Sigourney Weaver: Gorillas are more evolved than anti-gay humans
US actress says Russian president Vladimir Putin is becoming a real 'dictator' over his gay propaganda laws
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US actress Sigourney Weaver has said gorillas are superior to humans 'in every way' because gorillas are not homophobic.
The 'Alien' actress was speaking after her gay teen suicide PFLAG film Prayers for Bobby was screened on National Coming Out Day.
Speaking to The Advocate, she said human beings are still 'wrapped up in religion and shame'.
'I’m very impatient with our species,' she said. ‘I don’t think gorillas in the wild do this. They are superior to us in every way.
‘Because I feel we have so many things to learn from other species.
‘Maybe because our brains are big and we have thumbs, we stay up here [pointing to head], instead of down here [pointing to chest]’.
Weaver also highlighted her thoughts on the homophobic law in Russia, and whether a boycott is appropriate for the Sochi Olympics.
She added: ‘I'm incredibly surprised by the way that Putin is digging in and becoming a real dictator.
‘He was a sort of secret dictator and now, with everything's he's done, it's radical, it's such a frightening time. It's crazy to have someone say, "You can't be you in this country."
‘I think it's very hard to say to these young people who've trained so hard that we should boycott the Olympics.
‘But I think it's an excellent opportunity to make it clear how the world thinks about this.
‘I think the Olympics may be a great way for some, without trying to be shocking, but trying to be exuberant and show the world what it means to be gay. How can you resist that?’
Weaver speaks out against Russia’s recently passed law which prohibits ‘propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations’ to minors in the country.
The 'Alien' actress was speaking after her gay teen suicide PFLAG film Prayers for Bobby was screened on National Coming Out Day.
Speaking to The Advocate, she said human beings are still 'wrapped up in religion and shame'.
'I’m very impatient with our species,' she said. ‘I don’t think gorillas in the wild do this. They are superior to us in every way.
‘Because I feel we have so many things to learn from other species.
‘Maybe because our brains are big and we have thumbs, we stay up here [pointing to head], instead of down here [pointing to chest]’.
Weaver also highlighted her thoughts on the homophobic law in Russia, and whether a boycott is appropriate for the Sochi Olympics.
She added: ‘I'm incredibly surprised by the way that Putin is digging in and becoming a real dictator.
‘He was a sort of secret dictator and now, with everything's he's done, it's radical, it's such a frightening time. It's crazy to have someone say, "You can't be you in this country."
‘I think it's very hard to say to these young people who've trained so hard that we should boycott the Olympics.
‘But I think it's an excellent opportunity to make it clear how the world thinks about this.
‘I think the Olympics may be a great way for some, without trying to be shocking, but trying to be exuberant and show the world what it means to be gay. How can you resist that?’
Weaver speaks out against Russia’s recently passed law which prohibits ‘propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations’ to minors in the country.
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