Wrath Month

Neologism and meme about LGBTQ+ activism occurring after Pride Month

Wrath Month is a neologism that generally refers to July, the month after Pride Month. It originated as an Internet meme in 2018.[1]

## History

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"Wrath Month" originated as a Twitter meme in 2018. The term is a play on the seven deadly sins, pride and wrath being two of them. Other Twitter users joked about highlighting months for the remaining deadly sins, including sloth and envy.[2][3][4] The term came to be used in other contexts, highlighting ongoing issues for the LGBT community during and outside of Pride Month.[3][5]

## Usage and analysis

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The term has been described, in part, as a response to the idea that Pride Month has become increasingly docile, where Wrath Month provides an opportunity to call attention to issues affecting LGBT acceptance and equality.[1][3][5] John Paul Brammer, writing for Them.us, introduces his piece on Wrath Month with a criticism of Pride Month's ties to rainbow capitalism.[1] Patrick Lenton with Junkee writes that Pride Month is no longer a message of "rebellion and resistance", instead trending towards "acceptance and love". He also criticizes police forces and politicians who pander to LGBT people – only during Pride Month – for support.[3]

Other sources depict it as a response to what Out describes as Pride Month's "sense of comradery" dissipating after the month ends.[6][7]

Wrath Month has also been used as a replacement for Pride Month, with a Colorado Springs Independent opinion piece drawing from the emotions of the Stonewall riots that Pride Month is intended to commemorate. The piece specifically cited solidarity with the ongoing George Floyd protests as one reason the LGBT community should feel angry.[8]

In July 2022, Them.us began a series titled Wrath Month, describing the month as an "unofficial celebration of LGBTQ+ anger".[9]

## See also

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* Gay Shame – Radical queer collective and movement

## References

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1. ^ a b c Brammer, John Paul (July 5, 2018). "After Pride Comes Wrath Month — Here's How to Celebrate". Them.us. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
2. ^ Jackman, Josh (July 2, 2018). "July has a brilliant new LGBT name, according to this viral meme". PinkNews. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
3. ^ a b c d Lenton, Patrick (July 10, 2018). "Junk Explained: What is LGBTIQ Wrath Month And Why Are We So Angry?". Junkee. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
4. ^ Dockray, Heather (July 6, 2018). "Pride may be over, but here's how to celebrate LGBTQ Wrath month". Mashable. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
5. ^ a b Oliveira, Anthony (July 4, 2018). "Pride Month is over. Welcome to LGBTQ Wrath Month". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
6. ^ Hinzmann, Dennis (July 2, 2018). "With Pride Month Over, The Internet Suggests We Move On To Wrath Month". Out.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
7. ^ Rook, Erin (July 3, 2022). "This Week on LGBTQ Twitter: Prepare for Queer Wrath Month". LGBTQ Nation. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
8. ^ Smith, Alissa (June 30, 2020). "Opinion: This is why we called June "Wrath Month"". Colorado Springs Indy. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
9. ^ Allen, Samantha; Rodriguez, Mathew; Burke, Sarah; Sanders, Wren; López, Cáne; Mhloyi, Catherine; Factora, James; Riedel, Samantha; Trykowski, Tyler (July 1, 2022). "Now That Pride Is Over, Welcome to LGBTQ+ Wrath Month". Them.us. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.