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Originally posted by La Musique
Now, I'm not a fan of the song but this is ridiculous:
What has she done to warrant so much hate?
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Cher could be likable, but a song like this does not help her case. People are inclined to be a little skeptical of her simply because of what she tries to embody; this little raggamuffin-white-girl with (supposed) swag act. It's all a bit chavtastic and that alone would be enough for some to hat her, but there's also the fact that there are many who doubt her authenticity. And since the public is so exposed to her because of her stint on X-Factor and her prominence in the UK media, there was plenty of time for a chorus of haters to be established. With so many people rallying against her before she even released a first single, it's sorta sensible that so many of these
haters would be opposed to a song which is essentially a big **** you to the naysayers. Were she/her team a bit wiser, I do think they would have gone in a different, less divisive, direction for her big debut. Ultimately, she might have ingratiated herself to some of the people who dislike her.
I must admit I sorta love the song, and I don't absolutely hate the video (though it's a bit lacking in the swagger department). But I totally understand where the hate comes from. As she presents herself now, it's sorta easy to hate her.