As the Monsters predicted before the tour even began, people have been posting photos and videos of Gaga's crowds claiming that her tour is flopping. Most, if not all, of the photos and videos being posted show the area behind the ARTPOP Zone empty, which to them is proof of "floppage". What the people posting these photos and videos don't explain, however, is the fact that the ARTPOP Zone is an elevated VIP section that would obstruct the view of anyone standing behind it.
Here are some full arena photos of Gaga's shows so far.
In that photo, the back of the GA by the mix station is empty, but you see the entire seating area is completely full.
Again, the back of the GA bu the mix station is empty, but everything else is completely full.

Back of the GA by the mix station and behind the ARTPOP Zone is empty, but the rest of the venue is full.
Photos courtesy of:
http://theartravecrowd.tumblr.com/
Now my question is, why are people lying and using shady videos and photos to try and discredit the fact that Gaga has been selling out arenas in a country she's supposedly no longer popular in?
Why are people ignoring crowds like these because of some space at the back of the GA? Is the logic that she can sell out the most expensive tickets next to the stage but can't fill up GA?
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