It's no secret that the Westboro Baptist Church hates plenty of things -- it's kind of their shtick -- and chief among them is Lady Gaga. The Kansas-based congregation, led by the Rev. Fred Phelps, made headlines a few months back with a campaign aimed squarely at the pop star, claiming she was hated by God and describing her as a "hussy" and a heathen for "seducing a generation." Something tells us Gaga would likely enjoy that description.
Now, in a very contemporary move, the Reverend's granddaughter, Megan Phelps, has decided to ditch the ubiquitous picket signs and fight fire with fire -- spreading the word of Gaga's sinful ways through song. Yes, Megan has recorded a parody cover of Gaga's recent hit 'Telephone,' titled 'Ever Burn' (in hell, naturally), and it's just as catchy as the original. Listen to the track and let us know what you think after the jump.
We've provided plenty of 'Telephone' covers in our day, but this is likely one of the more memorable and definitely the most jarring. "Stop prayin,' stop prayin,' God will not hear you anymore, you taught the boys and the girls to be proud whores," Megan chants over the original track, as the mood-killing lyrics make us rethink whether or not we should continue dancing. So what do you think? Should Megan stick to picketing and protesting funerals or continue on with pop parody?
Can't get enough of Megan's musical stylings? Take a trip down memory lane with Phelps' 'Poker Face' parody below.
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I can't wait til judgement day when God tells Fred Phelps and his followers what hypocrites they are and banishes them to Hell. I want to be there to watch the flames lick their bodies, and demons stick them with pitchforks. I will delight in their screams knowing that they are being punished for their evil hatred. BEWARE Fred Phelps. GOD hates blasphemers
The Phelps klan is going to be surprised when they reach the pearly gates and are turned away. This is not the love that God teaches. I pray for their twisted minds.
It was clever, but vert scary. These people believe in a hateful and vengeful God. Mind boggling that in this day and age anyone believes in the Bible, which is nothing more than a collection of folk tales. God is so loving that it willed itself into creation. God does not spend all day looking at what we all do, condemning us for our mistakes and actions. You're notions of God would be laughable if they weren't so hatful.
Is this the same group that protests @ military funerals?? All I can really say is WOWWW-- I don't know what God they serve cause the one I serve loves everyone--they are hate filled and I would like to know where they get their information from cause it certainly isn't the King James edition or New American Standard--lol--The videos (I gave up before the newest one finished)are funny but disturbingly sad. ROFLMBO!!
The Phelps family is full of fruits and nuts. These people should be put in an institution. They are the ones who will wind up in hell for their actions.
I find stories about the American Ayatollah's - the Phelps family - so amusing and terrifying. I wonder when they are going to start killing people they hate, which appears to be about everyone. Since Fred Phelps wants to turn the USA into a Theocracy perhaps he and his clan should start paying taxes like most businesses do. When people ask why I do not believe in Theism my response has always been, "Ayatollah Fred Phelps"
How can anyone say when God is "p'd off?" How can anyone say who is going to hell and when. You'd better be very careful standing in for God when God hasn't asked you to.
I go to Christian University and whenever WBC makes it into the news the professors get very upset. It is so far from the evangelical Christianity that is being taught where I go and Christianity, it is sad. These people preach hate and misinterpret the Bible beyond belief. I hope people realize that they have no affiliation with any actual Baptist church, they have broken apart (were kicked out, I don't know), and they consist mostly of family members. Very few people who aren't related to the pastor actually attend the church. It is a horrible representation of Christianity and I hope people don't truly believe that WBC accurately represents true Christians.
Obviously, Emma, the Phelps don't represent true Christianity. But one would argue that other "Christians" don't either. Jesus Christ was a socialist and a humanitarian and most people who identify themselves as "Christians" go out of their way to force others to accept their doctrine. Like Joel Osteen - calling himself a Christian and then stating that gays "aren't God's best work". Really nice, I'm sure Jesus Christ would love to hear that. So, if you are anti-gay in any way, if you don't support a woman's right to choose, if you deny health care to people, you are not a Christian. I don't anything about you personally, but you attend a Christian university and they aren't exactly teaching tolerance and open-mindedness there.
I'm a christian, they are not this is why everybody hates christians because of them. I am not a fan of lady Gaga not because she is gay its because her music sucks. But this makes me very sad
When will the federal government see that Westboro is a terrorist group and imprison them for their hateful messages?? As for the children, God, forgive them, for they know not what they do. This is also a CULT!! NOT A CHURCH OF GOD!!!
Is This A Real story?? Alrighty then. I LOVE Lady GAGA, She's Cool, REAL & she even said in an interview her soul is in her music & she doesn't care what you think of HER. So All You All Gaga Haters are just jealous. Jealous that she came from NADA & Made something of herself. Plus, she is CELIBATE ( I don't know, she said she is ). So just totally Bug Off. Plus she has friends in "high" places like Madonna, Celine, Beyonce', that cutey guy in her video ( 4 got that singers name ), oh & GOD.
replying to your reply. I died 15 timesduring a heart attack 2 years ago,I didn't call for anyone or see any white light either. In fact a minister and his wife came to my room ,they must have figured I wanted some religion! I told them to get the hell out of my room and go bother somebody else. I don't believe in magic period or mythical beings be it god or the easter bunny or tooth fairy.
Since a god or gods are mythical creations of primitive thinking humans, all of the blabbering about what god wants are rediculous rantings of imbiciles who belive in magic.
Atheist are we? It's okay. MAYBE GOD did something 2 U?? But he didn't mean 2. Remember, Somebody created you, YEAH your parents, but, someone created your soul. Your soul is your TRUE BEING. YOUR body just "houses it". So down God, Whoever you do not believe in 'cause you can't "see" the person, it is okay. BUT, when you face death, you will be calling 4 someone, but he won't answer U 'Cause he won't know you unless you know him, ya know?
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I can't wait til judgement day when God tells Fred Phelps and his followers what hypocrites they are and banishes them to Hell. I want to be there to watch the flames lick their bodies, and demons stick them with pitchforks. I will delight in their screams knowing that they are being punished for their evil hatred. BEWARE Fred Phelps. GOD hates blasphemers
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The Phelps klan is going to be surprised when they reach the pearly gates and are turned away. This is not the love that God teaches. I pray for their twisted minds.
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It was clever, but vert scary. These people believe in a hateful and vengeful God. Mind boggling that in this day and age anyone believes in the Bible, which is nothing more than a collection of folk tales. God is so loving that it willed itself into creation. God does not spend all day looking at what we all do, condemning us for our mistakes and actions. You're notions of God would be laughable if they weren't so hatful.
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SHAME on you Popeater and Steven Avalos for giving these disturbingly misguided idiots publicity!
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Is this the same group that protests @ military funerals?? All I can really say is WOWWW-- I don't know what God they serve cause the one I serve loves everyone--they are hate filled and I would like to know where they get their information from cause it certainly isn't the King James edition or New American Standard--lol--The videos (I gave up before the newest one finished)are funny but disturbingly sad. ROFLMBO!!
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Has anyone noticed that this isn't a parody of Telephone, but of Poker Face?
Horrible parody by the way. Writing a song about God hating Lady Gaga?
Great job.
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WOW..FORGIVE THEM FATHER FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO..WHAT DID LADY GAGA DO?
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The Phelps family is full of fruits and nuts. These people should be put in an institution. They are the ones who will wind up in hell for their actions.
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I find stories about the American Ayatollah's - the Phelps family - so amusing and terrifying. I wonder when they are going to start killing people they hate, which appears to be about everyone. Since Fred Phelps wants to turn the USA into a Theocracy perhaps he and his clan should start paying taxes like most businesses do.
When people ask why I do not believe in Theism my response has always been, "Ayatollah Fred Phelps"
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How can anyone say when God is "p'd off?" How can anyone say who is going to hell and when. You'd better be very careful standing in for God when God hasn't asked you to.
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I go to Christian University and whenever WBC makes it into the news the professors get very upset. It is so far from the evangelical Christianity that is being taught where I go and Christianity, it is sad. These people preach hate and misinterpret the Bible beyond belief.
I hope people realize that they have no affiliation with any actual Baptist church, they have broken apart (were kicked out, I don't know), and they consist mostly of family members. Very few people who aren't related to the pastor actually attend the church. It is a horrible representation of Christianity and I hope people don't truly believe that WBC accurately represents true Christians.
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Obviously, Emma, the Phelps don't represent true Christianity. But one would argue that other "Christians" don't either. Jesus Christ was a socialist and a humanitarian and most people who identify themselves as "Christians" go out of their way to force others to accept their doctrine. Like Joel Osteen - calling himself a Christian and then stating that gays "aren't God's best work". Really nice, I'm sure Jesus Christ would love to hear that. So, if you are anti-gay in any way, if you don't support a woman's right to choose, if you deny health care to people, you are not a Christian. I don't anything about you personally, but you attend a Christian university and they aren't exactly teaching tolerance and open-mindedness there.
Ugh, I made it to 1:10 and couldn't go on. This is what generations of inbreeding does.
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Why is this news?! These terrorists thrive because the media allows it.
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I'm a christian, they are not this is why everybody hates christians because of them. I am not a fan of lady Gaga not because she is gay its because her music sucks. But this makes me very sad
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When will the federal government see that Westboro is a terrorist group and imprison them for their hateful messages??
As for the children, God, forgive them, for they know not what they do. This is also a CULT!! NOT A CHURCH OF GOD!!!
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Is This A Real story?? Alrighty then. I LOVE Lady GAGA, She's Cool, REAL & she even said in an interview her soul is in her music & she doesn't care what you think of HER. So All You All Gaga Haters are just jealous. Jealous that she came from NADA & Made something of herself. Plus, she is CELIBATE ( I don't know, she said she is ). So just totally Bug Off. Plus she has friends in "high" places like Madonna, Celine, Beyonce', that cutey guy in her video ( 4 got that singers name ), oh & GOD.
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replying to your reply. I died 15 timesduring a heart attack 2 years ago,I didn't call for anyone or see any white light either. In fact a minister and his wife came to my room ,they must have figured I wanted some religion! I told them to get the hell out of my room and go bother somebody else. I don't believe in magic period or mythical beings be it god or the easter bunny or tooth fairy.
Since a god or gods are mythical creations of primitive thinking humans, all of the blabbering about what god wants are rediculous rantings of imbiciles who belive in magic.
Reply
Atheist are we? It's okay. MAYBE GOD did something 2 U?? But he didn't mean 2. Remember, Somebody created you, YEAH your parents, but, someone created your soul. Your soul is your TRUE BEING. YOUR body just "houses it". So down God, Whoever you do not believe in 'cause you can't "see" the person, it is okay. BUT, when you face death, you will be calling 4 someone, but he won't answer U 'Cause he won't know you unless you know him, ya know?