Dr. Diepiriye Kuku
2 min readApr 18, 2024

Dear ChatGpT: Write jokes about the irony of colonial laws used to reduce gay rights in Africa

Sure, here are some light-hearted jokes about the irony of colonial laws being used to suppress LGBTQ rights in Africa:

1. “Isn’t it ironic that some African countries still use colonial-era laws to criminalize same-sex relationships? I mean, talk about holding onto the past! It’s like they’re saying, ‘We’ll take independence, but hold the homophobia, please!’”

2. “You know there’s some serious irony when a country blames colonialism for its problems but then turns around and embraces outdated colonial laws to oppress LGBTQ folks. It’s like they’re saying, ‘Thanks for leaving us with infrastructure and education, but we’ll handle the discrimination, thanks!’”

3. “It’s kind of funny (in a sad way) how some African leaders proudly proclaim their sovereignty and independence from colonial rule, yet cling to those old colonial laws like they’re going out of style. ‘We’ll take our freedom, but leave the anti-gay legislation intact, please!’”

4. “Ever notice how some African countries hold onto colonial-era laws against homosexuality like they’re precious artifacts? It’s like they’re saying, ‘Sure, we’ll update our infrastructure and technology, but our stance on same-sex relationships? That’s vintage, baby!’”

5. “You have to appreciate the irony of African leaders blaming colonialism for their problems while simultaneously upholding colonial-era laws to suppress LGBTQ rights. It’s like they’re saying, ‘We’ll take responsibility for our economy and politics, but let’s outsource the homophobia, shall we?’”

These jokes play on the contradiction of embracing independence while still holding onto laws that were imposed during colonial rule, highlighting the absurdity of using outdated legislation to limit the rights of LGBTQ individuals.

Dr. Diepiriye Kuku

Writer/Dancer/Educator/Peace Activist/Buddhist from Kentucky -Constructing global citizenry, based in Vietnam. The status quo has never been an option.