Did He Hear Us? MCR's Gerard Way Speaks Out on BLM, Shades Useless Platitudes on the Way

[devourlove]

Gerard Way broke presumed silent support today by posting a unique white-on-charcoal-grey statement about BLM to Instagram:




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I could start by saying I have needed time to think, to explain away the days of silence. ⠀ ⠀ I could say there are no words, or that I don’t know how to begin. But not knowing where to begin is a

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[lloyd_llewellyn]

omg another day another "delayed" statement from a celebrity finally gaining insight. no one fucking cares, this isn't about you. just say you support the movement and will do anything to donate and spread awareness. idk maybe i'm just incredibly cynical atm but the words feel empty and self-serving and i can't help but cringe.

[missveryberry]

My eyes feel like they’re going to get stuck in the side of my head from the faces I’ve been making. I’m in my apartment having full blown conversations with myself at this point, cause I need to vent out all the hypocrisy I’m seeing. Trying to remember to take mental breaks before I turn into Lisa Simpson screaming at the sky with a blanket.

[analievelyn]

naacp wouldnt be the firstttt place i give me coins. just sayin

[chrryblssmninja]

btw, in media figures who didn't even both with the platitudes...

I had heard about this before but looked it up now

interesting given that Stillman's work tends to center on white rich people who are out of touch in some way

My first ever interaction with a major filmmaker is Whit Stillman whitesplaining this riot from his ivory tower. pic.twitter.com/4yxsksruEd
- A(CAB)J (@AEnglandJr) May 31, 2020

(ETA: pic is not showing, so here:)

[daisyazul]

I was surprised to see he actually said something. Good for him.

[mz_prodigette]

This that shit I like.