9-24-10

KATY!!!!!! This week in pop culture news the most important story wasn't the failed attempt to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," (which by the way, John McCain, you're a homophobic idiot!) but was instead the news that Katy Perry has been banned from Sesame Street. Reports claim the show that was taped that had been set to air on New Year's Eve has been decided upon to not air. The cause of this? Producers of the show were getting complaints from parents saying that Perry is dressed far to scantily and despite having a shirt that covered up to her neckline (well, kinda that is... from her chest upwards it was nude-colored mesh) the piece was far too "sexy," for a children's program. My only problem with this analysis: Elmo goes on the show naked every episode and nobody complains about him! Seriously though, I highly doubt that three year olds are paying that much attention to Katy Perry's clothing (or lack there of) choices. Therefore, the decision is a little bit much for the situation. Anyway, I'll let you good people decide for yourself and will put the video of the controversial Sesame Street scenes here:



In other news Lindsay Lohan is back in jail... again! She was taken into custody earlier this morning, Friday the 24th, due to the fact that she violated her probation by failing two drug tests. One of the failures was for cocaine and the other for Adderall. Now here is the kicker; the judge refused to except bail and has forced Lohan to go into the Lynwood Jail. The only problem with this? It may be illegal for the judge to do this given the fact that she has no legal basis to keep her from posting the bail. Therefore, Lindsay's possible stay at the jailhouse will most likely not be to the duration of the possible sentence going until October 22nd. (In fact, for all I know she's leaving the building now!)

Now how could I possibly talk about this week without bringing up the most important political act so far this year... Lady Gaga protesting against Don't Ask Don't Tell. While many people think that her getting involved in politics is ridiculous, my opinion is: she's an American citizen, she obviously has a large platform, she has a cause to believe in, she has logical and convincing information to say; (she did after all have discharged gay soldiers share their stories) why shouldn't she speak? It is my opinion that the only reason that people have chosen to go the route of saying that Lady Gaga should not be listened to because she's a pop star, is only because of the fact that they're scared. They realize that their argument is not based on facts but rather opinions and that they are on the wrong side of the last civil rights issue facing our nation. They realize this, and they realize that the young voters, those who will make a difference in the future politics in that nation and who happen to be Lady Gaga's fanbase, also understand and realize this as well. It is the politics of deceit and fear the Republican Party (or rather I should say Social Conservatives in general) have used for years and years. Therefore, I think we should all rather champion Gaga for TRULY supporting our troops and instead act slanderously against those who oppose these movement.
Now while I'm on the subject of Lady Gaga fighting for the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, I should also mention that I had decided to list Arizona Senator, John McCain as the #1 worst human being in the world this week... that was until I saw this picture of Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. I think that this hairclip she wore to the United Nation is far more offensive to the LGBT community than anything the Republicans can throw at 'em. (That's right all you Crazy Tea-Party people; bring it on!)