2015 was, without a doubt, a banner year for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
From the national legalization of same-sex marriage to the transgender community gaining some long-overdue exposure in mainstream pop culture, the milestones are numerous. However, that doesn't mean that the year was devoid of cringe-worthy moments. From reality television stars to televangelists to right-wing politicians, a number of anti-queer public figures certainly tried their hardest to work against our movement.
Let's take a look back at 15 of the dumbest things said about the queer community in 2015. Some are so stupid, you may even have a chuckle!
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Because of gay marriage, people will soon want to marry their lawnmowers
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Same-sex attraction is like eating doughnuts
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California's drought is the result of marriage equality, LGBT rights
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Baltimore protests are the result of same-sex marriage
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Gay "X-Men" character will "indoctrinate" youth
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The word "garriage" should be used for "gay marriage"
There aren't enough places for anti-gay people to shop anymore
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Anti-gay bigotry should be blamed on Muslims
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People are "born" homophoboic
Woman sues all gay people on God's behalf
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