Lady Gaga MTV Video Music Awards 2009 Bloody Performance VIDEO
September 14th, 2009 by Castina
Tagged as: 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, 2009 New York Fashion Week, Lady Gaga, Popular Culture
Clean up on Aisle 3; Lady Gaga needs a tampon!
Lady Gaga turned the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in her hometown of New York City into a bloody mess on Sunday night, after a gory stage rendition of her hit single “Paparazzi.”
What's Hot at PopCrunch?
Related Articles:
- Lady Gaga Beyonce “Video Phone” VIDEO Premiere Nov. 17
- Beyonce (Ft. Lady Gaga) “Video Phone” VIDEO Sneak Peek
- Lady Gaga Bloody VMAs Performance Accused Of “Sensationalizing” Suicide
- Lady Gaga Diva Demands Include Chilly Cheese
- Lady Gaga “The Fame Monster” Release Date Nov. 24
On September 14th 2009, Nikki Lahidjani wrote:
I think that was amazing, and all of my friends think I’m psychotic because of that. And she was really brave to do that!
:O :O :O I AM SO SHOCKED!!!!
On September 14th 2009, June Bug wrote:
It’s a satanic ritual. A bride sacrifice to Lucifer. She represented Baphomet at the beginning with her mask on.
On September 14th 2009, The Phoenix wrote:
I am and have been very much a Lady Gaga fan, but am I the only one that saw this as very disturbing? I guess a lot of you don’t know about the things that are really going on right now around the world and behind the scenes. Check out Jay-z s new video “Run this town” Through the entire thing they use illuminati symbolism. It is right in our faces and the majority of you can’t even see it, like I didn’t used to be able to, but now I know. Jay-z also has songs that say “murder murder jesus and 666″ when played backwards. Look it up on youtube. Didn’t you guys here the scream/cry she let out when everyone was around her right before she got pulled up? And, didn’t you see the look on her face??? Did you not notice that even in her eyes she look traumatized and in a trance like state? In all of her videos there has always been illuminati symbolism also and I always wondered if she was a willing participant, now it is really looking like one of their victims/mind controlled slaves. It is actually pretty common in the “industry” I wish people understood and saw things the way I do, but you’d have to do years of research and be preceptive too and that doesn’t come naturally to most people. This performance was extremely disturbing to say the least. The people that are running the world right now are extremely evil and their power stretches across every thing from government establishments, to universities, the the media and even the music and movie industry. Pray to god for yourself and everyone else because we are in some deep sh_t. You don’t get to be famous for nothing and you don’t get to be famous with out agreeing to do what you are told.
On September 15th 2009, ninaj wrote:
i loved lady gaga since she came out. i always felt that she stands out from the crowd and does a good job with her music, but i have to say this was creepy. it changed my view of her. when she rubbed the “blood” on her face she looked so demonic. i’m not happy at all. her performance was the only one i was looking forward to waching and im quite disappointed.
to comment on The Phoenix…. its true what you said. people dont become famous without agreeing to what they want you to do. the hollywood life is only a sad life to live.
On September 16th 2009, Lizettee wrote:
wow… I was a fan until this performance but now I cant even look at her the same way. She needs help. No matter how different people are too much is too much.
On September 16th 2009, Dee wrote:
Pheonix, I agree with you 100%!
That comedian actor said a prayer to the devil at the very start! It went downhill with demonic references from there. As for Lady Ga-Ga, Im DISGUSTED. Bet the big wigs in the music biz loved the show though….
On September 17th 2009, skw wrote:
it was so funny
On September 18th 2009, jen wrote:
She is messed up in the head…..think about all the teenagers that watched this..yeah that’s good for young kids..good for you lady gaga!
On September 18th 2009, Mike wrote:
Now, I’m a huge fan of Lady Gaga, and I have to say the performance she put at the awards show is nothing short of spectacular and entertaining. But what I find even more entertaining is the discussion here so far. It amazes me that the kind of psychological problems people must have to actually believe she or anyone could actually have any demonic connections.
Only when you let go of your superstitious beliefs, you’ll find that this performance and earlier prayer to Satan led by Jack Black actually very entertaining and incredibly funny. And part of the reason they are, is that we know all these references to demonic powers bug the hell out of the kind of the people that have posted above.
Come on people, demons and the devil don’t exist, and neither do angels and God.
On September 18th 2009, CJH wrote:
RE: Mike’s statement.
Whether or not we personally believe in Satan or God or anything pertaining to religion, there are people who do – and they’ve performed their rituals at the VMAs disguised as entertainment. Anybody praying to a dark lord and encouraging the room to participate, then having dance numbers like we saw may not strike everybody as ritualistic but it was certainly disturbing and most definitely not appropriate for minors to be exposed to.
I like a lot of Gaga’s songs. They’re catchy, good to dance to, and she has a good voice. The symbolism in her is plain, however. Anybody can see how it would encourage youth to be vapid and superficial to have your logo be a headless naked woman.
Whether you believe in the occult or not, it’s always good to question what’s in front of you. The worst thing that can happen is that by looking into things, you’ll have a true personal understanding.
On September 18th 2009, Crystal wrote:
It was obviously a shoutout to Phantom of the Opera, with the broken chandelier and the mask. I really have no idea where she was going with the blood and screams, unless it was the Phantom scene where the main male opera singer gets murdered by the Phantom. Or it could relate to her song, where she’s singing how much she loves someone. Perhaps enough to bleed to death? But I like the Phantom theory better, because it’s my favorite musical, LOL!
On September 18th 2009, Mkay wrote:
Wow you are all idiots. It is about trying so hard and giving your all until it finally gets to you and it runs you down into nothing. If you all actually looked and listened to the lyrics you would get it. Oh, and most likely she didn’t really mean for it to get on her face but she just rubbed it on accidentally. I have done that before with red paint. IT IS MOST DEFINITELY NOT SOMETHING TO DO WITH SATANIC RITUALS!!!
On September 18th 2009, Pat Kelly wrote:
Junebug has no idea what she is talking about. Baphomet is the pagan goat god, a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The goat head and the female body is what baphomet is because both signify fertility, so go back to hiding behind your bible you little scared christian haha. Shes obviously making a statement about something other than trivial things like religion. One could suggest that it could be because of the vile and viscious hunger of the papparazzi and their need to expose and misconstrue things, who knows?
Personally, I feel she is delightfully eccentric and artistic. She is what I call an entertainer, she performs music with a theatrical aspect and keeps the crows both entertained and guessing her next move. I am a musician and I have 100% admiration and respect for that woman.
On September 19th 2009, frogleg wrote:
The key to the meaning of the song was the title of the song – Paparazzi – duh. I like the way she sings about her undying love for “Papa” Razzi. Note the classic Italian background set. If anything the song is a condemnation of the paparazzi who follow stars around hoping for them to wind up crippled, bleeding, dying, suicidal.
Not only is this a fantastic song, it is pure art. And to me the pure white clothing that is corrupted by the evil intent of Papa Razzi is pure metaphorical beauty.
No one could ever beat the Madonna “Like a Virgin” bridal appearance on MTV awards, but this performance is truly an equal in my own blood red eyes. Bravo Lady Gaga!
On September 21st 2009, Trebor H wrote:
Bravo Lady Gaga your performance was excellent and we all will remember it for years to come! I loved it because it was art, truth and entertaining..
On September 23rd 2009, Sam wrote:
Seriously…people read way to far into things! Her performance was great!…it fit the song and was meant to go along with her video. It was entertaining which is exactly what an artist should be!!!!
On September 24th 2009, steven wrote:
You people talking about demons and 666 are fuckin idiots. This was a performance, this is art, and it was amazing. So stfu idiots.
On September 24th 2009, steven wrote:
You people talking about demons and 666 are the ones who are sick in the head. This was true art, and a great performance.
On September 24th 2009, steven wrote:
You people talking about demons, 666, and satanic rituals are the ones who are sick in the head, really go get some help because you need it.
This was true art, and a great performance.
On September 24th 2009, Mkay wrote:
Thank you Steven for telling these people how stupid they are.
On September 25th 2009, JAK in a Box wrote:
this was a truly disturbing but deep performance. first of all to all of those haters calling her demonic THATS THE POINT the song is about how people chase the Paparazzi and their pursuit for fame and attention destroys who they are. to me it clearly doesnt advertise becoming a celebrity cuz she went psychotic bled, cried, and then died on stage fiending for the love of those around her. i always thought she was psycho but now i see a method to her madness kudos to her.
On September 25th 2009, imanin wrote:
wat the hellwas that? she is really is crazy!
On September 26th 2009, Jon wrote:
All of you people talking about 666, demons, and all that nonsense are coo-coo for coco puffs. Get your heads examined. The only dangerous thing I see going on here is the garbage being spewed, trying to turn a theatrical performance into something supernatural.
As I said, get your heads examined.
On September 27th 2009, Vin DiCator wrote:
Sacrificing with blood to the god of Masonry – Satan/Lucifer – is what he wants and is necessary to be initiated into their Satanic cults; as well for even Satan himself to possess some souls.
READ her quotes for yourself:
Lady Gaga’s performance was hailed as “brilliant” by many music fans. If you however ask them what it symbolizes, their face turns into a question mark. Here’s what Gaga said about her performance during an interview at gagadaily.com
Do you think it will be one of those defining moments people will remember at the VMAs?
I know it will. I sort of have this philosophy about things: there’s never a reason to do something unless it’s going to be memorable, unless it’s going to change things, unless it’s going to inspire a movement. With the song and with the performance, I hope to say something very grave about fame and the price of it.
Something grave? What?
You’ll have to see.
What are you going to wear?
I would say that the fashion for the performance is a representation of the most stoic and memorable martyrs of fame in history. It’s intended to be an iconic image that represents people. I think after watching the performance and maybe studying it after you watch it on YouTube, you’ll see the references and the symbols come through.
The setting for the performance is very symbolic. Gaga performs in a temple or maybe an aristocratic mansion, complete with columns, chandlers and paintings. Occult rituals, mind control experiments and even human sacrifices have been constantly rumored to take place in those kinds of locations. One feature I cannot ignore is the presence of two massive pillars underneath an arch. – Copied from the http://vigilantcitizen.com/?p=2191.
Jesus and his disciples CAST OUT devils from possessed souls when there is opportunity. Anyone who does not believe in God – the LORD Yahvh – and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth has NO power against the Devil and his demons.
Fools burn in Hell.
On September 29th 2009, Walk strong wrote:
You people must be blind if you thought that show was good it was nothing but satanic its blaitent promoting satan your being hypnotized and you dont even know it read rev 13 and open your eyes i aggree with the pheonix GOD BLESS
On October 2nd 2009, Globals wrote:
all good things
On October 4th 2009, Bob wrote:
Wow. The dolts who think she is evil or devil-worshiping or whatever need to do something new for them…think! Oh, and learn to listen to the lyrics forwards instead of backwards, ok?
The song is about the dangers of wanting fame! About how our celebrity obsessed culture destroys people’s lives.
Did you actually listen to the song? In the first few lines she sings:
“Amidst all these flashing lights I pray that the fame won’t take my life.”
And the point of the song is that by the end, the fame does take her life, through the dysfunctional relationship with the paparazzi.
Watch the video. The message is the same – she just had a stage show with the blood to shock the VMA crowd.
I think she’s great. A real pop artist, in the Andy Warhol sense of the term.
On October 6th 2009, You are all so dumb wrote:
THAT WAS A PERFORMANCE. It was not supposed to be anything other than entertainment. I am in the industry myself and have done things like this but it does not represent who I am in real life. ITS A PERFORMANCE. Think about it…can you put on a show like that? Try and look at yourself in the mirror while doing it. It is harder than it looks.
On October 9th 2009, marooke wrote:
I understand what Phoenix is trying to say, but I dont think that Lady Gaga is a devil woshiper, I just think shes a very unique human being to start off with, and I think its all just to put on for show.
On October 9th 2009, EdMystery wrote:
I’m torn!
I am haunted and in awe of the performace. I never paid attention to the song previously. The tribute to the price of fame and the angst in this rendition are stuck in my head. I am now a fan.
Incredible artist. Incredible performance.
But, it is too coordinated to be an act of a spontaneous individual rebel, like Warhol or Andy Kaufman, and I don’t see her as a tactical self-exploitator like Madonna… yet. I suspect there’s some manufacturing in Lady Gaga persona. If I’m wrong, then my hat’s off to her as a force.
As far as demonic or devil references… I can’t really believe that.
Then again… wasn’t the greatest trick of Satan was to convince everyone he didn’t exist?
Even if Satan just represents the temptation and tendancy in people to do the wrong thing… in a way, Lady Gaga’s performace was mocking just that!
On October 13th 2009, kapu wrote:
lahttp://www.youtube.com/humanbatteries911#p/u/0/u1gFxBYpu8M
On October 16th 2009, Dr Hobbs wrote:
I’m the head phychologist at the Royal London Hospital and reading this i am appauled by the ‘pheonix’ and ‘june bug’ you are the type of people who put stupid padantic thoughts in to people head. this was lady gaga at her best showing how a real entertaining show and thats all it was an entertaining show is put on. you are the people who may need to seek help.
On October 19th 2009, Lululoser wrote:
hahaha I like the caption “Clean up on Aisle 3; Lady Gaga needs a tampon!” hahaha that priceless. And to the people tlking about the devil worshiping shit. Lady Gaga most likely doesn’t even come up with the idea’s for what she does, but that doesn’t mean she’s a slave to wtf you guys are talking about seriously I don’t like lady gaga at all my friend told me to watch it cause it was weird as hell. It was weird, it was entertaining, but it DEF wasn’t satanic or brillant.
On October 22nd 2009, Martina wrote:
WOW- she has a nice voice and I believe is talented. HOWEVER_NEVER -EVER I would let any of my children watch this-enough said!
On October 24th 2009, larry wrote:
haha you guys are all so very boring, this performance was outstanding, never before have I see anything like this, especially from a female star… very marilyn manson with her own twist, an amazing act, perhaps if you put down your demonic and satanist theories and try to appreciate the art more it won’t be so bad.
On October 27th 2009, Harry wrote:
New world order people….dont walk around blindly
On November 2nd 2009, Chaney wrote:
I think lady gaga is one of the best thing to happen to the music industry in years!!! I think a few of these comments people have made on this page are fabricated and discusting, you are close minded and living in the past. As for her performance SHE IS THE ONLY PERFORMER THAT SANG LIVE besides jay z. She is a true talent and will be around for years so get use to her, and i think it’s really sad that overly religious people think that they have the right to shove their beliefs down everyones throats. I love god and I am also religious in a way but am no where near living a “religious” life. She is an amazing woman and more people like her than dislike so you stand short on this one.
On November 15th 2009, leros wrote:
No lip sinking.
Great (disturbing?) idea.
Original.
Got all you idiots talking.
And the screams/raealism that some of you people are wining about.
All that is is good actuating, follow thru, and execution.
Great, you believed it.
As Chaney wrote “one of the best thing to happen to the music industry in years”
On November 16th 2009, meridian wrote:
I absolutely loved this performance, I think she is a wonderful performer and I love that she sang this live! I’m a Christian but I’m not paranoid, some of you guys are really weird. Try getting outside some time.
On November 25th 2009, Aliece wrote:
Conspiracy theories…. really. Geez… the performance is related to the song, she is a very creative and bold person. It definitely reminds me of Madonna’s bold moves back in the day… “like a virgin” “like a prayer” Very bold moves on their part but it’s a part of who they are and how they express what they want people to know and see. In this video she is showing us the danger of fame and people going to far and how such things end in tragedy. It happens and she’s just not afraid to show how it is. I actually wasn’t a fan of Lady Gaga until after I watched the video. I thought it was absolutely amazing.
On November 28th 2009, jennitrinity wrote:
I want to say to those walking around sleeping with their eyes open to be aware of what you let in. Guard your heart and your spirit. The industry is full of deception and they put it so directly in your face becae they know you are not conscious enough to realize. SATAN has been deceiving since the beginning of time, and as someone said earlier the biggest trick he ever pulled off was convincing people he didn’t exist.
The Lord is soon to return and that wrath is going to be something serious. I feel sorry for all of you non believers, but then again I don’t because you have made your choice to not accept Him and you let in the darkness without even knowing.
Lady Gaga said herself that her shows are “exorcisms”. Exorcisms? What about an exorcism is Art? You can bow now or bow later, but you’re going to bow.
Wake up children..
On December 3rd 2009, Levitak wrote:
Everytime I see I new singer/group/performer exploding from God knows where, one-day-nobody, next-day-celebrity, I go and research the trajetory before I allow myself to like it. Specially when I’m unexplainable atracked to it. I really enjoy the beat from this girl, and have come to agree that she is talented after all. But she has made a big mistake for quick Fame&Fortune. She has definately sold her soul to the Devil and that is a very common thing to find in showbis. Before I had spiritual eyes I also loved these things, they were all so normal, the more disturbing the better. After I found THE WAY I see the danger these people carry inside homes. Check the lyrics, the videoclips, this presentation at the MTV Awards!! You tell me you REALLY CANNOT see? The messages are so explicit: death, alcohol, drugs, sexual abuse, suicide, sacrifice, orgies, murder. I made my choice – I drop her.
It’s not just another shocking clip or song. It’s much more than you can imagine.
May God open your eyes too, before it’s too late.
On December 3rd 2009, Levitak wrote:
BEWARE
The darkness desguises itself as light, and the evil as good.
On December 7th 2009, CSOok wrote:
i love lady gaga and if any of u ever saw the paparazzi video,u would all understand the meaning of the performance, she also said that the night at the vma’s she tried to pay respects to the late princess Diana…in the paparazzi video she is sent to jail, but i guess she wanted that since she killed the guy in the video she died in the performance…
she has been performing since she was 4 years old and she is not an overnight success, she’s been doing live shows since she was four and in college she studied art…she always says the her performances are part music, part fashion and part art ……….besides her 1 bloody performance, do u have any more proof that she is “possessed”…she really is a sweet nice person and if u took time to understand her instead of judging her and her music, i think your views would change.
On December 7th 2009, sabrina~jean wrote:
I THOUGHT IT WAS FUCKING ALWSOME AND I LOVE HER NO MATTER WHAT SHE HAS GOOD SONGS AND IS A PERSON WHO REALLY DONT CARE WHAT EVERYONE THINKS OR SAYS SO I STILL LOVE HER!!!!!YOU ARE THE GREAT LADY GAGA!
On December 8th 2009, Anon wrote:
Lady gaga is a puppet for the illuminati.She was created to make an impression on the young and vulnerable to encourage young people to look up to her and copy everything she promotes such as promiscuity, orgies, drugs etc. It is a known fact that the illuminati control the music industry and for those of you stupid and naive enough to believe that it is all good fun- it isn’t. There is a really good article which I would recommend to you to read with an open mind, http://vigilantcitizen.com/?p=1676
and then I would recommend for you to watch the following video on you tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLF9UZoq1Pc
Notice in the interview with Jonathan Ross she puposely does the eye of horus symbol without anyone noticing, you cant say that it was an accident, you can see it in her eyes, she knows fully well what she is doing. I think what you need to realise is the media is a powerful tool for brainwashing and mind control, and the amount of subliminal messages and occultic, satanic symbolism that lady gaga has in her videos is far from being a coincidence. She purposely went through a stage of styling her hair to look like the w hore of Babylon, which I believe was made reference to in the radio gaga song, hence then name. For those of you unfamiliar with the w hore of babylon, she was a evil woman who seduced people with sex as mentioned in the Bible. Please watch the videos with an open mind before dismissing things. I am certainly not a religious person myself, but i am opposed to Satan worshippers or people who blaspheme against other religions.
On December 9th 2009, John wrote:
Cant watch it , cause im in canada… god forbid …
On December 15th 2009, s f wrote:
people, get over your paranoias. it’s called art. she’s a brilliant talent as a singer and performance artist. if you don’t like it, you don’t have to watch. i’m sure there’s a good family film playing on tv somewhere.
On December 15th 2009, chris tucker wrote:
omg this vedio is soo kool they mad it so real and i like the part when she geets up fro the piano and starts bleeding dane that part it HOT! no lie
On December 21st 2009, haha wrote:
hahahah
On December 21st 2009, Dogman wrote:
When you look at art you can see what you want to see. Some see demons, others angels. What I saw was genus. Just think about what the press does to the rich and famous. We love to watch them bleed in public. I think Lady Gaga nailed it exactly. Good for her.
On December 25th 2009, ... wrote:
I was a Gaga fan, but after seeing this i feel a disturbing sense of the occult. Not trying to start anything here, but please be careful of what you see and believe. Art isn’t always a valid reason for some things people do.
On December 28th 2009, Gagalover wrote:
Ok first of all her song has nothing to do with worshiping devils,666, or satanic rituals or any of that bull. Her song paparazzi is about how the fame can take your life away, she says at the beginning “I pray the fame won’t take my life.” Throught her song she is talking about how the fame can ruin you if you get caught up in it. She explains all of this on Fuse:For the record. I love her and her songs. But I see where some people don’t understand the song and when they watch performances or music videos they assume the worst. I support Lady Gaga and everything she has to offer to the music industry. I’m glad she had the guts to go up there and do something that no one else had the guts to do.
I want your love
Love, Love, Love
I want your love
^admitt her awesomeness :)
On December 28th 2009, jaciel wrote:
ok i like that song to much, and i think that it dosent have nothing bad. i love lady gaga and i do for ever
On December 28th 2009, carol wrote:
gaga sangra por todo corpo afffffffff q foto em eu q não queria tá no seu lugar
On December 30th 2009, carol wrote:
gaga esta linda ne kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
On January 2nd 2010, Brandi wrote:
Oh shut up! I enjoyed every second of her performance. To think it it some form of conspiracy is ludicris…(you are the ones who are crazy!) She is awesome. Stop reading too much into things. I have seen about every bad thing there is to see as well as hear and I am a completely normal, functioning human being.
On January 4th 2010, kristinatodd wrote:
this performance is what started my deep respect, love and admiration for lady gaga. simply amazing and masterful. the care and effort she puts into her work truly shows.
On January 4th 2010, joe c. wrote:
Anyway you look at it you are being manipulated.
On January 4th 2010, chels wrote:
art has always confused, startled, offended and entertained, and that is exactly what lady gaga does. she probably gets a big kick out of people thinking that all this means more than it really does. I hope she comes up with something just as creative and subversive next year as well. rock on, lady gaga.
On January 6th 2010, Charnel wrote:
You ppl are mad as hatters!!! She is a PERFORMANCE ARTIST. Fucking google the definition. It means she will act out the meanings of her songs on stage. Some fans are lunatics and they will go too great lengths to get next to their idols, even to the point of hurting themselves and others. If you watch her videos and realize what a performance artist really is you will understand her songs better.
I’m not dismissing the fact that there is such a thing as the illuminati, but that is not what this is about. In the beginning of this song she states that she hopes fame doesnt take her life . Like certain big name stars who have succumbed to tragedy due to fame and not being able to deal with the reality of it all. Fame is a monster to some ppl duh hence the title of her album.
It’s a show ppl!! The illuminati have their hand in everything yes this is true , but it is I and you that made gaga famous not them . They didnt come to your house and force you at gunpoint to buy her records, see her concerts, or watch her videos. That money you spend along with her 19 [yes 19 she started at age 4] years of hard work and suffering as well as her remarkable talent is making her rich and famous.
On January 7th 2010, jesus wrote:
Para mi LADY GAGA es la mejor artista del mundo , aunque muy a su estilo , pero eso es lo mejor de ella por que eso la hace original y unica . Sigue asi LADY GAGA nunca cambies y ven pronto a PERU que te amamos. LADY GAGA for ever……….
On January 7th 2010, Gigli wrote:
No-talent rip-off of another no-talent, Madonna.
On January 9th 2010, Satan wrote:
Nah Ya’ll, I don’t know da b1tch. But I’m certainly down with the GOP.
On January 12th 2010, heather wrote:
i thnk ths iz th bst outa th music awards!!! he may b werd @dressin hrslf smtymz bt she awsome thts wat i luv bout her no homo lol
On January 14th 2010, Nikki wrote:
Look i hate to brake it to all the people who think this was some kinda career breaker or some “mental issue” but this was just being honest. I’m impressed someone is taking a serious stance against these vultures, the paparazzi use the excuse “they agreed to be celebrities” so they can stalk these people. case and point look at princess Dianna, or Marylin Monro, or any celeb taken to the brink don’t you think there should be a line here? Lady Ga Ga is just being honest and yeah its bloody and its disturbing but so are the lyrics, it’s all there, and its all true. if anything this made me a Ga Ga fan.
I have a question, does anyone els find what the paparazzi do disturbing? If media coverage of clebraties is suposed to humanise them than why does no one care about how the “news” is gotten? No one sees a mom taking her kid somewhere being attacked by flashing lights and screams, they see Britney said fuck you to a camera man. How about Princess Diana being run off the road? or is that to “disturbing” too?
On January 18th 2010, jasmine wrote:
how do u put fake blood in you’re eyes with out you’re eye to water i am a big fan lady gaga. 1-708-833-6965
On January 19th 2010, erna wrote:
heheheh………pa najvise volim lady gagu zna se :)))))
On January 20th 2010, JJJ wrote:
I must agree with an earlier comment that indicated that there are many people that are simply reading too much into this performance. I knew very little of Lady Ga Ga prior to the performance and became and instant fan. In this day and age it is difficult to stand alone or to be new and fresh. She has pulled it off as this performance was over the top. She is pushing the envelope in a powerful way. She is simply the next big thing………….
On January 22nd 2010, Jake Albrecht wrote:
I think this performance was one of the best VMA performances of all time. I have never really listened to Lady Gaga before this and after watching it I have a certain appreciation for her. There was so much emotion in this piece, its ridiculous. She did this perfect, with so much personal expression and artistic form. For those to say things like “How dare you for doing this, think of the kids watching this who look up to you” reality check, the world isn’t about making sure the kids aren’t freaked out. Thats what the Disney Channel is for. She has turned this song into art which is exactly what Music is and she did a damn good job.
On January 28th 2010, Jessie wrote:
you guys that think its demonic are idiots. its called performance art. i love her, and i have nothing negative to say about her or her performances. get a life, seriously.
On January 30th 2010, Krisitna W. wrote:
Im 13 years old, and I am a HUGE Lady Gaga fan and this performance really had my brother fooled at the end because he thought that she had actually died. :P hes just stupid. Well anyways this really did disturb me.st the end she kinda reminded me of chuckie the killer doll. :P
On February 1st 2010, to people who aren't fans of her yet, wrote:
I am an official fan of lady gaga as of yesterday. She is beautiful (I am a straight girl) and has an amazing voice, as shown here by her performance. If you don’t believe your ears look up videos of her when she was younger on the piano.
And for everyone who was disgusted at her video, think about it this way. Her performance was a reminder of princess diana’s tragic death when she was literally chased to death by the media. It’s not any crazy performance, it has meaning and a purpose. Lady gaga is simply brilliant.
On February 1st 2010, brian wrote:
she is the worst i have seen in along time not even that good to look at has nothing going for her self
On February 2nd 2010, TheBeholder'sEye wrote:
For the paranoid among us please remember that all art is symbolic. That’s the point.
Assertions that famous artists and musicians are in league with the dark forces of Satan’s evil have been around for as long as there have been famous musicians and artists. I think that it is most interesting that today’s neo-Christians are the first to persecute another human being along these lines.
Yes, there was symbolism. Yes the blood was part of that symbolism. Blood is OK to be used in symbolism as ling as we are talking about Jesus’ blood right?
Blood in the context of this performance is used to symbolize the suffering of people hounded by another group of people, hounded to their death. Blood is used to symbolize suffering and death of a human being at the hands of other humans.
Just like Jesus.
On February 2nd 2010, TheBeholder'sEye wrote:
Another element of this performance that I did not mention was the duality of the idea and the theme of this performance. She had a message not just for the paparazzi, but also for those who seek out the paparazzi to stay famous and relevant. Be careful what you wish for. Ask Britney Spears, if anyone cared to listen, I think she would have some interesting thoughts on this performance and what it was trying to say.
From a standpoint of someone who does not have a real dog in this fight I have to say it was brilliant performance. All the more brilliant when you know it was a rare, LIVE performance. Not often seen on telivision anymore. Today is the first day I looked into Lady Gaga, her songs, career, etc. I stayed home from work and decided to Google her up after I saw a commercial that had a cut of one of her songs on it and I liked the sound of the song and went to check her out.
I think sometimes people just need to get a grip. Appreciate art for what it is, if you don’t like it then fine, move on, because trust me, coming off as holier-than-thou and condemning is not selling your viewpoint. Go read your Bible, especially that part about “Judge not…”
I’ll let you read the rest.
On February 2nd 2010, Shaw wrote:
the performance was meant to represent the death of Princess Diana, Because it has been said that She was “Killed By The Paparazzi”. It’s Not a satanic ritual you idiots. Lady Gaga isn’t a ditsy blonde with a hot body. She is intelligent and has actual meanings behind her songs and the way she acts.
On February 3rd 2010, yuridia wrote:
eso estuvo de pelos es lo mejor ke e visto en mi vida y kiero ke sepan todo mundo ke lady gaga es la mejor y yo soy su mayor fan de todo el mundo,mi cuarto esta tapizado de lady gaga y todos me dicen ke estoy opsesionada con ella pero ami me gustan tanto sus cansiones pero, lady gaga es la mejor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On February 3rd 2010, youngapril wrote:
great great gaga i like beyonce a lot but when you came out i hvae changed my mind i think if lady gaga keep going like that will be the new queen of the pop, i like your style keep going gaga we love you
On February 7th 2010, rhee wrote:
what does the blood have to do with anthing?
On February 8th 2010, Reborn wrote:
Wow, I think the comments made here are much more interesting than Lady Gaga’s performance. I believe in God and Angles because at the moment I have a little freedom of choice which includes believing whatever I want. However the comments made by some people here clearly shows a lack of respect to one another and how one minded some of you are. Some entertainment has evolved from pure to evil over the past years. Why must music videos and live shows have blood flying around, vulgar language and nudity to be a good show? Do you see any chistian music, bands, movies or actors winning any awards or even being nominated here? Why do you think that is? The entertainment industry is split in two, the rich and the famous and the not so rich and famous. Anyway I believe that our freedom to choose is slowly been taken away and that we are being brain wahsed by the things we see on tv. Sure it’s entertaining but it takes away our focus on why we are here on earth. So ask yourself who created the heavens and the earth, nature, the environment? Then ask yourself who created everything else?