FIFA 17 is a pretty good game about kicking a ball about within a digital realm. It’s got a pretty long, robust career mode, the usual multiplayer modes (that may or may not work locally on Xbox One) and a brand new engine in the way of DICE’s Frostbite engine, giving it a new layer of graphical sheen.
It’s also being used to make people gay.
That’s what a number of Russian members of Parliament believe, calling the football simulator “gay propaganda.” While you may think it’s down to the glitches that often result in men kissing each other, it’s actually got more to do with…rainbows.
Show your support, get your FREE Rainbow kit in FUT now! More on the #RainbowLaces campaign: https://t.co/2NohXaloXe pic.twitter.com/xSbY9G8wAp
— EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) November 26, 2016
As part of the Rainbow Laces campaign, which aims to stamp out homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in football, EA (a perpetually LGBTQ-friendly company) added a free Rainbow Kit to allow people to support the cause. And now, Communist MP Valery Rashkin says the game should be investigated by Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Telecom, Information Technologies and Mass Communications.
They say the game is in breach of a 2013 law against homosexual propaganda, which prohibits “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” They’re hoping that Russian authorities force EA to “introduce changes to the programming code or the age classification of this information product, and if it refuses, adopt corresponding restrictive measures.”
Keep your kids away from FIFA, folks– before it makes them gay.
Incidentally, EA has been named as a “Best place to work” for LGBTQ folk by the Human Right’s Commission for the fifth year in a row.
“We believe each and every one of our employees deserve to come to work with a sense of belonging as their full and complete selves so we can work together as one team and delight our diverse players around the world. We not only want to provide support, but want a culture where the LGBTQ community thrives.”
Last Updated: December 6, 2016
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 6, 2016 at 09:05
Wow, just because soccer is a game for drama queens doesn’t mean they’re gay.
Captain JJ
December 6, 2016 at 09:07
#shotsfired
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:08
Soccer gives drama queens a bad name
Original Heretic
December 6, 2016 at 09:32
This gets my vote for comment of the week.
But since it’s not up to votes, my opinion means nothing.
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:36
It comes down to Cold. Hard. Cash
(??_?)
Original Heretic
December 6, 2016 at 09:39
Considering the content of this article and your profile pic…
Avoid using the word “hard”. Just a tip, for future reference. And the only kind of tip from me you’ll get.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:41
“Tip”. Snap. Good one.
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:42
PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS! DANCING ON RAINBOWS!
Original Heretic
December 6, 2016 at 09:43
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/12ad40b73999ced5f8ba9b839c54901f38eedfe8a23628bb0d97f4363103dd8e.jpg
For the Emperor!
December 6, 2016 at 11:25
A bit off-topic (or off your meaning of that image), but the most “epic” and “disdainful” way of saying that has to be Prothero in V for Vendetta: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ea/a6/fb/eaa6fb464b6cd87eefc68160ecbc00b1.jpg
Original Heretic
December 6, 2016 at 11:26
Such a vile character. And acted so wonderfully.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:42
Yes, you would know.
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:48
Nee ou, moes daai delete, dis net te nasty
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:51
Ai. Censorship. LOL.
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:52
Jy kon sy knaters sien, nee, sies.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:55
Dit was vir Otto….Dog hy sou dit like. Maar geez, actually was dit ‘n bietjie gnarly.
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 10:09
Ek sien jy like baie van kakpraat tydens die dag, jy moet actually die Lagz discord group join
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 10:17
En hoe doen ek dit?
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 10:23
Hang ball en maak twitter oop 😛
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 10:32
Otto gaan jou DM
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 10:20
Daar is niks beter as lag en kak praat nie. Lewe is te ernstig.
Raptor Rants
December 6, 2016 at 12:46
The buuuuurn
RinceThis
December 6, 2016 at 14:44
BWAHAHAHAHA!
HvR
December 6, 2016 at 09:06
Finally somebody has the balls to say it SOCCER IS SO GAY
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:07
ROFL
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:09
Heh, balls
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:09
Really a sport that doesn’t interest me in the least.
Angelo Saim
December 6, 2016 at 09:06
ugh
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:08
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5fb56ad2495b077d50b036bfd81399311eed2b595658d46e20a09fc6b464dfbb.jpg
Guava_Eater
December 6, 2016 at 09:09
How exactly does a glitch result in 2 characters getting tongue action?
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:10
Good question.
Original Heretic
December 6, 2016 at 09:31
It’s better than the two of them approaching each other with their pants down.
What comes next is censored.
Mossel
December 6, 2016 at 09:32
What comes next…
Original Heretic
December 6, 2016 at 09:33
*Who
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:09
http://www.insidethemagic.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sand.jpg
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:09
http://www.mememaker.net/static/images/memes/4505784.jpg
Captain JJ
December 6, 2016 at 09:11
Oh Russia.
http://wanna-joke.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/comics-gay-children-mom.gif
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:12
Meh, I like the GLORIOUS PC GAMER version of this pic more 😛
Captain JJ
December 6, 2016 at 09:13
Yea, but this was actually the original as far as I know.
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:16
Indeed
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 6, 2016 at 09:11
Does this mean Suarez isn’t a biter, he’s just a really bad kisser?
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:12
Otto must hate that rainbow shirt
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:13
Yes, I’m sure he is trying to order one right now.
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:15
He won’t. And if you don’t know why, you do not truly know him
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:16
True, I don’t. But with his love for pink Dildo Horsies…..:P
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:17
You rang?
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:17
Do you like the rainbow shirt?
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:18
It has the EA logo on…
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:18
And NO pink
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:19
LOL
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:19
He is correct though
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:20
I know. I laugh when I’m nervous.
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:21
Pink makes you nervous?
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:21
One of my favourite things is pink.
Ottokie
December 6, 2016 at 09:22
http://www.cutecatgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fab.gif
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:23
ROFL. LOOOOOOOOL. Thanks, now I have something to sit and stare at the whole day, because it won’t leave me alone.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:24
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4b398b731ece61b6e18afc1743897e3ee6a5edd656b3c22b8f99adce8d77c377.jpg
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:32
GREAT, NOW I CAN’T STOP LOOKING AT THIS CAT.
Admiral Chief Argonian
December 6, 2016 at 09:49
Have you never seen the FabOttoCat?
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:49
Nope. And now I can’t stop staring.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:19
AH. Okay. Now I understand.
Captain JJ
December 6, 2016 at 09:14
This just in: Rainbow Six is actually an online community for gay orgies.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:15
YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!!!
Captain JJ
December 6, 2016 at 09:17
Well, to be fair, Rainbow Six Siege is for kids, so definitely nothing about sexuality. 😛
The REAL Rainbow Six games are all the ones before it.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:18
Well, I really do come across a lot of squeakers, but I won’t go that far.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:15
😛
Gavin Mannion
December 6, 2016 at 09:25
This from the country which is going to hold the World Cup… blows my mind that so many locals support Russia.. our world is screwed
Original Heretic
December 6, 2016 at 09:35
Rather ironic as well, with their president named “Put in”.
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:46
HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:47
“Blows” your mind. 😛
Mossel
December 6, 2016 at 09:29
hahaha I read that header so many times without the word “propaganda” in the header!
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:31
Would’ve been a much better header…..Wait, did I just use Header????
Mossel
December 6, 2016 at 09:32
lol xD
Andre Fourie
December 6, 2016 at 09:57
I’m asking this very tongue in cheek, but has everyone missed that this article was written by the “emperor of the back end”????? XD https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0e8ce1a753185634313fe4034b2b4ca1e8184f681365b84dcfafbb8ba40b4cc1.jpg
Magoo
December 6, 2016 at 11:14
A son finally comes clean to his parents.
Son: Mom, dad, I’m gay..
Dad: *heavy breathing*
Mom: Honey, please don’t!
Dad: *clenches fists*
Mom: No honey, don’t do it!
…
Dad: HI GAY, I’M DAD
For the Emperor!
December 6, 2016 at 11:16
Given their law on “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships” (nothing bans such relationships, only using it in advertising and media available to children), I can see how this situation could “transgress” that law. All EA have to do is make the “age classification” in Russian territories a bit higher so that it is not “meant” for children. Then the law is satisfied and the kids will just disregard the rating like they do in any other game (like GTA). For the trigger-happy crowd: please note I am not endorsing that law, I am merely thinking within their legal framework for a solution, rather than being single-minded about it.
RinceThis
December 6, 2016 at 14:46
Man, with Trump one side of the Ocean and the Russians we’re all in for a three-way.
40 Insane Frogs
December 6, 2016 at 15:14
Clearly, Putin gets triggered by sausages touching….