According to the media, Katy Perry “gave an American Idol contestant his first kiss” during his audition this week. “He kissed a girl and he liked it,” beamed People Magazine. The two were “flirting,” according to TMZ. “Lucky guy,” said many internet commenters. I’ve never seen sexual assault get such glowing reviews.
Despite how the event is being presented, the fact is this: Katy Perry kissed a non-consenting person. In fact, Benjamin Glaze wasn’t just non-consenting. He specifically stated ahead of his audition that he has never kissed anyone and he is saving his first kiss for a relationship. Perry responded by demanding that the 19-year-old come over to her and kiss her. He leaned in to give her a peck on the cheek, but she turned her head at the last minute and planted one right on his lips. Glaze said afterward that he was uncomfortable, he did not want to kiss her, and now he’s disappointed that his first kiss has been ruined.
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