From the Los Angeles Times:
Kiss heard ’round the world: Lesbians chosen for Navy tradition
A public embrace between two female sailors from California is being hailed as “the kiss heard ’round the world” by activists who fought for a repeal of the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military.
Gaeta was chosen to have the honor of the “first kiss” as part of a raffle in which sailors bought $1 tickets to raise funds for a Christmas party for military children. Gaeta said she bought $50 worth of tickets.
Navy officials said it was the first time a same-sex couple was chosen to have the first kiss. The first-kiss is a Navy tradition for ships returning to port.
Of course, this reminds me of a joke that’s been rebounding amongst squids and marines for multiple years:
Q: Why are there Marines on board every naval vessel?
A: Because sheep would be too obvious.
Please don’t kill me now.
Come on, doesn’t anyone have a sense of humor any more?
BZ
