The Simpsons Gets it Right Again.

I think this explains it all(courtesy of my quasi-psychic powers)

From The Simpsons Episode "Homer Phobia":

Homer: ...they ruined all our best names like Bruce, and Lance, and Julian. Those were the toughest names we had! Now they're just, uh...
John Waters: Queer?
Homer: Yeah, and that's another thing! I resent you people using that word. That's our word for making fun of you! We need it!! Well I'm taking back our word, and I'm taking back my son!

Given an certain announcement this week, no other explanation seems necessary.

Edit: And no, I am not advocating a certain position regarding gays one way or another. It was just something that made me laugh because of said announcement.

Tags: the simpsons, john waters, homer phobia, lance bass, gay, prophecy