I just watched The Karate Kid movie. It was really good. Yep.
I don't understand. Friday, June 11, 2010, @ 10:39 PM
I don't understand humans. Adults in particular. Opinionated, unmannered, uncultured and uptight, pretentious people to be specific. It humours me that people find the Alejandro music video stupid, confusing or disgusting and offensive. Because it proves they have an unopened and ignorant mind. People are commenting " oh tis is so blasphemous and im so f**king confused, reminds me of da nazi's wtf explain?". It's called interpreting. Use that pink thing in your skull and THINK, STUPID. And that is what I don't understand. How quick people are willing to be prejudiced and insulting, how UNWILLING people are of accepting others and who they are and what they do. People keep speaking sh*t about Gaga and how she's trying to attract attention and how she's one giant publicity stunt, and people are so f**king proud when they feel like they've got her all figured out, and know all about her insanity and want to warn the entire planet, as though their some f**king genius. Her "psychological" issue, is called LOVE. Passion for her fashion, for her art, and for the concept of show business. Who cares if she doesn't dress like every other citizen, and if she's audacious and bold? She represents freedom in so many ways, and has the courage to stand up for herself, which clearly seems to be a problem in this century. People would just like everyone to be like everyone else, and "let's just all be f**king robots who dress the same way, act the same way, shut the f**k up and have all the same idiotic, malicious opinions". That's exactly what the music video is symbolizing, except in a more discreet and direct, specific way. It shows how some people are forced to hide their sexuality because of their religion and the pressure from society. And that could be applied to anything; for example Gaga's personality. People so badly want her to fall into depression or normalcy, because they feel that she is a bad influence. People just can't simply push past her harsh sexuality. I mean look at Katy Perry, Britney Spears, or any other slut/celebrity. MOST (but definitely not all) are very blatantly sexual as well, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO REASON, and yet you choose to scrutinize Gaga's every move. And people constantly compare Gaga to Madonna, and it's getting old. I mean, Madonna is one of her idols, so if she may seem to be referencing her, then leave it be. People are blowing comparisons larger than they should be. For example, the Vogue comparison. Everyone's saying how the music video is like Vogue, CAUSE IT'S IN BLACK AND WHITE, and she's dressed similar to her. And everyone keeps saying that Gaga copied the cone bra by adding guns to her bra. There is a HUGE difference between a cone and a gun. The gun can at least symbolize the power/weaponry of female parts, but A CONE? It's JUST A CONE. And, what about Katy Perry, she's squirting cream out of her cupcake bra in her California Gurls video and I don't hear any complaints. It's because she's just another identical, playful, quirky, placid, plastic pop star who doesn't give a sh*t about artistry or morals, they just want the money and the fame, and all they do is sing and dance in their one dimensional videos. I'm so confused how people can so passionately discriminate and talk crudely about someone. How can you even remotely analyse someone you've never even met and know on a personal level? Oh wait, it's called being prejudice and labelling, which is what every f**king idiot on the street who is completely mindless does. It's always wrong to hate, but it's never wrong to love. Values that, evidently, some people don't care for, and don't understand. I had to rant, and besides, this will probably be left unread, and it's simply my way of expressing my mind on the democracy/massive social war that's occurring, and one that will probably never disperse. Everyone will continue hating and stereotyping and discriminating, because it has been engraved into our generation. And I know it sounds terribly hopeless and pessimistic to say that we won't change, but that is the honest truth. And that is why, as a person, I strive to be the best I can be, because if you can't change others, then change yourself. BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE AND DON'T EVER FOLLOW WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY JUST BECAUSE IT'S TRENDY. Do it because you want to, it's as simple as that. But more specifically, just to be clear, I'm speaking about personal, self identity aspects, NOT um, like eating candy or watching a movie at 11:00 p.m just cause you want to. LOLOL. But to be honest, I think people who do follow trends and mold themselves to fit social expectations, that is apart of their life and who they are, which in opinion is very sad and it seems to be a very common thing, ESPECIALLY during adolescence, when humans still haven't matured and fully developed their thinking skills. Some people never do though, like the idiots at FOX news. Geez, I type too much. I've got to be more concise. But I don't like to censor myself cause I find it unnecessary, but I will sometime in the future. Maybe. Alright, I'm going to stop typing now.
In Celebration. Thursday, June 10, 2010, @ 6:08 PM
Of many things. First off, I FINISHED MY FRENCH ORAL EXAM. FINALLY, now I don't have much to worry about, except for exams and receiving my marks...
And um the Alejandro video release ! Although it has nothing to do with it... I'll make some photoshop art soon. Maybe. UM, that's it. Laugh out loud I have so many scroll bars. 4. LIKE iPHONE 4 WHOA.
ALEJANDRO. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, @ 4:57 PM
My thoughts on the video...
It was conceptually and visually intriguing. She looked stunning, and the whole video has a very beautiful, underlying message. This is one of Gaga's most sexually charged videos, and is indefinitely, nothing short of Gaga. Her collaboration with Steven Klein is clear; it has a very fashion appeal and cinematic approach, rather than being a simple, sing and dance music video. As with all Gaga music videos, there is a very shrouded plot line and theme, that you must uncover. I've already viewed the video, TONS, repeatedly watching it to understand. From what I can tell, it is a very strong commentary on homosexuality, androgyny, homophobia, and as Gaga has stated before, the lust for another's love; someone who won't accept you, and can't necessarily accept themselves either. The men go back and forth between stilettos and military outfits, which I think is a very interesting point. I believe that it is symbolic of hiding, and that the men are "hiding" the truth, and not allowing people realize who they are. And that is simply what I love about a Lady Gaga video. It makes you think. To go beyond what is literal and generic, to go past the blatant sexuality, even if it makes you uncomfortable. And that is what art is. It is a piece that receives both negativity and positivity. But most of all, it is something that generates great emotion or opinion. Because that is, in fact, what art/pop culture feeds off of. But anyway, I think I'm getting off topic and my thoughts are a blur. This video will MOST CERTAINLY be bashed, insulted and parodied. Contrary to that, it will be loved, understood and honoured by others. Everyone has their own opinion and you have to respect that. At the same time, I could care less about a child's/journalist's/celebrity's perspective of this video, because to be quite honest, some people are ignorant fools. They either don't bother to understand the imagery, or they simply don't have the brain capacity or interest for the art. And that is completely fine, because not everyone understands or likes this type of media. Some people like technology or gaming, or sports, or astronomy etc. Another point the video sends, is the sensitivity of religion. It is a very fragile subject that is tossed around, discussed very thoughtlessly, but also, no religion doesn't speak against something. Which is why I think she may be subtly dressed as a nun. The story that I've interpreted goes along these lines...:
A man, who served the army at war, dies. His wife, Gaga, mourns his death. However, he and many of the other soldiers hid their sexuality, due to their religion and peers, which is why she doesn't want him back nor does the administration. Gaga also struggles with her sexuality and wants to be loved by the other men, who struggle as well. In the video you experience the bond between the men, and the intense fight that Gaga puts up for them. Gaga plays three characters, the wife, the nun, and the troubled person. In the end, you can see how the nun, portrayed by Gaga, has chained up the man on the bed, literally, figuratively and mentally, who I assume is the husband. Also, in the end, the troubled female learns to free herself of her constricting religion. Mixed in between the video are representations of Gaga in the past, and obviously, dance sequences. I could seriously go on for DAYS explaining and discovering each and every relevant symbol, but I won't bore you any longer. That is, if your still reading LOL. Hope you enjoyed my VAGUE, probably confusing explanation. Overall though, the video is an emancipation to be reckoned with. Hopefully this video will push a new generation of politics and mindsets, but I highly doubt it, because it isn't domestically-friendly, and does not clearly state its message to everyone.
Here's the iPhone 4:
It makes me want to buy one SOOOO BADLY..... LOL but it is 100% redundant and um... yeah that's it. HA. Wow I type way too much. But I seriously wish I could explain my theories and ideas, because the video is beautiful and has so much to offer. But I can't, cause I don't have time and it would take me days to plan... AHAHA. Anyway, Alejandro.
WILL Monday, June 7, 2010, @ 9:31 PM
WILL THEY JUST POST THE VIDEO ALREADY ?! OR AT LEAST CONFIRM SOME DETAILS ?! THIS TEASE IS DRIVING ME T INSANITY AND I WILL PROBABLY (MORE LIKE CERTAINLY), GO F***ING PSYCHOTIC BY TOMORROW WITHOUT MY GAGA FIX. My incessant ranting does nothing does it... UGHHHHHHHHH STUPID SCHOOL.
