Boy George rubbishes 'ridiculous' transphobia claims - after saying that using someone's preferred gender pronoun is a 'modern form of attention-seeking'

Boy George, 58, branded 'transphobic' for saying to 'leave pronouns at the door'
He also called gender pronouns a 'modern form of attention seeking' on Twitter
He Posted video laughing at the claims where he called his critics 'ridiculous'
Singer was known for his androgynous style of dressing during his rise to fame

Published: 06:58 EST, 10 January 2020 | Updated: 08:06 EST, 10 January 2020

Boy George has hit back at 'ridiculous' claims that he's 'transphobic' after saying that gender pronouns are a 'modern form of attention seeking'.

The singer, 58, from London, who became synonymous with his androgynous style of dressing at the height of his fame, sparked fury after taking to Twitter on Monday and telling his followers to 'leave your pronouns at the door'.

Fans insisted they were 'heartbroken' by the comment and felt 'genuinely disappointed' that an LGBTQ icon would post such a comment, with one asking: 'What does it take to show others respect by using their preferred pronouns?'

Boy George hit back, saying: 'Thanks for that but I have eyes and can mostly describe what I see.'

The Culture Club front-man later posted a video showing him laughing at this critics while joking that he was 'really phobic' because he used a filter that made it appear he was wearing make up.

When even Boy George thinks this has all gone too far, it has definitely gone too far.

When a person has a difficult enough time remembering a given name, how is he supposed to remember some arcane illogical pronoun usage for every acquaintance? It's a useless and impossible expectation. A swift kick in the crutch is the only thing that makes sense for the poofed-up attention whore.

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Boy George rubbishes 'ridiculous' transphobia claims - after saying that using someone's preferred gender pronoun is a 'modern form of attention-seeking'

Culture Club front-man, 58, Boy George has mockingly rubbished 'ridiculous' claims that he's 'transphobic'

The singer later posted a video showing him laughing while scoffingly rubbishing the claims and calling his critics 'ridiculous'

Fans insisted they were 'heartbroken' by the comment and felt 'genuinely disappointed' that an LGBTQ icon would post such a comment

However, despite the backlash, the 80s pop icon went on to joke about his comment and defended himself by insisting that there is 'nothing you can teach' him and saying all are welcome in his house