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Paul Stanley of the band KISS sparked controversy with a tweet criticizing the "normalization" of gender-affirming care for children, calling it a "dangerous fad." Dee Snider of Twisted Sister initially supported Stanley's statement, remarking that he was glad his parents didn't jump to conclusions when he "felt pretty" during his glam rock years.
A host recounts a 2010-2011 era anecdote involving a $100 million offer to Howard Stern to join a podcasting platform. Following that event, Dee Snider allegedly contacted the host seeking a similar lucrative podcasting deal, claiming he could outperform Stern. The host characterizes Snider as a "money whore" who frequently attempts to attach himself to popular trends.
San Francisco Pride officially distanced itself from Dee Snider after he defended Paul Stanley's comments on transgender children. The organization had planned to name Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" as the official anthem for the 2023 Pride event and feature Snider as a Grand Marshal. The partnership was terminated following the social media backlash.
Suzanne Ford, Executive Director of SF Pride, discussed the "painful" decision to cut ties with Dee Snider. Ford stated that there is "no moderate stance" regarding the self-identification of transgender children and that the organization could not stand by Snider's support for Paul Stanley. The segment highlights the PR team's original goal of using Snider's anthem to combat "anti-queer" legislation.
