Why does Rihanna get a pass for using a homophobic slur?

Normally I ignore immature juveniles who have no home training. But this I can’t ignore. In response to this post, Rihanna wrote a message on Instagram.com referring to this blogger as a “tranny.” I am not transgender, but transgender people are often the targets of violence, and the term ‘tranny’ is a homophobic slur that incites violence against transgendered people.

As a world famous entertainer whose fans include members of the LGBT community, Rihanna should know better than to use a homophobic slur that offends and insults the LGBT community.

Rihanna should apologize to her young fans who are members of the LGBT community. If Rihanna gets a pass, then every other public figure who maligns an entire group of people — including Paula Deen — should get a pass too. If Rihanna’s use of a homophobic slur is ignored in one instance, then it should be ignored in all instances.

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I had no idea “tranny” was a homophobic slur
Smonae

Dont let her get to u Sandra, Rih is immature.

See this is why I Beyonce she doesnt respond she just lets her work & cash talk for her.
Smonae

Sandy is this the 2nd time you and Rih have had it out on Twitter
sweetsjunkie

I didn’t know tranny was a gay slur, I just thought it was a shortened version of transgendered. I need a list of gay slurs because I don’t want to offend anyone.
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Smonae says:

Dont let her get to u Sandra, Rih is immature.
See this is why I Beyonce she doesnt respond she just lets her work & cash talk for her.
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You must don’t know
http://www.ejb.kitsylane.com The Reverend Priestess Prophetess Pastor Bishop Mother Pope of the Church of BLACK Jeesus Pickachu Tran
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

Lawd take me now!
Dem Babies Mama Da Bombshell Esq

When did “tranny” become a “slur”
Trendsetter

I my login
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

didn’t know tranny was a gay slur, I just thought it was a shortened version of transgendered
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https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

@ sweetsjunkie and Breezy: the word ‘tranny’ is indeed a homophobic slur that incites violence against transgendered people.
luVn_liFe…

1st she is a drinkard SAndrita. . .
2
she’s BAD girl RHI!
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

It’s ok Rhi gets away with alot of things: smoking, cussing, whoring just to name a few
http://www.ejb.kitsylane.com The Reverend Priestess Prophetess Pastor Bishop Mother Pope of the Church of BLACK Jeesus Pickachu Tran

jeniefrumdabloc says:

Smonae says:

Dont let her get to u Sandra, Rih is immature.
See this is why I Beyonce she doesnt respond she just lets her work & cash talk for her.
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You must don’t know
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i thought beyonce was an undercover homophobe..she just uses the gays cuz they idolize her and buy her music. I heard she doesn’t mind calling someone a fagg*t BUT ANYWAY…
http://www.caboki.com/index.html Man, I just don’t care™

Maybe she was talkin bout her car transmission. That is also referred to as a “Tranny.”
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Trendsetter says:

I my login
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libra80sbaby

but before I do
Betamax82

Sandra you don’t want it
Smonae

@ Jenie

Bey can throw shade but not like Rih, at least not publicly

But i like this in Rih,sometimes u have to clap back
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

i thought beyonce was an undercover homophobe..she just uses the gays cuz they idolize her and buy her music. I heard she doesn’t mind calling someone a fagg*t BUT ANYWAY…

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That’s how you pose to be when you in the public eye. Leave that BS talk at home.
Ty

Auntie whatever u do, dont send for her on twitter She is probably still mad that u didnt take the blogger trip

#helpful

Who’s your +1 for the Bey concert tonight? We know u are going
Intrigue216
libra80sbaby

Oh and Sandra that was at the comments…not you
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Smonae says:

@ Jenie
Bey can throw shade but not like Rih, at least not publicly
But i like this in Rih,sometimes u have to clap back
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Not that but I got ya
http://www.ejb.kitsylane.com The Reverend Priestess Prophetess Pastor Bishop Mother Pope of the Church of BLACK Jeesus Pickachu Tran

That’s how you pose to be when you in the public eye. Leave that BS talk at home.
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I agree.
GAGIRL87

Sandra are your feelings hurt
sweetsjunkie

If a white person calls another white person a n*gga, is that considered racist?
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

Man Im bout to start cat fishing ninjas, paying bills and ish (I know I’m late)
flsun99

Rhianna is so immature. Goes to show you many can’t buy class. You either have it or…you are Rhianna.
flsun99

**money** not many.
Dem Babies Mama Da Bombshell Esq

Man, I just don’t care™ says:

Maybe she was talkin bout her car transmission. That is also referred to as a “Tranny.”

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I love my log-in
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

I agree
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And be to they crazy asses too
sweetsjunkie

**I meant a n*gger**
GAGIRL87

@ Smoane Rhi is mad childish an acts just like a rat sometimes I can’t deal with her like that NOW Bey is a ladyyyyy *in my shanaynay voice*
Ty

NOW Bey is a ladyyyyy *in my shanaynay voice*
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Cute gravi hun
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

•GLAAD reaches out regarding my coverage of transgender reality TV star Joseline Hernandez
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Just saw this link up top
http://www.ejb.kitsylane.com The Reverend Priestess Prophetess Pastor Bishop Mother Pope of the Church of BLACK Jeesus Pickachu Tran

I got yo back Auntie all u gotta do is tell Ri to remember to take her Valtrex and take care of them cooch bumps that she ~~allegedly~~ HAS.

We wouldn’t want her herp to flare up
GAGIRL87

@ flsun99 just for that Malinda Williams avi and I agree with your statement too
GAGIRL87

@ Ty Thanks babes I wish our avi blocks were bigger gravatar will crop the heck out a photo
sweetsjunkie

Sandra, Rhi will apologize once she comes down off of her high. And that will probably be next week sometime.
anniemae

I’m assuming because it was directe towards you Mis Sandra, Having said that, I don’t condone this at all.
GAGIRL87

If a white person calls another white person a n*gga, is that considered racist?
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keeps re reading this an this is dumb I can’t answer that
http://www.ejb.kitsylane.com The Reverend Priestess Prophetess Pastor Bishop Mother Pope of the Church of BLACK Jeesus Pickachu Tran

GAGIRL87 says:

@ Smoane Rhi is mad childish an acts just like a rat sometimes I can’t deal with her like that NOW Bey is a ladyyyyy *in my shanaynay voice*
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I will give that too BEY she is and has ALWAYS been a LADY. Ri is a gutter rat. they say her “body count” make lil wayne and dwight howard look like the Virgin Mary Ri is all RAT, LOOKS, and ZERO SUBSTANCE.
MissHarlem

such contradictions in one sitting its impossible to know where to begin At any rate you come for me I come for you simple. Rih grew on me dont even know when but she did. I have similiar moxy which is why my circle so small.

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
http://www.sandigrows.com kahmmillion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82ZHSIsivzo Ace

@TY

(from downstairs)

watching this shit now on my tablet at work….Kevin trying too hard..
http://www.caboki.com/index.html Man, I just don’t care™

If a white person calls another white person a n*gga, is that considered racist?
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No.
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

keeps re reading this an this is dumb I can’t answer that
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Hey Harlem
http://www.caboki.com/index.html Man, I just don’t care™

•GLAAD reaches out regarding my coverage of transgender reality TV star Joseline Hernandez
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Joseline fine as hail so people just hate.
http://www.sandigrows.com kahmmillion

The whole “bad girl” thing is something she can’t live up. Drinking and acting a fool isn’t being a “bad girl.” She wasn’t even bad enough to prevent Chris from lumping up her dome.

Disclaimer: Not an advocate for domestic violence against males or females.
3halos

I use Tranny and Ninja… So should all women who look like dudes and Japanese fighters be upset?
GAGIRL87

@ San

Hey Harlem
http://thegameonbetblog.tumblr.com/ Bird

Homophobic slur??? I thought you weren’t about that gay card life Sandy.
Who Dat

I am not transgender

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MsB2u

I had no idea “tranny” was a homophobic slur

by Breezy on Jul 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm
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Me either
MissHarlem

JENIE

Oh and I still the word cunt
Smonae

NOW Bey is a ladyyyyy *in my shanaynay voice*

What up Harlem
What are some good restaurants in Harlem
Ty

Ace says:

@TY

(from downstairs)

watching this **** now on my tablet at work….Kevin trying too hard..
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See him and Mike Epps need a script IMO or they fall short
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

She wasn’t even bad enough to prevent Chris from lumping up her dome.

Disclaimer: Not an advocate for domestic violence against males or females
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Lawd when my auntie heard a song after that incident, she was like she ain’t gangsta after taking them blows
Who Dat

Maybe she thoughtcho freeze curls were androgynous
Smonae
SuthernBelle4

By no means am I saying its okay to insult or disrespect people but my thing is if you going to come for the jugular best believe I’m coming for your’s. Not saying this has occurred but I have noticed that when gay Black men or transgendered (MTF) talk to women, they can say some of the ugliest things, so chile if you want to go there, let’s go.
Bey a rat just like Rhi, Rhi, she is just a refined rat
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MissHarlem

NAE when I get back I will font and tell but it all depends on what you want to eat.

DUBB git yo ass in the you kilt me
lovezoe

Sad when people throw countless shade at r trying, but when someone comes for them, feelings are hurt.
MsB2u

I had no idea “tranny” was a homophobic slur

by Breezy on Jul 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm
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Me either I think it hurt auntie feelings more than anything
Ty

@ refined rat
http://www.sandigrows.com kahmmillion

SuthernBelle4 says:

Bey a rat just like Rhi, Rhi, she is just a refined rat

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MissHarlem

SUTHERN you cant throw stones and then hide your hands
Ty

Me either I think it hurt auntie feelings more than anything
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*pours Sandra two shots of phuck it*
Miany

San says:
i thought beyonce was an undercover homophobe..she just uses the gays cuz they idolize her and buy her music. I heard she doesn’t mind calling someone a fagg*t BUT ANYWAY…

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That’s how you pose to be when you in the public eye. Leave that BS talk at home.
^^^^
MsChavo

Its fair game… You said something and she responded.
MissHarlem

Bey a rat just like Rhi, Rhi, she is just a refined rat

^must we remind yall the ratastic of the vid bootylicious (the word alone screams RAT) fwd to 2013 Bow Down. Yup rat city bish rat rat city bish I dont judge that though bc we ALL like rat from time to time
SuthernBelle4

@MissHarlem that’s how I feel, I’m going to let you talk all the foolishness you want but don’t think I’m not going to say anything back.
Dem Babies Mama Da Bombshell Esq

What are some good restaurants in Harlem

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Red Rooster
sweetsjunkie

45 GAGIRL87 says:

If a white person calls another white person a n*gga, is that considered racist?
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keeps re reading this an this is dumb I can’t answer that

Why is it dumb?????? Or is that a dumb question, too?
MsB2u

Sad when people throw countless shade at r trying, but when someone comes for them, feelings are hurt.

by lovezoe on Jul 12, 2013 at 1:50 pm
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:yes:especially when this certain person is the queen of
http://thegameonbetblog.tumblr.com/ Bird

By the way I wonder if Hollywood Life will say something about her post since they are the ones that Sandra got this fake azz story from. I doubt it. They never clean up their lies even when they are busted. The referred to Coochie’s gay PR rep/bestie as her boyfriend up until the minute she got back with Chris.
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Who Dat says:

Maybe she thoughtcho freeze curls were androgynous

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U. AINT. SHIT
Smonae

@Harlem
seafood, soulfood & Italian. Lordt pasta is my downfall But I aint on no Bey & Jay budget my max $50 a plate
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SuthernBelle4 says:

Bey a rat just like Rhi, Rhi, she is just a refined rat
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The way its pose to be done
SuthernBelle4

Ya’ll got me dying especially @MissHarlem, how soon we forget that Bey was sangin’ them ratastic anthems with Destiny’s Children. When that chick said she was in a Willie D video at 14, I was like, “yep I know what type of ppl you come from”
Who Dat

U. AINT. ****
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MissHarlem

Red Rooster is awesome and I love how Samuel gives back to the community. Its a global affair from france to africa even down to authentic butchers and authentic bars with our history (first speakeasies). I love the history in Harlem. Ok for real Im out to get some expensive ass lunch :eyeroll:
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Chile
Smonae

Bomb
Betamax82

Why did I click on that pic of Blac Chynas disgusting ass how does Tyga even handle all that deformity
SINcereDom22

Breezy says:

I had no idea “tranny” was a homophobic slur

@Breezy, it isn’t a homophobic slur, and Sandra only brings up her homosexuality when it’s convenient for her. Stop it Sandra! Try loving, and accepting yourself for who you are; a GAY, Black, Woman! Who happens to be very educated, and successful! I love me, I represent myself, my culture and community in a positive light. I am accepted by my peers, friends and family, and I am blessed, and beautiful!
Who Dat

Maybe Rih thought some kinda way about your heavily starched jeans?
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Dem Babies Mama Da Bombshell Esq

Who Dat says:

Maybe Rih thought some kinda way about your heavily starched jeans?

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http://thegameonbetblog.tumblr.com/ Bird

Smonae says:

What are some good restaurants in Harlem
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Manna’s around the corner from Apollo is my sh*t. Even if I’m just passing through NY to go somewhere else I make a pit stop there and get my chitlins.
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

Maybe Rih thought some kinda way about your heavily starched jeans?

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http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

@Jenie
http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/cd662b9573f6bf07ea9596614ac748ab.png Breezy

@msb2u I figured Sandra was in her feelings cuz it was directed towards her
Smonae

Red Rooster menu looks yummy & the prices are right
Miany

MsB2u says:
I had no idea “tranny” was a homophobic slur

by Breezy on Jul 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm
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Me either I think it hurt auntie feelings more than anything
^^ lol… Tranny aint no slur. I don’t run round calling folk trannys but, it still aint no slur. Auntie and Rih are in the hate phase of their love/hate thang.
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Who Dat says:

Maybe Rih thought some kinda way about your heavily starched jeans?

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Betamax82

Who Dat says:

Maybe Rih thought some kinda way about your heavily starched jeans?
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Stay Flo
Ty

@ Beta….doesnt it look like a soggy pull up

Sincere…u new
Dem Babies Mama Da Bombshell Esq

What are some good restaurants in Harlem

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Tropical (Spanish)

Slyvia’s (Soul Food)

Lido (Italian)

Nah you done made me hungry
Betamax82

Jenie why you so thirsty
Smonae

Thanks Bird
Betamax82
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPOUgobWTT0 RAZZLE is the :champ: , not a BEDAZZLED tramp. :nono:

Who Dat says:

Maybe she thoughtcho freeze curls were androgynous
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I died a thousand deaths… I want to cry! *tumbles down stairs*
Dem Babies Mama Da Bombshell Esq

Smonae says:

Red Rooster menu looks yummy & the prices are right

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One thing a pregnant woman knows about is food guhl
Who Dat

Maybe Rih was confused by you telling us that our uteruses (is the plural uteri?) have a purpose…when we have the same equipment you do. But you havent used YOURN yet. For the purpose.

I know it confruses the hail outta ME…so…
GAGIRL87

Why is it dumb?????? Or is that a dumb question, too?
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First I wasn’t trying to be funny so you can keep the shade and it’s dumb to me because both parties are white and ni*gger is a term used to demean black people etc so um yeah
GAGIRL87

SuthernBelle4 says:

Bey a rat just like Rhi, Rhi, she is just a refined rat
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The way its pose to be done
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@ San

exactly I’m always a lady and believe it’s a time an place for everything. Which is why a f*ucks with Bey.. I don’t stan for anybody but GOD but I f*ucks with Bey a lil harder than Rhi. Nary one of them pay GAGIRL’s bills so it’s never that deep
http://thegameonbetblog.tumblr.com/ Bird

Dem Babies Mama Da Bombshell Esq says:

Tropical (Spanish)

Slyvia’s (Soul Food)

Lido (Italian)

Nah you done made me hungry
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Sylvia’s didn’t do it for me. I get totatlly pissed when I can’t get chitlins from a soul food spot. The food I did order was mediocre.
sweetsjunkie

45 GAGIRL87 says:

If a white person calls another white person a n*gga, is that considered racist?
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keeps re reading this an this is dumb I can’t answer that

*****What you need to keep reading is what you wrote AND (not an) you should never use the word “dumb” again unless you are referring to yourself. I’m clearly not the grammar police, but I’m not sitting around calling people or their questions dumb either. The pot can’t call the kettle black, boo!!!!!
GAGIRL87

@ Sweets I see you girl :/!!! like I said keep the shade
anw_rootbeer

Smonae says:

Dont let her get to u Sandra, Rih is immature.

See this is why I Beyonce she doesnt respond she just lets her work & cash talk for her
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YEP! Thats where I get it from
sassyshe

Sandra you already told her plp to tell her f u. Let it be
sweetsjunkie

GAGIRL87 says:

Why is it dumb?????? Or is that a dumb question, too?
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First I wasn’t trying to be funny so you can keep the shade and it’s dumb to me because both parties are white and ni*gger is a term used to demean black people etc so um yeah

****You said my question was dumb, but I’m throwing shade because I asked you why. Wowwww!!!! Really?????

Anyway, I asked the original question because I wanted to get people’s thoughts on it. Sandra said the word ‘tranny’ is indeed a homophobic slur that incites violence against transgendered people. Sandra isn’t transgendered, so I wondering if that still counts as a homophobic slur. That’s why I asked the “dumb” question.
sweetsjunkie

***was***
sweetsjunkie

On to bigger and better things! I have to decide if I want a green apple snowball or a d-cup attitude adjustment daiquiri when I get off. Decisions, decisions….
MissHarlem

NAE you would fair MUCH better if you ate at Amy Ruth’s rather than Sylvia’s. I respect her hustle and all but ummmerahhh no. I like Melba’s for soul food as well. Lido is def a good pick too.
Ms.Jackson

Don’t forget, that’s coming from an abused???? drug addict ????????that’s been shamed beyond shame that her abuser beat the hell out of her, used her to restart his career ????????????&&& dumped her dumb azz???? AGAIN!! Phuck Rihanna, her bald head, many habits and insecurities!!! Hopefully she’ll OD quietly!! #teamsandrarose????????????
http://talkingwithtami.com/blog talkingwithtami

Lawd yall two!
MsOnederful

She’s good friends with a couple of Trannies Auntie.. KingAmiyah and Loubitonbarbie on Instagram
http://santanasantana.wix.com/artist San

Loubitonbarbie
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I saw that person and was sooo confused. Now it makes sense
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamwonderchick2 LesBinLuv

Auntie your arm bouta snap….you reaching too far!!!!

I love u thooooooo
MsB2u

Maybe Rih was confused by you telling us that our uteruses (is the plural uteri?) have a purpose…when we have the same equipment you do. But you havent used YOURN yet. For the purpose.
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LongLegged

PLEASE – u call EVERYONE either gay or a lesbian or a narcissist (ur favorite thing). NOT ONLY are u the BIGGEST HYPOCRITE, u imply things on this site that whether u know is true or not. U sit in judgement of other (all the damn time) with ur God complex. And don’t let ANYONE disagree or call ur ass out then u block them from stating the truth and pointing out ur “one-sided” behavior. STFU dude….they call each other “trannies” “t-girls” etc, etc. Get ur head outta that ARSE!
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ohhh gee idk maybe bc someone photoshopped Rihanna’s comment making to look like she used a transphobic slur

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