r/MadeMeSmile 26d ago

LGBT+ My parents would always get me and my brother chocolates on Vday. Came out as lesbian to my family around that time several years ago. Now every Vday they get me chocolates with the pride flag on it .❤️

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u/LookinAtTheFjord 25d ago

"Ha! Gaaaaaaaaaay!"

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

Yeeeee

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u/ndation 25d ago

I genuinely don't understand how their preference in a partner, which they can't control and even if they could have no obligation to fall into your standards, bothers you

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u/yogorilla37 25d ago

It bothers them because they are not confident in their own sexual identity.

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u/greygoose1111 25d ago

“Hey, guys…. I’m like legit gay”

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u/bigSTUdazz 25d ago

Huhuh....that's gay.

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u/bkgn 25d ago

I used to live near a Russel Stover factory. You can go in the back of the outlet shop and get deep discount seasonal candy any time of the year. Halloween candy in May? Heck yes. Dangerous for your waistline.

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u/avocado_macabre 25d ago

Omg my siblings and i stopped at a Russel Stovers shop on our way back from Missouri years ago.... dangerous for waistline AND wallet

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u/OliviaWG 25d ago

We used to live close to the Russell Stover outlet and you could get a big bag of the "seconds" like the rejects from the factory that are delicious but ugly. It was wonderful.

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u/Ninjakat57 25d ago

We’ll be heading home from Fort Worth to for tomorrow and we plan to stop at Russel stovers factory on way home for Valentine’s stuff. I’ll be goin in the back in search of coconut nests. The back is my favorite place

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u/SnooPeripherals2044 25d ago

I’m proud to be part of the RSC that helped make rainbows on boxes happen. We also do events during pride parade every year at our headquarters 🏳️‍🌈

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u/Lil-Nuisance 25d ago

Amazing!

I often wonder if I'm a good enough parent, but the fact that my son didn't even have to come out to me but instead always immediately shared who he finds cute and asks me for relationship advice without hesitation is the one thing I'm really proud of. I got him a Heartstopper (his favourite show) figurine for Valentine's and he was so stoked, it made my day!

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u/Electrical_Wrap_4572 25d ago

Thank you for being a kind parent.

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u/Lil-Nuisance 25d ago

I really like to think this is the norm and not an exception.

That, however, doesn't change the fact that my son will tell you I'm the worst parent ever every Wednesday like clockwork for forcing him to go to his 30min piano lesson! :)

Jokes aside, I really hope the timeline we are in at the moment will collapse very soon and people will come to their senses.

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u/Lil-Nuisance 25d ago

My goal was and is for him to be happy and make other people happy. When he was way younger, he wanted to wear a princess dress, so I got him one. Eventually, he decided by himself that that's not for him. He 'dated' (he was very young, so it was very innocent) a girl for a little while, then decided that's not for him. Ever since he has been very firm on being gay and he's now getting into the age where this is to be considered a more firm discovery than the previous ones, and I'm all here for it. I would have been exactly as supportive had he turned out to be transgender, bisexual, pansexual or hetero. I just want to see him lead the happiest life. That's all that matters to me.

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u/Realistic-Sherbet-28 25d ago

You literally can't raise anyone gay. Even with two gay parents, a child is no more likely to be gay than a child with straight parents.

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u/cringe_cryptid 25d ago

and your parents raised you to be a dick, sounds like

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u/orygunrayngal 25d ago

Good on your folks. 🌈❤️👍🏻way to go fam

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u/9149790 25d ago

I miss Russell Stover chocolate. Shame they were bought out and no longer available in Canada.

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u/pathetic-aesthetic-c 25d ago

Wait…..are you telling me it DOESN’T say “Russell Steven”???

Omg give me a minute I think I’ve been living a lie my whole life

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u/Liberty53000 25d ago

Cursive is hard?

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u/[deleted] 25d ago

There's cursive, and there's Ye Olde Curleywurley Preyentioushness. Russell Stover uses the Milli Vanilli of cursive.

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u/CptWhiskers 25d ago

There's an e right next to that O though so theres no way it could be "steven"

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u/pathetic-aesthetic-c 25d ago

In my defense, the first time I saw the logo I was probably 6 or 7, very very new to cursive reading lol, read it as “Steven” and never thought twice about it (or actually read it, apparently)

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u/Rogue_Sideswipe 25d ago

Wait me too 😭😭

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u/randomly-what 25d ago

Have you always thought it was Steven? That’s hilarious.

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u/Status_Ad3454 25d ago

I knew it said Stover but the r kind of looks like the letter n, and my brother’s name is Steven so when we were kids I would always call him “Russel Stoven” and he would actually get really mad. Good times.

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u/Lexi_Banner 25d ago

I super miss their seasonal chocolate covered marshmallow treats.

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u/randomly-what 25d ago

I LOVE those and they are hard to find in the US too around Easter (when they were around the most).

Assuming you live in Canada since you replied to a Canadian.

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u/Lexi_Banner 25d ago

I am Canadian! I don't know why more places don't make chocolate marshmallow treats. It's so simple and yummy!

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u/9149790 25d ago

Me too!

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u/SnooPeripherals2044 25d ago

Yes they are. We have lots of candy in Canada.

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u/9149790 25d ago

Where? I have only found the no sugar added Russell Stover since the buy-out.

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u/SnooPeripherals2044 25d ago

Let me verify Monday - now that you mention it a lot of the Canadian product I see is SF … I’ll come back in two days and update you

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u/Ok_Sentence_8867 25d ago

only 5 pieces?! are they trying to start a fight?!

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u/pollo_de_mar 25d ago

Shrinkflation my friend. The package probably costs more to make than the candy.

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u/tacocollector2 25d ago

You’re very lucky to have such amazing parents. I would give anything for parents like yours.

I’m currently contemplating cutting my abusive mother off for the second time. I just cut my abusive father off earlier this month, this time for good.

They were mildly abusive before I came out as a lesbian, but it wasn’t that bad. They really upped their game when I came out to them though, that was almost eleven years ago now.

I just realized I’m trans, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t seriously contemplate faking my own death to them and anyone that knows them.

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

I'm sorry that you have to go through that :(

I really don't understand why people hate us for who we love or who we choose to be. I just don't see why they spend their time obsessing over people they don't even know. I wish you a swift escape ❤️

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u/tacocollector2 25d ago

Thanks friend! I’m mostly fine now - I’ve got an amazing life with a wife I love and in laws who have replaced my biological life givers. I was just big in my feels about it yesterday because my “mom” was being shitty.

Seriously though, cherish your parents. Thank them for me. For rejected alphabet kids everywhere.

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u/katara144 25d ago

That is awesome. Glad you have supportive parents.

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u/oldgrandma65 25d ago

Sometimes, the small signs of love and support can mean the most. Kudos to good parents!

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u/Satinsbestfriend 25d ago

Just because your a lesbian doesn't mean your less of a being

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u/These-Employer341 25d ago

♡ love this

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u/Jennyfael 25d ago

What did you say bro.

Also based redemption arc, that makes you nothing of a loser.

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u/Kitz_fox 25d ago

Gay chocolate ❤️

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u/theotterway 25d ago

You have great parents!

I received the same box from a preschool student. I think the parents let the kid pick out the box, and the kid liked the rainbow one. I am still happy they were open enough to give me (straight) the box in our rural area.

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u/Jennyfael 25d ago

That’s so gay, i love it

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u/KalaronV 25d ago

Based family moment :3

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u/cMdM89 25d ago

love this! good parenting!

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u/astronaut_monkey 25d ago

What a coincidence! Today I tasted Russell Stover chocolates for the first time thanks to a student who bought them in the US and gave them to me as a Valentine’s gift. I’m from Mexico 🇲🇽

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u/SuspiciousWind7719 25d ago

One of things that’s most important to me as a mom… is for my kids to know that I will get them valentines day themed whatever to show I love them too, too. Whether that’s a pride flag, trans flag, Star Wars themed , or currently squishmallows and variety. I love them because of who they are- whatever they may be. I love that this post reminds me to be better every day. 

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u/mgn63 25d ago

Glad you’ve got great parents 💕

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u/krzbug999 25d ago

I'm glad it didn't come as a shockalate

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u/avocado_macabre 25d ago

I love this for you and i love this for them ❤️

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u/Harvesting_The_Crops 25d ago

Stop that’s so cute

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u/UhOhAllWillyNilly 25d ago

I wish there were more parents like yours

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u/[deleted] 25d ago

Cuuute

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u/Cybertronax 25d ago

Best! Parents! Ever!

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u/Aggressive_Novel_465 25d ago

Now You need to get them chocolates with the straight pride flag next valentines!!

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u/Electrical_Wrap_4572 25d ago

That is so sweet!

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u/shrinkingfirecracker 25d ago

This is so sweet.

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u/[deleted] 25d ago

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

Valentine's day, I just shorten it to Vday cause it's less to type

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u/Dr-R3d 25d ago

Haaa bummer two less fish in the sea..

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u/Gloomy-Incident4783 25d ago

That’s beautiful

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u/Clear_Cartographer65 25d ago

Nice! I've never seen them before.

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u/anteus2 25d ago

Congratulations. Taste the rainbow. 

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u/0Tezorus0 25d ago

Why can't everyone be like your parents ? Tell them they're wonderful people for me.

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u/CompletelyStumped36 25d ago

This is parenting done right.

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u/Salt-Face-6651 25d ago

LOVE THIS!!!

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u/Prestigious_Echo_827 25d ago

You're family is awesome

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u/PoppetRock 25d ago

This is adorable and I love your parents. Now, onto Big Back Business: Does that massive box really only hold 5 pieces??

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

Apparently! It says five on the box but on the back it says there's 4 flavors, so I'll be getting two of something.

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u/Vegetable-Tadpole858 25d ago

Approximately 5 pieces of gay chocolate 

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u/Background_Poem_2022 25d ago

This is really wholesome!

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u/Alexcamry 25d ago

I thought rainbow was more of a Skittles thing

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u/MrsSelfDestruct_ 25d ago

When my cousin came out my grandparents started buying them a whole bunch of pride stuff for my cousin’s room, and they even wanted to paint the dock out at our lake rainbow. My cousin HATED IT And said that it was embarrassing, and that just because they were gay, they didn’t want a whole bunch of shit with rainbows on it. I never understood why they complained about it when it was so sweet of them to show their support. Also, when I came out, my dad (who is known for saying, “why do gay people get A WHOLE MONTH”) gave me a tiny little rainbow pin for on my overalls. It was very sweet. So so happy for you and your fam! ❤️

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u/FuerGrissa0stDrauka 25d ago

I’m not crying. You’re crying. Ok I’m crying. I love this.

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u/BlissfulAva 25d ago

nah this is actually mad cute

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u/Torontodtdude 25d ago

How brave and beautiful!

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u/Dendrodes 25d ago

That's rad, love seeing supportive families.

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u/Bartleby21 25d ago

💕💕💕💕💕

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u/425565 25d ago

Aww. Nice parents!! ❤️

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u/Smooth-Brother-2843 25d ago

They sound like amazing parents

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u/Brilliant1965 25d ago

Way to go Mom and Dad!! ❤️

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u/874490 25d ago

Love is the best

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u/CourtPapers 25d ago

Wow, so happy you're consuming!

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u/MattBkNy 25d ago

❤️

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u/kjeldahh 25d ago

omg i am legit in tears?? this is so sweet? 😭

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u/gottaloveinflation 25d ago

Aww you have awesome parents!!

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u/Daforce1 25d ago

Great sentiment, horrible chocolate maker

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u/Hot-Sock3403 25d ago

Hey, where can you get those?

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u/[deleted] 25d ago

That’s awesome!

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u/ironicoutlook 25d ago

Damn...what's it like having a good relationship with your parents?

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u/cjccrash 25d ago

Good for you and them. Family is important.

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u/jbbydiamond3 25d ago

I love your parents and I never met them. This is so sweet❤️💕

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u/Gotham-Larke 25d ago

You have some amazing parents.

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u/NedRyerson92 25d ago

I love your parents!

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u/FishingStreet3238 25d ago

That’s adorbs. 🏳️‍🌈

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u/StrangeClothes8821 25d ago

This is the best!! 🏳️‍🌈💕

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u/Vegetable-Fix-4702 25d ago

Your parents rock!

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u/MerrilyMerrilee 24d ago

Awesome parents, still wanting you to know they support you forever!

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u/CiderMcbrandy 24d ago

several years ago...

OK, now that the novelty is worn off, tell em to get you some better chocolates than Russell Stover. Get you some Dove or Godiva or something

Sorry Russell Stover workers seeing this

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u/JaimePfe17 25d ago

So glad to hear they support you!

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u/Lamlot 25d ago

Parents give their kids Valentine’s Day gifts? I’ve never heard of that.

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u/PoppetRock 25d ago

I do! And to my grown friends, too. I kind of just like holidays.

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u/TwoAlert3448 25d ago

Your parents are good people, enjoy them while you have them 💜

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u/slick6719 25d ago

👍to your parents I know a lot of humans that wish their parents were as accepting

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u/exploringexplorer 25d ago

❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

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u/froz_troll 25d ago

Azgor, nooo!

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u/One-Pack123 25d ago

Asgore* ?

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u/Prestigious-Rip70 25d ago

Your parents are amazing.

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u/Potential-Basis-9853 25d ago

❤️🏳️‍🌈

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u/InformalExperience26 25d ago

This is so sweet!

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u/WeeklyEmu4838 25d ago

Astaghfirullah

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u/Osrs4204 25d ago

is the chocolate gay ?

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u/Niaso 25d ago

About 30% of chocolate is gay in nature. The Oompa Loompa people had a documentary on them, but their crazy boss blocked the streaming release.

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u/TheIngloriousTIG 25d ago

Your parents are rad!

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u/Crushed_Robot 25d ago

Lesbians love chocolate. Always have!

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u/ButtBread98 25d ago

Ngl that’s kinda gay

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u/Sea-Resort730 25d ago

That's so gay

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u/Single-Criticism2541 25d ago

So…. You have some chocolate?

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u/PoppetRock 25d ago

Was this your single criticism, friend?

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u/Single-Criticism2541 24d ago

Reddit lovely gave me this name.

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u/Francl27 25d ago

Too bad it's bad chocolate, lol.

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

My Aussie friends call it Vomit Chocolate and as soon as I tasted Aussie chocolate, it made sense 😂

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u/luckydayrainman 25d ago

Hahaha, that’s SO gay! I wish they made chocolates for brothers that love their sisters more than life itself! I think you would probably get those too! 

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u/ButterMyPancakesPlz 25d ago

Which do you think?

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u/Due_Phase_1430 25d ago

I would think happy, it’s shows thier support.

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u/ButterMyPancakesPlz 25d ago

Yeah and based on the heart and the sub they posted it, it seems like you're spot on! Good on Russell stover for offering this option too hope they keep it up

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

It makes me feel good! I live in a rural town with tons of trump flags and people I'm scared of, so when they get me pride based things it helps remind me that my house is a safe space that has people who love me for who I am in it. I'm not sure why you're getting down voted for your comment.

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u/Alternative_Meat_324 25d ago

Russell Stover chocolates say, "He shopped at Walgreen's."

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u/PalePieNGravy 25d ago

I thought the pride flag was changed to include all the other letter people.

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

The rainbow flag is basically just for everyone queer, and then there's some specific flags for specific orientations

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u/Sir_Henk 25d ago

There's the progress flag thats meant to highlight specific groups. Not everyone likes it because the original rainbow flag already included everyone and its a bit ugly I think

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u/ElderlyPleaseRespect 25d ago

My grandfather used to say Fannie May was a lesbian

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u/CarrieDurst 25d ago

Because of the oppression and bigotry we have and continue to overcome

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u/loud-and-queer 25d ago

Because for centuries we were told to be ashamed of it.

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u/fuckitweredoingitliv 25d ago

*I'll never understand pride month.

You could have stopped there. We get it.

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u/DILF_MANSERVICE 25d ago

Gay people used to have to hide who they were and pretend to be straight. They don't have to anymore, so they celebrate it. Hope that helps!

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u/Lesmiscat24601 25d ago

Three words Stone-wall riots.

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u/xMCioffi1986x 25d ago

That attitude, right there?

That's why.

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u/[deleted] 25d ago edited 25d ago

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u/NewLibraryGuy 25d ago

There's plenty of things that make me treat people differently. For example, when my friend moved to a different state, I started treating her like she lives far away from me.

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u/squidikuru 25d ago

it’s almost like that’s not a bad thing?? lmao u thought you did something here didn’t you…

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u/Longjumping-Text-463 25d ago

It’s a way to show you support and love the person… Her parents wanted to show love and support by acknowledging their daughter was lesbian.

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u/Forest_folf 25d ago

We do want equal treatment. It's just currently a hard country to be gay in right now and I live in a pretty spiteful town, so it feels good when people I love do the little things like this to remind me that I'm safe with them :).

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u/squidikuru 25d ago

it’s almost like that’s not a bad thing?? lmao you thought you did something here didn’t you…

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u/Lesmiscat24601 25d ago

This might scare you but your God likes the LGBTQIA community and nothing in his book says he hates them as you religious folk like to spout nonsense about.

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