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Amsterdam says "we are all gay" - begs gays to visit them

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) on Jul 16th 2009 at 1:00PM

The Dutch tourist bureau is reaching out to American gays by trying to convince them that "everyone is gay in Amsterdam".

The bureau says that gays are one of the few remaining tourist groups with any disposable income left, and they are trying to paint Amsterdam as a very gay friendly city in the hope that they'll make the trip and spend their cash in the Dutch capital.

To deliver their message, they'll be inviting the gay community in the US to visit Amsterdam using TV commercials and magazine ads.

Gay TV channel "Here TV" is even planning to show a documentary about gay friendly Amsterdam.

Of course, the whole promotion could also have something to do with the fact that Amsterdam really isn't as gay friendly as it used to be, and that many other European cities have bypassed them.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)

Sean McLachlan Jul 17th 2009 4:45AM

Nice to see my Dutch castle gallery reposted here. The gay knights of olden times would be proud.

Di Jul 19th 2009 1:47AM

Thank you, Sean. I couldn't have said it better.

Mike Huntizbig Jul 20th 2009 3:45PM

If it were all gay How would we procreate? Im not trying to be meen but the package given to you at birth defines your sexuality . Its that simple.

ash Jul 19th 2009 1:10AM

thanks to technology, it is much easier to procreate. Google it before you bring up such a stupid concept.
uh, newsflash, not everyone is gay, therefore, procreation will continue because there will never be a time when everyone is gay.

vince Jul 19th 2009 2:39AM

hey mike, your package at birth defines your sex - not your sexuality. big difference.

PJ Jul 19th 2009 5:46AM

Hey Mike, I am gay and always have been. Yet I have 10 children. You should go back to school and learn where babies come from.

Brian K Jul 18th 2009 9:27PM

Chris P,
Spoken like someone with a mental disorder! Your ignorance and lack of sensitivity is truly pathetic.

John Jul 18th 2009 9:32PM

I would say ALL straight people should boycott Amerstam. See if the gays can support their tourist economy.

All taxpayers should stop paying taxes until we are represented again in the US goverment.

Good day.

Jim Jul 19th 2009 1:13PM

Huh? Maybe you should form your thoughts into manageable categories before your expel them into cyberspace!! How 'bout that???!!

cj Jul 28th 2009 12:26PM

hey! mike huntizbig, gays are human too! we are all god"s children,no matter what you think, you should not talk about something you know nothing about. "your not god" so don't judge!!!

Chuck Jul 18th 2009 9:33PM

Please thank Amsterdam for being honest, I can scatch them off my vacation list.

Gjorg Jul 18th 2009 11:01PM

You don't even know where Amsterdam is! Gotta love you mental midgets on both sides of this fence.

Brad Jul 18th 2009 9:41PM

Thank God Amsterdam doesn't rely on the retards from this country (who probably couldn't afford to go there anyway). Europe has smarter people.

wingnut Jul 20th 2009 5:22PM

Why do these Rump Ranglers have to be so flamboyant? I am straight and you don't see me humping women and acting like assholes. Fags are messed up!!!

Melltalks Jul 18th 2009 9:57PM

u don't hump women because they don't let u. thats why lol

Melltalks Jul 18th 2009 9:44PM

i would luv to visit, but they must be in better shape than those men in that pic lol

Lynna Jul 19th 2009 1:28AM

There is a difference between people who have a sexual attraction to their same sex but live quietly and those who dress freakishly and cavort around in parades trying to shock. I see being gay as an abberation, and I do not support this life style. But I have sympathy for those who quietly follow their inclinations. I have no sympathy for the ones whose behavior is outlandish and very repulsive. Their behavior is very damaging to the gay's wish for acceptance.