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What's the deal here? I was humming the song "Philadelphia Freedom" at work today - and some guy said that it was a "Gay" song. He also went on to imply that Elton John was also Gay! This is ridiculous, right? "Philadelphia Freedom" is a British homage to American Democracy, isn't it? The wise-ass at work said that the name "Philadelphia" is greek for homosexual sex. What the hell?! He also pointed out the lyric: "Philadelphia Freedom took me knee-high to a man" as if it were implying some sort of homo-oral shenanigans. I find all of this very offensive and think my co-worker owes Sir Elton, the British people and the good citizens of Philadelphia an apology.

Elton John is gay. Everyone knows that.

Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love. You figure it out.

HEY

just because he has announced that he is going to marry a man doesnt make him GAY.

HEY

just because he has announced that he is going to marry a man doesnt make him GAY.
Yeah, but admitting that he's gay probably does.

No, democracy is not good enough to be gay. We have standards, you know.

A few things.

Elton John [is] gay. But homosexuality doesn't make you any less (or any more) of a person. Gays, straights, and people of any other sexual orientation are equal.

To imply that Philadelphia, a city with a metropolitan area of 4,000,000 (1.5 million in the city proper) is gay is preposterous. Your coworker is obviously an ignorant homophobe. Philadelphia actually has one of the smaller gay communities.

Democracy is a government. It has no sexual orientation.

Yeah, but admitting that he's gay probably does.
no really
a man marrying a man DOES make him gay.

no really
a man marrying a man DOES make him gay.

Yeah, just like a gay man marrying a woman makes him straight.

"What is democracy, but mob rule?"
-Plato

Now can't you see all the sexual innuendo in this statement?

Philadelphia is Greek for "Brotherly Love", from philos, "loving", and adelphos, "brother". They didn't just make up the name "City of Brotherly Love".

"What is democracy, but mob rule?"
-Plato

Now can't you see all the sexual innuendo in this statement?

Well, Plato should know, if you catch my drift.

It's true. It's entirely feasible that (in two years) I could go to Canada, marry a man, and still be attracted to women.

Was it not Winston churchill that said "'Democracy is the most gay form of government, with the exception of all others"?

Well, Plato should know, if you catch my drift.
Yes, while living in Athens he was mobbed quite often :)

Elton John is gay. Everyone knows that.

Yes, despite the court case in the eighties, but is Bernie Taupin - the chap who actually writes the words to his tunes?

What's the deal here? I was humming the song "Philadelphia Freedom" at work today - and some guy said that it was a "Gay" song. He also went on to imply that Elton John was also Gay! This is ridiculous, right? "Philadelphia Freedom" is a British homage to American Democracy, isn't it? The wise-ass at work said that the name "Philadelphia" is greek for homosexual sex. What the hell?! He also pointed out the lyric: "Philadelphia Freedom took me knee-high to a man" as if it were implying some sort of homo-oral shenanigans. I find all of this very offensive and think my co-worker owes Sir Elton, the British people and the good citizens of Philadelphia an apology.
since when is being called gay an insult? remember, just because middle school children or religious fanatics say so doesn't make it so :).

you know the quality of these forums is plummeting becauser of you

Yes, while living in Athens he was mobbed quite often :)

Yeah, it's enough to make me just a bit envious. To be "mobbed."

You people are all crazy! Elton John can't be Gay. He was married to lady. Besides, the queen wouldn't knight a gay guy - no offense! As for this Philadelphia stuff... just cause Tom Hanks made a gay movie in Philadelphia or that Terri Bradshaw is Gay doesn't mean it's a Gay town. Philadelphia is the birthplace of Cheese-steak and Butterscotch Krimpets, for crissakes. You can stick your Greek dictionaries up your butts - Philadelphia is straight!

You people are all crazy! Elton John can't be Gay. He was married to lady. Besides, the queen wouldn't knight a gay guy - no offense! As for this Philadelphia stuff... just cause Tom Hanks made a gay movie in Philadelphia or that Terri Bradshaw is Gay doesn't mean it's a Gay town. Philadelphia is the birthplace of Cheese-steak and Butterscotch Krimpets, for crissakes. You can stick your Greek dictionaries up your butts - Philadelphia is straight!
Troll.

Troll.

Come now. If some people could think Liberace was straight, then there may well be a lot more who believe Sir Elton John is...

What's the deal here? I was humming the song "Philadelphia Freedom" at work today - and some guy said that it was a "Gay" song. He also went on to imply that Elton John was also Gay! This is ridiculous, right? "Philadelphia Freedom" is a British homage to American Democracy, isn't it? The wise-ass at work said that the name "Philadelphia" is greek for homosexual sex. What the hell?! He also pointed out the lyric: "Philadelphia Freedom took me knee-high to a man" as if it were implying some sort of homo-oral shenanigans. I find all of this very offensive and think my co-worker owes Sir Elton, the British people and the good citizens of Philadelphia an apology.

You magnificent bastard!!!!..

Ok a few things, I'm gay and from the philly area so I can field this. Its not a "gay" song like "Its Raining Men", but I think they play it at pride parades or something. But to be fair that song gets played alot anyway.

y'all really do need to get a sense of humor

he is not a troll he is FUNNY

there is a difference

Come now. If some people could think Liberace was straight, then there may well be a lot more who believe Sir Elton John is...
Either he's a troll or in massive denial. Elton John has stated that he is gay.

y'all really do need to get a sense of humor

he is not a troll he is FUNNY

there is a difference
No difference. Jesussaves was a troll, and he was hilarious.

Either he's a troll or in massive denial. Elton John has stated that he is gay.

Yeah, and I've stated I was straight. Didn't make me so.*

*playing Devil's advocate.

Either he's a troll or in massive denial.
Neither, he's joking, at least if I remember this person correctly.

Either he's a troll or in massive denial. Elton John has stated that he is gay.

Sir Elton was being sarcastic when he said that. I find that British people are generally high-spirited and whimsical. This does not make them Gay. You shouldn't stereo-type!

Neither, he's joking, at least if I remember this person correctly.
It's still technically trolling. Just a more harmless kind.

since when is being called gay an insult? remember, just because middle school children or religious fanatics say so doesn't make it so :).
it is an insult to call a macho, bang three girls a night kind of guy, gay. watch as he beats in the nearest person's face

No one has ever called me a troll before. I feel very conflicted now. What should I do? Was I out of line? Did I hurt someones feelings? Do I need to apologize to somebody?

I really did not mean to imply that Elton John was Gay. I was simply passing on the rumor that some mean-spirited coworker told me. I also am pretty sure that Philadelphia is like 99% hetero(Bradshaw excepted). I hope that clears things up.

Only if it's attracted to other forms of government of its own gender orientation.

Democracy and Communism, sittin' in a tree, F-U-C-K-I-N-G...

What? Classic playground bully syndrome *smirk*

No one has ever called me a troll before. I feel very conflicted now. What should I do? Was I out of line? Did I hurt someones feelings? Do I need to apologize to somebody?

I really did not mean to imply that Elton John was Gay. I was simply passing on the rumor that some mean-spirited coworker told me. I also am pretty sure that Philadelphia is like 99% hetero(Bradshaw excepted). I hope that clears things up.
People are accusing you of trolling because Elton John is QUITE OPENLY gay. In fact, he's planning to get married to another guy this christmas.
AND IN CASE YOU THINK I'M SCREWING WITH YOU. (http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/25/elton.wedding.reut/)

Really, you were called a troll because it sounded like you were bashing gays. Since a good many NS players are gay, that's looked down upon here.

A troll, in case you really didn't know, is a person who posts something on a forum just to make people mad.

Okay, I just clicked the other links in your sig and I can see that you are parodying the entire culture of NS. so I'll just be off now.

As a gay man, I find this topic and the answers extremely funny! I almost peed myself laughing. Just wanted I needed!!!

You people are all crazy! Elton John can't be Gay. He was married to lady. Besides, the queen wouldn't knight a gay guy - no offense! As for this Philadelphia stuff... just cause Tom Hanks made a gay movie in Philadelphia or that Terri Bradshaw is Gay doesn't mean it's a Gay town. Philadelphia is the birthplace of Cheese-steak and Butterscotch Krimpets, for crissakes. You can stick your Greek dictionaries up your butts - Philadelphia is straight!

Yeah, seriously, Elton John IS gay.
And the Queen has NOTHING to do with the Honours system, she just holds the sword. The Queen merely acts on the "advice" of the Prime Minister, who awards all honours.
The ONLY honours that the Queen Herself chooses are the ones given out on Her birthday. She chooses them entirely. You clearly have no knowledge of the British Honours system.

Grave digging (posting to threads long since abandoned) is frowned upon.

What's the deal here? I was humming the song "Philadelphia Freedom" at work today - and some guy said that it was a "Gay" song...


Aww I remeber when that song was new. I'd always hear it on the radio before going to school in the morning. I was in grade 2 or 3. I remember liking it but it was the disco era and well.... I was a kid. :/

By grade 8 I was having nasty thoughts and urges about my buddies. Then I finally understood that song. :D

HEY

just because he has announced that he is going to marry a man doesnt make him GAY.


??????Last time I checked even Elton thinks he is gay!

Philli is referred to as the city of Brotherly Love because..

brotherly love, a city of Lydia in Asia Minor, about 25 miles south-east of Sardis. It was the seat of one of the "seven churches" (Rev. 3:7-12). It came into the possession of the Turks in AD 1392. It has several times been nearly destroyed by earthquakes. It is still a town of considerable size, called Allahshehr, "the city of God."
christianity.about.com/library/weekly/blT0002900.htm

Brotherly love has nothing to do with being gay..it just promotes incest!

NO grave digging (posting to threads long since abandoned)

Pardon my B.R.O, but listen to Fass, dammit. The topic was 4 months old, an obvious joke, a waste of time, and a settled discussion. Let it sink back into the dust of the forum where it belongs.

"He also went on to imply that Elton John was also Gay!"

What :eek: have you been living under a rock?

Yes its very GAy!

HEY

just because he has announced that he is going to marry a man doesnt make him GAY.

Your right, its not the marriage that makes you gay. Its the honey moon.

Grave digging (posting to threads long since abandoned) is frowned upon.

Can I just ask: Why?

Your right, its not the marriage that makes you gay. Its the honey moon.
:p

Philadelphia does mean "brotherly love." Not only is it promoting homosexuality, but it is promoting incest!

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PHILLY! RENAME THAT CITY!! THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rolleyes: :D

"filios", I believe, is a Greek word meaning the love that 2 men have for each other as though they were brothers.

You people are all crazy! Elton John can't be Gay. He was married to lady. Besides, the queen wouldn't knight a gay guy - no offense! As for this Philadelphia stuff... just cause Tom Hanks made a gay movie in Philadelphia or that Terri Bradshaw is Gay doesn't mean it's a Gay town. Philadelphia is the birthplace of Cheese-steak and Butterscotch Krimpets, for crissakes. You can stick your Greek dictionaries up your butts - Philadelphia is straight!

Troll is right. Sir Ian McKellen is quite the homosexual, openly and admittedly. Her Majesty Knighted Sir Ian based on his contributions to the United Kingdom. These standards have nothing at all to do with whether he prefers a man or a woman for sexual satisfaction. Sir Elton was also Knighted.

With all due regard for your trollish rant, your objections to Philadelphia being named out of the Greek language are noted and filed in the proper place. I believe you would call it the circular file.

GRAVEDIGGING AN ALREADY ONCE GRAVEDUG JOKE THREAD FROM OVER A YEAR AGO IS BAD! DON'T DO IT!

Its so annoying when people use the word 'gay' in the wrong context. Bastards...

GRAVEDIGGING AN ALREADY ONCE GRAVEDUG JOKE THREAD FROM OVER A YEAR AGO IS BAD! DON'T DO IT!

Oh dont be such a day damper, ya big queen.

Besides, its not every day you get to make the same exact post twice, in the same exact thread, for the same exact reason a year later.:p

Philadelphia does mean "brotherly love." Not only is it promoting homosexuality, but it is promoting incest!

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PHILLY! RENAME THAT CITY!! THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:rolleyes: :D
^Reported for grave digging.

EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE IS GAY!!!!!!:fluffle:

EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE IS GAY!!!!!!:fluffle:

No.

You mean to tell me that gay guys don't write about anything else other than their lovers?! How shocking! :eek:

What an idiot! He sounds like a total homophobe by making such a comment. That's like saying Queen's "Fat Bottom Girls" is about homosexuals b/c Mercury was gay. I'd report him to your supervisor. That type of thinking shouldn't be tolerated.

:fluffle:<----(You have a problem with dudes making out?)

You people are all so silly. Gay means Happy. Homosexuals are sometimes called Gay, because they seem happier than some non-homosexual people. It is not always true that gay people are happier, but sometimes they are.

And what's wrong with Gravedigging? I Love Frankenstien. The only person better than '? as the Monster' was Bela Lugosi.

What's the deal here? I was humming the song "Philadelphia Freedom" at work today - and some guy said that it was a "Gay" song. He also went on to imply that Elton John was also Gay! This is ridiculous, right? "Philadelphia Freedom" is a British homage to American Democracy, isn't it? The wise-ass at work said that the name "Philadelphia" is greek for homosexual sex. What the hell?! He also pointed out the lyric: "Philadelphia Freedom took me knee-high to a man" as if it were implying some sort of homo-oral shenanigans. I find all of this very offensive and think my co-worker owes Sir Elton, the British people and the good citizens of Philadelphia an apology.
"Gave me peace of mind my daddy...never had."

Sorry, but the guy at work was dead right.

And because I am not a troll I will not write about what an ugly city Philadelphia is, because that would be mean. And start a flame war whichI don't want. It's a shithole though.

You people are all crazy! Elton John can't be Gay. He was married to lady. Besides, the queen wouldn't knight a gay guy - no offense! As for this Philadelphia stuff... just cause Tom Hanks made a gay movie in Philadelphia or that Terri Bradshaw is Gay doesn't mean it's a Gay town. Philadelphia is the birthplace of Cheese-steak and Butterscotch Krimpets, for crissakes. You can stick your Greek dictionaries up your butts - Philadelphia is straight!
"Terri" Bradshaw...who played for Pittsburgh?

You are killing me! :D

it is an insult to call a macho, bang three girls a night kind of guy, gay. watch as he beats in the nearest person's face
No it isn't. Anyone that desperately hetero-acting is hiding something.


I just know that when Jesse Helms dies, they're gonna go into his basement and find the skins of young boys hanging on a clothesline. Then they'll talk to his wife and she'll say "I always wondered about Jesse's collection o' tiny shoes..."

Okay, I just clicked the other links in your sig and I can see that you are parodying the entire culture of NS. so I'll just be off now.
Nice save! :D

Simply amazing that the vast majority can't or won't get the joke, gravedug or not. You keep posting, Gartref, this is hilarious!

EDIT: My mom just called and I mentioned this thread. She recalled the whole thing with Liberace and Rock Hudson and Sal Mineo and many more that the overwhelming majority of society KNEW, just KNEW were red-blooded heteros. So if Mom thinks it's funny to defend Sir Elton's heterosexuality, then by golly, it's a laugh RIOT!

A few things.

Elton John [is] gay. But homosexuality doesn't make you any less (or any more) of a person. Gays, straights, and people of any other sexual orientation are equal.

To imply that Philadelphia, a city with a metropolitan area of 4,000,000 (1.5 million in the city proper) is gay is preposterous. Your coworker is obviously an ignorant homophobe. Philadelphia actually has one of the smaller gay communities.

Democracy is a government. It has no sexual orientation.gays and straights aren't equal straights are superior

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Don't gravedig.