Is Born This Way REALLY problematic?

[Neydelinska Spearsi]

Serious and genuine question.

 

I just found out new generations are denouncing Born This Way as a LGBTQ+ anthem because ''you're not born'' with your ***uality but you choose it.

I don't get it. I'm listening to the song right now and 11 years later, it still sounds just... Be yourself and don't worry about it.

Is this another reach by SJW?

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=born+this+way+problematic

 

I had no clue this song went from being an anthem to problematic wtf

 

 

 

[Speed X]

So in 2022 people are still claiming that our ***ual orientation is a choice? 

[mythology]

This song was never problematic, despite what some trolls think.  You're reaching tbh

[Neydelinska Spearsi]

1 hour ago, Speed X said:

So in 2022 people are still claiming that our ***ual orientation is a choice? 

 

From what google says that idea started in 2020 and ever since new generations say Born This Way is ''problematic'', '''offensive'', ''wrong'' etc.

 

Spoiler

Personally I think it's another overreach done by SJW. Not even OGH.

And I think we were born the way we are. Although we can choose to suppress it and live a lie, we still can't change what we hide. Fake it until you make it doesn't apply for ***ual orientations (in my opinion)

 

[cocodeluxe]

Yes this totally is a reach by the woke SJW bubble 

If you believe in queer theory, like they do, you can choose your gender and therefore your ***uality

This is sooo ironic and regressive. 

[SlayOut]

I was in high school when Born this Way came out, and I remember what a big deal it was. I live(d) in California, where a debate was ramping up about legalizing same s** unions/marriages. The anti-marriage crowd was really loud and perpetuating horrible stereotypes about the LGBTQ community, similar to how they’re now promoting even worse rhetoric and stereotypes about transgender people and LGBTQ kids in Florida, Texas, and in multiple other states that are seeking to write LGBTQ people out of existence.

Hearing those messages on TV, in the news, and in casual conversation were really detrimental to me, who was a closeted kid then. But Born this Way premiered, and it felt an empowerment anthem and a call to action. And I think largely, that LGBTQ people and their allies clung to this song because it was a bold statement during these times. 

That being said, I do think the song has aged poorly. Like, the terms “chola descent” or “orient” are not appropriate ways to refer to Latino or Asian people. And, previous thinking used to be that you can’t deny a minority of people rights if they were “born that way.” Like I can’t help being gay because I was born that way, so you can’t deny me equal protection of the law. But homophobic politicians will do that anyway… so idk, I think the song served a purpose when it was released, but as time has gone on, I just don’t think that it’s held up overtime. Just my opinion.

[MyLittlePopstar]

What? So SHW are the ones denouncing it? Saying you CHOOSE to be gay or trans?… that’s crazy, why would anyone CHOOSE a harder life with more obstacles? I mean maybe rich celebrities celebs trying to use LGBTQ to be cool or edgey or give them some kind of personality trait. I think that’s probably some small minority within the LGTBTQ community. There are probably people who don’t like it for whatever reason but nothing about it is offensive to LGBT PPL

[Stefani]

I legit hardly saw anyone complain about the song's message. Well except conservatives, but they complain about anything LGBT related, so their thoughts are irrelevant.  Most Madonna stans folks who dragged the song did so because it sounded like Express Yourself.

[MissSpearsSaysSo]

Bottoms getting mad over everything..  

This is trivial, let’s move on..  

[Freakshow__]

Who cares... Love Gaga. 

[JayTawndre]

Gen Z is so annoying... 🤨

[Whyshouldibsad21]

Nothing to see here, next.

 

now streaming: Born this Way 

[BritneyLVR]

[MaxMillion]

I don't choose my ***uality, I choose how I live my life! No matter gay, straight or bi.❤️

[Neydelinska Spearsi]

4 hours ago, JayTawndre said:

Gen Z is so annoying... 🤨

 

As much as they annoying they can be (usually 24/7) they didn't have an opportunity to life through the fame era, the fame monster and born this way- Gaga's peaks so they're probably butt hurt about it (even though they won't admit it)

2008-2011 was a golden age of pop and nobody can change my mind. It was amazing to live through those years music wise

[JayTawndre]

4 minutes ago, FreeBritBrit said:

 

As much as they annoying they can be (usually 24/7) they didn't have an opportunity to life through the fame era, the fame monster and born this way- Gaga's peaks so they're probably butt hurt about it (even though they won't admit it)

2008-2011 was a golden age of pop and nobody can change my mind. It was amazing to live through those years music wise

It really was! Even 2006-2012 😭😭😭😭😭

[JayTawndre]

5 minutes ago, FreeBritBrit said:

 

As much as they annoying they can be (usually 24/7) they didn't have an opportunity to life through the fame era, the fame monster and born this way- Gaga's peaks so they're probably butt hurt about it (even though they won't admit it)

2008-2011 was a golden age of pop and nobody can change my mind. It was amazing to live through those years music wise

Gaga is iconic. I miss when she fully expressed and embraced Pop 

[Neydelinska Spearsi]

3 minutes ago, JayTawndre said:

It really was! Even 2006-2012 😭😭😭😭😭

 

Yes! But 2013 - onwards it was never as good.  If gen z ever comes after girls like Fergie, Nelly, Gwen- I'm declaring a war.

[TommyX]

I remember when I listened to this song for the first time I thought now its time to order some gayness from Amazon. Back in the day there was no prime available. So I had to wait like 3 days …

[Yasux34]

 I dont ever recall waking up and deciding to be gay ,