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Published: 2012-06-25 02:02:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 47252; Favourites: 3327; Downloads: 0
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A quote that I came up with myself while thinking about some personal things. I decided that I wanted to write it down, make it look good, and show it to other people and inspire them to also be happy despite what may be wrong in their lives.
Color Choices: I took my colors from the flags of the two sexualities stated, which are here ([link] ). Gay is a rainbow, straight is black and white, but I chose to make the straight shades of grey because even being straight there is no black and white, but shades of grey and so many variations.
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Fonts used: Helvetica Neue, Cochin ([link] ), Fontin ([link] ), Fertigo Pro ([link] ), Futura
Note: This was originally intended to be a personal portfolio piece, but it is now available as a print here on Deviantart for purchase, if you're so inclined. If you're interested in a size larger than what is offered through the print shop, send me a note and we can work something out.
For sale: This design is available for purchase on a number of products at [link]
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Edit: Thanks everyone for all the faves, comments, and for front page. This is my first deviation to get there and the one with the most faves/comments. Thank you all so much!
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Comments: 679
But thou cannot TAKE a third option! It does not exist!
Seriously, though, this is a great quote!
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yeah funny how when you're straight, people tell you you're not "open minded" if you don't try having a gay experience. Somehow the whole "I didn't choose my sexual orientation" doesn't apply when you're straight.
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Not all gays are like that. Don't let anybody put you down. Be proud of your sexuality, whatever it is, be it gay, straight, bi, pan, or anything else
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Hey, any gay that tells you shit like that is just as bad as straight people who say it.
I believe you must give everyone the right to say what their sexuallity is. And not get upset if you disagree with it or whatever.
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wow, what a great piece! I love this!!!
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Is this a quote of something or did you come up with it? Either way, I like it!
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I came up with the quote myself.
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You should know that you've inspired over 3,000 people worldwide.
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I believe this is soooooo ture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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looking at some of the comments, i am deeply afraid that some people are still trying to be a jerk enough to desperately find a stupid reason to hate other peoples damn choices.
nice way to put it though, nice design
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I love this--that is an amazing quote. :] <3
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I honestly don't know if I have anything worthy enough to say how much I really apperciate this. I've been goingb through some stressful things myself lately and I was surfing on here and I saw this and it just made me relieze a great deal. Thank you so very much very putting this up
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Well, the design - I feel - has a unfortunately implication that being gay is cool, colourful and happy, and only boring gray-ish people are straight. Or it is really unfortunate? Sorry, it is the first meaning that I thought of viewing this design. And in this way, it is not a very good design.
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I never realised it could be read that way
Not what the artist is hoping to portray. But I see what you mean
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Woohoo! Well said! And I have been happy living with the same guy for the past 16 years, legally married for the last 4! Yes!
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This is non-sensical to me. Is it suggesting that to be happy, you need to be gay, or something?
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He's just playing on the old meaning of the word gay, which used to mean just "happy"
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hes basicly saying be what makes you happy
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It's saying regardless of how you were born, regardless of your orientation, the important thing is find happiness and be happy.
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Is that implying that being gay is bad? But hey, whatever youre happiest with
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I LOVE THIS SO MAWCH. 
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i like this. It's about time some people get a reality check. It's almost a repeat of when everyone was like "black and white! white is superior! Blah blah blegh!" respect homosexuals!... and bisexuals too. Don't forget bisexuals 
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Having a bisexual girlfriend, I couldn't agree more, don't forget those precious people who are bi
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It is quite a happy image.
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I'm 'bisexual', and I like to think, that if I could go back in time, and chose what orientation I would have for the rest of my life, I think I would chose this. I like who I am, and I hope that those who read this, would also chose to be how they are, because they are absolutely beautiful, and there is NOTHING wrong with them. I find peace in my ability to love who ever fate puts in front of me, regardless of past or gender, though at times, I do wish that people understood that bisexuality isn't taking the easy way out, it's not because I lack conviction, I'm going to fight for who ever I love in all ways possible, be it a male or a female, and I think everyone should have that chance too, to be with who they love... I want to live without people putting limits on me.
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Kevin, I love that I just browse around tumblr and see people reblogging it like crazy, and I love how much love it's getting on here.
I'm seriously so proud of your design work. <3
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