The Reverend Jerry Falwell recently claimed that Tinky Winky,
from the Teletubbies children’s television show, was “clearly
a fount of gayness.” His reasoning is because the character is
purple (a “gay” color), has an antenna in a triangle shape
(a “gay” symbol), and he carries a purse. However, as I see it,
Falwell’s work is far from over.

FRED FLINTSTONE

Evidence: His nickname on the Bedrock Bowling Team is “Twinkle-Toes,”
the show’s theme song ends with the phrase, “We’ll have a gay old
time,” he wears a little orange dress with triangles on it, and he
hangs out with Barney more than Wilma.

BUGS BUNNY

Evidence: He often stands with his hand on his hip, he played a
hairdresser in one episode, he frequently dresses in drag, and
he loves to throw on a top hat and tails while belting out Broadway
show tunes with his buddy Daffy, who, it’s worth noting, speaks
with an obvious lisp.

VELMA (of Scooby Doo)

Evidence: She always tries to sit next to Daphne in the van, she
sports an obvious butch haircut, she has broad shoulders, she is
always wearing a thick turtleneck sweater and knee socks, and she
never once attempted to shag Shaggy.

POPEYE

Evidence: He eats lots of salads, wears a sailor suit even though
he hasn’t been on a ship in years, frequently does little sailor
dances, dates a flat-chested transvestite named Olive Oyl, and his
best friend is named Wimpy.

BATMAN & ROBIN

Evidence: Robin’s nickname is “Boy Wonder,” Batman’s real name is
“Bruce,” they both wear tights, and they both in great shape.

PEPPERMINT PATTY

Evidence: She has a deep, gravelly voice, she always wears pants
and not dresses like all the rest of the Peanuts girls, she plays
a mean game of football, she is always hanging out with the very
androgynous Marcie, she always wears comfortable shoes, and her
nickname is “Sir.”

PINK PANTHER:

Enough said.