RIP

Chancie · 02-12-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyson

May she rest in peace. Certainly one of the best. I am not trying to be disrespectful in any way here. Do any of you remember before she married Bobby Brown all the rumors that she was a lesbian? She had the "friend" that was I believe a friend of her childhood. The friend played basketball and was her constant companion. I wonder where this woman is tonight.

My condolances to Whitney's daughter, mother, her ex-husband, her entire family and all of the people, fans who loved her.

I can't believe that Whitney Houston is dead.

I came out in the '80s and I remember dancing to her music at the Duchess in the West Village. I always thought that she had a gorgeous strong powerful voice. Years later, when she was a guest on Saturday Night Live, she was hysterically funny in a skit with that little girl who used to smell her own armpits.

I did hear rumors that she was a lesbian and I remember her saying, I'm not a gay girl. Why would I be a gay girl? People said, Why doesn't she just say, I'm not a lesbian, but so what if I was.

When I heard that she was struggling with drugs and alcohol, I did wonder if her own internalized homophobia contributed to her suffering, and I felt so sad for her.

Of course I don't know whether she had a girlfriend, or was a lesbian, or that she died from drug use, poor thing.

tapu · 02-12-2012, 04:38 PM

Oh, sure, everyone cares about Whitney Houston dying, but what about the 86 Syrians who lost their lives today? Is it because they're white??

princessbelle · 02-12-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tapu

Oh, sure, everyone cares about Whitney Houston dying, but what about the 86 Syrians who lost their lives today? Is it because they're white??

Please, please tell me this is a joke!!!! Are you freaking kidding me Tapu? I don't believe i've heard a word said about Syrians and that no one cared. Is it because no one mentioned it? For real? What about the millions of POC AND white people that die and have died daily in wars, in epidemics, due to no food or shelter, and continue to die daily, world wide....are YOU saying you don't care about them now? Because you didn't mention those people either?????

I don't get steamed about many things on here but this has got my blood boiling.

Because we mention someone famous dying and just because she so happens to be a POC, now we are all "haters of whites"? Really????????

That's beyond rediculous!!!!!

SugarFemme · 02-12-2012, 04:46 PM

Are you serious?? Do you realize how racist this post is?? Your post was so wrong and offensive on may levels. We have all posted out of emotion, but sometimes you have to think about how what you say will hurt others.

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Originally Posted by tapu

Oh, sure, everyone cares about Whitney Houston dying, but what about the 86 Syrians who lost their lives today? Is it because they're white??

CherylNYC · 02-12-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tapu

Oh, sure, everyone cares about Whitney Houston dying, but what about the 86 Syrians who lost their lives today? Is it because they're white??

I've never reported a post before. This one is beyond the pale.

Janny · 02-12-2012, 05:01 PM

The fact that none of you get it, is beyond the pale.

DapperButch · 02-12-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Janny

The fact that none of you get it, is beyond the pale.

I "get it", I just don't find it humorous.

tapu · 02-12-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

I "get it", I just don't find it humorous.

Well, let me hear how you explain it.

tapu · 02-12-2012, 05:09 PM

Here's what I have to say after hearing various reactions, and I'll stand by it:

I'm truly sorry that some are offended, but when I think of a line like that that exposes and challenges the dominant paradigm in our society, I can't concern myself with who won't get it. There will always be those who don't. I still have to just grit my teeth and post it. Believe me: If you got the joke, you'd love it.

CherylNYC · 02-12-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tapu

Well, let me hear how you explain it.

Well, I would prefer to hear how YOU explain it, tapu.

DapperButch · 02-12-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tapu

Well, let me hear how you explain it.

Baiting people like this is not funny.

DapperButch · 02-12-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tapu

Oh, sure, everyone cares about Whitney Houston dying, but what about the 86 Syrians who lost their lives today? Is it because they're white??

What the hell, dude? If this is a joke, it is a poor one. Really, guy. This is the RIP thread for the death of well known figures.

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tapu Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Understated butch. Preferred Pronoun?: I Relationship Status: Party of One Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 1,654 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,324 Thanked 3,115 Times in 1,103 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Here's what I have to say after hearing various reactions, and I'll stand by it: I'm truly sorry that some are offended, but when I think of a line like that that exposes and challenges the dominant paradigm in our society, I can't concern myself with who won't get it. There will always be those who don't. I still have to just grit my teeth and post it. Believe me: If you got the joke, you'd love it. __________________ Really? That's not funny to you?