Stephen Colbert shared these welcomed words of satire a day after Federal Court Judge Walker declared Proposition 8 (California’s gay marriage ban) unconstitutional.

Colbert reaches new levels of hilarity in this segment as he mocks the reactions of homophobic conservatives to the coming of “Arma-gay-ddon,” declaring “who knows what tastefully-arranged destruction awaits us.”

Colbert’s wit is undeniable, but it is his subtle yet spot on attacks on conservative “values” that makes him such an important voice for the Left.

For instance, take the quote below:

Its as if the judge is saying there’s no such thing as gay marriage. There’s only marriage. And gay people have the same right to it as anyone else. Which frankly, makes the whole idea of getting married…kinda gay.

In a 10-second joke, he takes on two of the most destructive homophobic attributes of mainstream culture:

1. the belief that marriage somehow means something different when entered into by same sex couples
2. the use of the word “gay” (or the phrase “that’s so gay”) as a derogatory slur.

Laughing about these issues won’t make them go away, and we need to continue all kinds of other types of activism to fight homophobia and transphobia. But, laughing at a “proxy” for conservative cluelessness is a brilliant way to expose the idiocy of, say, believing that allowing gays to marry will have any type of negative effect on marriages between heterosexual couples, without directly attacking the real people who hold these beliefs. This, ideally, will allow other more productive channels of communication to remain open.

Plus, sometimes we just need a good laugh to take the edge off of a society that so often makes no sense at all – especially on a Friday!

Check out this video of supporters celebrating as they learn of the victory. It’ll bring tears to your eyes:

From Colorlines.com:

It’s clear that the United States is quickly falling out of step with international counterparts on the issue of gay marriage equality. Already Mexico City, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Afirca, Norway, Sweden, Portugal and Iceland have all legalized gay marriage. Uruguay allows same-sex couples to adopt children, but not marry. And Brazil at least recognizes some same-sex unions.

Dan Hawes, organizer for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, told The Post , “Every win we have gives momentum and hope to people everywhere, including activists in the United States working for the right to marry.”

Órale! Argentina’s victory is good news for anyone who cherishes freedom and human dignity. ¡Felicitaciones, Argentina!

The sign reads:

That’s so “Jock who can complete a pass but not a sentence.” Think thats mean? How do you think “that’s so gay” sounds? Hurtful. So, knock it off.

I love it! It definitely got my attention and I noticed the link at the bottom of the sign: ThinkB4YouSpeak.com. Think Before You Speak is a campaign aimed at decreasing the use of anti-LBGT slurs like “That’s So Gay.” Their website is innovative and effective. Check it out and get involved today!