AcidTestGraduate wrote:
Wheelman, I want to respond to your comments re: nycdave's questions.
I don't think she's bright enough to understand what she's doing. She might have heard you could get someone's ire up by wearing these symbols (hence be controversial) and it would be a good publicity move. I just can't give her that much credit as an intelligent person. An intelligent person would want to rely on their skills as a performer and not have to rely on such gimmicks. I know someone who's still disgusted that Madonna chose her name. Also, I'm reminded of many images of Sid Vicious wearing a swastika t-shirt. I don't think he was bright enough to understand the significance of that considering he was citizen of a country that fought the Nazi scourge. At best he figured he was being a naughty boy doing that, and putting forth an up yours attitude to the establishment; probably the best he could think of.
I respect your right to take the position you have so clearly done so. I don't mock you or make fun of you. If you choose to continue this fight then more power to you, but be careful trying to ram your convictions down anyones throat.
well, T/Y for this...
I think you're right for the most part...
but I believe there's a bit more to her motives than just that...
you keep hearing all these stories from performers they sold their soul for fame..
I believe she did, & part of her pact is to push an agenda..be it with her symbolism or lyrics or wat have you...
& if I'm so "out there" with my views on this...
why do so many pop stars use the same symbolism in their acts & on their CD covers....
& use that symbolism when posing for the camera & poparazzi
& make reference to Satan & demons in their lyrics..
now we're not talking about heavy metal bands here...
but pop stars & rappers all doing the same things...
the music industry,, never used to be like that..
& NO..They're not all working for the same label..