Thanks to reader Sarah for pointing out the continued absurdity that is abstinence-only billboards.
Thanks to reader Sarah for pointing out the continued absurdity that is abstinence-only billboards.
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four comments
This is what I don't get about abstinence-only ed. What are you meant to do after the wedding, exactly? Does some magical fairy come give you contraceptive advice right after the ceremony, or what?
Posted by Thene
September 19, 2008, 11:46 AM
Blech, what does that say? Hand yourself over for a diamond?
Posted by C.K.
September 19, 2008, 1:49 PM
Thene -- no, no, no, you're coming at it all wrong. After the wedding your job is just to make as many babies as you can. Conception, gestation, BABY! Conception, gestation, BABY! Conception, gestation, BABY! and so on.
Only 'ception. No contra.
Posted by Catherine
September 19, 2008, 4:43 PM
Why is it that abstinence campaigns only have the effect of making me want to have copious of kinky, gay premarital sex?
Seriously.
Posted by Lindsay
September 19, 2008, 6:16 PM
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