One of the signs read "God sent the coronavirus in fury." It's hard to argue with the idea that the Big Guy might be a little ticked off about what's going on on Earth. But that's about the only olive branch I'll extend to members of the Westboro Baptist Church, a.k.a. the hateful homophobes you see turning up at every event ever held, hoisting signs that let you know you're breathing incorrectly in the eyes of Jesus Christ.
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters are no strangers to this group, having confronted them with song in both 2011 and 2015. But the two squads squared off once again in Kansas on Thursday. Grohl and co. rolled slowly past the protesters, in character as their disco-driven alter ego, The Dee Gees. They brought with them not a message of hate, but one of love, man. Just love. Here's what Grohl said on the mic.
"I've got something to say. Because you know what? I love you. I do! The way I look at it, I love everybody. Isn't that what you're supposed to do? Can't you just love everybody? Cause I think it's about love. That's what I think. I think we're all about love. And you shouldn't be hatin'. You know what y'all should be doin'? You should be dancin'!"
Can't argue with that, either. Check out the videos below and enjoy watching some of the most insufferable people living in these United States have their palates cleansed by some of the most beloved people living in these Unites States.
Did that last sentence make it seem like I worship the false idols that are Foo Fighters? Well then toss me some bell bottoms and call me a sinner. I'll be over here—dancin'.
Ben Boskovich is a contributing editor to Esquire, and writes about style and golf. He previously served as Esquire's Deputy Editor, and the site's Managing Editor. Prior to joining Hearst Digital Media, he was the Social Media Editor at Entertainment Weekly.
