Library Launches Rent-A-Gay

[davidinalameda]

http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/08/081705library.htm

A library in a small community in southern Sweden has started a novel program to promote diversity and break down stereotypes.

In addition of borrowing books on different cultures the Malmoe Library is now offering people.

The living library project is called ‘Borrow a Bias’. It allows townsfolk to borrow any of nine different minority people. Borrowers have 45 minutes to confront the prejudices in the library’s outdoor cafe.


what a fantastic idea!

[YOY]

1. If they need an American to show were not all redneck Bushbots

I'll gladly sign-up!

Jag Alskar Svenskarna!



:pals:

[Ian David]

2. I'd like to have an argument please.

Receptionist: Yes, sir?
Man: I'd like to have an argument please.
Receptionist: Certainly, sir, have you been here before...?
Man: No, this is my first time.
Receptionist: I see. Do you want to have the full argument, or were you thinking of taking a course?

[Zan_of_Texas]

3. Great story!

Plus...I've been to Malmo!

It's kind of funny they include Danes. If I remember correctly, there has been a fair amount of mixing among Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish folk over the centuries. Bigger migrations, and just families.

[kweerwolf]

4. Oooooh! ... I'd like to check out Sven, please!

You're right. That is a great idea.

We had talked about trying a "Take a Gay (or Lesbian) to Dinner" program when the anti-gay marriage amendment was on the ballot here, but nothing ever came of the idea. It does seem like a great way to help break down stereotypes ... at least among folks who are open-minded.

[davidinalameda]

5. tramp

:rofl:

[swimmernsecretsea]

6. Said the pot to the kettle....nt

[davidinalameda]

9. well yeah

and your point would be what?

[swimmernsecretsea]

10. Observation vs. Critique

Learn it. Live it. Love it.

[kweerwolf]

7. "I'm NOT a whore! ... I'm a courtesan!"

Now where's my Sven? :9

[swimmernsecretsea]

8. Six of one, half a dozen...

Svens. Whoops. My fantasies intruded, again. Drat!

[xchrom]

11. cool -- is that the line over there for sven?