing the annoys the crap out of me is people associate males wearing purple with "being gay." The original distinction of purple was royalty, then somewhere in the 90's people started associating purple with being gay. Thankfully the Turtles existed before this belief was mainstream, so nobody views Donny as the "gay Turtle," as stupid as it sounds. I don't even know why the Turtles sexuality is even questioned, when in the various universes they've all shown attraction to various females.

01-31-2009, 05:43 PM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Hate to break it to ya... People of the low-brow persuasion already thought Donatello was gay, simply because he shows less interest in females than his brothers. Pretty retarded, huh? On the topic of purple = gay, I've never really caught that before, but... I think I can understand that absurd logic. It's rather insensitive, but here goes... You know those purple robes priests wear (harkening back to their elitist/royal ties in the history books)? Well, where are all the news stories about them molesting little girls? That's kinda gay... How about Tinky-Winky and the moronic gay jokes about him? A male, child-like character that carries a hand-bag must be gay, right? That would also explain why it became more common a belief in the '90s. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

01-31-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
FLAduranie Thug Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida USA Posts: 78	First off....purple is a hot color trend in fashion at the moment. So, I guess there's a lot of fake gays walking around. Second, to say purple is a gay color is just as stupid as saying green is for aliens. If you like a color wear it and if your so busy judging a Ninja Turtle because he wears a purple bandana.......sounds like your probably hiding some gay feelings yourself. __________________ Dillon

02-01-2009, 09:27 AM	#13
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	It's not about bandana, it's about the most phallic weapon he uses. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

02-01-2009, 07:10 PM	#16
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	I've never thought of him as gay cos of his color, behavior or anything. It's stupid. purple red & blues are all royal colors. __________________

01-31-2009, 06:16 PM	#3
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	I believe that this idea has already become obsolete. Now it's the rainbow that is associated with homosexuality: http://www.taurinfox.com/art/2004/standing%20proud.jpg It's a furry picture advertising for gay marriage, BTW.

01-31-2009, 06:57 PM	#4
joe-eyeball Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 708	Yeah, you know what, I recently bought one of the TMNT beanies with the faces on them from Hot Topic. Just to spread the love to Donny because I don't buy enough Donny stuff, I decided to get his. I was wearing it out the other day and I got several comments (gay related) from people I know and don't know. People can really be stupid and immature.

01-31-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	From the history lessons I remember, a few derogatory terms came from stuff from things ranging from nazi camps to people entering the US through Ellis Island... but last I knew, the triangle that had been used for homosexuals was pink... I don't know. But the idea of Don (or anyone) being gay JUST because they're wearing purple makes no sense...

01-31-2009, 07:32 PM	#6
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	Purple has a lot of meanings depending on where you're from. I mean, in Japan, low-brow types would think that Donatello would be the Turtle most obsessed with sex just because of the color he wears.

01-31-2009, 09:35 PM	#9
willtupper Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 322	The fact I read the title of this thread as, "Don with the purple BANANA" could lend some credence to this silly hypothesis, perhaps...

02-01-2009, 08:01 AM	#12
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	To clear it up, a pink triangle is the symbol of gay men. A black triangle is the symbol of lesbians. And how can only one color (purple) be the color for the homosexual community when the FLAG displays ALL the colors of the rainbow? Wouldn't it be that EVERY color is associated with homosexuality? So, yeah.. Last I checked, the flag wasn't just all purple...

02-01-2009, 10:32 AM	#14
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,359	I've never thought purple was gay, plus each major sport has a few teams with it.

02-01-2009, 05:29 PM	#15
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	This thread has just won the face palm of the year award. It was a tough choice but Ryona set it over the edge and this the award was given take a bow everyone!

02-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#19
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	Dude, don't give me that jive. I was just making it clear that there are two different triangles for gay men and lesbians. People are still free to do research through the link you handed. And then you come in and say I was a royal face-palm? What a pile of horseshit. What is your deal, dude? The fact that I added some light to the subject? Wow... Last edited by Ryona; 02-01-2009 at 09:12 PM.