Hilary Duff is lending her celebrity status to star in a new public service announcement (PSA) to teach teens the importance of denouncing anti-gay speech. The PSA, created in partnership with The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), also stars fellow actress Wanda Sykes.
The 30-second ad campaign features the use of the term "that's so gay", which is meant to help teenagers recognize that their anti-LGBT language, a common reference to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender/transsexual people, is harmful. The ad is done as part of ThinkB4YouSpeak, a new campaign from the GLSEN. In addition to the reported PSA, which video can be watched after this news, there are also some other PSAs featuring other celebrities that can be watched on ThinkB4YouSpeak.
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 | Tik Tok Ke$ha |
 | 3 Britney Spears |
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 | Down Jay Sean |
 | Party in the U.S.A Miley Cyrus |
 | Paparazzi Lady GaGa |
 | Whatcha Say Jason Derulo |
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Even if the ad was a bit "different then what we like in an ad". It did make a good point, whenever anyone says "thats so gay" in a negative way it make people that are homosexual feel bad about themselves even though there is nothing wrong with them. So even though i agree that there may be more important issues in the world like ending world hunger, if we make 10% of the male population and 3% of the female population feel better about themselves simply by not doing something as simple as this, it would help a lot.
is hillary duff gay???? If she is that sucks cuz i want that ass, im a man btw
It's such stupidly done PSA that it's laughable but the thing I hate about it is the "Knock it off" at the end. The whole PSA is supposed to be about people using 'proper' language and then she uses some stupid catchphrase herself at the end. STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! Just because she makes millions doesn't give her the right to tell me what to do!
It's sad that this advertisement makes you all so insecure that you feel like you need to make an effort to fight it like that--and even announce your intentions on the internet. Pathetic, but typical. Why try so hard to declare how apathetic you are to society's butthurt? The truly apathetic would simply do nothing.
THATS SO GAY
love her
"That's so Hillary Duff" should be the newly adopted phrase in place of "That's so gay". Hillary, you want to stand up for gay rights, well here's your chance asshole! Take the burden of being the next phrase subject synonymous with bad/stupid Things and Stuff. I would gladly crossover Tonight!
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After seeing these commercials, I'm going to make specific effort too say "That's so gay" as much as possible. Stupid people trying to restrict my freedom of speech.
One more thought... There are a lot of insensitive-hurtful and imoral - let alone rude things being done in the world - too often though nothing is done because it is not a cause that those who are in the forefront of the media care about the other issues- abortion is one to name a few. So, now should we stop having kids say.. "That is SO LAME" ? How many people out there who are lame- can't walk etc that should be insulted and hurt? ( my husband could be one of them- he physically has issues that make him feel lame). How about morons.. should we ban the word moron? There are real bonafied clinical morons in society that can't help being morons. The word retarded is still used- which means slow - as in the music term- so I suppose we should ban the word retard in music scores. Back to the word "retarded" kids say it all the time such as in this... "That kid was so retarded when he told the teacher she had ugly shoes". There now.. I feel better now.
To be honest, I don't think most teens (mine included) think much why they say "that's so gay" It is a popular catch phrase-pointed at to whomever they are saying it to, or the subject at hand. On the other side of the coin- who was around making PSA's when the Homosexual Community decided to co-opt the word "gay" as in Happy- The afternoon party was full of gaiety- We felt gay and carefree- Or who was around when the Gay Community took the rainbow as their symbol? If we are going to start censoring free speech let Hillary Duff be at the next Gay Rights Rally when derogatory statements are made about those who disagree with the gay lifestyle - after all - we were not supposed to care what people do in their bedrooms- Now gay is a 4 letter word. Compassion is important in our society and being sensitive to those who may be hurt - but there is a line that is crossed when it is good for one group and not the rest of the populace.
that commercial and hillary duff is so GAY!!
Hilary Duff is a great woman. She is strong and not self concious. Duff has proven her talent as not only an actress, but also a singer. Activism is also a key highlight in this young ladies' agenda. Duff is seen working with children, hurricane refugees, Gay Rights Activists, and other similar causes. Not only does she have a beautiful face and claim a spot among the stars of Hollywood, she also has a great soul. Peace out and rock on Hil! LUV ALWAYS- ZOE AND ALL YOUR OTHER FANS OUT THERE!
Hillary Duff is cool and i liked her and her musics.
I dont like hillary duff... I must admit when I first saw this video I laughed...but it really is putting a good message through to people...even thought the comerical is a bit...lame...
Political correctness is stupid. I say black not african american, I say oriental not asian american. Really the word gay means happy and Ill use it as I like Hillary. Maybe homosexuals should come up with a new word that discribes what they do and like. Here are some good ideas, fags, pilow biters, back door bandit, and butt pirate. For the ladies we have rug muncher, dyke, butch and muff diver. I believe in each to thier own, including people who think that things that suck are "GAY AS HELL".
I agree, I will also be using gay to describe bad things as much as possible now. In fact I may start using the word retarded just out of spite for Hilary Duff, she is sooooo GAY! Actually if she is really gay, does anyone know where I can get some video on that, LOL!
That is the gayest add Iv ever seen. Iv heard gay people use the word gay to describe something bad. I am now going to use the word gay as much as possible
Thought Policing is SO gay. Get over your self righteous B.S.
wow. thats true though. although i dont really like the ad. a little cheesy. ~kelsey
There may be some "bigger" issues in the world, but I think that this PSA (and future ones like it) are a great effort to get many teenagers to at least NOTICE what it is they say from day-to-day, and that it could hurt people. For those of you who responded with "this video is so gay," well, my goodness, aren't you SO creative! I personally think that this is a great announcement just so that some people become more aware of their day-to-day terminology. Good for you, Hilary!
thats the gayest thing ive ever seen
This is gay, she's gay. GAY GAY GAY!
Are you gay Hillery?
No matyter what you do to make people think that Gays are normal,it will never make them respected as a normal American. That is why kids use that phrase, Thats so gay.It shows they have no respect for any gay person.
that is so gay
hilary i love you you are awesome!!
aww, hilary is such a great person/role model! love her!
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