Sam Smith likely knew they would ruffle feathers with their playfully Satan-coded “Unholy” performance at the recent Grammy Awards. It was about as Satanic as a child’s costume with red horns and a pitchfork — the Church of Satan itself called the performance “alright” at most — but some are unable to discern between theatricality and reality.
This week in NYC, Smith was minding their business in a park when some bat and her associates started hurling hateful, tired insults at the singer.
Which one of these people seems more stable and normal to you?:
The harasser in question is alleged to be Marie Kiernan, a far-right conspiracy theorist who has specifically targeted Drag Queen Story Hours in recent months. This confrontation in the park was reportedly just hours after her and her scummy associates protested one such event.
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The banshee and her cohort screamed all the usual epithets at Smith, with “pedophile”, “groomer”, and “sick” all making appearances. They end the video by really playing the hits, as you can just barely make out a voice mentioning the “Illuminati”, a classic accusation that’s been thrown at every pop star and major public figure for decades.
Smith, on the other hand, behaves like a reasonable human being and just removes themselves from the situation. See how easy it is to mind your business?
Part of Smith’s calm and collected demeanor here is likely from experience. In a Zane Lowe interview from January, the musician opened up about the kind of abuse being openly queer in public has brought.
“What people don’t realize with trans/non-binary people in the UK is it’s happening in the street,” they say. “I’m being abused in the street verbally more than I ever have.”
They explain that the worst of it has happened in their home country, stating, “The hardest part, I think, was being at home in the UK and having people shouting at me in the street. Someone spat at me in the street. It’s crazy.”
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In the face of incidents like this, rampant body-shaming, and transphobic media, the singer has been receiving a newfound outpouring of love and appreciation.
As they should:
People like this old lady should could consider getting a life. Or a job. Or a personality that will make their kids want to see them again.
abfab
The New Romantics (1980ish) faced the same toxic right wing rage in London. This woman should be expecting a call from the Nikki Halley campaign. I guess one can say that Sammalla is a New Romantic for the kids today.
You’ve got your mother in a whirl ’cause she’s
Not sure if you’re a boy or a girl
Hey babe, your hair’s alright
Hey babe, let’s stay out tonight
You like me, and I like it all
We like dancing and we look divine
You love bands when they’re playing hard
You want more and you want it fast
They put you down, they say I’m wrong
You tacky thing, you put them on
Rebel rebel, you’ve torn your dress
Rebel rebel, your face is a mess
Rebel rebel, how could they know?
Hot tramp, I love you so!
the thin white duke~~~~~~~~~~
ZzBomb
Again, religion is a problem with the human species.
GameBoy
Stuff like this makes me so mad. I don’t think I’ve ever even seen a picture of them with a child so idk where this hag gets off on the pedophile accusation..
They handled it well though and walked away with a smile. At the end of the day, they’re happy and that woman is poisoned by her own bile and venom.
abfab
Women in the crowd “shrieked in spasms, as tears flowed down their cheeks,” wrote one reporter. Screams of obscenities and slurs echoed through Eckford’s ears. A group of girls—including Bryan— “started to shriek and wail” as Eckford passed and headed toward the school. As she clutched a folder, trying to move forward, Bryan screamed at her and told her to “go back to Africa.”
abfab
Little Rock. September 4, 1957
scotty
“elderly woman.” well right there is the problem and the solution.
inbama
She doesn’t look like someone who’d be watching the Grammys. Hired by ‘their” publicity agent to create a sympathetic photo op, maybe?
bachy
What you’re proposing is terribly convoluted. The woman is described thusly in the article above:
The harasser in question is alleged to be Marie Kiernan, a far-right conspiracy theorist who has specifically targeted Drag Queen Story Hours in recent months. This confrontation in the park was reportedly just hours after her and her scummy associates protested one such event.
They no doubt have Sam Smith on their enemy list. But you’re saying they’re accepting money from Sam to harass him in public?? I suppose “The Gay Mafia” is paying her to protest the drag queen story hour events – to generate public sympathy for drag queens?
You seriously need to rethink your perceptions…
thebaddestbabby
even tho I don’t think this person was hired by Sam Smith’s publicity team (she seems to be a genuine loon), it’s pretty clear that SS is following a formula here:
– put on an entirely derivative show with devil imagery, provocative sexual lyrics, etc.
– wait for inevitable right-wing outrage (altho, most people seem not to have cared this time)
– use outrage (which in this case is pretty minimal) to get sympathy/attention and appear as a victim
– use that sympathy/attention to sell more records
but, like, it’s Sam Smith. apart from the quality of his music, isn’t he just kinda too boring to pull this off?
bachy
@babby: Fringe extremism on one side provoking fringe extremism on the other side. And in the process headlining all the media… while the vast majority of liberals and conservatives are left scratching their heads or just ignoring it completely.
Kinda defines the modern era, doesn’t it? Wonder where you and I fit into the equation…
LumpyPillows
Nah. Sam’s an entertainer. This woman is a bitchtrollfromhell.
Eternal.Cowboy
@inbama
In your regular rants against non-binary/trans people you completely make things up and state them as fact. Now you are going for a conspiracy theory to defend a someone who shares your bigoted views.
A liar and conspiracy theorist. But seriously, tell us again about how you aren’t a Republican.
FreddieW
Yes, it’s wonderful that in 2023, the LGBT community is defending a performance featuring a woman in a cage.
Kangol2
Well, I applaud you for saying without qualification that Kim Petras is a woman. That is certainly progress!
LumpyPillows
Well, that was an unfortunate display of civility. His shows aren’t for everyone. I find them provocative and entertaining. His songs are really good. Don’t like him? switch him off.
thebaddestbabby
“him”?! I think you mean “them”? just kidding. but for real, this “trans/non-binary” dude is straight up wearing timbs in this video
LumpyPillows
I’m uncomfortable with alternative pronouns. Respect my feelings. I didn’t do it on purpose, but it is what it is.
Kangol2
Except that this wasn’t a “switch off” scenario; this hatemongering woman was verbally abusing them in a public park in one of the most liberal cities in the United States. If you don’t like someone’s music, don’t listen to it, but also, do NOT think you can verbally abuse and harass them anywhere.
LumpyPillows
Kang, I don’t understand your comment. Or you didn’t understand mine. I am in no way defending this horrible woman.
abfab
So you’re uncomfortable, which is a polite way of saying I’m a stubborn old mule (me being polite so you don’t blow a fuse). Ostensibly, you are this woman! You don’t have to defend this wretched woman…you’re kind of on her team.
LumpyPillows
There’s my groupie. So easily triggered.
Eternal.Cowboy
@abfab
Nailed it!
Lumpy is a complete clown.
abfab
”it is what it is”…………another cop-out line.
LumpyPillows
Lol, I was wondering where my other haters were. So easily triggered. Alt pronouns are over. Just you trolls clinging on to the nonsense. I know exactly how to make you look stupid like Pavlov ringing a bell.
Vince
She’s obviously a bitter loony tunes. Someone you’d know that in seeing them at first glance.
Ken A.
Don’t be mad people. She was making noise, a cry for attention. She made a fool of herself in a NYC park. She’s the one who looked and sounded absolutely ridiculous.
abfab
Mad? You have no idea.
SFMike
From the accent she sounds like someone that needs deportation back to Ireland or wherever she came from.
LumpyPillows
Yeah, she’s a cow, but xenophobia is so Republican.
abfab
“How Cruel”
Some people want to see my blood gush out
And others want to watch while I cry
I heard somebody say once I was way too black
And someone answers she’s not black enough for me
I bite my tongue and it bites me back
I bought a house and the neighbours moved
I had a dog but it was stolen
Some people say that it’s coming
And I’ll get it
It must be something I have no control of
They’ll put the skin of the fruit on the ground
And I’ll slip and fall
Oh how cruel to make a girl cry
Oh how cruel to make a girl cry
Oh how cruel to make a girl cry
I have no hope in hell and I want to get to heaven
Too many lies or not enough sinnin’
Some people say that it’s coming
And I’ll get it
It must be something I have no control of
They’ll put the skin of the fruit on the ground
And I’ll slip and fall
Oh how cruel to make a girl cry
Oh how cruel to make a girl cry
Oh how cruel to make a girl cry
-Joan Armatrading