BREAKING: Greg Gutfeld Faces LGBTQ+ Backlash After Pride Month Snub — And the Five Words They Sent Back Are Echoing Loudly
It started with silence.
As Pride Month kicked off across the United States, brands, influencers, and public figures flooded social media with messages of support, rainbow logos, and stories of allyship. But one voice — known for being outspoken on nearly everything — remained unusually quiet.
Greg Gutfeld, Fox News host and sharp-tongued commentator, chose not to post anything acknowledging Pride Month. No tweet. No mention on his show. Nothing.
For most celebrities, such a choice might have gone unnoticed. But for Gutfeld — a man who has built a career on commentary, controversy, and clashing with mainstream narratives — the absence was deafening. And for the LGBTQ+ community, it was interpreted not as neutrality… but as a message.
Within days, the silence sparked backlash. The tipping point? A viral comment shared by a prominent LGBTQ+ activist on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of Gutfeld’s face overlaid with the words: “Pride Month Ignored.” Beneath it, a five-word statement that spread like wildfire:
“This Won’t Be Forgotten.”
That single sentence — simple, sharp, and emotional — has now become a rallying cry.
Crowds at Pride parades in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco have been seen holding handmade signs with those very words. TikTok creators are stitching videos of Gutfeld’s commentary with footage of LGBTQ+ teens talking about why visibility matters. Artists and illustrators have begun circulating artwork featuring Gutfeld’s likeness juxtaposed with rainbow flags and protest signs.
It’s not just backlash — it’s a cultural moment.
Why this hit so hard
For many in the LGBTQ+ community, especially those who grew up feeling invisible, Pride Month is not just symbolic — it’s sacred. It’s a time for affirmation, remembrance, and recognition. And when a high-profile media figure pointedly ignores it, it doesn’t feel like indifference. It feels like rejection.
“Gutfeld didn’t have to post a rainbow,” said Marcus Bell, a queer content creator who was among the first to share the viral phrase. “He didn’t have to march or hold a flag. But saying nothing at all, especially with his platform? That says everything.”
Gutfeld responds — kind of
After the phrase began trending under hashtags like #GutfeldPrideSnub and #ThisWontBeForgotten, Gutfeld addressed the controversy briefly on his show — with sarcasm.
“Apparently, I’ve committed the cardinal sin of not posting a rainbow square on Instagram,” he quipped. “Sorry if my silence interrupted the performative virtue signaling of the month.”
The audience laughed. But outside the studio, the mood was far from amused.
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups called his statement “tone-deaf” and “disrespectful.” Some called for advertisers to reconsider sponsorships during his segment. Others, more bluntly, said the moment revealed his true feelings.
“Words are optional,” said Maya Torres, director of an LGBTQ+ youth outreach nonprofit in Atlanta. “But silence — silence is never neutral.”
A growing divide
What’s unfolding isn’t just about one person’s lack of a social media post. It’s about a wider conversation happening across media, politics, and culture.
As LGBTQ+ rights continue to face political challenges in many U.S. states, visibility and allyship from public figures feel more important than ever. And when someone like Gutfeld — who regularly comments on social values — chooses not to engage, it creates a ripple effect.
Some of his defenders argue that people shouldn’t be forced to post or celebrate Pride if it’s not part of their personal values. But others point out that choosing to remain quiet — especially while mocking those who do speak out — only reinforces stigma and division.
“It’s not about a rainbow. It’s about respect,” said Jermaine Yao, a gay military veteran. “You don’t have to shout with us. But don’t pretend our voices don’t exist.”
The art of the protest
The viral phrase, “This won’t be forgotten,” has now transcended its original post. It’s become part of protest art, stickers, tweets, and even digital graffiti. One widely shared illustration shows Gutfeld’s face inside a smartphone screen reading PRIDE MONTH IGNORED, while a diverse crowd of LGBTQ+ individuals holds up signs in protest — one of which bears the five-word message front and center.
It’s not just a slogan anymore. It’s a memory being cemented into the culture.
Where this goes next
It’s unclear if Gutfeld will directly address the situation again. Given his style, he may double down — turning the controversy into another segment for laughs. Or he may simply move on, knowing that part of his brand is built on resisting the tides of mainstream cultural moments.
But the LGBTQ+ community is moving, too — louder than ever.
They’re organizing, creating, and remembering. And whether or not Gutfeld ever posts a rainbow, this much is certain:
They won’t forget.
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