howwasisupposetoknow Posted May 2, 2015 #1 Report Posted May 2, 2015 For many who aren't familiar with the name Judy Garland, she was perhaps the first major gay icon in gay culture. She and Britney shared many similarities such as child stars turned mega stars who both had public breakdowns and even when putting out albums, always considered it their "Comeback" and to no surprise, both hated that term. Well, someone made a video of Judy Garland to Britney's "Lucky" and even though their just movie clips, many people who worked with her said Judy never acted a part because every character she portrayed was in some ways parts of her true self. 2
howwasisupposetoknow Posted May 2, 2015 Author #3 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Wizard Of Oz Thanks, should have put that in the intro!
howwasisupposetoknow Posted May 2, 2015 Author #5 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Btw i made this post in honor of Britney as a gay icon with the OG gay icon.
JhoNey Posted May 2, 2015 #6 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Britney's not a gay icon,she's everyone's icon even the animal's icon 2
Fiyero Posted May 2, 2015 #7 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Britney also sang a song from the (very underrated) movie musical "In The Good Old Summertime" on her Star Search appearance - "I Don't Care" which Judy originated. It was one of my favorite dittys that my grandma use to sing around the house.
Everytime Posted May 2, 2015 #8 Report Posted May 2, 2015 I didn't know Judy Garland was a gay icon...? what did she do lol? But I LOVE Wizard Of Oz. She's great!! 2
PopMusicJunkie Posted May 2, 2015 #9 Report Posted May 2, 2015 I own every special edition of "The Wizard of Oz." Love it forever. Britney had a very Judy Garland-esque voice when she was a child.
Fiyero Posted May 2, 2015 #10 Report Posted May 2, 2015 I didn't know Judy Garland was a gay icon...? what did she do lol? But I LOVE Wizard Of Oz. She's great!! The day she died was the same day the events at Stonewall took place which was a major revolution in gay culture. Her association with The Wizard of Oz and "Over the Rainbow" and what the rainbow came to signify in gay history sort of unofficially launched her into gay icon status. Her problems with drug dependency and depression are something gay people can identify with (the last part rather). Despite her success and the fact that she was so loved, Judy always felt like she never felt in or was wanted anywhere. She constantly had money issues and felt the world had turned its back on her (the way the community can feel a lot of the time). I think more than anything, so many in the gay community look up to her (and others like Britney) because of the hard shit they've had to overcome. They can relate. And it's nice to have a public figure that shares your pain. /endrant 2
Everytime Posted May 2, 2015 #11 Report Posted May 2, 2015 The day she died was the same day the events at Stonewall took place which was a major revolution in gay culture. Her association with The Wizard of Oz and "Over the Rainbow" and what the rainbow came to signify in gay history sort of unofficially launched her into gay icon status. Her problems with drug dependency and depression are something gay people can identify with (the last part rather). Despite her success and the fact that she was so loved, Judy always felt like she never felt in or was wanted anywhere. She constantly had money issues and felt the world had turned its back on her (the way the community can feel a lot of the time). I think more than anything, so many in the gay community look up to her (and others like Britney) because of the hard shit they've had to overcome. They can relate. And it's nice to have a public figure that shares your pain. /endrant that's so sad!! thanks for letting me know!
Fiyero Posted May 2, 2015 #12 Report Posted May 2, 2015 that's so sad!! thanks for letting me know! You're welcome. I love Judy and babbling about her to anyone who'll listen lol. I see a lot of similarities between her and Brit (esp back in 07 when things were really scary)
LivinLegend Posted May 2, 2015 #13 Report Posted May 2, 2015 I read ever single comment and I am really sad. Why is it that the people that just want to be happy are the most miserable, how could this irony be so large. I am so upset. 1
ValetGirls Posted May 2, 2015 #14 Report Posted May 2, 2015 I didn't know Judy Garland was a gay icon...? what did she do lol? But I LOVE Wizard Of Oz. She's great!! Also remember that Liza Minnelli is her daughter, who also played a big role promoting LGBT rights! Judy played a pretty big symbolic role for many gays back in the day. Fascinating stuff tbh, and great vid too; there's def similarities between Judy and Brit!
carlitos'crib Posted May 2, 2015 #15 Report Posted May 2, 2015 thanks for sharing this video, I love Judy Garland, I think this video made me like Lucky even more! 1
howwasisupposetoknow Posted May 2, 2015 Author #16 Report Posted May 2, 2015 The day she died was the same day the events at Stonewall took place which was a major revolution in gay culture. Her association with The Wizard of Oz and "Over the Rainbow" and what the rainbow came to signify in gay history sort of unofficially launched her into gay icon status. Her problems with drug dependency and depression are something gay people can identify with (the last part rather). Despite her success and the fact that she was so loved, Judy always felt like she never felt in or was wanted anywhere. She constantly had money issues d felt the world had turned its back on her (the way the community can feel a lot of the time). I think more than anything, so many in the gay community look up to her (and others like Britney) because of the hard shit they've had to overcome. They can relate. And it's nice to have a public figure that shares your pain. /endrant This!!!
I_need_me Posted May 2, 2015 #17 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Imagine Britney singing Over The Rainbow I think she can relate to so many clasic starts, like Marilyn Monroe, which is amazing and sad at the same time. Good thing that she's happy now!
howwasisupposetoknow Posted May 2, 2015 Author #18 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Imagine Britney singing Over The Rainbow I think she can relate to so many clasic starts, like Marilyn Monroe, which is amazing and sad at the same time. Good thing that she's happy now! True, and i think Britney would kill that song. Remember it's the song she chose for Carly on Xfactor
howwasisupposetoknow Posted May 2, 2015 Author #19 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Britney's not a gay icon,she's everyone's icon even the animal's icon Even though i got what u meant, she is an unofficial icon to the gay community, because alot of gays identify with Britney as a person and 2007 plays a part in that. 1
Brian.TheDog Posted May 2, 2015 #21 Report Posted May 2, 2015 judy garland is bae stupidest word created by people who are intellectually challenged (not talking about you, i just cringe at the sight of the word)
Pop Sensation Posted May 2, 2015 #22 Report Posted May 2, 2015 that's not judy garland honey . also mariyln , audrie, wilma and thausands of them. every actress put make up on and don't like the attention that much . It's not just judy.
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