What Madonna thinks of "Born This Way"
What Madonna thinks of "Born This Way"
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#1What Madonna thinks of "Born This Way"
Posted: 1/12/12 at 6:46pm
She's the worst, but it did make me chuckle.
"I thought, this is a wonderful way to redo my song. I mean, I recognized the chord changes. I thought it was ... interesting."
Vulture
#2What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/12/12 at 6:57pm
I really hate it when ANYBODY says, "I thought it was ... interesting."
It means nothing except you lack enough of a spine to say something one way or the other. It's not showing tact, it's showing a total lack of commitment to state your opinion. It's a waste of breath and syllables. Don't bother opening your mouth, then.
The only one who can get away with it is Dame Maggie Smith, in full period costume.
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Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#2What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/12/12 at 7:02pm
That's one of my board pet peeves! Interesting is the new amazing in terms of the word just seeming to have lost all meaning.
"If anything, this will be very interesting to me." Really? I never would have guessed since you're posting about it
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#3What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/12/12 at 7:50pm
"Vulture"
You make me laugh, PRS. 
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Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#4What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/12/12 at 7:57pmHa, well, that's just the name of the site, but I'm always happy to make someone chuckle!
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#5What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/12/12 at 8:02pm
Doh. I didn't catch that.
I thought you were referring to her... I'm still going to think you were referring to her. And I think it's perfect.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#7What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/12/12 at 9:46pm
Ha ha! I did, too.
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#8What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 7:20am
In general you are probably right, best12, but in this case I think Madonna knew exactly what she was saying and how it would be construed...by using "interesting" she was not trying to be tactful, just bitchy.
Madonna hasn't crossed me yet, so I'm still loyal.
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#9What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 10:10amI'm waiting for the Madonna fans to start making excuses for her attitude.
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#10What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 10:52am
I don't mind the use of the word "interesting" in that context at all. In fact, I use it when it's appropriate.
I think it's an acceptable response to something you didn't think much of if you don't want to say anything outright negative or insulting.
Another word that is universally hated but I like, is "whatever." I know, I know, but it sometimes expresses exactly what I mean.
I'm also still a fan of Madonna and if anyone is justified in having an attitude, it's her. Or she. whatever! lol.
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#11What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 11:23am
Since Madonna's latest single is about to show the world that Madonna is stealing from - well - Madonna - She really has little room to comment.
"There's no damn business like show business - you have to smile to keep from throwing up." - Billie Holiday
#12What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 12:28pm
"lol" is another one that has lost its meaning, since few people are actually laughing when they type that, let alone doing so out loud.
I think Madonna's "interesting" is the equivalent of what Liza's would be if Lady Gaga were to steal or borrow from her. Liza would say it was "terrific."
The only honest performer I can remember who spoke out when another performer "stole" her material was Jennifer Holiday--and she received so much grief about that she had to appear with Jennifer Hudson and sing the song as a duet.
http://youtu.be/Uo4uo0flCu8
And then there was that unfortunate incident with Martha Raye and Bette Midler.
#13What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 12:30pmBette stole Martha Raye's entire LIFE!
"There's no damn business like show business - you have to smile to keep from throwing up." - Billie Holiday
#14What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 4:54pm
I'm gonna steal Anth's machismo
(or at least borrow it over the weekend.....)
Slotted spoons don't hold much soup
#15What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 6:41pm
So wait, Madonna's attitude is bad because she called her out for ripping off her song? OK, that makes sense.
She could have said much worse, i mean many others did when the song came out.
She also prasied Gaga saying she was very talanted etc jst 5 mins ago on the Graham Norton show here in the UK
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#16What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 6:52pm
I'm tired of the Madonna and Gaga steal arguments. Honestly, what artist doesn't steal. We are all impacted by the works of others. People who had less success than Madonna or Gaga are the ones who get pissed. They probably were inspired by someone else too. Haters gonna hate. The fact is Madonna or Gaga made it palatable and profitable and you didn't. Wah Wah.
I happen to like the fact the by being a fan of Madonna I was introduced to TONS of artists and performers who she openly professed to admiring. Same for Gaga-my goddaughter now knows about Leigh Bowery, Missing Persons and a few other classic artists due to her nods to them.
Also, it cracks me up that people would be happy to think of Dale Bozzio as a has been/one hit wonder, but the minute Gaga mimics her it's like, "she's copying the LEGENDARY Dale Bozzio." Get a grip people.
Everyone borrows. Nothing is original.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#17What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 7:17pmMaybe Madonna will discuss it tonight while she's being interviewed on 20/20.
#18What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 11:01pmMadonna gave a really wonderful interview on the show tonight. She was happy, funny and honest. It was also the most comfortable I've seen her in a Q&A setting in quite a long time.
#19What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 11:07pmIt was a fun interview. And I'm sorry, she is STILL the Queen.
#20What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 11:08pmHer boyfriend is 24. Of course she's relaxed Jordan.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#22What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/13/12 at 11:19pmI can sleep better knowing that Madonna has to beg for foot rubs from her child boyfriend. Damn it, celebrities are just like us.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
Luscious
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#23What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/14/12 at 9:28am
Loved the interview! Thought Madonna looked fabulous and that she came off as open, honest and sincere. Of course she's a Diva. She's earned it. And I wouldn't have it any other way. But her comments regarding Lady Gaga were far from insulting.
#24What Madonna thinks of
Posted: 1/14/12 at 11:41am
I have to beg for foot rubs from my child husband. 
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