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It was really, ridiculously hot at the Supreme Court, and hundreds of people were packed in and SWEATING LIKE CRAZY.
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Really, IT WAS SWEATY.
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Everyone was pretty optimistic awaiting the decision at 10 a.m.
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The question of the day being:
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The families stood out the most.
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People made signs because that's what you do at these kinds of things.
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Some of the signs were hilarious...
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...while other signs basically made you cry.
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There were a lot of people representing churches...
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...and for those wondering, there was only one insane street preacher.
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Then, at 10, everyone got on their phones. Seriously, everyone in this photo is on their phone.
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This lady had TWO PHONES.
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BOOM. The crowd burst into cheers when it was announced that DOMA was struck down.
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This guy's face was amazing.
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"It's about time" signs came out.
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This couple held each other.
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This couple wouldn't let go.
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...and, of course, made a sign.
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The couple from earlier showed off their new sign.
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This guy fed his baby.
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This couple said, "It just is the absolute best present we could have asked for."
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These guys got a copy of the decision.
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And others came by taking pictures of it. Notice the guy on the left walking around smiling. Everyone was doing it.
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EVERYONE took pictures in front of the courthouse.
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And then walked away hand in hand.
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"Thank you" signs were handed out...
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...while plaintiffs Paul and Jeff just stood there taking it all in.
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Don't worry, there were signs for Edie too.
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This lady turned her rainbow hat backwards.
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This lady just stood there with a giant rainbow pinwheel.
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And while there's still work to be done...
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...at least the good guys won today.
