I altered this image to elicit feelings of shame from the people viewing it. To do this I took the language and symbolism of the image and turned it against its authors. I reinterpreted the message of familial bonding by turning that message inside out; specifically, I converted the image into one that expressed a sense of abandonment.
After the image was created I utilized it on a number of conservative forums, Evangelical Christian groups, and groups opposed to same-sex marriage found on Facebook. The typical response I received was one of derision, and the image was typically removed. Most often the final outcome was that I was banned from these groups.
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