B-52's issue super-woke statement blasting bills proposed in the US



The B-52's, a band known for songs such as "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack," has issued a statement denouncing unspecified bills in the U.S. that they claim are promoting "transphobia and discrimination against transgender individuals and drag artists."

"We, The B-52's, are deeply concerned about the numerous new bills that promote transphobia and discrimination against transgender individuals and drag artists, which have been introduced in the United States. We strongly denounce these bills and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community," the band said in a statement.

"It is unacceptable that in the 21st century, we are witnessing such blatant attempts to undermine the rights of individuals based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. These bills not only violate the fundamental human rights of the affected individuals but also perpetuate a toxic culture of hate and intolerance that has no place in our society," the band claimed. "Join us in denouncing these bills and standing in support of our LGBTQ+ community. Together, let us work towards building a society that reflects our shared being and is truly just, inclusive, and welcoming for all."

While the band did not cite any specific pieces of legislation, their comments come amid ongoing cultural controversies over issues such as whether biological males who identify as women should be permitted to play in female sports, whether minors should be able to undergo gender-transition procedures, and whether children should be present at drag performances.

Commonsense bills around the U.S. seek to tackle these types of issues and protect kids.

For example, South Dakota has approved a measure that prohibits performing sex-reassignment surgeries on minors, prohibits providing minors with puberty blockers, and prohibits suppling minors with unnatural levels of hormones for the purpose of validating the minor's perceived sex which differs from their actual sex.

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High school mercilessly mocked for placing band students in tents so they can practice amid pandemic



Wenatchee High School in Washington state came up with a novel way to allow band members to practice their instruments while remaining socially distant in the battle against COVID-19 — placing the students inside individual tents, KCPQ-TV reported.

School and health officials say they found a way for students to face the music during band class inside… https://t.co/YR5niAVxvq
— Steve Kiggins (@Steve Kiggins)1614295196.0

"We are not putting these in every classroom," Principal Eric Anderson told the station, adding that the idea was a collaboration with local health officials. "I don't want anybody to think out there this is the solution to more kids in the classroom. I don't think that would work, but in this scenario, it's worked really well."

Image source: KCPQ-TV video screenshot

Anderson added to Wenatchee World that his students have been back in school on a hybrid schedule since Jan. 26.

Tidal wave of reactions

Some folks deemed it a clever idea to put kids in tents so they could play their musical instruments: "Wenatchee HS Band is an award-winning org. I applaud their efforts of maintaining their standards while still trying to adhere to safety," one Twitter user wrote. "While it may look ridiculous, these kids wouldn't do it if they didn't want to."

But plenty of other social media users have been mocking the move:

"There I was, trapped in a tiny green tent with a sousaphone, and all I could think was: not again." https://t.co/yNA6CXlfOE
— Ben Domenech (@Ben Domenech)1614268411.0
High school band music in Wenatchee, Washington state. This is not normal. https://t.co/uCzt9MHzaZ
— James Melville (@James Melville)1614247832.0

You knew the "Spinal Tap" references would surface, too, right?

@DanWhipple_ @thehoffather https://t.co/VnXjxerw46
— Robert Evans (@Robert Evans)1614224120.0

Others were similarly disturbed and amused:

  • "Well this confirms it," another Twitter user declared. "Our decision to move to a Red state is definitely correct."
  • "Can someone in the Wenatchee area donate a couple of their old camping tents to the high school for the poor tuba players?" another user asked.
  • "That adults, government, teachers or parents, would abuse young people like this is unimaginable," another commenter wrote.
  • "They're just f***ing with us at this point," another user said.
  • "This is absolutely insane," another commenter noted. "I fear for these kids['] mental health."
  • "Excellent example of Rule through FEAR — once you sacrifice your freedom for security you will soon have none," another user said. "Time to tell main stream media & dems we are no longer afraid. Time to shout 'FREEDOM,' take off our masks, open businesses and schools and hug our family and neighbors."
  • "This is beyond stupid. We have lost our minds," another commenter wrote. "Every day I say it can't get more asinine...and yet it does."

Here's a report from KCPQ-TV: