GLAAD Responds to GLEE Criticisms

GLEE made its triumphant return to prime time with an astounding 12.3 million viewers tuning in to the Season 2 premiere. The anticipation and excitement for GLEE music reached new heights with over 250,000 new tracks downloaded in the first 48 hours available. This incredible response yielded more record breaking moments for GLEE; it's the first time all singles from any episode simultaneously appeared in the top 10 of iTunes Top Songs chart.

GLEE's "Born This Way" episode, which aired on Tuesday, featured songs by superstar Lady Gaga - although the episode didn't focuse exclusively on her music. Instead, the installment, which was inspired by Gaga's latest anthem, revolved around self-acceptance.

Not everyone approved of the episode or its underlying message, however. "This is Ryan Murphy's latest depraved initiative to promote his gay agenda," critic Dan Gainor said of the episode. "It's a high school most parents would not want to send their kids too [sic]."

GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios responded to the criticisms, telling The Hollywood Reporter that "Fair-minded Americans are tuning in by the millions to inclusive shows like Glee and Modern Family because they don't care whether someone is straight or gay - what they care about is seeing characters and stories they can relate to. Most Americans today support full equality for their gay and lesbian friends, family and neighbors," he said. "That anti-gay critics continue to be out-of-touch with the majority and can't see that fact is no surprise."

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