MetalHausOfJosh 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 * Lady Gaga had a message Monday for the screaming, costumed fans who showed up outside the Tacoma Dome hours before her concert: Help make society more accepting of differences and safer for young people. “The change begins with you,†the recording artist told the crowd over a loudspeaker before starting the American leg of her Born This Way Tour. In the background, a banner flown by an airplane hired by the Florida Family Association had a different message: “NOT BORN THIS WAY.†The pre-concert tailgate was outside Gaga’s Born Brave Bus, part of her Born This Way Foundation. The gathering was meant to help connect fans with community resources such as mental health services and volunteer organizations. The Florida Family Association, whose leaders in Tampa could not be reached for comment Monday evening, stated on its website that it paid $1,900 to fly the banner from 1 p.m. until sundown. The group said it is seeking donations to fly the banner at other stops on Gaga’s tour. On its website, the group asked: “How would you feel if your child or grandchild went to a concert where unbeknownst to you they were convinced to embrace a homos-xual or transgender lifestyle for a lifetime?†Some of Gaga’s fans said the Florida group had missed the singer’s message. “It’s not just about gay rights, it’s about loving your fellow humans,†Kaitlyn Kaneshiro, 19, of Enumclaw. “Get to know me, then you can judge me.†She was with new friends she had met in line from Portland, Bellevue and Montana. That happens when you’re all Gaga fans, according to the group, most of whom wore Gaga-related face paint. “We’re all little monsters,†18-year-old Bruce Strange of Portland said, quoting the artist’s pet name for her fans. As for the people responsible for the banner, he said he’d try to find common ground if they were there in person. “I would like to have a conversation with them,†he said. “She’s given us everything,†said Veronica Rivera, 20 of Whitefish, Mont., who has several Gaga tattoos, including one that reads: “Born This Way.†Gaga’s music helped her through a time that she had suicidal thoughts and would hurt herself, she said. “I had no idea who I was,†Rivera said. “I was able to come out of the closet and rise up from the darkness. Everybody’s fighting a battle.†The camaraderie of fellow fans is a big part of Gaga’s message, she said. “Coming to her show is a time, for once, to not be alone,†she said before hugging a new friend from Bellevue she said she had met 10 minutes before. Brittney Blankenship, 21, of Lewiston, Idaho, said the banner was the Florida group’s prerogative. “It’s disheartening, but it’s their right,†she said. “As much as we want to have this pride, they have the right to feel how they do too.†Some fans felt Gaga’s message of acceptance extended to those flying the banner. “If that guy landed the plane and got in line, no one would have a problem,†said Tina Hoyos, 53, of Seattle, sporting rhinestone eyelashes. “As a parent and as a fan, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more respectful crowd of people.†Gaga’s music helped her get through chemotherapy for breast cancer, she said as she stood in line with 13-year-old daughter Tessa. “We’re all born the way we are, and God don’t make junk,†she said, adding she learned that lesson from her mother. Tessa learned it from Gaga. “God doesn’t make mistakes,†the 13-year-old added, paraphrasing one of Gaga’s popular lyrics. First of all: that is a horrible thing to do. Why can't people just mind their own business! Second of all: Gaga's impact Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagaloo911 12,959 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 That is ridiculous and asinine. Who kind of person would spread a message like that in front of a message trying to curb bullying and promoting acceptance? They are horrific. So backwards. I can't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fey 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 aww those fan comments were so cute those people protesting message went right by their head Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic 20,830 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 So they spent about $2000 on flying bull**** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noe0710 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 the dream ft. mariah carey - my love Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorPrince 1 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 kill it with fire lots of fire plz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALX 170 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 But most of the attendees are gay, so why are they making a big deal out of it...most of us are proud of who we are and what we like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan 1 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I honestly like it when people protest her shows for some reason. There's something about pissing off another person that shows me that you've impacted the world. Good or bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3ARS 4,132 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 OMG the comments :cry: Those assholes flying the banner tho :grr: It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. - Audre Lorde Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaDonnaDiana 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I love these kind of people... They will die in a world not recognising themselves and regret everything... where's the love??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster 2 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 their banner is correct. none of us were born judgemental and flying a plane. Their choice of words is hilariously ironic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evanescence 3 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Impact :clap: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speechless94 545 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 “How would you feel if your child or grandchild went to a concert where unbeknownst to you they were convinced to embrace a homos-xual or transgender lifestyle for a lifetime?†Right..how dare you child or grandchild learn about intolerance, love, and acceptance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky 466 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 These are the Little Monsters that make me proud to be a Gaga fan. Why can't we all be that way? CRYSTAL CASTLES // AMNESTY (I) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHausOfJosh 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 These are the Little Monsters that make me proud to be a Gaga fan. Why can't we all be that way? :tea: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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