There is a huge difference between pop stars and politicians.
Politicians affect our lives. Pop stars you can change the channel or skip the thread.
You obviously haven't seen Judy 'n Me if you don't think stars affect our lives.
Why just look at this thread alone. Madonna has turned Jerby into a faggoty bitch!
I'm offended by the offense in that third time someone was offended on this thread! You FAGGOTS!!!
**Borstal collapses into the fainting couch**
Wow this thread has the same vibe as the "Clay Aiken is Gay" threads before he came out!
Naw, just dabbled in it I am sure. It is the general vibe of the thread!
Phyllis, I find it difficult to look at women AND men who have had a lot of cosmetic surgery. I understand your point (but truly do not understand why so many people put themselves through the agony of multiple plastic surgeries. Yuck.)
What I found offensive in the opening post was this line:
OMG I guess she didn't consult with the camera man who shot Lucille Ball in Mame...wet paper bag Madonna...you need to consider shooting thru a wet paper bag once you reach 50.
Perhaps it was intended to be funny. I just didn't think it was.
Madonna passed Marlene Deitrich about five years ago in the "scary old face" department. And Deitrich was decades older when she looked like that. Too many doctors have worked on it. It has nothing to do with slimming down, buffing up or getting older.
This unnatural "alien mask" was created by freaky doctors.
And I have to ask... seriously... is this the Jerby Meltdown Thread?
Go ahead, talk smack about The Wizard of Oz or Lost Horizon. I love them dearly, and I know others don't so much. I won't melt down about it either way, though!
So... I'm waiting for the dénouement entitled...
"Are You There Madge, It's Me Jerby!"
I don't see lots of work when I look at her face. I guess I need a better picture..
Did anyone go see Madonna at MSG last night? If so, details please!
Madonna didn't go on last night due to illness. Cher went on in her place and the crowd LOVED it.
Now, you see, Cher is a perfect example of someone who has let her natural beauty tell the tale of her life. No plastic surgery for HER!
LOL
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
Miss P, I'm with you on the plastic surgery/botox/whatever for both men and women. It just seems to be more prevlant with women, although I can tell more men are getting work done these days, too. (Joe Biden, anyone?)
Oh, and I didn't think the comment was funny, either. I just didn't find it offensive.
I know the doctor has something to do with it, but do some people just adapt to surgery better? Look at someone like Michelle Pfeiffer. I think she's a gorgeous 50, although I don't believe for a second her claims that she's had no work done. I wish Madonna would go to Michelle's doctor. I get the willies when I look directly at her.
Well, my ass sure is sore.
I don't care if people like or hate Madonna. Clearly, some people read whatever they please into things. I called someone out on what I mistook for tacky comments. I called others out on the negativity of the 1000th Hate thread. I defended some points made about Madonna and Sarah Palin and then it threadjacked into a semantics discussion.
If that comes off as a meltdown or that I'm like a crazy Clay Aiken fan, fine. I would not want to deprive you of what ever excitement you can derive.
But let's not pretend that any of you can cast stones. And let me reassure you that when I have a meltdown, you'll know it. Ok. You won't need the color code chart, it will be an explosion of the rainbow.
Phyllis, are you familiar with Susan Lucci? An excellent example of plastic surgery done right. Seeing that she's had work done several times over the years, as she's on a daily soap, well, it's amazing.
Actually, almost all the actors on the soap have work. They have to. The camera is right up their notstirls. I'm very impressed at how good they look. Maybe All My Children has the best surgeon in the world.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
I've never paid much attention to her, but I know who she is. Next time I see her I'll check her out.
By the way, explosion of the rainbow is my new favorite expression. Next time I make the sexy I'm gonna call it my explosion of the rainbow.
Phyll, my remark had nothing to do with whether women or men have "more" plastic surgery. I was just saying that overly performed and badly done cosmetic surgery looks awful. Period!
I know a man who has had quite a bit. I don't see him often, but I did see him on Sunday, so he's "fresh" in my mind. (That's the real reason I said, "women AND men." I wasn't criticizing anyone's references to women as "primary users"!) The last time I saw him was about 2 years ago, and on Sunday I could see how much FAKER he looked...and he looked mighty fake BEFORE! I guess they call it PLASTIC surgery for a reason! (Although they have "softened" it to "cosmetic" surgery. I love euphemism!)
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
Jerby, we love you. As much as we may lock "bitch horns" with you... you're a gem on BWW. Keep on keepin' on.
It was just funny to see you get your bee in a bonnet over something so "silly!" (Yes, one man's "silly" is another man's passion.)
No, you're not melting down, you're just friggin' crazy over Madonna, so shut the hell up and let others post their "negative" comments!
...and I mean that in a kind and gentle way.
Fine. Wallow like pigs in slop. Be negative.
But if you are allowed to be negative, I'm allowed to be passionate. Right? Or is having a positive stance bad now?
ETA: I really wish one of you would PM me a list of what's ok to get passionate about and what's silly. I've yet to find a consistency among you.
I'm no expert, but I really think that "subtle" procedures that help you look "well-rested" are better -- for most people -- than drastic overhauls. The softer approach may not take off 20 years, but at least you'll look like a human!
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
I really wish one of you would PM me a list of what's ok to get passionate about and what's silly. I've yet to find a consistency among you.
Try being a Brokeback Mountain dissenter!
Okay, seriously, Jerby... maybe you ARE melting down!
Step away from the keyboard and take three long breaths.
Slowly.
I don't believe I typed in all caps, best. I'm not angry or upset or breathing fast. But I guess I'm destroying the image created here. Sorry.
I'M MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE UNLESS YOU LOVE MADONNA! ARGGHHHHH!!!!!!
Better? I mean I am a great actor.
...and the Oscar goes to...
JERBY!!!
(I used all caps)
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