Dionne Warwick has become known as “Twitter’s Auntie” and the 80-year-old sharp-tongued diva isn’t holding back now that’s she discovered how to tweet. She’s had the internet laughing for weeks as everyone clamors to become part of her fan club; they’re known as “hussies.”
Warwick has repeatedly expressed her support for LGBTQ people in her tweets and announced yesterday that she is learning more about pride flags so she could be “as inclusive and respectful as possible” before offering up queer hussy merchandise.
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“You should be able to be a Hussy by Christmas or New Year,” she tweeted.
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I am learning about the different LGBTQ flag colors before I release any merchandise. I want to make sure I am as inclusive and respectful as possible. You should be able to be a Hussy by Christmas or New Year.
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) December 14, 2020
While GLAAD quickly shot back an exhaustive list of over a dozen LGBTQ pride flags sure to confuse anyone who isn’t a vexillologist, other followers – both in and outside the community – started responding and thanking the star. LGBTQ people felt seen and straight folks were curious.
Omg thank you so much for sharing this. My adult child idetifies as genderqueer/gender fluid and i am always trying to be a better ally. Knowlege is power ❤
— Sybil Fawlty's twin (@oohiknowww) December 15, 2020
In a response to one of her many fans, Warwick assured her followers that she would “share what I have learned soon.”
“Let’s all work together to be more knowledgeable and inclusive,” she tweeted, before adding, “I am also learning about pronouns.”
I will share what I have learned soon. Let’s all work together to be more knowledgeable and inclusive. I am also learning about pronouns. https://t.co/DDRV33kZG7
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) December 14, 2020
Earlier this month, Warwick tweeted out a simple message of love to the queer community, writing, “You are valid, loved, and heard” with the rainbow and trans flag emojis.
You are valid, loved, and heard. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) December 1, 2020
Correction: Dionne Warwick brings back joy AND HUSSY in 2020.
— Cassimistic (@cassimistic) December 14, 2020
