Pop star Lily Allen used the word “fags” on Twitter and now knows not to do it again (unless of course, she isn’t paying attention)
British singer, Lily Allen used the word “fags” on Twitter and got a response, trouble was it probably wasn’t the one that she was hoping for. Her Tweet, “Fags Hate Trump” did not go down well, it’s fair to say.
It was all to do with promoting her new song, a cover of Rufus Wainwright’s “Going To A Town,” which is, apparently a protest song against President Trump.
In the video that accompanies the song, placards with the slogan “Fags Hate Trump” are seen. A fact which was pointed out by long-time gay rights activist Peter Tatchell.
Fags hate trump https://t.co/VZekBaX7o5
— Lily (@lilyallen) January 25, 2017
The singer was swiftly admonished by many in the community. Some called the singer homophobic.
@lilyallen @GayTimesMag please don't refer to us as FAGS, we are lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender if anyone has to be labeled.
— chris barley (@smithc86) January 25, 2017
@lilyallen Disgusted to discover that you are not only a traitor and a poor singer, who makes empty threats about suing but also homophobe.
— Brian Robertson (@brianrob1961) January 25, 2017
@BeamMeUpLad @HMachaggis isn't it funny how some popstars, in their attempt to virtue signal, think they can speak on behalf of others?
— Sally Sinammon (@Fat_Salz) January 25, 2017
@lilyallen a pathetic excuse of a human you are! Use any sort of publicity chasing tweet you virtue signalling Gucci socialist..
— SnAkEpLIsKiN (@CurtyFace) January 26, 2017
Even Westboro Baptist Church got in on the act.
Pride and defiance will get you in a heap of trouble, @PeterTatchell! #JustSayNo @lilyallen pic.twitter.com/0DsO57CKvF
— WBCVideo (@WBCVideo) January 26, 2017
