"Modern Love" ("Godzilla")
Godzilla (c) Toho
Christians didn't like this picture. Actually I should say some Christians didn't like this picture. They were quick to notice the comparison about homosexual marriage and so they took me to task. I got instant messages, a few very lengthy, about how society doesn't understand why it's damaging to our future if same-sex couples are allowed to marry. They sent me links; they quoted biblical scripture; they even pointed out I have no idea what I'm talking about because I'm neither gay nor married nor ever been in a relationship. And I replied to each one the same way:
"It's a f**king picture about a monster in love with an atomic bomb."
Did I allude people should be able to love whomever they want? Yes. But that's the point. I didn't bring up religion or sexual preference; just love. Go-Jira sees a soul mate in a nuclear weapon and so he wants to pursue it regardless of what the outside world says. But unfortunately even making a joke about a fictional character is enough to get some folk's panties in a bunch.
On the bright side, I also got a few responses from people who thought it was kind of funny and clever. Two of those replies came from openly gay people so I figure if they weren't offended, I don't see what the problem is. - Jake