Man goes on hunger strike against gay rights. How the internet responds is guaranteed to make you laugh

After finding out that a Utah man had gone on hunger strike against the newly instated right of gay couples to marry, a Facebook group was set up to send him… encouragement.
That’s right – Trestin Meacham revealed at the weekend that he had been on hunger strike for twelve days (now 16), in order to protest against the fact that same-sex couples can now marry in the state of Utah.



The group was set up to send pictures of delicious food to Meacham, but quickly became so much more than that.
Admittedly, some people just posted pictures of delicious looking food like these ribs



And this ice cream…



*Salivates* And Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups



We especially like the look of these pancakes



But some people added the personal touch like Keith, who sent a picture of this amazing turkey for Trestin’s attention



And these cupcakes from Melinda…



Some used the group as a forum to share recipes for acquired tastes, and some slightly unusual dishes
Apparently this is a Mormon Jello salad (with carrots) – apt giving that Utah is known for its large Mormon population



Some went off-piste with pictures like this one



People definitely took advantage of the situation to use as many sausage references as possible





Which led to pictures of food that looks like genitals. Ham anyone?



As if salami wasn’t phallic enough





The news apparently went trans-Atlantic as this British favourite appeared



Our Friends at Gay Timesalso joined in posting this picture with the caption “your dinner is in the dog”



But others used it as an educational exercise




Any excuse to dig out this classic picture of former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum eating an *ahem* ice cream, is a winner



While some might say that it is cruel sending pictures of delicious food to someone on a hunger strike, surely it is cruel to stand up against the human rights of a minority?

And it looks SO delicious…



Trestin is probably feeling a bit like this now


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after looking at those photo's who feels hungry?

What a nutjob -- but I'm sure there were people who thought they were brave when they protested the end of mixed-race marriage prohibition in the U.S., too.

I applaud the young man's dedication.  Let's help him...



Keep up the good work Trestin. Ultimately, you are working toward a better Utah, with fewer homophobic voters.

Original Quill wrote:I applaud the young man's dedication.  Let's help him...



Keep up the good work Trestin.  Ultimately, you are working toward a better Utah, with fewer homophobic voters.

  

Why on earth would someone go on hunger strike against the right for gay couples to marry? He's attention seeking He should be ignored, pitied and not given a second thought.

Or, just let him take his course to it's ultimate conclusion, ftl.   

The internet response was very funny and well worth having a laugh over!....Then just let him get on with it, he's doing the world a favour with one less homophobe it it!   

feelthelove wrote:Why on earth would someone go on hunger strike against the right for gay couples to marry? He's attention seeking He should be ignored, pitied and not given a second thought.

Funny isn't it; most people go on hunger strikes (or fasts) for positive causes- stop fighting; gain independence; release prisoners- this guy needs to take a look in a mirror- then again I doubt this nonesense will last hahaha

I'll bet he's got a half-eaten Snickers bar in his pocket. You can't trust RW'ers for anything.

What an idiot!

Eilzel wrote:

feelthelove wrote:Why on earth would someone go on hunger strike against the right for gay couples to marry? He's attention seeking He should be ignored, pitied and not given a second thought.

Funny isn't it; most people go on hunger strikes (or fasts) for positive causes- stop fighting; gain independence; release prisoners- this guy needs to take a look in a mirror- then again I doubt this nonesense will last hahaha

Absolutely agree Les, it's pathetic. Why people can't just live and let live and allow people to find their own happiness I don't know.  I doubt he'll follow it through to it's conclusion