In a recent Reddit post, Max faced controversy over a homophobic song he created, torn between removing it to respect concerns or standing his ground as the creator.
He Made a Parody Video
Max made a parody EDM video a few months ago, which went semi-viral, drawing attention for its humorous take on homophobia.
An Unofficial Sequel
The video was an unofficial sequel to David Guetta’s Solves Racism video but with homophobia instead.
It Went Viral
The video went viral, and encouraged by its reception; Max decided to release the song he made for the video.
A Catchy Beat
The video sampled Macklemore’s “Same Love” and incorporated a catchy techno beat.
The Homophobic Lyrics
The lyrics playfully revolved around the line “When I was in the third grade, I thought I was gay,” followed by a repetition of “gay, gay, gay, gay” before transitioning into the energetic beat.
It Was Not Meant to Mock Anyone
Max said that the intention behind the song was not to mock the LGBTQ+ community or any other marginalized group but rather to parody the commodification of social justice and highlight the silliness of those who exploit serious issues for personal gain.
Things Turned Ugly
However, things took a turn when one of Max’s close friends, who happens to be gay, expressed strong disapproval of the song, perceiving it as “disgusting” and disrespectful to the LGBTQ+ community.
It Was Racist Too
Also, his friend said that sampling Martin Luther King Jr.’s words could be offensive to the black community, even though the friend himself was not black.
He Was Not Mocking Any Community
Max strongly disagreed, saying that he was not making fun of these communities.
Everyone Else Found It Funny
He mentioned that his other gay friend loved the song and found it hilarious, and he even heard it played at a Pride event in LA, which surprised him.
He Didn’t Want to Make Judgements
But, as someone who is neither gay nor black, Max hesitated to assert his own judgment about what may or may not be offensive to these communities.
Don’t Talk to Me ‘Til It’s Down
His friend’s boyfriend took a strong stance, refusing to speak with Max unless he took down the song.
The Song Continues to Receive Mixed Reviews
As a result, Max took to Reddit to ask whether he was wrong for refusing to take down the song.
Redditors were split in their views, with one user saying, “I can’t tell you whether or not you are wrong when you provide no way to hear what it was. I have an idea that is because it was really bad because glossing over details is usually done to make the Max look better.”
An Equal Split Between the Offended and the Entertained
Another Redditor commented, “Just ignore him. For every person who thinks it’s offensive, there will be 12 more who think it’s hilarious and not offensive at all.”
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