Shonda Rhimes blasts viewer who criticizes 'gay scenes'

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 (UPI) —

Shonda Rhimes blasted one of her show’s viewers on Sunday after the fan tweeted to her that the "gay scenes" on her shows were "too much."

Rhimes is the writer of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, which all have gay characters. One of her fans said the couples’ relationships and their physical scenes were "too much."

Rhimes, who has been vocal on Twitter about social issues, did not appreciate the sentiment and told the viewer her opinions were not welcome in Shondaland, telling her "Bye, Felicia."

. @Dabdelhakiem There are no GAY scenes. There are scenes with people in them.â € ” shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) October 19, 2014

@Dabdelhakiem If you are suddenly discovering that Shondaland shows have scenes involving people who are gay, you are LATE TO THE PARTY.â € ” shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) October 19, 2014

. @Dabdelhakiem If u use the phrase "gay scenes", u are not only LATE to the party but also NOT INVITED to the party. Bye Felicia. #oneLOVEâ € ” shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) October 19, 2014

Fans and critics may learn that Rhimes is not going top take certain criticism lightly.