Ariana Grande faces criticism from victims' families after revealing Jeffrey Dahmer as her preferred dinner companion in a hypothetical situation
In a recent podcast conversation, singer Ariana Grande revealed her fascination with infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, naming him as her ideal dinner guest. This casual invocation of Dahmer's name sparked outrage online and from those personally affected by his crimes.
The family of Tony Hughes, one of Dahmer's victims, was particularly upset by Grande's comments. Hughes was a deaf and mute young man who was brutally murdered by Dahmer over 13 years ago. The family's response emphasizes the trauma and pain caused by Dahmer's actions and underscores how invoking him casually is deeply hurtful to those directly impacted.
Ryan Murphy, creator of the Netflix series Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, also faced backlash for his work on the series. Some netizens expressed concern that Murphy's project might exploit the victims of Dahmer, citing his history of creating shows rooted in real-life serial killers.
Murphy defended his project by stating that extensive research was conducted and efforts were made to contact the victims' families and friends, though they received no responses. However, the controversy surrounding Grande's comments has added fuel to the fire, with some criticizing her for her insensitive and disrespectful attitude toward the horrific crimes and the suffering of Dahmer’s victims and their families.
Barbara Hughes, Tony Hughes' sister, expressed concern that Grande's comments glamorize Dahmer. Shirley Hughes, Tony Hughes' mother, found Grande's comments hurtful and emotionally distressing. Other critics, including writer Alma Fabiani, have pointed out that Dahmer's crimes were not only heinous but also exploited the vulnerability of marginalized communities.
In a separate article, Fabiani wrote about Dahmer's crimes and the circumstances surrounding his incarceration and eventual death. She also delved into the controversial 'polaroid challenge' that has recently gone viral on TikTok, which is based on Dahmer's crimes.
The backlash against Grande's comments has led some to call for her to apologize and set the record straight for her fans. Barbara Hughes believes that an apology from Grande would help to address the hurt and pain caused by her words.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing impact of Dahmer's crimes and the importance of approaching such sensitive subjects with sensitivity and respect.
References: [1] Family of Jeffrey Dahmer's victim reacts with strong condemnation to Ariana Grande's comments. (2021). [online] Available at: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-jeffrey-dahmer-s-victim-tony-hughes-reacts-strong-condemnation-n1273728 [2] Ariana Grande's dream dinner guest: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. (2021). [online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/arianagrande-dinner-guest-jeffrey-dahmer-b1931715.html [3] TikTok users horrified after Jeffrey Dahmer 'polaroid challenge' goes viral. (2021). [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59282395 [4] Cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer only served two years in prison before he was murdered, here's why. (2021). [online] Available at: https://www.almafabiani.com/cannibal-jeffrey-dahmer-only-served-two-years-in-prison-before-he-was-murdered-heres-why/ [5] Here's how cannibal serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer described what human flesh tastes like. (2021). [online] Available at: https://www.almafabiani.com/heres-how-cannibal-serial-killer-jeffrey-dahmer-described-what-human-flesh-tastes-like/
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