Binabanatan ng mga netizen si Miss Philippines Earth 2016 Imelda Schweighart matapos niyang tanungin sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang Facebook post noong Martes, Hunyo 16, kung kumakatawan ba sa LGBTQIA+ community ang sikat na all-male Pinoy Pop group na "SB19."
Kung may Nation's girl group na BINI ang Pilipinas, ang SB19 naman na binubuo nina Stell, Felip, Pablo, Josh, at Justin ay itinuturing na male counterpart nila.
Napatanong nga ang beauty queen kung representation din ba ng "Rainbow community" ang grupo.
"Is SB19 lgbtqia+ representation? I dont wanna assume. Please enlighten me," aniya.
Photo courtesy: Screenshot from Imelda Schweighart/FB
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"I was at megamall today and there was a pop up at the ground floor of SB19. Since it’s enrollment season with 'back to school' marketing pop ups around as well.. my mind got overstimulated."
"Wondering if other moms are also confused when they put themselves in children’s shoes. Im not here to defend myself from malice but as someone who was born in 1995 i didnt grow up with massive LGBTQIA+ marketing."
"Seeing how powerful people are almost all LGBTQIA + i just wonder.. I hope they also have children in mind.. And if it’s a rainbow flag.. i hope it is indeed love. Not darkness.." aniya pa.
Umani naman ito ng iba't ibang reaksiyon at komento mula sa netizens. Karamihan, pinagtanggol ang grupo sa pagsasabing matagal na nilang inaddress ang tungkol sa pagkuwestyon sa kanilang sekswalidad.
"No, none of the members are openly queer, so they aren't official LGBTQ+ representation.But they are massive allies who constantly break fragile masculinity stereotypes, wear whatever they want, and refuse to view gay rumours as an insult. Especially Stell, who always handles those questions with pure class and respect.They are just five secure men being icons, and as a proud Stellberry Farm resident, I love that for them. Periodth. Ako naiintindhan ko kung ano yan post mo I hope di ka atakehin ng mga ATIN. Some of Us are very protective of Sb19."
"If so, what is your concern? What is the intention of asking or clarifying? Other closets are not yours to open.”
"Hi Imelda, they frequently asked about their sexual orientation and one member answered that question before, he said, 'If ever I was a gay, what's the problem?' That answer is not to deny or agree but to show that nothing is wrong to be part of the community. The group supports and respects the whole community and even collaborated with some of the figures and influencers within the LGBTQIA+. Overall, their goal is to be a cultural icon and dominate the world with Filipino music."
"Hi Imelda, genuine question , what exactly did you see at the SB19 pop-up that led you to this concern? Was there a specific symbol, display, slogan, or activity that made you associate it with LGBTQIA+ representation? I think understanding what caught your attention would help people respond to your question more clearly and avoid making assumptions."
"Basta I love SB19 because they’re really good babe."
"it's not even your business. other's closet is not yours to open. and not everyone is obligated to come out. let them."
In fairness, hindi naman napipikon ang beauty queen sa mga sagot ng netizens sa kaniya, at malumanay na sinasagot pa rin ang mga reaksiyon at komento.
Samantala, wala pang reaksiyon, tugon, o komento ang SB19 tungkol dito.
