Fred Phelps: "God Hates Gaga"

[proud2BlibKansan]

Infamous Pastor Fred Phelps and his tribe of rabid evangelicals at the Topeka-based Westboro Baptist Church have set their sights upon pop siren Lady Gaga. Nationally known for their "God Hates Fags" placards (much to Kansas residents' horror), the WBC are publically condemning the ultra-modern electro-glam star - and parodying her, to our intense delight.

The Westboro Baptist Church sermonizes: "However questionable they may be, Lady Gaga's talents were given to her by God; in return, she defies Him with all she does. This parody puts the truth to her 'Poker Face.'" So, in other words, Gaga should shut her playboy mouth.

Check out Megan Phelps-Roper's ridiculous version of Poker Face here.

​While the Lady herself hasn't yet commented on WBC's antagonism, this may be another step up the ladder in Gaga's self-admitted quest for fame. Face it: nothing validates a pop icon's stardom like a crazed religious group chanting that God hates you (and your disco stick).

WBC will picket Gaga's performance at the Fox Theater in Saint Louis on Thursday, January 7th, where thousands of kids wearing sequins will assault them with glitter and neon glowsticks.

Fred Phelps, you have been warned: toy not with the wrath of Gaga fans.

http://blogs.pitch.com/wayward/2010/01/god_hates_gaga.php

[BolivarianHero]

1. God hates derivative pop music...

But not for the reasons this moraan thinks.

[Captain Hilts]

3. The hair is also derivative. Patti Labelle and Nina Hagen did it better. nt

[omega minimo]

49. Pop music still isn't ready for Nina Hagen

:yourock:

[wuvuj]

39. God hates? Period.

...

[Captain Hilts]

2. But GaGa likes Susan Boyle, who likes God. So, there you go. nt

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. Well, in this case, the Phelps might actually be right.

Seriously, why is that no-talent asshat so popular?

I can't imagine that God approves of her using her God-given brain and creative prowess to make the swillish low-brow sophomoric garbage that she does.

[Cleita]

9. Think about what you said.

She's probably doing performance art doing exactly what you say.

[Rabrrrrrr]

13. She's too srupid to be doing it all ironically or meta-artistically.

She's a sellout money-grubbing machine that creates "musical product" for a specific demographic, all scientifically and pollster designed for maximum sales.

[Telly Savalas]

22. Even if she is being ironical and meta-artistic

Self indulgent irony and meta-art is bullshit. Give us something authentic.

If you're trying really hard to scream to the world how jaded you are, then you're not really jaded. You're just a douchebag.

[Dogtown]

56. Come on, Rabrrrrrr

What would *you* sell for that kind of money?

:rofl:

[Orsino]

54. When parody beomes identical to that which it parodies...

...it loses its value as parody--and retains only whatever intrinsic value the original had.

[BolivarianHero]

10. Yeah..But Mammon worshipers ought to be pleased...

Why the fuck is Taylor Swift outselling Nightwish and Trans-Siberian Orchestra by exponential margins. A loving God would never allow such foolery.

[waiting for hope]

18. She's been a big supporter of LGBT rights and

using her popularity to promote equal rights - That's why Phelps hates her, which in my mind is a fantastic reason to like her. She's 23 years old and has worked hard in her craft.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8aAdHQEbSY

[Rabrrrrrr]

19. Very true, and I applaud her for that. Unfortunately, as an artist she's an opportunistic hack

that sucks.

And I'm sorry, but I refuse to judge someone's artistic merit on their political views, their skin color, the cuteness of their face, the hotness of their body, or the brilliance of their presence in a video.

I judge artistic merit on the actual art.

[waiting for hope]

21. I happen to like her music - her story somewhat

mirrors Madonna's and I think she is more talented then her. Her music appeals to many - it has a beat and it's fun - not every artist out there is a Mozart for Pete's sake, but as I said, she's 23 - pretty smart at that age and for writing all of her own stuff and mostly all the concept and direction on her videos, I'd say she has talent.

[liberal_at_heart]

30. She reminds me of Madonna too. I like Gaga's music and her support of GLBT community

[liberal_at_heart]

27. While personally I go for music with more meaning

It is the rock n roll rebels that have helped fight for the individual rights and self expression of young people. While I don't think all of them have talent I admire them more than the people who are busy trying to take people's freedoms away.

[TexasObserver]

47. No, he's not, and neither are you.

That "no talent ass hat" is very talented, and those who are intelligent and informed recognize it.

I can't imagine that God shares your narrow minded view of the world, particularly what constitutes an appropriate use of one's talents.

[Lochloosa]

53. While I'm not a fan...."no-talent asshat"? You should do a little research

1986–2004: Early life and education
Born on March 28, 1986 in New York City, New York,<5> the eldest child of Joseph and Cynthia (née Bissett) Germanotta, she is of Italian heritage.<6><7> At age 11, she was set to join Juilliard School in Manhattan,<8> but instead attended Convent of the Sacred Heart, a private Roman Catholic school.<9> Playing piano by ear from the age of 4, she went on to write her first piano ballad at 13 and began performing at open mike nights by age 14.<10> At age 17, she gained early admission to the New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. There, she studied music and improved her songwriting skills by composing essays and analytical papers focusing on topics such as art, religion and socio-political order.<10><11> She later withdrew from the school to focus on her musical career.<12>

[Cleita]

5. So has anyone thought of going out there with signs and proclaiming

"God hates Fred Phelps and all the bigots who are part of his circus?" If I were anywhere near Kansas, I would do it.

[proud2BlibKansan]

12. Oh we've counter protested against him plenty

He thrives on attention so if you do that he is happy.

Ignoring him appears to be the best strategy.

[Telly Savalas]

23. Fuck that. All those assholes want is attention. Why give them what they want?

[Skittles]

6. actually, Fred, it is YOU who defies Him with all you do

[BlueJazz]

7. Damn, I wish once in a while his group would hate someone that deserves it...like Yanni.

[RebelOne]

42. I love Yanni. Sorry you don't. He does not deserve hate.

[BlueJazz]

57. Of course he doesn't deserve hate. I don't mind the dude...I just have...

....2 friends that play Classical Piano who tell me he's strictly an Amateur.
Didn't mean to offend you though...and plus...I happen to like a few Musicians that are not the greatest in the world either.

[crim son]

8. FWIW, I hate her disco stick too. n/t

[Terra Alta]

11. Fred Phelps is still alive and kicking?

I swear, the day this asshole dies, I will be throwing the biggest party around. I will also go to Topeka to his grave and PISS the hell all over it.

[Randall Flagg]

14. Uh, that's kinda like saying the sky is blue.

Is there anyone Fred Phelps doesn't hate? Or is there anyone Fred Phelps doesn't want god to hate?

Phelps makes the KKK look like amateurs when it comes to moronic hate anyone who doesn't look like me or believe like me. I can't wait to see what Karma has saved up for that nasty old man and his family.

[Union Yes]

15. Any God that hates can fuck right off. And so can his followers. knr nt.

[a la izquierda]

40. +1

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

16. This is for you Fred

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQcE2dq3YD0

[queerart]

17. Here Is Another Lady GaGa Video For The Phelps Klan....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItLTSAw3nUk

[Gman]

20. You know, just like a broken clock... 'ol Fred just might be right on this one

but for different reasons than Fred thinks. I just can't see God very happy with her screaming at Obama.

[Hawaii Hiker]

24. I can't wait until Fred Phelps dies

He's nothing but a worthless, mean-spirited, vile, SOB...

[Initech]

25. Fred Phelps hates everybody.

[Terra Alta]

26. everybody who isn't a part of his "church"

which is mostly made up of members of his own family. Anyone not a member of Westboro is hellbound, according to good ol' Fred.

[jmowreader]

29. OTOH...

anyone who IS a member of Westboro is hellbound, according to good ol' God. You think He wants Fred's ilk stinkin' up the place with their sulfurous emanations?

[jmowreader]

28. The parody is a hoot and a holler...

Little Megan sings "you hate God" over and over and over. I'm starting to think Fred's freaky family hates Him too.

[grantcart]

31. Checked the Bible and that's not what it says

[proud2BlibKansan]

60. LOL

[Number23]

32. I TRULY have never gotten Lady Gaga's appeal. Her voice ain't all that

She's odd looking as hell and she appears to be trying to be Donatella Versace's broke down doppelganger. 90% of the interest in her from what I can tell seems to be geared at what she wears on her (diminutive) frame.

However, if Fred Phelps hates her, she must be doing SOMETHING good for somebody. That man is going to get one hell of a surprise when his day of judgment and reckoning comes, you can bet the farm on that.

[Ex Lurker]

33. another pop star I've never heard of before now...

I stopped being cool around 1985.

[TicketyBoo]

44. Oh, I can beat that.

I was born uncool, and have striven to remain that way.

I still listen to Bing Crosby and Perry Como.

[Tabasco_Dave]

34. God hates everybody!

Fred I think your god needs to go to therapy to deal with his hate issues.

[Zoeisright]

35. God hates haters, Phelps.

Which puts you right in the crosshairs, you asshole.

[thelordofhell]

36. So Fred, what does God think of Christopher Walken?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=676zyg2E4Z4

[tsuki]

37. I was at Pam's House Blend. She calls Phelps, "the Rotting Cryptkeeper".

Thought I would share.

[ck4829]

38. Oh, Freddy, is there anyone that God DOESN'T hate?

[JCMach1]

41. Sweet Jesus, don't make me have to agree with Fred Phelps

Lady GaGa= Everything Madonna could have been if she could actually sing!

But please Ms. GaGa lay of the dancing AND the disco sticks... And for the love of _________, EAT SOMETHING!

[TexasObserver]

43. God loves Gaga. God hates Fred Phelps.

To quote Tom Jones covering Prince, I think I'd better dance now.

Sing me a tune, Lady Gaga!
http://www.youtube.com/user/ladygagaofficial?blend=1&ob=4#p/f/4/y5Xq51eLJ94

[Raster]

45. Lady Gaga rocks!! phelps, a.k.a "the rotting cryptkeeper" doesn't.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Gaga

The Lady's fusion of dance music, glam rock, performance art and futuristic fashion is OUTSTANDING! The Lady has been *more* than supportive of the LGBT community and a true progressive.

[omega minimo]

46. GOD LOVES ABBA

[Raster]

48. NO fucking ABBA!

[omega minimo]

50. GOD LOVES AC/DC

:headbang:

[mmonk]

51. Why doesn't he just consolidate and have one sign and message?

God hates everybody. It would save him time and money.

[Jokerman]

52. god has notoriously bad taste in music.

I hadn't really formed an opinion of Lady Gaga but if god, as interpreted by Fred Phelps, hates her then maybe I should give her another chance.

[Toasterlad]

55. All the Best Bands Are Affiliated With Satan.

[Bluenorthwest]

58. Lady GaGa rules the planet

She's like some other artists whose music runs over the heads of some people. I love music of all kinds, and one thing I notice over and over again is that music you might dance to is not really listened to, and many people reject it as 'vapid pop' without any idea of what the song is about. Poker Face does come to mind. But Michael Jackson's death showed us lots of that too, as so many were all trashing the content of his lyrics, when some of the last words the man sang were about FDR. FDR. And yet on Democratic Underground, a song mentioning FDR and MLK got called 'empty' 'vapid' 'meaningless pop' and many other things. Some people can not hear anything outside of the genres they personally enjoy the most.
GaGa is a composer, musician, visual artist, director, she's 23 and her first album has set records. Some might not get her, some might not like her, but frankly, they are wrong when they slam her abilities and talents. She's loaded with skill.


And of course, God Loves GaGa. So do I. Go Go GaGa!

[bigwillq]

59. Give 'em hell, Gaga!!

:bounce: I love her!!