LGBTQIA+ on Yik Yak | I’m not a fan of those. They kinda sensationalize trans, gnc, and disabled people by comparing us to witches, aliens, etc. It's very clear the messaging is "you're welcome - whether you're normal or not!" and that "not normal" as a joke... stings

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LGBTQIA+ 6w

I’m not a fan of those. They kinda sensationalize trans, gnc, and disabled people by comparing us to witches, aliens, etc. It's very clear the messaging is "you're welcome - whether you're normal or not!" and that "not normal" as a joke... stings

LGBTQIA+ 6w

Saw this sign tonight on a bathroom. I might have to get one for myself

Anonymous 6w

Truth be told some people are witches and some cis people are much more out of the “norm” than trans and other queer identities. You have a valid take but also they have the trad bathroom symbols up there to and looping everyone together. I see it has universal indifference as long as you follow social bathroom etiquette

Anonymous 6w

thank you for putting this into words, i thought the same thing but wasn't sure how to say it

Anonymous 6w

They’re not comparing trans/gnc/disabled any more than they’re comparing men/women/babies. It’s literally saying everyone is welcome. The implication is that no one is normal and, as such, everyone is. It’s like “keep ___ weird!!” and the sentiment behind “let your freak flag fly”

Anonymous 6w

i made this meme 2 years ago to describe this feeling

Anonymous

#1 6w

I’m glad you see it as universal difference. The order of the figures as very clearly starting with the "standard" symbols and progressing to intentionally more and more ridiculous / out of norm people (eventually getting to. Not people) to me reads as "haha look we support you no matter how much you deviate from the norm!" Also do not come at me saying that that caricature is supposed to legitimately represent pagans. We all know it’s not.

Anonymous

OP 6w

Ok, what would you prefer for a bathroom sign?

Anonymous

#1 6w

I like signs like this, (if it's also accessible then it should include that as well obvs) or a sign that just says "restroom" (or "WC" if that’s recognized in that area). Tbh I find it weird to put any people on bathroom signs in general, & the only real reason we do that is to show that the bathrooms are gender segregated.

Anonymous

#1 6w

I mean it's also clearly a jokey sign. This vibe would not fit in just any establishment.

Anonymous

OP 6w

That’s such a boring design though

Anonymous

OP 6w

Your sign works great in an office or government building whereas their sign works great in a coffee shop or bar. It’s the same thing, yours is just wearing a blazer