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Originally Posted by Consolator
Just curious, have you actually heard Madonna's music? Not the irritating 80's songs of hers they play on the radio. Tracks such as "In This Life" or "Sky Fits Heaven" or "Cyber-Raga" have clear messages regarding humanity -- to call her pointless is a bit harsh. I agree that she is no longer relevant though.
In regards to Gaga and her fans, anyone that goes to her concert knows what she is all about. They know that she is not just an image. I've seen videos of her speaking words of encouragement to her fans, and her interludes (particularly her "Manifesto of Little Monsters" interlude) at her concerts further enforce her message.
I find it really unnerving that individuals on this message board put down artists as if they know everything about them (when they evidently don't.) If you're going to criticize an artist (and trust me, there are other reasons to criticize Gaga besides her being "materialistic"), at least get your facts together.
Also, just curious, do you expect all famous people to dress like **** and not put any sort of effort into their appearance? Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's the vibe I'm getting. A lot of Gaga's fashion is either second-hand or from unknown designers. She is basically a medium for unknown designers to get word of their work out. I don't think she actually pays them for the clothes.
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I think the main problem here is that the point I am making isn't coming across. I'm not going to do a bunch of research to find out what the facts about her are because I shouldn't have to. they should be clear. Very few people in america are going to do the research and that's the problem I have.
I wouldn't dislike her as much if people weren't so obsessed with her. But the fact that everyone is so obsessed with her gives her the responsibility to send a clear and positive message.
It sounds to me like maybe that is what she is trying to do, but considering that I and no one else I know (many of whom listen to her) know about her "message" and that we are well educated, free thinking people, I highly doubt that the throngs of drooling identity-challenged fans are getting the message clearly. I wish all of her fans were like you guys but... alas... i doubt it.
However... my feelings are beginning to change because of what i have learned about her. I like her more i suppose. But i still stand behind what I stated above, which is that it took my poking and prodding on an internet forum to even come across this information.
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