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Discussion: "Lady Gaga: Why America Has Sabotaged Her"
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"Lady Gaga: Why America Has Sabotaged Her"
This was definitely an interesting read posted by Revolutionary Gay Magazine on their Tumblr website. I'll quote it without the images included.
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When her videos came out, they were highly regarded as pop art and all the world, not just America were in awe of Lady Gaga. And just like that, America turned on Gaga. Having to cancel her American Born This Way Tour for a medical emergency, America felt betrayed and turned on Gaga like wild animals. Even her Little Monsters went rogue and looked out for themselves more than they did for Gaga eventually hindering her rather than helping.
And meanwhile news about her new album #ArtPop was stirring for over a year and was truly anticipated…but by whom? When the songs were leaked and the first single was released, it seemed like Gaga was on top of the world again. “Applause” was a smash hit and the video was creatively successful. And yet America decided to pit her against a fellow pop star for absolutely no reason. There was a race to release singles, videos and eventually an album, but Gaga aimed to created a back story leading up to ArtPop.
This didn’t sit well with a hurry up and wait American society, where pop culture is speed of light fast. Gaga was left in the dust, and was pushed aside for homely Katy Perry. Although the two women are distinct, they were thrown into the musical arena until one came out victorious and only by a few more albums. Lady Gaga was ridiculed and treated like **** not only by her listeners, but by people she worked with.
She had major changes to do, and because of the turmoil, even amidst a fairly successful album, Gaga suffered immensely. Not only emotional but financially. And now that there are rumors that her tour is suffering, I’m not surprised. You see America likes to hold up a star and place them in the sky to shine, but only with a time limit, and then just like that they are yanked down, crashing and burning. Everyone likes to see an accident. They can’t turn their eyes away from it.
So the very people who wrote wonderful things about her, decidedly stripped her of her merits and self-worth. And while Gaga keeps thriving and pushing forward, America is not satisfied until they seem gimmicks and explosions and a big **** you from Gaga. They want to see her emerge like a phoenix as long as they make sure she hits rock bottom first so they can expect a victorious return.
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What are your thoughts? The writer makes some very good points.
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So America turned on her cause she cancelled her American leg?
I can't with this, being on mobile right now
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I don't think anyone turned on her I think she made some slip ups tbh
The media is always going to jump on a celeb that's having a rough time
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I went to school with the guy who runs this "magazine." He was a moron then and I see nothing has changed.
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LIES. Gaga pitted HERSELF against Katy when she did the whole 'pop emergency' thing and pulled that twitter stunt. Let's not play the media blame game shall we. All her problems this era have been self inflicted and she only has herself to blame. Who delayed the video? HER. Who INVITED the media to scrutinize her with her little #startthemusic act? HER. And let's not begin with the embarassing video where she called herself a flop.
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Originally posted by BudBud
So America turned on her cause she cancelled her American leg?
I can't with this, being on mobile right now
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More like that was one of several factors - sort of a tipping point. She's not entirely absolved of fault in my opinion but the article is still an interesting piece.
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"And yet America decided to pit her against a fellow pop star for absolutely no reason. "
Like this for example. The song released on the same day, that was bound to happen. Both camps knew that they would be compared.
It's like 50 vs. Ye. 50 put up numbers but everyone looks at him like the loser of the situation in 2007.
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The reason why Gaga has declined so much is because the quality of her music, lyrics, performances, videos, outfits, etc has decreased massively. That's the harsh truth, it has nothing to do with "people turning on her". Whatever "backlash" she has received is absolutely nothing compared to true backlash like what the Dixie Chicks, Madonna, MJ, Britney received.
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America didn't "turn" on her. Most people just aren't interested in her act anymore.
Most acknowledge she's incredibly talented and above the **** she does.
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Originally posted by GreasyBruce
The reason why Gaga has declined so much is because the quality of her music, lyrics, performances, videos, outfits, etc has decreased massively. That's the harsh truth, it has nothing to do with "people turning on her". Whatever "backlash" she has received is absolutely nothing compared to true backlash like what the Dixie Chicks, Madonna, MJ, Britney received.
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I'd disagree with you about the music; DWUW was pretty much her best single IMO. However, about the rest, you have a point.
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not sure if this is positive or negative
but I think they're leaning more on Gaga's side
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They are right about America turning on her, but everything else is a bit of a mess.
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Can't believe I spent 5 minutes reading this mess
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Originally posted by Kartrashian
LIES. Gaga pitted HERSELF against Katy when she did the whole 'pop emergency' thing and pulled that twitter stunt. Let's not play the media blame game shall we. All her problems this era have been self inflicted and she only has herself to blame. Who delayed the video? HER. Who INVITED the media to scrutinize her with her little #startthemusic act? HER. And let's not begin with the embarassing video where she called herself a flop.
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If I remember correctly, after the release date of Applause had been announced Roar's release date was announced and coincidentally was only a week or two after the song.
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Originally posted by GreasyBruce
The reason why Gaga has declined so much is because the quality of her music, lyrics, performances, videos, outfits, etc has decreased massively. That's the harsh truth, it has nothing to do with "people turning on her". Whatever "backlash" she has received is absolutely nothing compared to true backlash like what the Dixie Chicks, Madonna, MJ, Britney received.
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This.
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The truth is.. America was only interested in the Lady GaGa character, not the music. They got tired of the character and everything left with it. Is it impossible for her to comeback? It's never impossible she still has a chance if she doesn't let her ego get in the way and stops trying to pull stupid stunts because America just isn't here for it anymore.
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