In an August 2008 interview with the Daily Mail , Perry 's mother , Mary Hudson , who is an evangelical Christian preacher , was reported as saying that she disliked the song , stating : `` It clearly promotes homosexuality and its message is shameful and disgusting ... '' However , Perry took to her official blog stating that her mother 's supposed comments were completely fabricated , while also saying her parents love and support her and attend many of her shows . In an August 2008 interview with British national newspaper Daily Mail , Perry 's mother , Mary Hudson , an evangelical Christian preacher , was reported as saying that she disliked the song , stating : `` It clearly promotes homosexuality and its message is shameful and disgusting ... '' However , Perry took to her official blog stating that her mother 's supposed comments were completely fabricated , while also saying her parents love and support her and attend many of her shows .