MTE, Jonny. She could be a total riot irl, but as a public figure it doesn't come across well. If it's supposed to be sarcasm, she ends up sounding hypocritical and butthurt. Her stupid first single just left a bad taste in my mouth, but the way she whines about others really grates on me.
lmao well she does treat them with respect imo. When GaGa "exploits" the community, as some have accused, it translates into major campaigning against prop 8 and don't ask don't tell, contributions to LGBT charities, ending deals with anti-gay corporations, and writing celebratory songs about them. Katy Perry couldn't make it as a Christian artist, so she re-branded herself as a kitschy sexpot who flirted with girls for attention like any 14 to 25-year-old does these days. Yeah, I know who my hero is.
My dad is pretty cranky about music that isn't his favorites from the 70's, and I don't even know what to say about his comments on gay culture, but he was all
watching the Lady GaGa concert on HBO with me. Some tv interviews since then, too! I think her personality is big enough that she isn't overwhelmed by crazy fanbases, so the non-fans don't have to be turned off (like with, say, religion or anime, where it can distract from the real quality).
She kind of has something for everyone to enjoy if they give pop a chance.
I just want to thank you again for letting me talk about her, cuz I don't really have people to do that with, and the discussions at ONTD are a zoo. Much appreciated.
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