Dominic 11,922 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 "It’s not a negative connotation. It’s not “you’re so gay,” like “Your so lame,” but the fact of the matter is that this boy should’ve been gay. I totally understand how it could be misconstrued or whatever. The video we did a while ago on a budget of little to nothing, it paints that same picture. Everyone played with that Ken Doll and they were changing his outfits." — Katy Perry Not a fan of the song or use of the word 'gay' in this context but she was young and silly. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 59,903 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I have mixed feelings about songs like these. I don't like the song, but I wouldn't say it's homophobic. Kind of like "**** Tha Police" saying "I don't know if they fa-gs or what, search a ni-ga down and grabbin his nuts" It's not really homophobic, but it doesn't bode well. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisTEAne 21,059 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 lemme make up for my katy-bashing thread. Spoiler which it wasn't, btw. thanks for closing it. i actually like the song; although i have to admit, it has more to do with the melody as opposed to the, well... interesting lyrics. i think in this context the word 'gay' translates as 'hipster' or 'metrosexual' or whatever. i agree, her way of using the word is completely wrong and can be perceived as offensive. she just has a weird sense of humor, as some would put it. Spoiler penis. if you hurt taylor swift, i'll hurt you back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 59,903 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dominic Marc said: "It’s not a negative connotation. It’s not “you’re so gay,” like “Your so lame,” but the fact of the matter is that this boy should’ve been gay. I totally understand how it could be misconstrued or whatever. The video we did a while ago on a budget of little to nothing, it paints that same picture. Everyone played with that Ken Doll and they were changing his outfits." — Katy Perry Not a fan of the song or use of the word 'gay' in this context but she was young and silly. Not to mention she was still uber-religious It probably wasn't super fringe in her mind This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ryan 1,468 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 This is no different than the threads where people call Justin Bieber a "bottom" and worse a "lesbian" a million tired times... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just now, FATCAT said: Not to mention she was still uber-religious It probably wasn't super fringe in her mind Agreed, I doubt she thought much of it, she obviously understood what she meant herself but even acknowledged that it wasnt the clearest message. Shame that most members will come in to bash her now and forget all the good she has done since. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manul 7,377 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I recall a friend of mine, Tokio Hotel stan. He said it was a diss to them. it wasn't laaaahv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEWRJEWR 5,663 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 one of the worst songs ive ever heard Fear, she's the mother of violence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Warhola 12,992 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Beautiful song. Inspiring message. High quality video. she's a party girl with a bad habit for drugs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanasNerfGun 4,679 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It's blatantly homophobic. I guess Katy never saw true-gay-icon Hilary Duff's world renowned PSA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderLevi2 5,849 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It perpetuates a stereotype of what "gay" is supposed to be. I hate this song though so I could care less. I always used to cringe. Currently listening to Joanne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CakeLikeLG 6,275 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 There is literally no excuse for such insensitive lyrics, she was fckin 23 yo woman, not a teenager. live each day like Gaga might drop an album Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faux 2,190 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I love this song Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendablethyn 536 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It shows how stupid she is, and how she is willing to do practically anything to try and get a hit. I was just finding out about my sexuality at that point and to come across songs like that was another insult. And for her to laugh it off is even more insulting. I would be more forgiving if she admitted to being homophobic at that point, but to be like "omg it was just a joke" is worse in my mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ryan 1,468 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 30 minutes ago, LanasNerfGun said: It's blatantly homophobic. I guess Katy never saw true-gay-icon Hilary Duff's world renowned PSA not the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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