In an alternate reality the Venus video has gone viral and has put Gaga on 2009 status

That would be hilarious!
DWUW was the right choice, but it just never got to thrive off its own hype. It's pattern is consistent:
Before promo: #28
After promo: #11
No promo: #30
Promo: #12
The video would have helped it, maybe. Oh well. I'm over the DWUW era and am ready for the next single (Venus)
