FF Lantern Corps lightens the UP Lantern Parade

“In brightest day, in blackest night
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil’s might
Beware my power… Green Lantern’s light!”

~ Green Lantern Oath

The Anti-choice advocates have been telling lies about the RH bill, spreading fear and confusion among the citizens of the Philippines.

Wearing yellow, these sinister fear-mongerers weaken the willpower of legislators and advocates who have been fighting for the passage of the RH bill.

But there is hope. For whenever truth and freedom are threatened, the FF Lantern Corps are there. Recently, they appeared in the UP Lantern Parade.

In solidarity with the UP Center for Women’s Studies the FF Lantern Corps marched, the lanterns on their chests symbolizing truth that overcomes lies, the green in their costumes symbolizing willpower that overcomes fear.

The UP lantern parade ended, and our heroes triumphed — they had fun, the crowd appreciated them, and awareness was raised for the RH Bill. But this is only one of the many battles the FF Lantern Corps will face. For they shall continue to fight for the RH Bill and other secular causes in creative ways, taking a stand for reason, science, and secularism. In brightest day, in blackest night.

Thanks to our allies at the UP Center for Women’s Studies for letting us march with you.

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17 comments

  1. For the viewers who aren't entirely familiar with the Green Lantern Corps, Google up Sinestro. What makes this gimmick especially effective is that yellow power rings runs on the fear generated by its user on their victims, as compared to Green Power Rings, which run on willpower.

    Yellow = Sinestro Corps
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinestro_Corps

    it is because of this subtle analogy that I found this theme beautifully poetic, and funny as hell. LOLZ
    Good work guys!

  2. Green bodies and green minds — FF is going green indeed. Or is this Red's ploy to put a DLSU march in the center of the UP Lantern Parade?

    I'm so sad I wasn't able to come to this year's lantern parade. The folks in green tights would've been a pleasant surprise if I did.

    • Upon further observation, it seems that Cy is the only one who is in tights. Next year, everybody should be in tights! (As Captain Condom? Just submitting a suggestion…)

  3. "The Anti-choice advocates have been telling lies about the RH bill, spreading fear and confusion among the citizens of the Philippines." Really now? I think this state is THE LIE.

    Could somebody please explain how research-backed scientific findings could become lies that confuse. Science has shown that several modes of contraception render their users susceptible to cancers. How can this be a lie?

    • A link to said scientific findings would be much appreciated.

      As for the fear aspect, there's their assertion that Sex education somehow violates their right to free speech, and their flyer that tried to assert that condoms cause cancer

  4. *clap, clap*
    may guest appearances pa yung uber-hawwt Star Sapphires ! The combined might of willpower + love trumps fear any day 🙂

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