ReidOne 12,427 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 OMG I just realized something.... Obviously, we all know that Gaga was obviously referencing Janet Jackson's iconic 1993 Rolling Stone cover with the "hands" costume... ...but I just realized something new about "Applause"!! This classic moment where Gaga wipes her mouth... ...could be an homage to the choreography from Janet's "If" video (released at the exact same time as the topless Rolling Stone cover in 1993)... This is the moment in the video when Janet is singing about giving her man a blowjob: IT'S A REACH, BUT I'M SHOOK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poissonche 12,365 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I mean, it could... but I still think it's just Gaga wiping yellow make up over her face Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abductee 162 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 This might be a reach but..... I think she was just smearing the paint on her face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 59,984 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Maybe. Though, It is a reach, and her spreading paint on her face is more likely This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer 10,973 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 ARTPOP is life 💚💛💕❣⭕💢💢 | ⓜⓔⓡⓡⓨ ©ⓗⓡⓘⓢⓣⓜⓐⓢ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Definitely a reach!!! I will fully own that. But it's also something to make you go "hmmm".... For the "older" age 30+ users on here (who were Janet fans), you will remember that distinct moment of the choreography was one of the most overtly sexual images Janet had ever portrayed (at the time). It had us SHOOK back then. She's basically wiping cum off her face. So it's definitely "ripe" for referencing. Also, I've always felt as if the Janet references in "Applause" (and yes, I believe there are more) was an intentional way to "shade" Madonna, post-"Born This Way" scandal... as if Gaga was saying to Madonna, "you aren't the only queen of pop worth referencing in my art." So looking at it thru that lens, it sorta makes sense. But I agree ---- reach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 97,955 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I am 99% sure I've seen a pic of someone wearing a similar hand bra in one of those videos people accuse Gaga of plagiarism If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djBuffoon 12,110 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Such a spectacular video (both of them) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Just now, djBuffoon said: Such a spectacular video (both of them) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 159,334 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, Red said: I am 99% sure I've seen a pic of someone wearing a similar hand bra in one of those videos people accuse Gaga of plagiarism "What if hands...but on boobs?" Not exactly a revolutionary thought people go crazy for this plagiarism nonsense tbh. OT: I love your reaches 🌸Flourishing and vibrant🌼 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji 20,113 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 The "inspiration" came ages ago when people kept tweeting about how Gaga should wear this back when it first emerged on the internet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inuborg 4,136 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 REACH I root for you. I love you. You, you, you, you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson 9,485 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I think it's her referencing her MA PA PA PA PA PERFECT ILLUSION Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGGrayson 9,670 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 8 minutes ago, inuborg said: REACH agRih, REACH 3 minutes ago, Dawson said: I think it's her referencing her MA PA PA PA PA PERFECT ILLUSION 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗴𝗮 • 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲 • 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲-𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿 • 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Janet? No. Guess who was wearing the actual hands costume before Gaga? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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