GLAAD Spirit Day 2011 finally gives Jersey Shore's Vinny a good reason to wear purple pants

Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino now has a real reason to wear those infamous purple pants he sported in Italy. The MTV reality star, along with his co-star Sammi Giancola, have signed on to show their support of GLAAD Spirit Day 2011 this Thursday.

Wearing purple on Thursday, October 20 (which just so happens to be the same day the Jersey Shore Seaon 4 finale airs on MTV) shows support for the Lesbian, Gay, BiSexual, and Transgender community and stands for anti-bullying against LGBT youth.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation GLADD is working with dozens of organizations to inspire millions of Americans to wear purple on Thursday.  Many, including MTV and Yahoo, will show their support by temporarily changing their logos and avatars to purple.  Countless celebrities have also signed on to throw their support behind the effort and participate in Spirit Day 2011 by proudly donning purple in support of GLAAD and LGBT.

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