Many GSAs have organized around the Day of Silence as a way of raising awareness and fighting homophobia in their schools. Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence® has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Today - The possibilities are endless. Just imagine: tens of thousands of students, from San Francisco, California to Irmo, South Carolina, united in a visible silence to create real change in local schools. Whether used to educate classmates on the damaging effects of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment or to demand passage of a statewide nondiscriminatory act inclusive of LGBT people, the Day of Silence® is an awesome opportunity to create more inclusive school environments and make some noise.
Today - The possibilities are endless. Just imagine: tens of thousands of students, from San Francisco, California to Irmo, South Carolina, united in a visible silence to create real change in local schools. Whether used to educate classmates on the damaging effects of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment or to demand passage of a statewide nondiscriminatory act inclusive of LGBT people, the Day of Silence® is an awesome opportunity to create more inclusive school environments and make some noise.
On April 26th, you can show teachers and other students this:
"Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights. People who are silent today believe that laws and attitudes should be inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The day of silence is to draw attention to those who have been silenced by hatred, oppression, and prejudice. Think about the voices you are not hearing. What can you do to end the silence?"
This should be a valid excuse not to have to talk for a day at school.
"Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights. People who are silent today believe that laws and attitudes should be inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The day of silence is to draw attention to those who have been silenced by hatred, oppression, and prejudice. Think about the voices you are not hearing. What can you do to end the silence?"
This should be a valid excuse not to have to talk for a day at school.
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and have tacos. someone says something akward and all you hear is the silent chewing of a taco.
and have tacos. someone says something akward and all you hear is the silent chewing of a taco.
i sure do wish that katy wouldnt tell us about her STDS over breakfast so we can avoid the taco silence.
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One of many useful hand gestures to use when stuck in an awkward situation. Made by placing one hand on top of the other and wiggling your thumbs as though they are flippers.
The dead awkward silence turtle is also fun, made with your palms facing up, and is a much more amusing silence breaker.
The dead awkward silence turtle is also fun, made with your palms facing up, and is a much more amusing silence breaker.
Mandy: "Hey how was saturday night?"
Tim: "I had sex with a transexual"
Mandy:*awkward silence turtle*
Tim:"Turns out it was your brother."
Mandy: *dead awkward silence turtle"
Tim: "I had sex with a transexual"
Mandy:*awkward silence turtle*
Tim:"Turns out it was your brother."
Mandy: *dead awkward silence turtle"
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Get the Find your silence mug.an awkward silence is a moment when everything suddenly goes quiet and it feels awkward. Some people say that for every awkward silence, there is a gay baby born.
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I felt awkward, and looked away. The tension grew in the back seat as we sat there in Stony Silence.
I felt awkward, and looked away. The tension grew in the back seat as we sat there in Stony Silence.
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