Controversial Vidoes of 2012: ‘Animal Style,’ Murs

Two teenage boys enter into a romantic, bi-racial relationship in Murs’ video for ‘Animal Style,’ featured on the critically acclaimed ‘Love and Rockets, Volume 1: The Transformation’ album. And as a result, it became one of the most talked about videos of the year, utilizing effective images and emotional turmoil to perpetuate the ongoing dialogue about gay rights and acceptance. Buzzed about moments include not only the affectionate kiss at the very end, but also the jarring, eye-opening tragedy that precedes it.