August 17, 2006

MCDONNA

MY RESPONSE TO YOUR RESPONSE TO THE RECENT POST CALLED MAMA, DON'T PREACH:

MCDONNA, BY ALBERT CRUDO



I guess should give ol' McDonna more credit. I've never had more comments on any of my blog posts ever! I often voice opinions which could be construed as controversial, but I've NEVER done so in a foolish attempt to draw people to my site out of controversy. What's could I possibly gain from that? Hi, I'm inviting you to check out my site so you can hate me! I write what I feel, and if people respond, cool. But for those of you who can't believe that anyone would ever dislike your precious pop princess enough to slam her unless they're trying to call attention to themselves, you're dreamin'! If I secretly liked her, but criticized her just to spotlight myself, I'd be guilty of the same empty controversy which I'm accusing her of.

But even if I was...HA HA, SUCKERS!..it worked! Like Madonna, who will gladly eat the hatred of religious leaders who've denounced her cross bit as long as it gets her headlines, I'll accept your hate mail as long as you're visiting my site. I'll learn from this legendary i-con, That's con as in con man.) Every hateful hit I get, including the nasty comments, I can use to sell ads on my blog! So thank you for making that site visitor graph soar! And thank you, Madge! But you'd better not "cross" me again or I'll crucify you!

Hmmm. And for those commenters who indicate that they dislike her as much as I do, maybe I could burn an effigy of her and sell tickets... Nah, that's not scandalous enough to snatch any headlines. Let's mount her on a crucifix and have AIDS-infected children from Africa dance around the effigy. Then have a black Jesus (a la the LIKE A PRAYER video) go to jail for it all while I blow him.

Since popular blog The Wow Report posted a link to my Madonna slam, a lot of strangers to my blog have read MAMA, DON'T PREACH. So let me offer you a little introduction to www.LadyBunny.net. I don't shy away from strong opinions or the twisted, mean-spirited humor which the handful of my fans in my miniscule career have come to expect from me. So if you want all sweetness and light, I suggest you log onto Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm's blog. Oh wait! She doesn't have one anymore, since I KILLED HER. But don't worry, I raped her first.

Part of humor is exaggeration. Of course, I don't actually hope to see Madonna fall off a mechanical horse and break her bones any more than I went around rejoicing when she fell off that real horse and broke her collarbone. I don't walk around chanting "Kill Madonna!" every day. (I do it every other day.) But if you are in such a Pretty Pony TM fag-as-teen-girl mode that you are imagine my post was timed as a cruel birthday present for her because you're sitting in your home hosting a birthday party for her playing her songs all night, then SORRY, but you need to GET IT TOGETHER! My birthday was 8/14 and I didn't even remember that until 2 days before. So I'm certainly not keeping track of the birthday of an entertainer I don't give a shit about!

I dj'ed last night and played HOLIDAY. Everyone shrieked while they danced. I'm well aware of Madge's massive appeal and I like some of her music. I don't deny her appeal to OTHERS, but why are fags so HUNG UP on her that I can't have a different opinion of her without your going on attack mode? It's that slavish devotion which I can't comprehend. One commenter referred to her as the "gay savior." CUCKOO! I actually don't understand the need for a savior of any kind. Yep! Proud to be going to hell--but if your silly ass is relying on a bubble-gum "singer" with lotsa nice costume changes to save you....then you just might be seeing me down there.

Intelligent responses to my writing, even those who disagree, are welcomed, and I thank you for taking the time to write to share your viewpoints. But to the haters out there, lemme tell ya a little BEDTIME STORY. My dad used to always tell me something which I couldn't understood and always hated. Every night he'd tell me, "Do your sister's homework while you suck me off!" I'm kidding! (He never had to tell me to suck him off.) But he did get my goat when he'd accuse me of something, and I'd shoot back "Well Jaan (my sister) did it last week!" He'd then infuriate me by saying "We're not talking about Jaan, we're talking about YOU!" Ooh, that shut me down every time and Good Lourdes! how I despised it throughout my childhood. As an adult, however, I've come to understand that he meant "Don't change the subject. We'll settle the problem at hand you, and then we'll move on to another issue.

Some of you are very childish and could use a word with my dad. You're so incensed that I'd criticize the gospel according to Madge that your first impulse is to attack me. Now I used some strong words and expected a strong reaction. But no insult you can hurl at me addresses my gripe about Madonna's pathetic use of a crucifix in her concert and her senseless attempt to explain it away as a means of focusing on sick kids in Africa. Now she may have inspired you, made you dance, given millions to charity and many other things I cannot ever do, but that doesn't change the fact that slinging herself up on a cross is a calculated, empty use of religious controversy, which she's used before, to grab headlines and sell tickets. But many of her bratty fans can't even hear WHAT I'M SAYING--they can only look at who is saying it. And lash out. It's like those robots in the Austin Powers movie who he short-circuits with his zany dance moves. You can't take any criticism of your idol and seriously weigh it up. You get short-circuited, irrational and go on attack mode.

Hey, I'd vigorously defend my idols, too. No one seems to be attacking Rip Taylor and Charlotte Rae too often these days, but when they do, LOOK OUT! I idolize Patti Labelle, but not so blindly that I can't even hear a differing viewpoint or call her my fucking gay savior, for chrissakes.

And your attacks on me--how predictable! I've already admitted to your main disses in my original post! Like Madonna herself, ya ain't too original. Let's look at what they focused on.

I'M JEALOUS

Again, I admit to this! What performer doesn't dream of sold-out arenas? But if this were plain jealousy on my part, why wouldn't I be smearing other top-selling artists? Just because I'm a performer, my criticisms of a more successful performer lose all their validity? (To an idiot, yes, I guess they do. Bunny, stop talking to yourself.) I wasn't walking around seething with envy when I wrote MAMA, DON'T PREACH, but that crucifix story caught my eye on the news and I thought, "Here she goes with THAT crap again!" Many of you have an attitude of "She sells out stadiums, so there!" I never said she didn't. As tired as I think she is, I never questioned the enormity of her popularity. But I don't value financial success over everything else. Of course, the Material Girl is the product of the 80's "Greed Generation", so maybe many of you do. Meaningless controversy involving religious symbols don't offend you, just make that $. That's all that counts, right?

Adrian Acosta aka Amnesia Sparkles, who has his own blog, touched on an interesting point: Madonna and I are both born under the astrological sign of Leo. Now Leos can supposedly be territorial cats and snap viciously at each other, if you put any stock in astrology. This could have been an initial reason for my dislike of Madge. I caught her Leo vibes and hissed, but she went on to provide many more solid reasons for me to dislike her. A lot of her music, her acting and her PR stunts. I am willing to concede that possibly, my birth sign predisposes me to want to snarl at her. Our birthdays (8/14 and 8/16) are 2 days apart, though Deee-Lite's Lady Miss Kier's birthday falls on 8/15and she and I are close friends. But the moment she starts selling out stadiums again, I'll burn that fucking bitch out of jealousy!


I'M FAT

So I dig pancakes AND pancake make-up! Am I trying to keep this a secret? Or rather, do I joke openly about my double chin, pendulous gut and ever-prescent support hose? But I don't care if I'm a morbidly obese shut-in whose only contact with the outside world other than diner delivery boys is this blog I type with pudgy fingers on a grease-and-crumb-stained keyboard, that does not lessen the validity of my opinion one iota. I have an avid appreciation of female beauty, and though Madonna's had some great looks over the years, her new physique with wiry arms and a waist so worked out that it doesn't curve in anymore doesn't appeal to me. Nothing you can say about my own weight will change my taste in womens' physiques. And as for the fool who is imagining my stretch marks, I ain't got none! I think you have to actually lose weight to attain those, and I never have managed to lose, pumpkin.

I will admit that in the photo I used, Madonna appears to carrying something in each hand, so perhaps her arms seem more muscular than they actually are. Poor thing! Forced to carry her own bags! The shame of it!

Elton John blasted Madonna for her nomination as best live act awhile ago. Why? Because she often lip-synchs at her over-priced concerts. Like me, Elton is overweight. Unlike me, he's a musical legend who can sell out large venues with his treasure trove of heart-felt, magical, inspired-by-something-other-than-"Let's-ride-this-new-trend-and-make-a-hit" masterpieces. I was brought to tears watching him sing accompanying himself on piano--no band, no costume changes, no special lighting and no dancers. Madge tried that too, with a guitar, and even hardcore fans were forced to admit it was skunk. But my point is, Elton wasn't slamming Madonna because he's fat or jealous, as you claim I am. He's reading her because he thinks she's bogus, as I do. Is Elton as outlandish, mean-spirited asshole as I am? Or is he simply unafraid to expose a hoax?

For the record, I never read Madonna for her age. I'm only a few years younger than she. Plus I love my mature divas. Carol Channing and Charo really float my boat, and they've stuck with their trademark looks for decades. I much prefer this to constant reinvention. I guess I'm old-fashioned.

But maybe my advanced age has cause me to recall something which you youngins' don't. As a very sexy, older rock star friend who still sells out stadiums has told me, "Madonna killed music." Before the popularity of MTV, songs were judged by their sound, not the way that the singers looked in a video. Madonna's had some fantastic videos, but she is a pop star who looks great, not a musical powerhouse. I liked her best musically when she was essentially a girl session singer for top-notch producers, with little input. Except for EVERYBODY, which I admit to liking. She wrote it. But her song-writing can be atrocious. Someone mentioned the lyrics in I LOVE NEW YORK:

"I don't like cities, but I like New York
Other places make me feel like a dork"

PEW!

Before you rush to her defense, let's call a truce for a second. If you can stop despising me for just a minute, I'll admit to being a fat, jealous, no-talent cow if you'll just seriously consider those lyrics' on their merit. But I don't think you can call a truce even for a second. I think you're so brain-washed by mediocrity that you can't separate your actual thoughts from the effects of decades of her marketing strategies. If you really consciously love Madonna, then fine. Enjoy her! But if you hate anyone who has a different viewpoint about her, you're a successfully-programmed Moonie who can't think for themselves. I'll never forget a drunk fag running up to me begging me to play the Madoodoo/Shitney duet a few years ago. I said 'I hate that song", which doesn't have a single hook in it. I mean, if you're going to base your career on marketing research, hire decent researchers! The drunk fag's face was cracked as he said "What do you mean? It's Britney and Madonna! What's not to like?" Two successful marketers, who've worked their magic, apparently, on this guy. So brainwashed by these two generations of pop tarts that he's unable to even evaluate their music anymore. THEIR MUSIC: the reason they are supposedly here!

MAMA, DON'T PREACH was forwarded to two gays in the music publishing business. Consider that they might have a bit more knowledge about behind the scenes biz talk than you or I. Both agreed with me wholeheartedly on the post and commended me for my insight. One of them took me to task for one point, that I'd said Madonna can "dance OK." His words:

"All is I can say is that you could not be more accurate in your views on Madonna. I have had countless debates with the kids as to why I think she is overrated and certainly not worthy of the all praise she gets. I am so sick of hearing people say "I love Madonna because she "constantly" reinvents herself". Puhleeze!! More like bites, borrows, and pimps, gay culture, black culture, latin culture, and everything else she can get her hands on.
 
You actually gave her more credit than I would. (You mentioned that she "can dance ok.") Honestly, I'm still waiting for this artist who is known for her dance music to bring it to me in terms of dancing. All that yoga, posing, etc, does not really qualify as dance in my book. And her VOGUE in 1990 was tired, she should have really studied how the kids bring it at the balls and Christopher Street and then she might have done it justice."

The only other footage I saw from the tour was of the mechanical horse. The horse was less mechanical than Madonna! Another concession: I did not see the concert. One sweet commenter who sent me a personal email vigorously disagreed with MAMA, DON'T PREACH. He claims that Madonna brings up lots of relevant issues in her concert. I'll admit that my only exposure was through news clips and articles online which included her publicist's quotes. I did NOT see the CONFESSIONS tour. Another commenter suggested that I spend the $300+ on a ticket to see it instead of drugs. How about this? If you really wanna convince me that she's so great, chip in and send me $600+ and I'll buy a ticket and see her on lots of very good drugs. Maybe I'll have a religious experience and she'll become my "gay savior." Or maybe I'll scalp the ticket and actually have an enjoyable evening.

Besides thanking regular commenter Aaron for watching my lard-covered back and keeping the haters from the comments section in line, that's all I have to say on this subject. From all these comments, it's clear that that many gays love their Madonna. I sure wish they cared a little less about defending some "singer" and a little more about the pitiful situation the world, including their hanging-by-a-thread civil rights, is in. It seems they'd rush to defend a straight zillionaire or vote on AMERICAN IDOL before they'd even take the time to defend themselves! But, crushed, I have to admit that it's possible to worship McDonna and a social conscience. Though from some of the comments, I'm not sure that Maonna worship can co-exist with the study of spelling, grammar or punctuation. MUAH!

And if you need any more evidence of her tired publicity stunts, she recently announced that she and hubby Guy would be renewing their wedding vows. Right. So you're swamped on tour for months and suddenly decide to renew your li'l ol' wedding vows via a press release. To me, this seems like a calculated announcement to either get more press for the show or get out a positive story in the midst of the religious controversy, which is getting a little too hot. Designed to send the sweet message. "Awww. They're still in love. They want to re-do the traditional religious rite which unites them." Bullshit! This manipulative woman would even pimp out the love for her husband to tweak her image/sell tickets.

A comment from SFGATE.COM

Her people are shooting out a release a day trying to recover from the crucifixion toe-stubbing. Madonna donates. Madonna will renew her vows. What's next? Is she gonna adopt a baby? Shave her head for charity? Make another movie? NO, ANYTHING BUT THAT!!! PLEASE, PLEASE, BACK ON THE CROSS!!!


67 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jackie Beat here...

As the only other drag queen who can actually put a sentence together (and very well, thank you!) I must give you props, Bunny.

One look at the comments and one would think you were Mel Gibson and Madonna was the entire Jewish race.

Rock on, granny tranny!

6:47 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bunny you are simply brilliant. Or simple and brilliant. Something like that! Love ya though, and love this blog .. when you remember to post. :P

7:37 PM  
Blogger ayeM8y said...

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! Thanks Bunny so much, I never realized how sick to my stomach I could get of Madonna. Now I know that she’s like riding a giant cross-shaped roller coaster over and over and over and over again until you have to puke!

Keep up the good word!

7:50 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm a HUGE Madonna fan. That being said, i don't understand fanatical devotion to anyone, especially entertainers. I love Madonna because she is a fantastic entertainer. but a "gay savior"?? come on!!
The true gay saviors are those who fight for gay rights and being vocal. Where is the praise for Marsha P. Johnson, RuPaul, Larry Kramer, Lady Bunny, Quentin Crisp, Boy george, Kevyn Aucoin, Tony Kushner....the list is endless. Why aren't more gays aware of these names?
While i love certain performers, i don't take it personally if someone doesn't agree with my taste in music or film. There are celebrities that i can not stand. If someone attacked me on a personal level for my criticism of a celebrity, someone they don't even know, i would feel quite sorry for them.
Bunny, i always look forward to reading your blog. while i may not agree with you on every point i have a tremendous amout of respect for you.
Love ya Bun

8:55 PM  
Blogger Aaron said...

It's my pleasure, Bun-Bun!

Thanks for being such a great storyteller. You are able to put into words (in a very entertaining way) what so many of us are thinking, and I, for one, am grateful that people like you and Jackie and Margaret Cho have got OUR back! It's a great relief to have articulate voices speak for us, because they inspire us to speak for ourselves.

9:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bunny, your blog/site has been DELETED from my bookmarks...

I hope you put your new found AD money to good use like maybe voice and dance lessons.

Sadly, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

9:03 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

As someone who has known Madonna from BEFORE she even made a record I have to say, you are right on the money Funny Bunny. I have always been amazed at how she gets over with the fags. It seems the only people that see through her are the English. (How ironic that she now speaks with an English accent).

The thing that I always find funny is when we used to talk about the future (1983), she always saw her musical career as just a stepping stone to Hollywood. (She wanted to be Jessica Lange). She always saw the music as a temperary thing until she became an actress.

Funny how things turn out.

9:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ive actually allways been intimidated to say I saw Mad live way back when, and she is the only female star who bored the crap outta me. I'm doubly surprised to be able to tell you that.
I allways thought you were trying to look like her...

10:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your comment here:

"From all these comments, it's clear that that many gays love their Madonna. I sure wish they cared a little less about defending some "singer" and a little more about the pitiful situation the world, including their hanging-by-a-thread civil rights, is in. It seems they'd rush to defend a straight zillionaire or vote on AMERICAN IDOL before they'd even take the time to defend themselves!"

As someone already said, nearly brought tears. Very well said, Bunny!

11:39 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Bunny, Adam here, friend of Jimmy James, I was forwarded your "rant".

I want to say a few things. Yes Madonna can be annoying with her newfound "wisdom" and staged controversy. BUT, I was at a bar tonight and they played 3 Madonna songs in a row, Holiday, Express Yourself, and Vogue. The energy that those songs created in the room was palpable. There's an X-factor to Madonna's magic that can't be reduced to her singing and dancing talent. It's something beyond reason.

Secondly, I saw her perform her Reinvention Tour at the Garden, and I'm sorry but after seeing her performance nobody could claim that she's "bogus", she wowed the audience for two hours and made them go crazy, that takes talent, no matter how you slice it. There has to be something to her act if people are still lining up to see it after all these years.

It also may be a generational thing, fags like me were living at home in the suburbs when Madonna was on TV proclaiming her love for us, speaking for myself, she was the only one who seemed to be on my side back then.

So yeah, rip her apart, but for all her faults, I hold her in my heart, she's made me happy with her great pop music. And as for the claim that she killed music, what bullshit, there's been plenty of great music since Madonna emerged, any claims to the contrary reek of sour grapes. Elvis had a visual presence, so did the Beatles, to blame the demise of rock on Madonna is according her too much importance.



xxx

3:43 AM  
Blogger Lady Bunny said...

Adam, I'm a dj. I'm well aware of the power of Madonna's music to light up the dance floor. And I don't think she's talentless. If nothing else she has a talent for selling. Which brings to mind the old adage "It ain't whatcha got, it's how you sell it." As far as making the fags go crazy for two hours while in concert, it could be argued that they were crazy when they plunked down hundreds for the ticket! But that's a matter of taste. Hey, I don't like Abba, either. So my tastes aren't that mainstream. This colors my views of many pop acts.

I am so glad you mention the generational thing, because you are admitting that part of her appeal may be based on--not her product--but how she made you feel about being gay at a vulnerable stage in your development. I'm a little past your generation so she didn't strike me in that way, but if her gay-positive vibe reached you all the way in Australia, she's done a service to the gay community. (Based on marketing research on what her fans are?) So if you love her for how she makes you feel, or because she's helping to solve a problem, there's a key to gays' fanatical worship of her--she's tied into their development and self-worth. Thanks for explaining this to me. It explains why dissing her use of one stage prop can provokes 130 responses.

I also don't deny her X factor. For me, it's more like a Y--I mean WHY? factor, but it's there, alright. But as far a "Madonna killled music"--this is not my statement. It's the statement of someone with 30 years in the music biz. Perhaps, they overstated this and gave her more credit than she deserves. But what I think they meant is that Madonna's success coincided with the MTV age. The videos are a marketing tool and I still feel that Madge is more marketing and less artist, and her strong visual images have created excitement over some songs which are awful. Pre-packaged Britney is Madonna's natural heir and I find their kind of music to be soulless. With Fergie's loathsome LONDON BRIDGE as a top download, I don't think that anyone could argue that pop music hasn't gone downhill. This shit is written to sell as ringtones, for chrissakes!

As far as whether or not she can be considered bogus, Like Elton, I will always consider a pop star who doesn't sing at their ridiculously expensive concerts to be bogus. This includes Britney, J-Lo, Janet, Ashlee, and all the rest. Madonna can come out in an array of costume changes with dancers galore, but I like a singer who sings.

7:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorry, your post and the follow up is more than I care to read. The the following may or may not be applicable.

As a general rule, British and American people idolize their own culture's richest, most famous and successful members, whereas the French idolize exotic foreign "others" -- the poorer, obscurer and further away the better.

http://imomus.livejournal.com/

8:59 AM  
Blogger Aaron said...

There's another point, too: Adam mentions how the three songs lit up the room when played. Those happened to be three songs with really strong arrangements. That's because of the producers. I like lots of the stuff on "The Immaculate Collection" because of the catchy arrangements. I really liked the "Ray of Light" album, because I felt she really stretched herself on that one, and she picked great collaborators (though I hated, and continue to hate, "Frozen"). But she can't do it alone. No artist can!

9:15 AM  
Blogger DJ Fruit Loops said...

My Goodness you would think that Bunny tore up a pix of the pope


LOL

On another site somoen reprinted Bunnys original statements and then a few bunch of tired queens came a gunnin

I just posted that Bunny was indeed GOD and that at least her post entertain

strangely the post have been removed from that site


Bunny you are right on the money
those people that spend hundreds of dollars to hear someone sing off key and out of tune when not lypsinking is out of thier cotton pickin minds
on the other hand i know your distaste for Pop music in general and im the exact opposite i live for it

but music is objective
I am still waiting for someone with half a brain to put out a full album of your material

9:30 AM  
Blogger Lance Morrison said...

Hi Bunny,

Just wanted to let you know I thik you're great. Except that every time I go to NYC, you're out of town... Grrrrr. (I did manage to see you at Fashion Cares (Toronto 2004), so all is not lost.

That said, as much as I have a polar opposite view of Madonna (I love her), I commend you for voicing your opinion. I love a good debate, and I love that you did not back down, and stood your ground.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and your's was very well defended. I'm often surprised at how people just rant on and on but have no rhyme or reason.

So, let them go ahead and claim their saviour. Let them delete you from their bookmarks. This is one huge Madonna fan who will keep reading.

9:46 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The irony is that you, and quite frankly every drag queen I've ever seen (which is quite a lot), are nothing more than an outrageous image catering to shock, reinvention, sex, attitude, and clever marketing--pretty much the exact things you deem "tired" in Madonna. You've made a career not out of talent, but by being interesting and getting yourself noticed. Some people do indeed have problems with image being valued over talent, but it's ironic you seem to feel that way considering what you do for a living.

10:18 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Bunny, I just wanted to say I have to agree with your comments! I have a friend who worships her, and if you say anything bad he takes it personally as if your insulting him!!! I always liked all the crazy rocker broads!! Joan Jett, Lunachicks, L7 etc.!! Looking forward to see you in Providence and P-Town!

10:42 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bunny, your blog/site has been ADDED to my bookmarks...

It turns out I have special folder for fat, jealous, no-talent cows with extra chins.

mooooooooooah

I wish you were made of chocolate drippings so I could worship you.

11:44 AM  
Blogger Aaron said...

Actually, CAN we drip chocolate on you? We promise to clean it up! :-)

3:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

tragicas' revenge, DTI, bitches,looks like you've wasted sooooooo much precious time and energy on MCdonnaramalamadingdong.
she's super played, but honey the bitch got coins honey, she's not schelping to some rinky dink gig at some cave to buy her corn dogs(Jackie Beat)..um, wha!!

4:03 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Power to the bunion!! Keep your chins up lady.

4:15 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mz. Bunny,

In regards to your comment about getting advertisers for this site would it help if we all posted daily on your site asking for your advice on which baby shampoo best gets out dingleberries? And also I could use some bootleg tupperware please get in contact with some companies and maybe sell some loosie tampax's.

4:21 PM  
Blogger Aaron said...

"tragicas' revenge, DTI, bitches,looks like you've wasted sooooooo much precious time and energy on MCdonnaramalamadingdong"

Um...is this that "urban talk" all you crazy kids are spewing out now? If so, it's no wonder your parents don't want you...

4:30 PM  
Blogger Ken Knox said...

Hi Lady,

Ken Knox here. I interviewed you a few years ago for IN Los Angeles magazine. You probably don't remember. It was a fun interview.

Anyway, I was directed to check out your blog from the Icon fan club web forum. Yup, I'm a bona fide fan of Madonna's. A MAJOR fan. And I'm quite proud of it.

I read your two blog entries and found them to be funny, bitchy and rather vapid -- exactly what we expect from our foremost drag queens. Kudos to you for living up to your hype. :)

That said, I think you're missing out on a lot of points where Madonna is concerned.

Personally, I don't love Madonna for her daring originality or her knack for creating trends. For me it's always been her unrelenting drive and her--I'll say it--blonde ambition. On top of that, she has provided millions with inspiration to be themselves and to dare to dream. That's saying something.

There's something incredibly fascinating about Madonna's journey from street urchin to pop diva. She had a knack in the very beginning for manipulating just the right folks, and it got her right where she wanted. She then used her fame to bring attention to the underground she was spawned from. Sure, she took a good bit of the credit for it, but she was, in fact, one of the few people in the mainstream who cast a spotlight on the drag queens, street performers and artists that nobody else was paying attention to. Was it merely for her own good, or for more altruistic reasons? Personally, I choose to believe it was a little bit of both.

You dismiss Madonna with a woefully one-sided assessment of her. But Madonna has always been full of contradictions, and there is more to her than shrewd business maneuvers and calculating career moves. The one moment that has always stood out to me in Madonna's career came very early on, when during the video for "Lucky Star," she turned to the camera and winked deliberately. That was the very moment that I fell in love with Madonna. She let all of us know very early on that she was in on the joke. Her appropriation of the bubble-gum pop you dismiss was BRILLIANT satire--using the very medium to make fun of it. Sorry you missed that.

I hardly think of Madonna as the "gay savior," but I do think there is something very profound to be said of the relationship between Madonna and her gay fans. As you know, many women have been told to be ashamed of their sexuality. Madonna flew in the face of societal oppression and flaunted her sexuality, claiming it as an emblem of power instead of shame and repression. She boldly dared to assert her sexuality, and helped MANY women and, yes, gay men to feel good about who they were. She was also one of the very few mainstream artists to grab onto the hands of gays and lesbians and make us part of her vision. In Madonna's world, people of all colors, races, backgrounds and sexual orientation were welcome. Regardless of how anyone may wish to cast a negative spin on this (snooze), it was a bold and daring thing to do, and it was, in fact, quite genuine and sincere on her part.

Madonna as a whore? Please, Bunny. Madonna is no less or no more a whore than you. All artists are whores. Madonna's frequent reinvention hardly seems all that out of step with any artist's desire to stay fresh in the minds of the public. There's really no use in even bringing this up. It's what ALL OF US do. To single Madonna out and make it seem like she's doing something wrong for just doing her job as an entertainer does seem rather spiteful.

I agree that the whole cross thing on her current tour is tired. There was no need for it. It seems designed simply to bring attention to herself, and feels very out of place. But oh well. All artists have missteps. Madonna's have been--in my opinion--few and far between. She is a bold visionary; an artist with the daring to push societal buttons and bring attention to important matters. She's also an artist with a POINT OF VIEW, something that is lacking in just about every one of the young pop princeses who claim her as an inspiration. Too bad they don't have half the sense that Madonna has.

I would think that if anything, an opinionated, visionary artist such as yourself would embrace Madonna for having the cajones and the gall to do what she does. To push buttons and make people think. To lift them out of their doldrum lives and make them feel good. People do shriek when Madonna songs come on the radio, because Madonna made it possible for many of us to escape our troubles and cares and insecurities and finally step up into the limelight ourself and be who we are. She gave many of us an example of courage and forthrightness, and I would hope that any drag queen worth her weight in sequins would be quick to celebrate and honor such a monumental achievement instead of tearing it down and criticizing it. That's my opinion anyway, for what it's worth.

Oh, and by the way, "Live to Tell" is HARDLY bubble-gum pop. "True Blue" and "Papa Don't Preach," maybe, but "Live to Tell" is hardly indicative of the stuff that was on the radio at the time. Let's give the credit where credit is due, alright? :)

4:57 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

screaming, bitter, fat, ugly bitches...here's my viewpoint on your viewpoint....FUCK YOU!!!
and FUCK YOU Jakcie "BORING" Beat!

5:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Bunny! I'm from Belgium. I never understoon why queens are so obsessed with that crazy ho Madonna. I really don't get it. It's like they're all brainwashed!

6:27 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

THERE IS NOTHING MORE PATHETIC THAN 40 YEAR OLD DRAG QUEENS, WHOSTILL THINK THEY ARE 15, GO OUT EVERY NIGHT, HAVE NOT MONEY , AND STILL THINK THEY ARE FIERCE., RUPAUL AND LADY BUNNY ARE SOOO PATHETIC

6:29 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Anonymous said...
Hi Bunny! I'm from Belgium. I never understoon why queens are so obsessed with that crazy ho Madonna. I really don't get it. It's like they're all brainwashed!

6:27 PM "

um your from Belgium...who gives a shit what you think.....

6:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What is shocking, LadyBunny, is that you actually put forth the time & energy to defend yourself. How very sad that is.

I guess that only means that Madonna wins. After all, I couldn't seem to find any comment by Madge on any of her websites. Perhaps you ought to focus more on your 'insignificant career'.

Many thanks for the distraction and may you gain Depends Adult Diapers as one of your sponsors in response to all of the 'hits'.

10:42 PM  
Blogger Aaron said...

"may you gain Depends Adult Diapers as one of your sponsors"

And may YOU drink from them afterwards! :-)

Kissums!

11:18 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Aaron-ass kisser....
dumbfuck!!!

11:27 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's a drag Donna Summer became a born-again Christian, but at least she could/can sing, Madonna can't. Plus I agree with Lady Bunny that Madonna's gay-friendliness is disingenuous and exploitive, so all things considered, I'd rather listen to talented fundie Donna.

12:46 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Lady Bunny, I just watched your DVD preview and laughed my ass off. I'd heard of you, but I'd never seen your act. I'll probably buy that DVD, and I've very cheap, but I want it.

1:37 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Remember in "Truth or Dare" when her chubby little assistant mentioned that she got drugged and ass raped in a club and Madonna just laughs?

I've always hated her guts since then. Don't waste anymore breath on the bitch. She's about as interesting as a McNugget.

I'm glad the queens are hating on Mcdonna. Hooray for the backlash.

11:41 AM  
Blogger Aaron said...

"Aaron-ass kisser....dumbfuck!!!"

Hey, I like it! I'm going to run to the courthouse now and change my name. I've always wanted to hyphenate. D'ya think it would all fit on a driver's license? :-)

5:43 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

nah to short...it should be
"Aaron-ass-kissing-Motherfucking-dumbfuck-asshole" much better:)

and Sarah Pax...That comment is 16yrs old...The bitch deserved it for going out alone and being desperate for attention...She should of just kept her big ass mouth shut about whom she was working with and stayed at her her hotel...But the fat bitch, like Lady Bunny and Jackie Beat( and i'm thinking Aaron is a fat ass too)was desperate for cock..that they'll do anything to get it...
so dont be a lame ass....

9:45 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Bunny,

I think you are hilarious. I have read your blog before and was never offended by it. I never commented before but feel I should now as a show of support. I have never been offended by your jokes or criticisms.

Keep it up.

10:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love every word you say, Bunny. (That goes for Jackie Beat too). You are a goddess for - among other things - idolizing Rip Taylor and Charlotte Rae.

To the guy at IN magazine...no offense, but why is it so hard to accept that there are many people, like Bunny, who don't share your love of Madonna? What an utter waste of time to write 47 paragraphs trying to "refute" Bunny's opinion, and trying to "convince" her that YOU ARE RIGHT and SHE IS WRONG. You love Madonna and think she's just wonderful...GREAT! Many don't. Time to move on.

12:23 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Someday when I am KING of the WORLD...
Teachers will be paid more than Pro-Athletes and...
Nice Guys will finish FIRST and...
the Glass will always be FULL and...
only truly talented people will be idolized! and...
well, until that day comes along, i'll have to settle for knowing that i've only got a bookmark on ur site (-not hers!)and although u may not have her millions- u sure got my 2 cents~

A Fan.

(P.S.- ...if that day arrives,would u be my Queen??)

11:29 AM  
Blogger Aaron said...

Gee, Anonymous,

Is that whole "fat" thing really all you brought? Is that really the worst you can do? Talk about a comment that's old! I think the "lame-o-meter" is pointing squarely at you now. I'm surprised you can even type with your finger stuck down your throat.

12:20 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

well that's all I need to bring...
Your fat, lame, and pathetic Bunny/beat ass munchers....what else is there for me to type....
you guys clearly suck!

1:24 PM  
Blogger Aaron said...

Well, we'll be sure to spit it back to you right away so you can swallow.

1:56 PM  
Blogger ayeM8y said...

“If Madonna goes through with the Jesus-channeling act and the locals find it insulting, she could face a maximum sentence of three years in prison. Meaning, Madonna's next reinvention could be as an inmate.” German prosecutors have announced plans to monitor her Sunday concert in Duesseldorf, Johannes Mocken, a spokesman for the local authorities, told the Associated Press it could be construed as insulting religious beliefs, an offense that's considered not only insensitive, but illegal in Germany. Bunny’s gripe with Madonna was about her use of the cross...once again. Madonna has defended the routine, claiming its imagery is part of an appeal to her audience to inspire concert-goers to donate to AIDS charities. Bunny was only disappointed for the singer’s lack of imagination and originality...Seems like the Germans want to imprison her for it!

Source: http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,19766,00.html

4:48 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well done Lady Bunny, for having a pop at minging Madge and about time too!

Watching madonna cavorting about on stage in a purple leotard is like watching an elderly aunt at a wedding reception doing the Can-Can without any knickers on, extremely embarrassing!

She looks like an old hag from the hills and she's got teeth like an aging harpsichord. A pair of pensioners tartan slippers has more sex appeal!

Who could forget live8 and her ridiculous ramblings. "Are we ready to start a revolution?" Are you ready to change history?" "Yes!" we all replied. "We are ready to roam all over your £9m, 135 acre west country estate, despite your leagal bid to keep us out!"

I read somewhere that, in the early days, Madonna would give blow jobs to DJ's in NY clubs just to get her demo's played, which begs the question did she spit or swallow Bunny?

5:43 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Aaron said...
Well, we'll be sure to spit it back to you right away so you can swallow. "

Bitch we all know your fat (along with Bunny and Beat) asses dont spit...If you could you would eat the goddamn cock...

9:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lady Bunny, why are you so unhappy that you write blogs trashing other celebrities? Madonna has done much for the gay community. She was one of the first celebrities to take on Aids causes and has donated her money, time, and voice. That alone is worthy of our praise. From day one, she has let it be known that she supports gay rights. Even though I am a huge fan or hers, I don't look at her as a religion. She's just a very talented human being who has tried to help people by sharing what she has learned. Just because someone has discovered spirituality/religion, doesn't mean that they think their shit don't stink. I think you should maybe look at what's missing in your own life, before you start denigrating others. Still love you, but you should get a life.

12:47 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

News Flash...She doesn't give a shit about you suckers just as long as you keep buying those tickets.

3:34 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

who gives a flying f*ck!

Grow up gays and stop with the whining against someone speaks her mind and knows how to use it (Miss Lady Bunny). Basically know this- when your in a club and Madonna is being played and everyone's jumping around like they've seen jesus- run straight for the exit because the sh*t sucks!

5:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

NEWS FLASH! EVERYONE IS STILL BUYING RECOPRDS AND TICKETS...WHO CARES IF SHE DOESNT CARE...IF SHE DIDNT SHE WOULD NOT BE PUTTING OUT STUFF FOR US TO BUY.

EVERYONE RUNS TOWARDS THE DANCLEFLOOR WHEN THEY PLAY A MADONNA SONG DUMB BITCH..

AND TO RYAN LANDER..FUCK YOU PUSSY ASS KISSER...YOUR UNTALENTED BUNNY AND JACKIE BEAT WROTE THE MOST HATEFUL WORDS ON THIS BLOG...STUPID!

10:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's sad to see all these "Sheep-le" blast you for voicing your opinion. You have managed to put a face on what MANY of us have been thinking all along.

Her claim to fame has always been "material girl", and it's more obvious than ever now, with her ridiculously overpriced concert.

She claims that her music is still "relevant" and that she has a point of view and many things to say... only to to thwart any credibility in her statements by reverting to her cheap religious theatrics.

Mcdonna is a product and not an artist.

Her "artistry" is boring, uninspired, mass produced mumbo-jumbo, being spoonfed to the masses who suck it up like some kind of epiphany.

4:06 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi LadyBunny,

First of all, I got to give you mad props because your website is off the chain. Right now I'm listening to former diva Whitney's version of "I'm Every Woman"(poor thing!)while reading about "McDonna".

She's 47 and keeps "reinventing" herself by using shock value anytime she can get away with it. IT'S GETTING RATHER TIRESOME!

Second, she's not a "gay savior" or anyone's savior for that matter. Frankly, when I was a young tike back in the 80's(I'm 33 and a Gemini)she was the shit...now she's just shit.

Finally, don't pay any mind to the haters. True beauty and talent transcends generations and one doesn't have to think of a gimmick. Your talent is your gimmick! Stay true and be ever wonderful!

Sherita

6:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amoung other things, you really nailed a point that I've been trying to make to other young gay people FOREVER... I REALLY wish people would spend that same kind of time and energy fighting for issues like...ya know... THEIR RIGHTS!??! Yes, let's ALL loose ourselves in the complete idol worship of Madonna. Maybe if Larry Kramer or ANYone who actually DID something for the sake of gays had worn a cone bra and some glitter, they would have made more of a lasting impact.

- Cassandra Fever

6:36 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Geez, Bun Bun. You keep posting shit about Madollar and getting the gays all frothy.

Are you snatching my liberal-baiting tactics? Lure them in with caucasian carta, then work them into a frenzy of spit and venom?

Careful or someone will come for you with a cream pie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv9xa-VxchM

3:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Do you have the brains, talents, or fierceness to make up your own record? No, I don't think so.

Are you a semi-attractive person with a job much less an education? No, I don't think so.

Are you a person with couth or morals who brushes their teeth in the morning? No, I don't think so.

Do you even have teeth? No, I don't think so.
Do you even have teeth? No, I don't think so.
Do you even have teeth? No, I don't think so.

Well maybe with the money you make off the new advertising you can go out and buy yourself A tooth. Goin' home talkin' about "Look Mom, I bought me a toofus!"

You may be able to buy one tooth darling, but you won't fill your mouth. Instead you'll be watching MY teeth smile across your video screen straight into the stratosphere.

This is the real thing bitch!

So while you're serving
"Look Mom, I bought me a toofus!"
"Look Mom, I bought me a toofus!"
"Look Mom, I bought me a toofus!"

I'll be serving.

5:27 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lady Bunny,

Before you criticize others, you might want to check your facts. In your blog about Madukey, you used alot of blanket statements (opinions) that you don't back up. First, to state that Madonna doesn't really like gay people is just stupid. Her brother is gay. She has many gay friends and has consistently defended the gay community.

To state that she has no talent because she may lip-sync from time to time is stupid also especially coming from a drag queen. If that were the case, then there is not one drag queen out there who has talent because your performance is lip syncing. Having seen her live multiple times and usually near the stage, I can say that she does lip sync, but only when she's dancing her ass off. Otherwise, it's all her. Also, to compare her to Elton John is just plain ignorant. He sits in front of a piano and sings his ditties, which is fine. Madonna could do that too, but she chooses to put on a show instead. Also, as for her guitar playing, before she became famous, she played bass guitar in bands, so this is not a new thing. She may not be the best guitar player, but when I've seen her at the most recent concerts, I didn't see any fuck ups.

As far as her new found wisdom, why do you have to trash someone for trying to become a better person? Her ticket prices are high, yes, but she also donates alot of the money to charity. She's building a hospital in Malawi for Aids orphans. She's donated millions of dollars to Aids charities and on the Drowned World Tour donated at least one date of ticket sales profits to 9/11 victims. What is it that you've done for humanity that you think you can criticize her?

You probably won't post this because it blows your statements out of the water, but I hope that you at least read it and that you think before you start trashing someone.

Signed,
an ex Lady Bunny and ex Rupaul fan (I only found this blog because of his link to it).

3:20 AM  
Blogger Lady Bunny said...

This is my last comment on my Madonna posts and it refers to the last comment posted.

You're not giving Madonna fans a rep for being too smart. I never said Madonna doesn't anything like Madonna doesn't like gay people, though your offering the "proof" that her brother is gay is meaningless--she often doesn't like him, from what I'm told. And Dick Cheney has a gay daughter, does that prove that the Cheneys like gays?

I never said she had no talent. I agreed with someone last night who said she's a great businesswoman. But I don't care to see a businesswoman in concert. There is nothing wrong with lip-synching and yes, I plainly do it in my act. But I'm not known as a singer. And it's ignorant to compare her to Elton John when discussing singers, their musical ability and their "live" concerts? You're ignorant.

If you'd rather see more of a Vegas-y revue with less emphasis on the artist's songwriting ability or live performance skills, enjoy, if that is your taste. But how could you possibly fault someone for having a opinion which is different from your own? Disagree with me as I disagree with you, but stop being such a fucking boo-hoo-she-called-my-mommy-bad baby. Unless, perhaps, you've got a sneaking suspicion underneath all of your Madge worship that she's ripping you off...and I must credit her, very successfully.

I don't recall trashing her charitable efforts, or her quest for spiritual enlightenment--if they are real and not publicity stunts. But what if I've done NOTHING for charity or donated ANYTHING ever? Attacking me or my few, paltry charitable contributions doesn't alter one thing that I've said about Madoodoo. And if speaking my mind in a way that you disagree with makes me lose a fan, good riddance! Hopefully, speaking the truth will earn me a few new ones. And if you expect me to fall lock-step with your clone zone mentality and never speak what's on my mind, you never knew me anyway. --B

9:37 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Go Bunny!Go Bunny!Go bunny!Go!

Well I could care less what everyone thinks about Madonna and Lady Bunny...I like them both:)
They're both superstars in my book...

with lots of love from Fresno, Ca...

10:08 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bunny, belated happy birthday (I share mine with Kier Kirby)! I think a good deal of Madonna worship is a generational thing--gays who were children in the 80s were programmed to think of her as exciting and controversial, and those of us who were already grown up and jaded when she appeared never saw what the big deal was. I don't hate Madonna, but I hate the conform or die mentality that insists that if you're gay you HAVE to love Madonna. I just don't get what people love about her, and prefer not to have the rest of the world preach her gospel to me...

5:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

preach on adam, that's the truth right there.
bunny, you, johnny dynel and rupaul will tell us how madonna ripped off downtown drags & the ball culture and even poor malcom maclaren(!)
but tell me who elvis and the beatles and the stones ripped off?
who did andy warhol rip off?
for all the reasons listed by adam above, i still love madonna, despite what she did to you.
come on, now - it only made you stronger and fiercer in my eyes.
love&respect
shrimp creole/princess johnson

3:39 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I FEEL LIKE MANY OTHER GAY ICONS WHO GREW UP IN NYC AND ARE AROUND THE AGE OF MADONNA MAY BE A LITTLE JELOUS EVEN THOUGH THEY WOULD NEVER ADMIT IT. I MEAN WHO WOULDNT BE HONESTLY.....I MEAN I'D BE JELOUS OF SOMEONE WHO I GREW UP IN THE SAME COMMUNITY AS AND THEY MADE SOMETHING GREAT OF THEIR LIFE. I THINK THE JELOUSY ALSO COMES WITH THE GAY ICON STATUS MADONNA HAS. SHE ISNT EVEN GAY EITHER! THAT MUST HURT. MADONNA IS NEITHER THE BEST DANCER OR SINGER BUT SHE HAS SAID THAT HERSELF MANY MANY TIMES. WHO SAYS AN ENTERTAINER HAS TO BE THE BEST AT SINGING OR DANCING? LOOK AT AMANDA LEPORES CD ! I LOVE IT BUT SHE IS NO CELINE DION. BUT MADONNA HAS SO MUCH POPULARITY I THINK ITS EASY FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE HER THE EVIL EYE AND FOCUS ON THINGS SHES NOT SO GREAT AT. I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE CROSS ON THE CONFESSIONS TOUR. I LOVE THE SONG LIVE TO TELL BUT THE CROSS HAD NO EFFECT ON ME. I DIDNT EVEN PAY ATTENTION TO THE IMAGES OF CHILDREN WITH AIDS IN THE BACKGROUND....... I WAS THERE TO BE ENTERTAINED AND HAVE A GOOD TIME! I HAD THE BEST TIME EVER. WHO CARES WHAT MESSAGES SHES TRYING TO GET ACROSS, I HAVE MY OWN BELIEFS AND I WAS THERE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I THINK MADONNA CAN DANCE VERY WELL PERSONALLY AND ALTHOUGH SHES NOT THE BEST SINGER I THINK SHE HAS A CERTAIN SPARK THAT NO OTHER ENTERTAINER HAS. SHE HAS THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING. SHE NEVER STOPS AND YES AT TIMES IS LIKE A MACHINE. I ADMIRE HER FOR THAT. I WISH I WAS THAT FUCKING DRIVEN. SHES AMAZING! I HATE HEARING PEOPLE SAY ALL THESE NEGATIVE THINGS.....IF SHE WASNT SO BIG AS SHE IS THEN NO ONE WOULD SAY ANYTHING. EVERY ONE WANTS TO RIP HER APART BECAUSE SHE CANT SING LIKE CELINE DION OR DANCE LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON. WHO CARES THOUGH! SHE ENTERTAINES LIKE NO ONE ELSE AND NO ONE ELSE CAN DO WHAT SHE DOES. SHE IS SPECIAL IN HER OWN WAY. PEOPLE CAN TAKE WHAT EVER THEY WANT FROM HER. I'D MUCH RATHER IDOLIZE HER THEN BRITNEY SPEARS. MADONNA WORKS HER ASS OFF AND SHES 48 Y/O! SHE HAS TRIED TO BETTER HERSELF THROUGH THE YEARS WITH VOICE LESSONS AND LEARNING TO PLAY THE GUITAR.....BUT THATS JUST DESPERATE AND A SAD ATTEMPT FOR HER TO BE A TRUE MUSICIAN RIGHT? SHE WORKS AND SHE WORKS HARD.....SHE HAS MADE MORE MUSIC VIDEOS THAT ANY OTHER PERSON I BELIEVE. MUSIC VIDEOS TAKE LOTS OF TIME AND THEY ARE ART BY THEMSELVES. ENTERTAINMENT DOESNT COME IN ONE FORM AND MADONNA HAS OBVIOUSLY MASTERED THAT. IF YOUR SO WORRIED ABOUT REAL ISSUES AND CHILDREN IN AFRICA THEN GO VOLUNTEER OR HELP PROTEST OR DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE INSTEAD OF TEARING MADONNA APART. PEOPLE ONLY TRY TO TEAR OTHER PEOPLE DOWN WHEN THEY DON'T LIKE SOMETHING ABOUT THEMSELVES OR ARE JELOUS OF SOMETHING SOMEONE ELSE HAS. MAYBE THE CROSS IS TRYING TO HELP SELL HER TICKETS BUT WHATS IT TO YOU? IF THAT IS PREDICTABLE AND STUPID WELL FINE THATS YOUR OPINION BUT WHAT ARE YOU REALLY MAD ABOUT? A WOMAN WHO HAS MANAGED TO SELL MILLIONS OF RECORDS AND THOUSANDS OF TICKETS TO SHOWS FOR MORE THEN TWO DECADES? THE BIGGEST GAY ICON TODAY. I CAN SEE HOW THAT WOULD MAKE YOU UPSET IF YOU FEEL SHE HAS NO TALENT AND MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE SHE DOESN'T DESERVE IT ALL. MANY OTHER PEOPLE DO HOWEVER FEEL THAT SHE DESERVES IT. THERE IS NOT ONE MOLD YOU HAVE TO FIT TO BE A GAY ICON OR ICON IN GENERAL. MADONNA JUST HAS THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING.

1:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I FEEL LIKE MANY OTHER GAY ICONS WHO GREW UP IN NYC AND ARE AROUND THE AGE OF MADONNA MAY BE A LITTLE JELOUS EVEN THOUGH THEY WOULD NEVER ADMIT IT. I MEAN WHO WOULDNT BE HONESTLY.....I MEAN I'D BE JELOUS OF SOMEONE WHO I GREW UP IN THE SAME COMMUNITY AS AND THEY MADE SOMETHING GREAT OF THEIR LIFE. I THINK THE JELOUSY ALSO COMES WITH THE GAY ICON STATUS MADONNA HAS. SHE ISNT EVEN GAY EITHER! THAT MUST HURT. MADONNA IS NEITHER THE BEST DANCER OR SINGER BUT SHE HAS SAID THAT HERSELF MANY MANY TIMES. WHO SAYS AN ENTERTAINER HAS TO BE THE BEST AT SINGING OR DANCING? LOOK AT AMANDA LEPORES CD ! I LOVE IT BUT SHE IS NO CELINE DION. BUT MADONNA HAS SO MUCH POPULARITY I THINK ITS EASY FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE HER THE EVIL EYE AND FOCUS ON THINGS SHES NOT SO GREAT AT. I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE CROSS ON THE CONFESSIONS TOUR. I LOVE THE SONG LIVE TO TELL BUT THE CROSS HAD NO EFFECT ON ME. I DIDNT EVEN PAY ATTENTION TO THE IMAGES OF CHILDREN WITH AIDS IN THE BACKGROUND....... I WAS THERE TO BE ENTERTAINED AND HAVE A GOOD TIME! I HAD THE BEST TIME EVER. WHO CARES WHAT MESSAGES SHES TRYING TO GET ACROSS, I HAVE MY OWN BELIEFS AND I WAS THERE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I THINK MADONNA CAN DANCE VERY WELL PERSONALLY AND ALTHOUGH SHES NOT THE BEST SINGER I THINK SHE HAS A CERTAIN SPARK THAT NO OTHER ENTERTAINER HAS. SHE HAS THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING. SHE NEVER STOPS AND YES AT TIMES IS LIKE A MACHINE. I ADMIRE HER FOR THAT. I WISH I WAS THAT FUCKING DRIVEN. SHES AMAZING! I HATE HEARING PEOPLE SAY ALL THESE NEGATIVE THINGS.....IF SHE WASNT SO BIG AS SHE IS THEN NO ONE WOULD SAY ANYTHING. EVERY ONE WANTS TO RIP HER APART BECAUSE SHE CANT SING LIKE CELINE DION OR DANCE LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON. WHO CARES THOUGH! SHE ENTERTAINES LIKE NO ONE ELSE AND NO ONE ELSE CAN DO WHAT SHE DOES. SHE IS SPECIAL IN HER OWN WAY. PEOPLE CAN TAKE WHAT EVER THEY WANT FROM HER. I'D MUCH RATHER IDOLIZE HER THEN BRITNEY SPEARS. MADONNA WORKS HER ASS OFF AND SHES 48 Y/O! SHE HAS TRIED TO BETTER HERSELF THROUGH THE YEARS WITH VOICE LESSONS AND LEARNING TO PLAY THE GUITAR.....BUT THATS JUST DESPERATE AND A SAD ATTEMPT FOR HER TO BE A TRUE MUSICIAN RIGHT? SHE WORKS AND SHE WORKS HARD.....SHE HAS MADE MORE MUSIC VIDEOS THAT ANY OTHER PERSON I BELIEVE. MUSIC VIDEOS TAKE LOTS OF TIME AND THEY ARE ART BY THEMSELVES. ENTERTAINMENT DOESNT COME IN ONE FORM AND MADONNA HAS OBVIOUSLY MASTERED THAT. IF YOUR SO WORRIED ABOUT REAL ISSUES AND CHILDREN IN AFRICA THEN GO VOLUNTEER OR HELP PROTEST OR DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE INSTEAD OF TEARING MADONNA APART. PEOPLE ONLY TRY TO TEAR OTHER PEOPLE DOWN WHEN THEY DON'T LIKE SOMETHING ABOUT THEMSELVES OR ARE JELOUS OF SOMETHING SOMEONE ELSE HAS. MAYBE THE CROSS IS TRYING TO HELP SELL HER TICKETS BUT WHATS IT TO YOU? IF THAT IS PREDICTABLE AND STUPID WELL FINE THATS YOUR OPINION BUT WHAT ARE YOU REALLY MAD ABOUT? A WOMAN WHO HAS MANAGED TO SELL MILLIONS OF RECORDS AND THOUSANDS OF TICKETS TO SHOWS FOR MORE THEN TWO DECADES? THE BIGGEST GAY ICON TODAY. I CAN SEE HOW THAT WOULD MAKE YOU UPSET IF YOU FEEL SHE HAS NO TALENT AND MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE SHE DOESN'T DESERVE IT ALL. MANY OTHER PEOPLE DO HOWEVER FEEL THAT SHE DESERVES IT. THERE IS NOT ONE MOLD YOU HAVE TO FIT TO BE A GAY ICON OR ICON IN GENERAL. MADONNA JUST HAS THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING.

1:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You have no respect for the woman that brought a message of acceptance and gay culture to the mainstream. She somehow, er... did this... by... separating people? I don't feel paticularily articulate today, but I do know that I disagree with you. Hell, you're outspoken. Good for you and congrats for your biggest break (atleast, on the internet) yet.

12:06 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lady Bunny,

Imagine my surprise to see that you didn't filter my comment, but actually replied to it too.

I enjoyed your comment about my not giving Madonna fans a reputation for being smart. Coming from someone who said "I never said Madonna doesn't anything like Madonna doesn't like gay people", I'll take that as a compliment.

Anywho, as far as your response... comparing Madonna to Dick Cheney is ludicrous. A closer comparison would be Angelina Jolie. That being said, of course I don't know if Angelina really likes African orphans, but she does all she can to help them. I'll bet it's just a calculated publicity stunt. And as a gay man, I sometimes don't get along with my straight brother, but that doesn't mean that I don't like straight people.

Your comments about Elton John and Madonna are not even worth commenting on. Personal taste is just that.

I don't feel that Madonna has ripped me off. What part of my comments gave you that idea. I've been impressed with what she has offered for the last 20 years. I understand that you haven't enjoyed her songs, movies, books, breathing... but that's your opinion. By the way, an opinion is not a fact.

The last thing I will say is that I'd rather have my fellow gay kids of the 80's follow Madonna religiously and listen to the positive messages that she puts forth, than have them follow someone like you, who has nothing better to do than write a lengthy blog trashing a (fellow?) celebrity who clearly is not the enemy. She's just someone that doesn't put out material that you enjoy. Get a life.

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Madonna fucks horses!

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lady bunny - what a nothing. madonna - all the things bunny wanted to be but couldnt. have fun at wigstock!!!!

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