"All love and women inspiring each other."
When Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn’s recreation of Beyoncé’s iconic “Formation” debuted on Tidal Friday, backlash over the DIY video was almost instantaneous.
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James Corden, Stephen Colbert and other comedians have also recreated “Lemonade” videos before her. This video — which also features Wanda Sykes and Joan Cusack — is a montage of its stars lip-syncing and dancing to the pop star’s empowerment anthem dedicated to black women, an interpretation which has been called “racist” by online critics.
“Why this racist, ignorant, white feminist is never held accountable for anything problematic she says is beyond me,” wrote one Twitter user.
The clip has even sparked the hashtag #AmySchumerGottaGoParty, a label Tweeters have adopted to express their distaste for the comedian’s actions.
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Why this racist, ignorant, white feminist is never held accountable for anything problematic she says is beyond me #AmySchumerGottaGoParty
— ✵Rama✵ (@commieecat) October 24, 2016
Joining the #AmySchumerGottaGoParty @amyschumer feminism aspires to a role in the top tier of white patriarchy. No #solidarity there.
— AngryMiddleAgedAsian (@maureennboyd) October 24, 2016
#AmySchumerGottaGoParty
— I Will Block Ya Mama (@FeministaJones) October 23, 2016
I'm bringing snacks. How are you arriving?
Actual footage of me watching a dirty Amy Schumer gyrate to Beyoncé and call it comedy... then Wanda showed up. #AmySchumerGottaGoParty pic.twitter.com/gUVXmSpvfE
— Alaina GE (@LainaDAZE) October 24, 2016
Not everything is for you, Amy Schumer #AmySchumerGottaGoParty
— Jess Kelley (@engage_therapy) October 24, 2016
Friend: you coming to the party?
— Kalu The God (@Kalu_Mobo) October 24, 2016
Me: What party?
Friend: The #AmySchumerGottaGoParty
Me: pic.twitter.com/dJq18pztFi
Schumer responded to the criticism with the Hillary Clinton slogan “Stronger Together” on Instagram Monday, posting a photo of herself laying topless in bed with the caption:
“You know you that b-tch when you cause all this conversation. Thanks for the exclusive release Tidal! We had so much fun making this tribute. All love and women inspiring each other.”
