TLC stars, including Honey Boo Boo and her family, wore their best purple today to take a stand against bullying and send a message of support to LGBT youth on #SpiritDay.
On the official Honey Boo Boo Facebook page, Alana posted a Spirit Day message, saying "u can't change the way u r or who u fell in love with...and we support uncle poodle and all the other poodles in the world too."
Go purple online by changing your Facebook and Twitter profile picture purple here.
The network often features LGBT people on its reality series, including hosts and consultants on What Not to Wear, and the Say Yes to the Dress franchise and many times has featured same-sex couples on its bridal shows. Seeing so many TLC celebrities wear purple on #SpiritDay only reinforces the networks’ support of the LGBT community.
Check out TLC Celebrities who have tweeted about Spirit Day, including Alana Thompson aka Honey Boo Boo and her family; Bill and Jen, known as “The Little Couple;” Monte Durham of Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta who wrote a blog post about Spirit Day; Theresa Caputo of Long Island Medium; Katherine and Sophie from DC Cupcakes; Robyn Sullivan Brown of Sister Wives; Buddy Valastro of Cake Boss; and Clinton Kelly from What Not to Wear.
While Bill isn't quite as fashionable as Jen, #SpiritDay is on his mind today too! Get your purple on! twitter.com/tlcontlc/statu…
— The Little Couple (@tlcontlc) October 19, 2012
Jen is all about #SpiritDay today! Wear your purple too! twitter.com/tlcontlc/statu…
— The Little Couple (@tlcontlc) October 19, 2012
My spirit is against bullying! #SpiritDay twitter.com/Theresacaputo/…
— Theresa Caputo (@Theresacaputo) October 19, 2012
We're trading our pink for PURPLE today!! Help put an end to bullying! #spiritday #dccupcakes twitter.com/KatherineSophi…
— Katherine Sophie (@KatherineSophie) October 19, 2012
My favorite color is PURPLE! I wear my PURPLE today to speak out against bullying and to promote humanity!#SpiritDay twitter.com/LuvgvsUwngs/st…
— Robyn Sullivan Brown (@LuvgvsUwngs) October 20, 2012
Lots of purple buttercream goin today! Myself and @carlosbakery support #SpiritDay and an end to bullying. RT if you do too.
— Buddy Valastro (@CakeBossBuddy) October 19, 2012
Take a look at the other celebrities who are participating including Glee's Dianna Agron, Joel McHale, Wendy Williams and Shaquille O'Neal! They will all be in purple along with landmarks including Times Square and the New York Stock Exchange!
Did you take part in Spirit Day? Upload your photos wearing purple to Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr using the hashtag #SpiritDay
