Double Standard? Ellen Degeneres Takes Heat for ‘Sexualizing’ Katy Perry’s Breasts
Today, noted-sexist Ellen DeGeneres (…that’s a joke) got herself into hot water after making what some have taken to be demeaning comments about pop-star Katy Perry in a happy birthday tweet.
Happy birthday, @KatyPerry! It’s time to bring out the big balloons! pic.twitter.com/w84DMphK3V
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 25, 2017
It is being argued by the very astute denizens of Twitterville that with the tweet, Ellen is minimizing Katy’s talent and character. While Ellen is generally an accepted beacon for the tame and inoffensive, some on Twitter were triggered by the tweet and have taken to decrying a double standard.
Former CNN host Piers Morgan and Comedian Michael Rappaport first helped sound the alarm for the offended:
If a man made this joke, Ellen would lead the cries of ‘SEXIST PIG!’ https://t.co/lgXNX82Nk8
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 25, 2017
If a DUDE said this the World would stop https://t.co/I4rOKmIplI
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) October 25, 2017
Me.Fem!!! You support women sexualizing other women? If that was me in that pic and tweet I’d be DONE.
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) October 25, 2017
Imagine if Cam Newton or any other Man sent out this tweet & photo. pic.twitter.com/7fvRGg9lgZ
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) October 25, 2017
My point is that you think poor Katey felt comfortable being sexualized in this photo?
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) October 25, 2017
While some may see the validity in Rappaport’s outrage, others in the media and even some of his own supporters bucked back at his attempt to decry the sexism of Ellen’s tweet:
Have we reached the peak of the offense industry?https://t.co/iFAgpaKlCQ
— Ken Webster Jr (@ProducerKen) October 26, 2017
You’re not a woman. Let’s start there. You’re not upset about her being sexualized. You’re upset you as a man cant do it w/o backlash
— BrooklynBookworm (@mclovinbk) October 25, 2017
Is it just me, or is the latest go-around on the outrage wheel always a little bit lamer than the last time?
