Republicans spiral after Lizzo performed with a 200-year-old flute

[gabeoz 7,882]

3 hours ago, Oriane said:

Did James Madison even play the flute? Otherwise it seems like a weird gift 

It was gifted to him but never played. The museum does invite people time to time to play their old instruments which is why the outrage over this is so blatantly racist/misogynistic 

[Ziggy 10,357]

5 hours ago, palma said:

Instruments need to be practiced as a part of their preservation ie to ensure they still function. Lizzo is a very talented flutist (the only one that has crossed over to mainstream that I can think of tbh) and this will bring attention to the LC’s collection so win-win.

The republicans worshipping relics of slave-owners and not deeming them worthy to a black woman is the crazy thing.

Yeah it’s literally to bring awareness to the collection and she played a trill lmao it isn’t like he rang in the American Revolution with it it was a rando gift lol

[Ziggy 10,357]

5 hours ago, elijahfan said:

... she twerked with it, I wouldn't necessarily call that the most careful move. And let's no pretend like Kim wasn't aware and didn't care about the dress' fragility, at the end of the day the simple fact of moving the garment around and transporting it was a mistake and probably contributed to the alleged damage.

All in all, I'm not throwing stones at these ladies: as I mentioned, the decision and responsibility is ultimately the conservators'.

I mean did you see the twerk with it? It was more like slightly jiggled her leg lol far and away different than her usual twerking

[Monstermilo 2,753]

ew reps dont even try to hide their racism at this point

 

[ItWasntLaauv 6,392]

She’s a classically trained flute player, it’s not like they gave it to a child. Like be fr.

[GagasEnigma4 697]

Sorry wrong topic😭 

[ChavaWM 1,802]

OK half these people didn't even know about the flute and now all of a sudden they're up in arms?

Girlbye

[RenegAde 16,112]

People getting mad at celebrities for using things that they never even remembered /knew about until the celebrity used it is the most corny thing to me .

[Pandauralife 457]

As a music educator who also really loves history, I think what Lizzo did was amazing. Let's face it, who would have heard about this pretty cool instrument without her bringing attention to it? That's a win for history nerds. Now think of all the aspiring musicians who are seeing themselves represented in her performances(crystal flute or not). That's a win for everyone, especially little black girls.

 

[Ivy 10,801]

Lizzo is such a talented flute player  those people are disgusting to me, she did no harm to the flute 

 

[Red 87,384]

If only people cared about people with the same intensity they care about flutes and dresses in 2022

[vitoburrrito 604]

Interesting when people choose to be upset about this and not about January 6th