TV Commentator Gets Roasted For Referencing Aretha Franklin’s Song Respect In Tribute Post To Tina Turner: ‘Love Her So Much You Don’t Even Know Who She Is’
Controversial Australian social commentator Prue MacSween has been called out for referencing Aretha Franklin’s song Respect in a tribute to Tina Turner.
Following news of her death on Wednesday, MacSween, 71, thanked Turner for “bringing such joy” on Twitter before closing the post with “RESPECT”
Fans roasted the radio star for ‘swapping’ the two performers, but MacSween told Daily Mail Australia the post was ‘not an accident’.
“I knew it was Aretha’s hymn, but I did it on purpose. I have so much respect for how Tina overcame all the hardships in her life and she is one of the top two rock and soul singers of the 1960s along with Aretha,” she said.
‘How sad that showing respect at death becomes fodder for idiots. It’s kind of amusing to see fairly petty trolls coming out of the woodwork, but disrespectful in this case.’
Social commentator Prue MacSween has been called out for referencing Aretha Franklin’s song Respect in a tribute to Tina Turner
MacSween, 71, thanked Turner for “bringing so much joy” on Twitter before closing the post with “RESPECT”
“I recommend that they spend their energy on getting a job and doing something good in their lives and they can earn some respect.”
Following news of Tina’s death on Thursday, MacSween wrote, “RIP the amazing Tina Turner. Thank you for the pleasure you brought us. RESPECT’
“Did you confuse Tina Turner with Aretha Franklin?” questioned a person.
“It belonged to Aretha Franklin. I don’t remember Tina covering it, but I could be wrong. Now Simply The Best will work for you,” commented another.
Fans criticized the radio star for ‘mistaking’ the two performers, but MacSween told Daily Mail Australia the post was ‘not an accident’
Fans criticized Prue’s post, with one writing, “Have you confused Tina Turner with Aretha Franklin?”
A third person said, “This is embarrassing omg.”
“Love Tina so much you don’t even know who she is anymore,” wrote another.
However, some fans defended Prue with one writing, “I agree with Prue. Growing up, I loved listening to The Supremes. RIP Tina.’
Turner died earlier on Wednesday at her home in Switzerland, her publicist revealed, though no cause of death was initially revealed.
Tina Turner died earlier on Wednesday at her home in Switzerland, her publicist revealed, though no cause of death was initially revealed