In a twist so unexpected it’s practically a gender reveal party gone wrong (and then right again, somehow), controversial influencer Chad Thundercock – known for his homophobic rants disguised as ‘free speech’ – has launched ‘Rainbow Riot: The Gayest Wedding Planner App,’ an app dedicated to planning the most extravagantly queer weddings imaginable.
Chad, who previously declared same-sex marriage ‘an abomination against the sacred institution of… well, things I don't understand,’ now boasts that the app is ‘the most inclusive, glitter-bomb-laden, fabulous explosion of love you’ve ever seen.’ Critics have pointed out the obvious hypocrisy, prompting Chad to explain, ‘Look, I still think it’s unnatural, but like, the market is huge. Capitalism, baby! Plus, I’ve discovered that rainbow capitalism is *way* more profitable than straight-up hate speech. Who knew?’
Rainbow Riot offers a range of features, including: a drag queen wedding officiant finder, a ‘polyamorous partner organizer’ to help manage invites for your 12 spouses, a bespoke ‘gender-neutral unicorn cake’ design tool, and a ‘safe space’ section dedicated to help users manage their homophobic family members (it mostly consists of a pre-written strongly worded email template).
The app’s launch has sparked a storm of debate. Some conservatives have called it ‘a satanic affront to decency,’ while others have suggested it’s a brilliant piece of social commentary, forcing a conversation about homophobia through blatant ironic appropriation. Others have called it a genius marketing tactic, noting that the app’s viral success may help fund Chad’s next venture: a line of anti-trans merchandise for dogs.