Gay activists have lauded Cyndi Lauper's recent announcement that she's touring on behalf of gay non-profit, Human Rights Campaign. Some gaycist politcos, however, aren't feeling so celebratory.
To celebration the , Lauper headed over to NBC's Today Show - an appearance of which conservative Brent Bazell's Media Research Center wrote:
Co-host Meredith Vieira played the publicist alongside her, asking her to explain how a dollar from every ticket goes to "something very important," that being the Human Rights Campaign.This reaction comes as no surprise, especially considering Lauper has taken a hard stand against America's conservatives. And, equally unsurprising, Lauper doesn't give a shit.Not "something very liberal" or "something very pro-Hillary."
Homo-Journo Joey Hood broached the topic in a recent HX interview. Since the interview won't be appearing until June, Lauper's truly colorful replies will be long-dated and they've been axed by EIC Brandon Voss. Thus, Hood - with BV's ever-loving approval - thought he send the excised text our way.
Check out what the iconic pop star has to say, after the jump.
HX: What about a possible conservative backlash a la the Dixie Chicks? Brent Bozell and a few other Republican commentators have made some pretty hateful remarks about your Today show appearence.
Cyndi Lauper: Oh really? Who gives a shit? They can take their conservatism because let me tell you something, if you live in America and you believe in equality for all which is one of the basic foundations that this country and Constitution was built on, then you can't turn around and say the home of the free except for you guys over there.
You never know, Mr. Conservative when they're going to turn around and say except for you guys over there. Because you know what?
What's good for the goose is good for the gander. You like your freedom of speech? You like your freedom of lifestyle?
You come to this country to have equal opportunity, well then, brother and sister, it got to be equal. If you're going to talk the talk, baby, you've got to walk the walk. Don't give me crap.
I've been to Catholic school. I know the drill. I ain't scared of nobody.
The conservative backlash? Ooh, that really hurts my feelings. I'm sorry.
I'm tired. It's been a long day.
(assistant asks): Do you know what conservative Web site this was on?
Cyndi Lauper: Oh, who cares? Well, God bless him because that's why we have freedom of speech in this country. He's exercising his freedom of speech as an American exactly like I am.
Ain't it swell? I am sorry. When I first came out, I was singing 'She Bop' and they had signs that said "Jesus Loves You.
" I wanted to carry my own sign that said, "I know."
comments here!!
Cyndi is amazing and gotta feel her LOVE. Remember
she has a Lesbian sister..
but even if she didn't Cyndia
has always been about equality and freedom!
Cyndia you are the best!!
