Last week we learned the very relatable (and hilarious) way John Osborne found out his brother, T.J., was gay.
The country stars make up the group The Brothers Osborne, and besides the embarrassing reveal, we also caught a glimpse of how great an ally John is.
The bros have been vocal about the current right-wing push to revisit gay marriage rights in the wake of Clarence Thomas’ now-infamous concurring opinion when the Court struck down Roe, and they’re not backing down.
After re-tweeting one message that states country and bluegrass performer Clarence White was greater than Clarence Thomas (fact)…
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Clarence White > Clarence Thomas
— Sadler Vaden (@SadlerVaden) July 1, 2022
…and another from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticizing the 157 House Republicans who voted against the Respect of Marriage Act that came next…
It’s 2022, and 157 House Republicans just voted against marriage equality.
That’s where they come down on this issue.
In 2022.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 19, 2022
…it was obvious where John and T.J. stood on the issues.
Related: Country crooner TJ Osborne on the unexpected response to his coming out
But poor ‘ole Todd was triggered by the brothers’ show of human decency. The (former) fan lashed out at the stars, writing: “Ohhh, you’re going to get political now? Nah. You sing songs, bro. I’m out. Unfollow, purge playlists. Not sure when artists will realize you can only alienate half your audience with your personal politics. Always lots of self-importance but no self-awareness.”
@brothersosborne ohhhh, you're going to get political, now? Nah. You sing songs, bro. I'm out. Unfollow, purge playlists. Not sure when artists will realize you can only alienate half your audience with your personal politics. Always lots of self-importance but no self-awareness.
— Todd (@twchristensen) July 21, 2022
Oh Todd.
Here’s how the singers responded: “There are literally politicians who are actively motivated to ensure that one of us isn’t allowed to marry. But we must stay muzzled because we ‘sing songs, bro. Good riddance, douche.”
There are literally politicians who are actively motivated to ensure that one of us isn’t allowed to marry. But we must stay muzzled because we “sing songs, bro”. Good riddance, douche. https://t.co/nSAJZGrlfn
— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) July 21, 2022
We couldn’t have sung it better ourselves.
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Their fans agreed:
— oh_it’s_Molly ☮️ (@MoJoGrow) July 21, 2022
— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) July 21, 2022
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Just keep being YOU!! pic.twitter.com/L3Ha0uk7sl
— JennaSSumner (@JennaSSumner) July 21, 2022
— Tarek Zohdy (@TareksZoooo) July 21, 2022
okiloki
I bet “Todd” is one of those people who never shuts up about his own personal politics and would cry that his first amendment is being threatened if anyone ever tell him to stop. Those are the types of people who tell athletes to “shut up and dribble” and cancelled the Dixie Chicks. Hypocrites.
Den
Actually they have been simply The Chicks for quite some time now, in recognition of that Dixie represents historically and in the minds of many. Tellingly, their career was not damaged one bit and their political stance probably helped the popularity of Country/Bluegrass/Americana music.
Creamsicle
Cancel culture is only legit when it’s conservatives being mad at artists.
When their opinions just aren’t popular on social media, it’s because they got “sHaDoW bAnNeD!”
There is apparently no reality in which conservative values are just less popular with people based on their own merit, like when they choose to actively discriminate against real people.
Fname Optional Lname
it’s high time someone informed douche’s like “Todd” that being gay is not “political” . Gay people exist.