Controversial YouTuber Logan Paul Sparks Outrage After Saying He Will 'Go Gay' For 1 Month

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Logan Paulis facing criticism yet again.

On Wednesday, during an episode of his podcastImpaulsive, the 23-year-old social media star sparked controversy while discussing his New Years resolutions with co-host Mike Majlak.

“January is sober vegan January and then February….” Paul said, while Majlak added, “Is fatal February.”

“The exact opposite,” Paul added.

As for March, “It’s male-only March,” Paul said. “We’re going to attempt to go gay for just one month.”

While Paul and his co-hosts laughed at their attempted humor, viewers and listeners weren’t thrilled about his comment.

“Being gay isn’t a choice, being gay isn’t a phase, being gay shouldn’t be used for a rend and subscribers. Grow up Logan Paul,” one user wrote on Twitter.

Instagram star Daniel Preda wrote, “Logan Paul joking about being gay “for one month” while countless LGBT+ around the world are killed & committing suicide for their sexuality, is disgusting. He continues to be an awful representation of the YouTube community & shows he truly has learned NOTHING over the last year.”

And GLAAD even gave their two cents on Twitter. “That’s not how it works, @LoganPaul,” the tweet read

This isn’t the first time Paul has faced backlash.

Paul sparked controversy in January 2018 after he posted a YouTube vlog that showed the body of an alleged suicide victim in Japan.

“I had never had a crisis before, ever,” Paul previously told theHollywood Reporterof the backlash he faced. Paul – whodeleted the video, apologized, and shut down his page in the wake of the controversy– created a seven-minute clip solely dedicated to suicide education and prevention.

“I know I’ve made mistakes. I know I’ve let people down. But what happens when you’re given an opportunity to help make a difference in the world?” he says in the clip. “It’s time to learn from the past as I get better and grow as a human being. I’m here to have a hard conversation as those who are suffering can have easier ones. “

“It’s time to start a new chapter in my life as I continue to educate myself and others on suicide,” he says. “I’m humbled and thankful to say, this is just the beginning.”

In the video, titled “Suicide: Be Here Tomorrow,” Paul met with Alo House Recovery Centers founder Bob Forrest and National Suicide Prevention Hotline director Dr. John Draper to learn about the issue — which takes the lives of about 800,000 people worldwide a year.

“I think as a society, as human beings, we just have to be more compassionate,” he added. “That includes me too — that’s something I’m learning on this journey.”

About a month later, Paul addressed the scandal and revealed what’s next for him.

“I’m not going to try to ignore it, I can’t ignore it — so I’m not going to pretend like that didn’t happen,” he said in a February 2018 vlog.

“I know for a fact everything I do from this point on will get criticism, it will get backlash, because I’m a very polarizing dude,” he continued. “You either love me, or you hate me. … So internet, please, use me, bro. Crucify me, vilify me, and I can promise you one thing, guys — I’m not going anywhere.”

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

source: people.com