As gay marriage hits the headlines, check out this anti-homosexual propaganda from 1950s America, warning boys of the dangers in accepting lifts home from possible “sick” homosexuals. “One never knows when a homosexual is about…”
Boys beware!
As gay marriage hits the headlines, check out this anti-homosexual propaganda from 1950s America, warning boys of the dangers in accepting lifts home from possible “sick” homosexuals. “One never knows when a homosexual is about…”
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Jimmy Barnes???
I dunno. Young Jimmy Barnes seems mighty eager to climb those stairs. Either it was a mighty quick seduction, or Jimmy was hoping all the while!
John Malkovich playing John Waters as Frank?
Bankstreet, I think Jimmy might have known there were things Frank would do that Betty would not.
And, after all, like smallpox, homosexuality is contagious. I think Jimmy Barnes has come down with a case. Just like that!
Bankstreet, as for it being an ‘invisbile disease’ I thought the sportsjacket, the glasses and the moustache pretty much screamed the diagnosis.
And thought homosexuality was more like potato chips. Once you have one, you can’t stop.