Let’s cut to the chase, we are a band called Sunnydale High inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and that show was written by Joss Whedon. Unfortunately for us, the guy who wrote some of our favorite shows turned out to be a tool. And we are totally not cool with that. Period.
In the beginning, we were a strictly Whedon inspired-band, but as time moved, we transitioned to a pop culture inspired band. This is why our last ep has songs about Dragonquest and Persona 5. But alas, our name is still Sunnydale High.
We will always have a place in our heart for what the show has meant to us, but we cannot ignore what Joss Whedon has done to the people around him throughout his career. Make no misunderstanding, we believe and support the actors/actresses who have come forward to speak out against Joss. The news of his actions is truly heartbreaking on many levels.
We have never met Joss personally as a band, but some of us have met many of the cast members on his shows. Like bands, television shows are the sum of creativity and not just an individual talent. So we will always appreciate what those individuals have contributed to our favorite pop culture moments. Furthermore, we are compassionate individuals who also hope Joss Whedon can acknowledge the pain he caused and atone for his mistakes. Redemption and paths forward matter. True self reflection is paramount to not just individual growth but growth as a society as well. But his growth has nothing to do with us. We have no role in his future narrative, nor do we want one. And although we hope he can have a meaningful dialog with those he harmed, he has no role in our path forward beyond our name and some older songs.
Buffy has inspired us through a schema of individuals showing strength by making tough decisions. And right now that slayer strength is being shown through the voices and actresses who were brave enough to call him out on his abuse. These are the true heroes of the narrative.
<3 SDH
