Here's Why People Are Upset At Justin Timberlake For Saying He's An "Ally" Of The LGBTQ Community - BuzzFeed

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"Someone lied to him... it must be Lance Bass."

Confession: I've been gay all 28, going on 29 years of my life.

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*Live footage of me coming out of the womb*

Another confession: I've never, not once, ever heard anyone refer to Justin Timberlake as an ally of the LGTBQ community.

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Welp, that changed this week when, during an interview promoting his new film Palmer, Justin was asked why he feels it's important for him to be an ally of the gheighs.

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“Thank you for saying that. I very much enjoy being an ally, and it’s a true honor anytime someone addresses me that way," Justin told GLAAD.

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Wait huh??? Since when?

I wasn't the only one left scratching my head. Gay Twitter had a field day with his proclamation, especially considering the "Holy Grail" singer isn't the first person who comes to mind when you think of LGBTQ allies.

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"Justin Timberlake is an ally because he's playing someone in a movie who befriends a boy who plays with dolls?" one user asked.

Justin Timberlake is an ally because he’s playing someone in a movie who befriends a boy who plays with dolls? Wtf?

Justin Timberlake is an ally because he’s playing someone in a movie who befriends a boy who plays with dolls? Wtf?

Twitter: @michael_the_iii

"I need receipts to show what [Justin] actually has done to be an ally for the LGBTQ community," another wrote.

@snydenydn I need receipts to show what he actually has done to be an ally for the LGBTQ community.

@snydenydn I need receipts to show what he actually has done to be an ally for the LGBTQ community.

Twitter: @davidleedesign

The memes were spot on, because gay people are funny, duh:

Others just wanted justice for Janet Jackson and Britney Spears:

it’s so funny to me how justin timberlake thinks he’s an lgbtq+ ally... after what he did to gay icons janet and britney?? no i I don’t think so

it’s so funny to me how justin timberlake thinks he’s an lgbtq+ ally... after what he did to gay icons janet and britney?? no i I don’t think so

Twitter: @outfromthezone

So, in conclusion Justin, the gays have spoken and this is what they have to say:

Justin, maybe in your next interview you could share how you've been an ally for the LGBTQ community, and that would clear this whole mess up. K, bye.

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