Proposition 8 inspires star-studded musical

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The Proposition 8 battle has prompted a star-studded music video that is available at the website Funny or Die.

Written by Marc Shaiman and directed by Adam Shankman, the piece shows gay marriage backers and foes debating the issue in song against the backdrop of a Sacramento community college theater. John C. Reilly and Allison Janney lead the gay marriage foes -- all dressed in dark Sunday-best suits. The anti-Prop. 8 crowd includes Neil Patrick Harris and Andy Richter.

The musical begins with the gay marriage supporters singing about "a brand new bright Obama day.... Happy days for the gays." The anti forces then move in, singing: "Nobody's looking, let's spread the hate ... Proposition 8!"

Jack Black then appears as Jesus, who takes part in some mediation. By the end of the video, everyone seems to oppose Prop. 8 (in part because of the lawyers and tattoo removal required to end those same-sex marriages).

The video posted just recently. Early reviews?

Gawker: "This reminds us how smart Obama was to keep celebrities from too-vocally supporting him.... Because usually they seem really obnoxious and do more to aggravate than they do to inure. Oh, plus the music sucks."

Playbill has some of the cast names: The "Proposition 8'ers and The People That Follow Them" include John C. Reilly as Prop 8 Leader; Allison Janney as Prop 8 Leader's #1 Wife; Kathy Najimy as Prop 8 Leader's #2 Wife; Jenifer Lewis as Riffing Prop 8'er; Craig Robinson as A Preacher; and Rashida Jones, Lake Bell and Sarah Chalke as Scary Catholic School Girls From Hell.

-- Shelby Grad

Comments

[Steve]

This video is actually blasphemous to Christians and will change no minds, imo - in fact, it will just backfire. It shows typical Hollywood irreverance and misunderstanding of Christianity. Jack Black as Jesus is really bad.

[Matt in LA]

Keep up the good work anti-prop 8 folks. Now everyone will see how extreme your position is, and will hurt your chances the next time around.

A vast majority of the country supports the current law in California regarding marriage as between a man and a woman.

[Scott]

First off I voted No on prop 8. That being said I find it incredibly ironic, and hypocritical, that we have people who claim to be more understanding and tolerant of others views, the liberal actors, labeling and ridiculing people with opposing views. Do not try and act high and mighty one moment and in the very next reduce yourself to the very level you claim is beneath you and close-minded.

Also, it was voted on and PASSED by the electorate TWICE! If they want it changed, get it back on the ballot and vote again. The will of the people should not be overturned simply because a vocal minority is upset that they lost. Furthermore, anyone that takes their voting cues from an actor should be banned from voting.

[James Sullivan]

Am I supposed to care what Jack Black and John C Reilly think? If they are representative of the hollywood losers supporting gay marriage then I am now fully convinced that my Yes on 8 vote was the correct decision.

[Russ]

I'll never get those 3 minutes back.....

[Anonymous]

Sounds very similar to the great and spacious building. Can't wait for it to crumble.

[Alejandeo Salazar]

How out of touch they are thinking that most electorate are religious bigots. Most African Americans voted for it. The vote would be even greater except opponents run ads in Hispanic media mentioning that Prop 8 is about discrimination and nothing that it is about gay marriage. Hispanic vote would be otherwise mostly pro Prop 8. Instead of insults pro gay marriage groups should put straight forward proposition to legalize gay marriage up to the voters. That is a democracy. Changing family tradition of thousands of years should be up to the voters, not judges.

[Sally]

I wish they'd found more justifications of Prop 8 to attack. My pet peeve is the argument that the institution of marriage was created to provide a mother & father to children. Okay... so what if a couple doesn't have children? My husband had a vasectomy before we married. Should we have been denied a license, since we clearly weren't going to have children? Should there be a time limit for marriages -- if you don't have children in, say, 5 years, your marriage license is revoked?

[JdH]

Why is this considered news? It seems like the only time these stories show in the mainstream news is when they lampoon the right. This further substantiates the news media's left-leaning tendencies. Can you imagine a story about a video online making fun of gays showing up on the front page of the Times?

[allamerican]

Nice quote! From Gawker??? Personally, I think that this is a hilarious and very true retaliation against the hatred that passed into law in the State of California. Religious groups do 'pick and choose' what to follow in the Bible and the wedding industry would have an entirely new group of consumers....most often with a great deal of disposable income! And it is nice to get a sweet, musical reminder of our tradition of the separation of Church and State!

[ramiro]

This was hilarious! It shows how truly how hypocritical "so called" religious people are.

[sara]

Thanks for the cast names, I'll make sure I never watch anything they are in again. I am so tired of celebrity jackasses that think they are so superior.

[Dhaval Patel]

Considering the fickle nature of voters this video would have been more useful 2 months ago. I mean we are the state who voted in Arnold as our governor.

[David Blackburn]

They sure make a lot of good points! It's too bad that everyone who voted for Prop 8 hadn't read the Supreme Court's May 15th ruling beforehand. I think they'll accept Prop 8's definition of the word 'marriage' and then ban it within California! Everyone can register as domestic partners or have civil unions. That's American!!!

[Robert M]

Gawker: your go-to source for sharp political insight and analysis.

[Scott B]

"a brand new bright Obama day.... Happy days for the gays."

-- too bad for these idiots that Obama opposes gay marriage.

[chris]

prop. 8 is nothing but an anti-American, anti-Christian piece of crap which is a last-ditch desperate effort from the obsolete beliefs of a vocal minority that will soon be completely irrelevant in American society and even in the lives of their own children - that said, this video is a piece of crap and the writers will likely never make the big time -

[Tom]

Thank you for posting this now, just as the holiday movies hit the theaters, and before I've done my Christmas shopping. Now I know whose movies NOT to see, whose DVDs NOT to buy, and whose tv programs not to watch.

It's GREAT for those who are looking for places to cut their speding! Dumb Hollywooders.

[Richard Read]

One comment by a blogger named Gawker equals a "review?"
Try looking at some of the reviews on funnyordie.com, or broadwayworld.com, or the Broadway chat board, or ... give me a break. Who the heck is Gawker?
"wow this is fantastic! Great job to all!"
"this was an excellent point in all cases---we all need to listen to each other! Let's save the economy and love one another, don't judge!"
"As a Christian who doesn't eat shellfish, I LOVE this musical.
We Christians do pick and choose what we want to follow and seem to forget that Jesus taught us to love and not hate, and that discrimination is a sin."
etc.

[Gus Ortiz]

Law has been passed, people have spoken. May the LA Times ignore the issue and provide more importante news. It' over!!!

[sarah]

a great message -- too bad they didn't motivate to do this before the election -- and make a 60 sec spot for televsion... i hope people really think about the hypocrisy of "pick and choose" religiousity esp with regard to Leviticus. maybe humor can help make inroads there... (if not, it's just preaching (entertainingly!) to the choir!)

[xscorpionl]

It's funny how everyone bashes christians only. I would like to see if these same so called actors have the balls to make a video with Mohamed in it. The Koran also prohibits homosexuality. In fact, the penalty for homosexuality is death in a lot of countries. They won't because they are cowards. They pick on the only religion that will not demand their heads for anything negative they say. Playing Jesus in a musical in this matter? I used to like Jack Black but he's gone too far with this one. I will not watch another of his movies ever again. The rest of the cast are either have-beens or never-were so they really don't matter. I also find it interesting that we are given a mini theology lesson from people that have never studied, much less opened a bible. Truly disgusting. BTW, I changed my mind about prop 8 after watching this video. NOT!!! Keep bashing Christians. We'll see how far you get in changing people's minds.

[Ceres]

This video is sooo funny! Love it. =)

[Doug]

Did anyone in California happen to see the third debate? Obama said he does not support Gay Marriage.

[abinla]

This is brilliant and funny. It's a parody, people. It's not an attack ad. It's viral marketing of the best kind. Not to mention that the Leviticus info is true. Fabulous.

[Lewis]

Rock ON!!! Im sure the Zealots are fuming right about now.... OH MY GOD...Jack Black was Jesus, Brilliant!!!

Lets hear it for blasphemy!!!

When will the dummies realize the Bible is insane. Dumb Dumb Dumb.

[matt p]

i used to think the l.a. times was one of the better news sources. now that they seem bent on promoting their views on this subject as front page headlines, i no longer feel like they are worth my time. how is this cheesy community play worthy of front home page space? even those who agree with the message of this video must admit it is a stretch to call this headline material, especially with so many other major timely current events stories people are seeking information on.

[Lynn Jensen]

Can anyone explain to me how it is a "brand new bright Obama day" for gays and lesbians? After all, he is against gay marriage and many of his comments were used in election flyers circulated in favor of Prop 8. Further, it was the Obama voters who voted overwhelmingly in favor of Prop. 8. In order to succeed in overturning the vote on Prop. 8 people need to face up to the facts, and stop blaming only the usual suspects, just because they are easy targets.

[P H D]

The people have spoken. It's part of the State Constitution. Nothing more can be said, except by the Federal Courts. Apparently the folks involved in these continued anti prop-8 demonstrations are too stupid to understand what the State Constitution is. It is the Supreme Law of the State. It is what THE PEOPLE want and what they have voted on -- twice. Grow up and live with it, or move to a state that you can live with.

[Vanessa]

It is far from over. Last time I checked, we still lived in the U.S.A. So, people against Prop 8 still have the right to protest against and speak out against and sing out against a law that takes away human rights. I am so tired of hypocritical so-called Christians. Jesus would be ashamed of you judgemental, selfish, unloving people. But, I don't hate you. I will just say despite your beliefs, God bless.

[C. Tyler, Pasadena]

Hilarious!

So glad the Christofascists could come out in full force today to complain. The more the video irritates them, the happier I am. And I'm sure Allison Janney and John C. Reilly's careers will survive if a few anti-gay wingnuts boycot their movies. Like they ever see their movies anyway. LOL!

[Fritters]

Wow, that is so full of lies I hardly know where to start...

[Stan Routh]

Cool. Keep up the good work. Stop hate, it lead to one Holocaust, we don't need another. Go Cho. Thanks to all the actors!!!!

[john]

Let's call for more "blasphemy". Most Christians already have a pretty deep misunderstanding of Christianity.

[Raoul]

I am a Christian and I do not find anything wrong with this video. Writing discrimination in the constitution has NEVER been right.

[bill]

the more and more I read latimes it looks like their pushing their own agenda-
gay marriage is wrong-we all know it deep inside-it does'nt matter if someone creates a law, or legislates new rules-the fundamental principal will never change, wrong is wrong-

[Will]

Obama doesn't support a federal gay marriage amendment, and instead believes individual states should retain control fo marriage laws (i.e. what it has always been). This is not the same as opposing gay marriage. You'll note that Obamawas opposed to Prop. 8, which would be an odd position if in fact he were opposed to gay marriage.

[Mesmithy]

yes, obama doesn't support gay 'marriage' but he also believe that homosexual couples deserve the same rights as straight ones. Eventually, any couple that wants to be together and be recognized by the government will be a 'civil union' and 'marriage' will be an optional religious ceremony. Problem solved

[RND]

Matt in LA & Scott, "a vast majority of the country" also opposed inter-racial marriage until 1968 when THE COURT (not the people) decided it was unconstitutional in Loving vs. Virginia. The people then came around - for the most part. The role of the court is to protect the minority not the majority. Oh and for those who say that we should just "shut up" - that's not going to happen until the wrong that has been committed is corrected.

[Gayle]

I laughed, loved Jack. It's admirable to attempt a sense of humor with something terribly and deeply painful as a loss of a fundamental, human, civil right. Sorry, but 8 was a vote for religious rule, simple as that, hence the slam back to its main proponents. But I'd have liked the chorus to point out where "majority rules" in this country forbade blacks to marry whites, slaves to keep their children, and permission to kill Indians, and all the other crazy laws on the books to protect an onerous majority throughout American history. "Majority rules" is a frightening thing and there's a reason we need other laws to protect harmless minorities. What's next? What else is the religious right planning to invade?

[jerry]

no brainer, protect marriage, protect families, protect kids, this loud minority will call you names, don't listen, just do the right thing, in the real end we all know what is right and wrong-

[harry]

latimes has an agenda-at least they could be a little more sutle

[Bigmoneymagnet]

So much hate. I'm so glad I abandoned organized religion. All it does is breed hate. Hate, hate, hate. If bigoted, hate-mongers are to be the inhabitants of Heaven, I'll gladly chose Hell.

[c.c.]

All people should be treated with respect-.Since I am insulted by these actors for my belief-they do not need my dollar.I will no longer pay to see them. The silent majority should do the same. I am running to my window and shouting "I 've had enough & I 'm not going to take it."

[Gay Girl!]

This is freaking awesome! Hypocrites beware Gays are here and they aren't going anywhere. It amazes me how people in California can be so stupid. California probably has the largest number of gay people in it and yet it's the first one to deny gay rights given the chance. Ridiculous. Check out 'Day without Gays' on Facebook. It's Dec 10th.

[Greg Hayward]

What do actors have to do with this? They are reading lines that two people put together and are making a point. Why don't you ban the writers?

If this is all it takes for you to not watch movies and read books, then I can understand how you can support prop 8. Your justifications are ludicrous. Actually, they are comical and childlike and I expect to hear views like that from a child. How would this conversation go?

Spouse: Honey, lets go see Kung Fu Panda tonight!

Tom: I can't, because Jack Black was in a viral video and said anyone can marry, so I have to pass. Also I do not want to see that John C. Reilly movie because he likes a different baseball team than I do.

The people in this video are irrelevant and in my opinion would be just as funny if well known people were not in it. What It comes down to is the concept and for those who want to hate on it are too blind to see it. The bottom line is, if you voted yes, regardless of skin color, you support hate, period.

I can see the pain this causes my gay friends. How you are immune to this is beyond words.

[Christina]

What a load of crap. Boy am I sorry I voted NO on prop 8. I wish I could change my vote!

[hollie]

"Law has been passed, people have spoken. May the LA Times ignore the issue and provide more importante news. It' over!!! " i agree with gus, people need to build a bridge and get over it wait for next election

[Stuart & Robert Wyman-Cahall]

Video, schmideo.
The fact remains that civil rights have been stripped from a minority by the majority and the worst part is it was done at a ballot box by, of all people, Californians.
California was always looked to as the great model for civility and justice. It was the place where it seemed all things were possible....what the passage of prop 8 did was do what I never thought was possible...it made Californians look as stupid and as ignorant as some of the states down in dixie!!
Before you know it you'll soon rank at the bottom in health care and education just like Alabama ad Mississippi!
And to think, we used to look up to you!
Stuart & Robert Wyman-Cahall
Las Vegas, NV 89142

[Eric]

I love the fact that a rather silly musical video has incensed many a homophobic bigot in this comment section. Prop 8 has violated the civil rights of a minority, and that's a fact. I can (and did!) go get married to my wife, but my gay friends can't, because too many people decided to deprive them of their rights to recognize their life long love officially. They are the ones who should be upset, not you all who are whinging over a COMEDY MUSICAL. Get it in perspective.

Now, I'm not going to speak about the Bible; we don't live in a theocracy. However, I can correct some posters' incorrect views on civics. We don't live in a pure democracy. We live in a democratic republic in which we elect officials to protect us from mob-rule type decisions made by a majority. If we had left decisions on civil rights to the votes, anti-miscegenation and segregation laws would still be on the books. The people, via referendum, are free to vote in any hateful law they want; however, that doesn't mean it will stand up to legal and Constitutional scrutiny. Prop 8 will fall, and it may be due to 'activist judges', just like in Perez v. Sharp and Loving v. Virginia. Those judicial decisions reversed the so-called 'will of the people', and I am certain there will be a decision to reverse Prop 8 as well.

Finally, Obama said he was against Prop 8.

[Phillip]

I've never been much against any religion or thought anyone was "evil" or anything. They worship their way, I worship mine. No big deal.

But I think Mormonism and the Catholic church really are pure evil now. You can't take people's rights away (no matter who you hate) and impose your religion on non-believers and not expect a backlash. I don't advocate violence, but it'll be a good day when they start living in fear for what they've done.

[Kathryn]

I always thought that "Do Unto Others" includes "Don't pass laws when you're the majority that you wouldn't accept for a moment if you were in the minority."

My church accepts same-sex marriage and many were done from June through November. Proposition 8 is telling our pastor that his authority to perform marriages is under the control of The People. In that case, The People might vote away other pastors' authority.

What if The People voted to make the Seal of Confession illegal? What if they did this in a state with very few Catholics, such as Alabama or Tennessee?

I find the idea that a man might know who did a crime and never report it to the authorities abhorrent.

But I don't think I'd be willing to make that subject to the vote of 18% of the population of any state. (That's the % who voted yes on proposition 8. 17% voted no. And that's in an election with high turnout.)

[Lydia Christiansen]

We people who believe in God and take to heart the Scriptures in the Bible outnumber you and no matter how much hate YOU spread and the more you try to make fools out of us the stupider and more insane you people prove yourselves to be - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK it only makes our position much stronger and justified.

Also you homosexuals have the freedom to form Civil Unions which give you the same exact rights as a married hetrosexual couple so that is not your true agenda. Your true agenda is to normalize homosexual behavior which to religious people, is an abomination against God so we cannot ever accept you as Normal - We will however, be tolerate and gracious in your presence.

[ar]

HILARIOUS! Thanks for posting that video, I'll be laughing about it all day.

My favorite is when Jesus eats a shrimp cocktail! Ha!

[Jerry in LA]

What a delight this video musical is! Nothing like positive reinforcement for my no vote on prop 8.

But this video will not change a single mind on the yes side. If you're not already part of the choir, what the video preaches, at best, is that same sex marriage is a lightweight issue and nobody will really suffer if the concept is not incorporated into the law. That is, the video suggests that there are ambiguous and ambivalent feelings in the gay and lesbian community itself toward this issue. And at worst, the video suggests that taking a position on same sex marriage simply gives you an opportunity to rub the often ambiguous precepts of the Bible into the faces of the believers. Not every anti-8 ad has to be Brokeback Mountain, but this video will not help carry the day.

[Sandy Gorman]

"Star Studded" you mean Star Duds don't you?

[kenternst]

They just will not stop. 1.5 to 6% of the population (estimation of population that is gay),with support of ultra-liberals, is obsessed to force the rest of the population to stop believing that the sociological and religious definition of marriage is to be redefined and that thousands of years of tradition and belief is to be changed for their self serving benefit. I believe in no discrimination and that civil unions of same sex couples should enjoy all the rights as married couples (and they do under the law). I do not see why I should be forced to accept a change in the definition of marriage which violates my rights of freedom of religion and belief. I have never been anti-gay and/or repulsed by their life styles. I only go to church once or twice a year and have no time for the over zealous religious right. I voted for Prop 8 and that does not make me a bigot or a hate monger. It means that I have an opinion and that it also happens to be the opinion of the majority of the population and we have the right to what we believe and the right to defend our beliefs. You lost the election. Get over it.

[Ed]

funny vid. i sure hope all you religious nut-sos indeed do stay away from hollywood and the theaters, it'll make the lines shorter when i do go see a movie this winter.

[stochastic1234]

Organized religion is for the weak and feeble-minded!

[Tom Los Angeles]

I think its great! It exposes the big lie. It shows how ridiculous religion really is. Hopefully it will open the eyes of these supporters of religion and finally wake up and realize that its is nothing but a cult of hate. All the problems of the world could be solved by banning religion.

[Corey]

I don't think this video was designed to change any one's mind; it is designed to keep the anti-Prop 8 base mobilized so that the momentum doesn't peter out. If you voted for Prop 8, you are not the target audience for this piece and it probably isn't made to appeal to your tastes or preferences anyway.

The argument that this is offensive is really quite amusing, if you ask me. Millions of dollars were spent to libel gays and lesbians -- to literally tell lies about who they are and what their intentions are. To suggest that gays, lesbians, and their allies have no right to call people out on their lies and their bigotry is just ridiculous. Either we have free speech, folks, or we don't. If religious groups can use the public square to attempt to take away people's rights and slander their entire way of life, it is perfectly legitimate that their targets be able to fight back. And honestly, a funny musical is nothing like a concerted effort to deny people their rights. It's not like we are calling for Christians to lose their right to marry here!

As for the portrayal of Jesus being offensive, are we in Salem in the late 1690s? If this is unacceptable to you, then move to a country without a right to free speech (or, since taking away rights is now fashionable -- see if you can get free speech banned!) or where blasphemy is a crime.

To the "but we already voted on this!" crowd: it's called the tyranny of the majority and its the same reason why we don't get to vote on free speech and due process. Some rights are INALIENABLE. One of them is equality. What if we had put slavery to a vote in the antebellum south? Would that make slavery just? What if men had voted to deny women the right to vote? Would that be fair? What if tomorrow we decided to vote on whether or not the children of legal immigrants can have free speech or the disabled can have the right to a fair trial? Would we think that is acceptable? Apparently some people do and it just boggles my mind.

What I will really never figure out, though, is why would you care who someone else is marrying? Don't you have your own life?

[Just Ed]

Eventually the gay community and those that pander to it will manage to warp enough minds so that gay marriage will become a reality in CA. When that time comes, hopefully the decent portion of CA will secede from the moral and literal cesspools that are LA and the Bay Area.

[James]

I dont get what the big deal is if you dont want a gay marriage dont get one. yes it is blasphemous but who really cares we re talking about peoples lives and their pursuit of happiness christianities ignorance shouldn't be able to block that

[Humanrights]

To all those prop 8 supporters, shall we vote to ship all Latinos back to their countries? Why don't we vote to take away womens right to vote? You people just don't get it. Voting on someones rights is disgusting, no matter what your position on the issue is. Courts are there to protect minorities from bigotry of majorities. This musical said it all. Why can't religious people spend more time loving than hating?

[RT]

All I can say is what a bunch of no-class Bozos the makers of this video are. Take the easy road and blame it all on the Christians. As others have mentiioned, I'd like to see if any of them have to guts to make fun of the Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Budhists, etc. that also voted Yes on 8.

[Emily]

Just by reading these comments it's clear that most Californians don't understand the freedoms inherent in democracy. Just because the people pass a law (or in this case an amendment to the constitution) does not make it right. That's why we have courts, to safeguard against the tyranny of the majority. And go take intro to American Government at your local college, you could learn a lot.

[Corey]

Also, to those who are trying to claim that Obama's failure to support gay marriage equals support for Proposition 8, it would help if you actually did some research on the man's actual opinion.

QUOTE FROM BARACK OBAMA:
I've stated my opposition to this. I think [Prop 8 is] unnecessary. I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions, just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person, it just seems to me that's not what America's about. Usually, our constitutions expand liberties, they don't contract them.

If you still don't believe that Obama OPPOSES Prop 8, watch the clip of the words coming out of his mouth: http://tinyurl.com/5ptx2x

[ChrisPop]

"Obama said he does not support Gay Marriage."

But he also said he didn't support Prop 8.

Why try to imply that Obama supported Prop 8.

This is more of the same from the "bear false witness" crowd.

[Mary]

No parent ever wishes his/her biological child to be gay. No parent ever is prepared to hear those dreaded words informing him/her that his/her biological child is gay. Homosexuality is an abomination to God and to the vast majority of all Americans and of all inhabitants of Earth! No video supporting gay marriage, no matter who appears in it, will change this fact.

[Ken]

"Star-studded?" I'm looking hard and still don't see any stars. Didn't find any news in this either.

[Keith]

People need to remember this is a parody, a time honored tradition in any democracy. Also, it appears some people should remember our democracy has a constitutional foundation instead of simple majority rule, and the judiciary is responsible to rule on the constitutional merits of any initiative. It's important to remember the Germans voted Hitler into power, so simply having a majority rule without a constitutional foundation that backs up our democracy and protects minorities could lead us down the same path taken by the Germans 70 years ago. It wasn't too long ago when California communities had restrictive laws targeting race and religion, restrictions the judiciary reversed before the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

[James]

I love the way that so many of these right-wing idiots are saying that they'll boycott these actors and their work from here on in. Boy, I'm sure that's going to be effective! How many of them actually had "Dewey Cox" on their Christmas wish list?

It's also hilarious to see them bad-mouthing actors for taking political stances. I notice that these people don't seem to object when Chuck Norris or Bruce Willis spout off. And for some reason, only Republican actors seem to want to run for office (Sonny Bono, Ronald Reagan, Fred Thompson, the Governator, Fred Grandy, Ben Jones). So please spare me your righteous indignation.

Oh yeah, I forgot -- if it wasn't for your righteous indignation, Prop. 8 would never have passed in the first place.

[anna]

Nobody has to be tolerant of intolerance. It was harsh and extreme and blasphemous? GOOD!!!!! Why should those who choose to discriminate and spread hatred and ignorance be treated with kid gloves?

You all are whining about how mean and judgmental homosexuals and their supporters are---WHAAAAAT? Are you FREAKIN kidding me???? Because that's really really funny...

[Willa]

Obama was against Prop 8. He is adamently opposed to having a majority vote decide the rights of a minority because he is smart enough to know what could come next.

[samX]

When will gays realize their tactics are not working?

Whats needed is a good old fashioned Religious Right campaign. You know disgusting in your face protest signs with graphic images, like the ones they use for abortion protests. Maybe an Eric Robert Rudolf bomber of a policeman and nurse. Or a sniper like the abortion protester who killed abortion doctors. How about some human blockades?

Your current tactics are lame.

[samX]

The Supreme Court of the United States has spoken. Get over it.

Abortion is legal. Stop the protesting.

Right?

[deBeer]

Just watch TV and read the news and comments here. Teh true haters, the true non free speech people, the true disregard for others thoughts are those of the anti 8 crowd. Hypocrites blinded by their hatred. As far as the actors in this video, they are off my list of who I will support with my hard earned dollars.

[xman]

I love how the bible thumpers say that they won so get over it; when in fact they they were 100% lied to on the whole process of how to change a state constitution. What legal ramifications is it to single out one minority group.
Hey if I was lied to because I didnt have the smarts to question it I would've voted YES to.
Once again Moron's; Catholics, Muslums all need to get taxed and shoved back into the closet them selves. You've had 8 years to ruin peoples lives using the Phrase; but it'll hurt the children. When they stop hiding behind there kids as shields than maybe we can have an intellectual covnersation but until than; they may have won the battle but not the WAR. Truth will pervail. and forcing Religion on peoples bedrooms will come to a screaming hault

[Ken P.]

Interesting that the black churches aren't lampooned. They were the most successful in getting their congregations out for Prop. 8. I guess black churches are untouchable, even when their congregations were the deciding factor in killing gay marriage in California.

[Nancy Vega]

All you ignorant fools.......Yes on H8 voters. Prop 22 was overruled for being UNCONSTITUTIONAL, so will Prop 8 be overturned. You're wasting Taxes by being ignorant and having this go once more to the courts. Let me explain how our government works in California. 3 branches - Legislature, Judicial, and the People. First off, you can't vote in laws that will take away rights, thats right, RIGHTS! Everyone is equal according to the Constitution. So if you can have a little piece of paper that says Marriage, guess what, gay folks can have the same little paper. You get to chose who your with, they get to chose who they want to be with.....following me. I don't want to lose you because the next statement gets a little more tricky. Trust me, leave this to the educated. In our three branches once one branch makes a ruling (legaly), which the court did when they approved gay marriage, no other branch can overturn anothers ruling. Still with me.........Prop 22 was ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL because guess what it disciminated against and took away fundamental rights of a class of people......okay got that.....lets move on.....Lastly, the prop 8 that was voted on was a revision to the constituiton......not an amendment. For those of you that don't know the difference, well do your homework. Let me just say the difference is that if the Yes on 8 campaign submitted this to the Legislature (the legal way), it would of been spit back in there faces so hard that it would of made their heads spin.....thats why they created all this drama to get the people and churches involved in this hateful prop. But thanks to our great nations equality clause, this will be overturned. Face it people it is inevitable. By the way, please don't go crying Radical Judges once they do overturn this, it is there job, they take an oath to obey all laws and the constitution. Those that do cry radical are the ignorant ones that don't know their face from their....well you know. Will you then get over it? When the laws are set right.

[Chris]

PDH: OK I will move to a state I can live with, and I'll take my money, my business, and the jobs it creates with me............sound good?

My partner and I have been seriously considering doing just this as we no longer feel we are full citizens in California. If the right to marry can be taken away, what's next? the right to adopt? the right to fair employment? fair housing?

[Mike]

The courts will likley overturn Prop. 8 because it violates the equal protection provision of the constitution. In the meantime, this video adds a little levity to the situation. As for this comments board, one has to wonder why people who profess to be Christians lack a sense of humuor.

[samX]

How many of you changed your core beliefs on abortion when Eric Robert Rudolf bombed the abortion clinic that killed a policeman and maimed a nurse?

How many changed your core beliefs on abortion when the sniper was killing abortion doctors?

How many changed your core beliefs when protesters waved graphic posters?

To read of people "changing their minds" on gay marriage because of the very mild by comparison actions of a few pro gay marriage protesters is absurd.

[Mikey]

idiotic Hollywood liberals doing what idiotic Hollywood liberals do: insinuating themselves into important cultural/social/political issues as though their opinions really count for any more than the average...well, Mormon's! They don't.

Phillip: No one imposed religion on anyone. You are all still free to worship--or not--as you choose. But we live in a society where marriage is regulated, and society has every right to prevent perverts from marrying. If you don't like that, tough. You don't get to change everyone's definition of marriage just because you suffer from sexual disorientation.

[Carter Franks]

I wonder if any of these actors have read the Bible.

[Joseph]

Why do media sources continue to foster ignorance on matters voted on by the public? Laws passed by legislators or voters are unenforceable if unconstitutional.
Using the false premise that all initiatives passed by voters must become law, as long as the majority voted that interracial marriages were illegal, then the prohibition would be binding. One of the founding fathers' thoughts in drafting the Constitution was that the rights of the minority must be protected from the potential tyranny of the majority.

[Soccer77]

Reading all these comments, you watch a skit and suddenly you think your enlightened. If you all really do get your information from Hollywood, this country is done for. Learn true facts, this skit had lies about religion, the bible, and the constitutional laws. stop letting Hollywood spoon feed you.

[Concerned]

It seems there are two sides here. One is the pro prop 8 backers, whom not all seem to be religious fanatics as said. Then there is the liberal thinking out of the box anti prop 8 folks some who are married. This is what I see a group of people wanted a law passed that gave them rights associated with marriage. Twice they placed it before voters hands and twice they were defeated. It seems that the minority is the Anti prop 8 folks. They are trying to say that they have a right to marry. I for one seem pointed to say marriage is a union of two individuals whom want to remain together for the extent of there lives. So the word marriage is obsolete. IF gay couples are insistent they want the term marriage i think its wrong. The term marriage is a church item. To be used in church or mass to describe your religious connection. Now if this is about rights and equality in regards to insurance, property ect. Then i say we need to ratify our law and change the word from marriage to "UNION" two people in Union are called United. Lets say two people of the same sex want rights because one has property he she wants left to his Union mate or to be recognized as monogamous. Then this is fine. The trouble here is wording and the law. The law has no place in Religion. This way united couples have a share in all aspects of rights they however cannot use the word marriage which comes from a Theological belief. This will relieve the religious aspect of marriage and make it more acceptable in society. Kind of how they have a million names for Latinos, Hispanics ect.. So if someone asked a gay person in California or a straight person the word is still spouse they are however UNITED in union. "Example: Do you have a spouse answ: Yes I am united and this si my spouse." Otherwise the hate between the two groups will continue to grow. Although it has been recognized that homosexuality is not a norm it is not the laws place to deny spousal right rather ratify what is needed in the law to be ratified and corrected for any misgivings. I am United with my mate and Married thru my religion. thanks

[Joseph]

Why do media sources continue to foster ignorance on matters voted on by the public? Laws passed by legislators or voters are unenforceable if unconstitutional.
Using the false premise that all initiatives passed by voters must become law, as long as the majority voted that interracial marriages were illegal, then the prohibition would be binding. One of the founding fathers' thoughts in drafting the Constitution was that the rights of the minority must be protected from the potential tyranny of the majority.

[Warren]

Don't forget it took the courts to over turn the Jim Crow laws.

[Jon W]

I'm laughing at all these commenters who make it seem that even Obama was for Prop 8 when he clearly wasn't and even wrote a letter to the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club of San Francisco stating his opposition to "discriminatory measures to amend the state constitution" (hint hint PROP 8!)

Also Obama voters actually overwhelmingly voted AGAINST Prop 8. Only 32% or so of Obama voters voted for Prop 8. Sadly that was enough to tip the balance, but let's not make up facts as we go along.

[TymesTwo]

I am not a devoutly religious person, however I do believe there is a God. I found this musical a little disturbing. I also do not believe alot of people will change their minds regarding the way they feel about the issue. I think Hollywood is very out of touch with the rest of the viewing audience. They seem to assume that everyone wants to hear thier opinion. I did not vote yes on Prop. 8 for religious reasons. I voted yes because I felt it was time to draw a line in the sand. I am tired of the overall majority having to change to please the few. We are not advancing society. Just read the newspaper every day and you will see that society is not advancing. This is my opinion and hopefully those who are truly tolerant will accept it as I accept theirs. The people have voted now twice and it just appears that there are some who are not tolerant and resort to strong arming the opposition. If the "No" on 8 people want to change this decision then take it to the voters. Any other method used will only come across as strong arming.

[Ronin]

That's alright religious zealots. Ignore freedom of religion. The next thing we may vote on is if you have the right to practice religion!!

[Ken]

Now that I know which celebrities are supporting gay marriage, I'll be sure to take the gay community's suggestion and boycott their TV/movie/music entertainment.

[Robert]

Prop 8 will ultimately be defeated because right-wing religious people have little sense if humor, as many of these comments show. They may quote and misquote the Bible all they want, and they will remain forever uncool.

[andrea]

The "will of the people" has never, not even once in our history, granted as single civil right to anyone. The religious right would do well to remember that their own religious freedoms were not a result of an election either. If the "will of the people" was the true granter of civil rights, many belief systems would be persecuted, such as Mormonism, Catholicism and Islam. How about we vote on those? They're in a minority, so they're sure to lose. How's THAT for the "will of the people?"

[Nancy Vega]

Scott B
-- too bad for these idiots that Obama opposes gay marriage.

Looks like your the idiot today. Although Obama does oppose gay marriage on a personal level, he has clearly sent out the message that he stands behind equality for all. Gay and Lesbian should be treated equally on all grounds and rights should not be taken from them. Stop using Obama to further your HATE cause. If this goes Federally, i would bet money that Obama will stand on the gay community side against discrimination.

"I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. I am not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions, just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person, it just seems to me that's not what America's about. Usually, our constitutions expand liberties, they don't contract them." - Obama

[aly]

Tolerance, just to clear things up for some of you, means you have your beliefs, fine, and I have mine, fine. We coexist. It becomes a problem when you try to impose your beliefs on me. That's not fine and it's not tolerance. If your "beliefs" include denying others their rights, then your beliefs are wrong.

and for you whiners, far right christians and mormons were the architects and funders of this discrimination legislation. that's why they get to be the brunt of the joke.

What john said above, Writing discrimination in the constitution has NEVER been right.

[Sarah]

I love funnyordie.com! Hysterical! It's a joke people - it's FUNNY... try some perspective for once.

[jeff]

The video is entertaining, but probably won't change a lot of minds. Those who are anti-8 will think it's great to lampoon and lambaste the religious right. Those who are pro-8 will take offense at being lampooned and lambasted.

Maybe the anti-8-ers should use religion to their own advantage, and start praying that the pro-8 supporters wind up with a gay child or grandchild!