| Katy Perry – Ur So Gay Lyrics | 17 years ago |
| Just thought I should add, this song would still be offensive if Ian MacKellan sang it. Just because it's been approved by individual gay people doesn't mean it's not helping to keep "gay" a popular insult against sensitive guys. | |
| Katy Perry – Ur So Gay Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I'm not sure that the people who are offended by her use of the term are accusing her of hating gay people. She probably has a million gay friends who tell her they approve of its use. To be clear, nobody is saying Katy Perry is a bigot. Nobody is arguing what the song is about, either. I know the song isn't about how she hates gay people. I realize it's meant as a light-hearted stab at an ex-boyfriend. Wonderful. I'm not arguing that at all. The thing is, she used the term "gay" as an insult. It's not much different than when people scream "Jesus Christ" when they slip in the shower. Yes, she couldn't be more well-meaning. Once again, I'm sure she has a billion gay friends, all of whom approve of the song. I just don't like that she's going to encourage the 12-year-olds to keep using their already-favorite phrase. |
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