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Discussion: Why is Jennifer Lopez So Disrespected on ATRL?
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Why is Jennifer Lopez So Disrespected on ATRL?
Something that's always bothered me since joining ATRL, and apparent in threads like this one, is the blatant disregard for the impact of Jennifer "J. Lo" Lopez.
Clocking in at:
$2.5 billion+ film gross.
Over 75 million records sold.
The only entertainer in history to have simultaneously have the #1 album & #1 film @ the box office.
And numerous other chart achievements, #1 spots on countless polls, and one of entertainment's biggest presences over the past 2 decades. She is the reason that Google Images exists today, is one of Hollywood's preeminent style icons, and the most prominent and influential Hispanic entertainer in America.
She is an indisputable sex symbol, and in many regards the blueprint for today's ideal superstar. Beautiful, talented, charismatic, and a certified triple threat.
So WHY in the world is she so consistently mocked and discounted on ATRL?
Is it because of her latest album A.K.A.'s lackluster commercial performance?
As if that diminishes any of her past success.
Is it because she's not a top vocalist? Because on ATRL, where anything wearing a wig and lipstick has a fanbase, is certainly no place where people can afford to be too picky about vocals.
Not to mention she can outdance all of today's hottest pop tarts.
Her personal life and relationships, frequently the fodder of tabloids? When all of the world's biggest icons experience some degree of media scandal?
I'm truly baffled, g0rls. Someone enlighten me. Why does ATRL deny Jenny ha impact?
DISCUSS.
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#1 spots on countless polls
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Slay a biT
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Their faves unless it's Britney will Neva.
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How many times has this thread been made already? It's maybe because her prime happened long time ago maybe? ATRL kids you know.
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Originally posted by Rihhyonce
on ATRL, where anything wearing a wig and lipstick has a fanbase
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Thank you on this thread.
Back on topic, you've already answered your question with this
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She's disrespected in "real" life too.
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Originally posted by Su-Barbie-A
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She's been voted the Sexiest/Most Beautiful Woman in the World like a bajillion times, let me live.
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Originally posted by XXXO
How many times has this thread been made already? It's maybe because her primer happened long time ago maybe? ATRL kids you know.
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I don't know, I've never seen it before.
And I thought about chocking it all up to age, but someone like Madonna is WAY past their prime but still gets her credit.
Could it be....racisme?
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Its crazy whats funny most of the people shading jenny on here they fave have all said there inspiried by jLo
JLo is one the biggest things to come from the 90s people love to drag jenny, xtina and britney but they got career stats most of the current girls cant **** with
JLo,Britney and xtina have all sold more albums then most pop girls of the last 10 years wish they could touch
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It's ATRL, you have to be #1 in everywhere to be respected
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Because ATRL is the pits like literally why do y'all about what these loose ass bottoms who live in their parents basements have to say
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Lopez is regarded as the most influential Hispanic performer in the United States, having broken racial barriers in the entertainment industry.[12] The Record newspaper observed that she was responsible for the introduction of a Latin presence in the film industry.[273] In Icons of American Popular Culture: From P.T. Barnum to Jennifer Lopez (2009), author Robert C. Cotrell describes Lopez as the Hispanic version of Oprah Winfrey, calling her a "multidimensional artist who had turned into a financial powerhouse".[5] In 2012, Forbes opined that Lopez "may be the most powerful entertainer on the planet".[274] Lopez is the highest-paid actress of Latin descent, as well as the wealthiest actress in Hollywood as of 2013.[275] Miriam Jiménez Román stated in The Afro-Latin Reader: History and Culture in the United States (2009) that "[she] was able to traverse the difficult racial boundaries".[276] As a result of launching a career in music in the late 1990s, she played a part in the "Latin explosion" that was occurring in entertainment at the time.[277] Around this time, the emphasis on Lopez's curvaceous figure grew; scholar Sean Redmond wrote in Stardom and Celebrity (2007) that this was a sign of her role and social power in the cultural changes occurring in the United States.[278] The Daily Herald described Lopez as "crossover royalty".[279] In February 2007, People en Español named her the most influential Hispanic.[280]
VH1 ranked Lopez at number 15 on a list of "200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons",[281] number 16 on "100 Greatest Women In Music",[282] and number 21 on "50 Greatest Women of the Video Era".[283] Her album J to tha L-O! The Remixes was acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the first number one remix album in the United States.[284] In 2010, Lopez was honored by the World Music Awards with the Legend Award for her contribution to the arts.[285] Lopez's musical comeback the following year with her single "On the Floor"—one of the best-selling singles of all time, and its music video was previously the most-watched by a female in digital history—is regarded as one of the greatest comebacks in history.[286] Lopez remains the only entertainer to have a number one album and film simultaneously in the United States.[287] In 2013, Lopez was presented with the prestigious landmark 2,500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her musical contributions, with the Los Angeles Times declaring, "It's hard to think of a more emblematic figure of multitasking modern celebrity".[288]
Famed for her distinctive fashion and style, Us Weekly named Lopez Style Icon of the 2000s decade.[289] The Green Versace "Jungle Dress" that she wore at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000 was voted the fifth most iconic dress of all time in a poll run by The Daily Telegraph.[290] The images of Lopez wearing the dress became the most popular search query of all time at that point, and subsequently led to the creation of Google's image search.[291] Her style has influenced a range of celebrities.[292][293][294] Her record-breaking fragrance line has become the most successful celebrity line in the world, with sales exceeding $2 billion.[295] Lopez has been credited as an idol or influence by a range of entertainers, including Jessica Alba,[296] Kat DeLuna,[297] Kerry Washington,[298] Becky G,[299] Britney Spears,[300] Q’orianka Kilcher,[301] Selena Gomez,[302] Beyoncé Knowles,[303] Raquel Castro,[304] Karen Rodriguez,[305] Kelly Key,[306] Layla El,[307] Mike Doughty,[308] Stooshe,[309] Naya Rivera,[310] and Pitbul
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1) They're too young to remember how big of a star she was, as their only historical references are sales and chart peaks. Without an accurate glimpse into pop culture of the late 90's/early 00's, they cannot and will never understand.
2) They think that ******** on Jenny somehow makes their fave look better, which is pathetic.
I am relatively young but I remember stanning for Jenny From the Block (the song) and thinking she was gorgeous. The fact that she's has been successful in the entertainment world for over a decade is a big enough receipt on its own not to mention she's one of the biggest Latina stars ever in the US. Idk why people love dragging her. Her recent musical output hasn't been great but she's still awesome.
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Because she's no longer in her prime.
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Certain body features and continuous fillers only take you so far
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Jenny from the Block and the Green Versace >>> most of the girls ATRL stan for
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ATRL is constantly disrespecting veterans and legends like JLO. It's so disgusting.
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Originally posted by Whiskey Mouth
Because she's no longer in her prime.
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This but her sucsess is on another level
She earns around $50 million a year and shes not a album seller or touring act
To be earning $50 million a year 25 years into her career is pretty ****ing impressive and the fact she sold over 1 million tickets on her first world tour 15 years into her career and past her prime is also impressive then topping forbes 20+ years into her career is again impressive
Shes a smart women.
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