elijahfan 26,414 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 You hit the nail on the head about the representing part. I wanted to leave my personal experiences out but to give an example, Gaga kinda 'broke' her pattern last September when she was in Holland for artrave. She spend 3 days in Amsterdam locked in her hotelroom, even Lacee barely saw her. C2C was being released so she spend all her time promoting it online. While she write an open letter here on Gagadaily asking us to do what we could to promote the record, she paid dust to the handfull of fans sitting under her window. But then she realized this and started apologizing via Instagram, posting every step of her getting ready to come out and meet us. And when she did she took her time. She was in her theatrical mode but yet I got to chat with her and she wrote lyrics on my arm to get tattoed. She even went back on LM.com, which she never did anymore, the next day to like my friends pics and even comment on my tattoo. Im lucky to have met Gaga many times and I don't wanna sound like Im bragging so just let me say most have been more than just a brief moment. Yet I don't think she knows who I am. I'm cool with that and I don't expect her to. I'm not gonna start screaming for her attention, way too old for those shenanigans anyways ;)Wow that's so great! I actually remember that day.I guess it also depends on the city, I mean in Paris things are always so crazy.... But I really brought up the Balenciaga story because she was obviously putting on a distinct persona, the same one she had promoting the FAME perfume. I mean, it was all for the press, to a point where we, the fans, felt a bit let down to say the least. But the day right after the fashion show, she wasn't on "Balenciaga duty" anymore and she posed with fans for the first time in 2 days.Yeah, I doubt she knows who I am either.... I saw her several times, but I've only exchanged a few words with her once. It would actually freak me out if she knew who I was, like... I'd be like "omg what if she hates me, what if she thinks I'm annoying, blablablah...." I mean, she intimidates me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judas Oyster 1,915 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Well, what you're saying is very interesting, and I think it has a lot to do with the purpose of Gaga's presence.When she's in Europe, she's basically working. Every time she sets foot outside is a show. There are even events during which she could seem cold, but you gotta keep in mind that it's part of the game, it's her controlling her image. Remember when she promoted the FAME perfume? She put on a b---hy persona that vanished as soon as she stopped the promo.I'm gonna take another example: last time I saw Gaga in Paris was during the Balenciaga fashion show. She wore Balenciaga head to toe during the entirety of her presence: she was in constant representation. Getting out of the hotel, she walked like a diva. Hanging out with famous friends, she acted like a diva. Even fashion critics said that her presence at the fashion show felt like a performance. The bodyguards were even giving info to the paparazzi so they could get the best angle for their shots. I mean, she wasn't really being herself - she was working. She was being a Balenciaga walking advertisement. And I swear to you, trying to catch her attention was nearly impossible - my friends and I were near the party bus in which she spent the evening with Alexander Wang, Kate Moss and a ****load of other celebs, and I swear to you, we were desperately waving at her, even knocking at the windows, she acted like she wasn't seeing us. In the end, she finally stood up and waved at us, but in a very dramatic, theatrical way, which really relieved me but also made me understand that she was still in representation, still in character, and therefore she couldn't really interact with us in an honest way. She wasn't being Mother MonsterGa, she was being businesswomanGa hanging out with famous people and going to Fashion Week, 2 things that we know she actually hates doing.On the other hand, when she's in NY and Chicago, most of the time she's just relaxing. She doesn't even dress up when she's in Chicago. She's not working, she has no obligation towards the media, so there is no reason for her to put on a persona. In this state of mind, it's only logical for her to interact with the few hardcore fans that are waiting for her on the streets 24/7, for the simple reason that she sees them all the time and they aren't that many. She could never do that anywhere else, because when she's travelling, there's always so much people waiting for her that she can't possibly interact with anyone. I got my selfie with her on the NY streets - out of all the times I saw her in Paris, I've never been able to get a picture or an autograph. She's not ignoring anyone, you just gotta meet her at the right place, at the right occasion (or absence of occasion, to be really honest).Wow, I'm impressed by your a--lyze! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 26,414 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Funny how my friend and I had the total opposite experience. She walked out the door of Roseland straight at us and as we sweetly smiled as she came closer a kid on the left started to scream and wave and she stopped only a few feet away from and turned to him insteadd. Me and my friend had a good laugh over that WTF? moment. Ofcourse it's easier for her to spot a fan when they're obviously ecstatic to see her. Sweet smiles can easily be mistaken for interesting bystanders.Well, seeing her several times in front of her apartment, the rule basically was to stay calm and disciplined. As soon as people went too crazy, she stopped the interaction and left. Something like this also happened in Paris: her vans started approaching the hotel, she was about to get out, but fans started rushing towards the car and the driver sped up and headed to the garage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwerk 7,263 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Yeah, I doubt she knows who I am either.... I saw her several times, but I've only exchanged a few words with her once. It would actually freak me out if she knew who I was, like... I'd be like "omg what if she hates me, what if she thinks I'm annoying, blablablah...." I mean, she intimidates me.Aw, how cute are you! According to Gaga I'm a ****ing rad bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Wow that's so great! I actually remember that day. I guess it also depends on the city, I mean in Paris things are always so crazy.... But I really brought up the Balenciaga story because she was obviously putting on a distinct persona, the same one she had promoting the FAME perfume. I mean, it was all for the press, to a point where we, the fans, felt a bit let down to say the least. But the day right after the fashion show, she wasn't on "Balenciaga duty" anymore and she posed with fans for the first time in 2 days. Yeah, I doubt she knows who I am either.... I saw her several times, but I've only exchanged a few words with her once. It would actually freak me out if she knew who I was, like... I'd be like "omg what if she hates me, what if she thinks I'm annoying, blablablah...." I mean, she intimidates me. It's funny how you've interacted with her once and have seen her several times but yet you're still intimidated by Gaga. I guess being in the presence of a Pop superstar like Gaga can intimidate anyone, huh? You've seen her several times already. I wish I could say the same for me. I hope to have the opportunity to meet her one day. I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 109,870 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I never think it is a good idea to be friends with fans for whatever reason.Cos the fans objectives might not always the same as why the artist befriend them in the first place.Unless she knew them way before fame, I don't think it is wise to call few numbers of people as friends just because they always sees her when she is in their city.I am not speaking with envy.To me her friends are peopke she was with before she is a superstar.Because they went through alot together.So whenever she mentions Bo or Starlight, or any of the Rivington Rebels, I know those are genuine and mutual friendship.But whenever she mentions person A or B, who came up as her fans that she feel familar with because they are always there when she's around, I always feel skeptical about the whole thing.She must learn where she should put her trust with.Her past incidents with Troy, and Laurianne Gibson, or how she complained nobody that considers "friends" actually sees her when she was in hospital before and after hip surgery, should give her a lesson or two about that. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ hating pop music doesn't make you deep (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwerk 7,263 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 You've seen her several times already. I wish I could say the same for me. I hope to have the opportunity to meet her one day. I hope you will. You seem like such a cool down to earth guy. And I think to Gaga every fan is a friend. According to Gaga I'm a ****ing rad bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 26,414 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Aw, how cute are you! It's funny how you've interacted with her once and have seen her several times but yet you're still intimidated by Gaga. I guess being in the presence of a Pop superstar like Gaga can intimidate anyone, huh? You've seen her several times already. I wish I could say the same for me. I hope to have the opportunity to meet her one day. Yeah, I mean... She's so much for me and I'm so little for her. I can't really explain it, she just impresses me. Probably because I have so much respect for her and I wouldn't want to do anything that could annoy her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I hope you will. You seem like such a cool down to earth guy. And I think to Gaga every fan is a friend. Aw, thank you!! I think you are super cool, too!! You're probably right! To Gaga, every fan is a friend. However, I think she makes the distinction between her real friends (from before she was famous) and her "friends" or acquaintances she's made over the years after becoming famous. I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Yeah, I mean... She's so much for me and I'm so little for her. I can't really explain it, she just impresses me. Probably because I have so much respect for her and I wouldn't want to do anything that could annoy her. Nah, I don't think you could ever do anything to annoy her. You come across as a very level-headed kind of guy who isn't crazily obsessed with her and would be yelling at the top of your lungs to get her to look at you. I understand you perfectly well, though. If I ever meet her in person one day, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be so nervous and intimidated by her, as well. I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 26,414 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Nah, I don't think you could ever do anything to annoy her. You come across as a very level-headed kind of guy who isn't crazily obsessed with her and would be yelling at the top of your lungs to get her to look at you. I understand you perfectly well, though. If I ever meet her in person one day, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be so nervous and intimidated by her, as well. Oh believe me, I can get excited and scream too Thanks for your words Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Oh believe me, I can get excited and scream too Thanks for your words ;) OMG, that is such a cute picture of you two!! Isn't this the same day you took that picture where you're wearing that hat and posing with Gaga and used as your avi? I love that picture (avi) so much. You both look fab! I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 26,414 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 OMG, that is such a cute picture of you two!! Isn't this the same day you took that picture where you're wearing that hat and posing with Gaga and used as your avi? I love that picture (avi) so much. You both look fab! Yes, same moment but from another angle, there are quite a few paparazzi pictures of our "encounter", some are a bit embarrassing but whatever Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bromance 5,809 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Yes, same moment but from another angle, there are quite a few paparazzi pictures of our "encounter", some are a bit embarrassing but whatever LOL!!! I'm sure they're not as bad as you think. I don't care what you think about unless it is about me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 26,414 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 LOL!!! I'm sure they're not as bad as you think. Oh you're too sweet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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