Heh. Who knew there was gay pasta and straight pasta? And really, who wanted to know?
MY PASTA MANUFACTURER WON'T VALIDATE MY LIFE CHOICES!
— Lauren Lowry (@thelaurenlowry) September 27, 2013
Double heh.
After hours of outrageous outrage, the chairman of Barilla apologized to everyone “hurt or offended” by his stance on traditional families. But Ronzoni is still hoping to swoop in for a piece of Barilla’s market share.
@jena_always Just like pasta, we believe families come in all shapes, sizes, colors & orientations. Our pasta is for all.
— Ronzoni (@ronzonipasta) September 26, 2013
@PerezHilton Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We will continue to do what we love…create pasta for all.
— Ronzoni (@ronzonipasta) September 27, 2013
Shots fired? @ronzonipasta: Like pasta, we believe families come in all shapes, sizes, colors & orientations. Our pasta is for all. #Barilla
— Mike Carter-Conneen (@MikeCConTV) September 27, 2013
Finally. Supporters of same-sex marriage no longer have to forgo carbs. There’s now a noodle for “all your non-homophobic pasta needs.”
https://twitter.com/mariatsciarrino/status/383327822636265472
Yay for @ronzonipasta! I knew my carbs wouldn't let me down like that! #LoveIsLove
— abiwonkenabi (@abiwonkenobi) September 27, 2013
@Barilla:" #Gays can eat someone else's pasta." I don't eat a lot of pasta, but when I do, its @RONZONIpasta: #p2b pic.twitter.com/8UWC9BT329
— Potty-Mouthed Bunny ? (@KatieAnnieOakly) September 27, 2013
@Sarah_Nicolas @ronzonipasta Go Ronzoni! Knew I bought your pasta for a reason 🙂
— Becky G (@NotSoDorky) September 27, 2013
@BarillaUS too late!…. I'm sticking w @ronzonipasta #BarillaBoycott #Barilla
— Bradley Butler (@bradpaulbutler) September 27, 2013
@ronzonipasta Thx. As straight Blk woman who despises bigotry I’ve just placed you on grocery list. ‘Preciate u taking a public stand.
— PG Bnax (@pgBnax) September 27, 2013
Of course, Barilla serves up “pasta for all” too. But never mind that. Quick, somebody make another “bigotoni” joke.
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