POP2 4,206 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 So after seeing a lot of petitions against the Gaga Half-Time show, I kind of realized how crucial this performance is for the country (That sounds dramatic but bare with me). -Gaga is about to perform at the SuperBowl to the most divided country in Super Bowl history. People that hate her and love her will be watching. With this kind of platform, a lot of pressure is being put on her. Should she speak out against Trump? Should it just be about the music? These are all questions that we have been asking ourselves for awhile. However, the public eye is much different than ours... They don't care if she says something to jeopardize her career. They don't care if she's a Martyr. Many liberals are urging her to speak her mind, while conservatives are threatening to turn the channel if she says a word about Trump. -She has the potential to shock the Nation. Even if it's brief, saying anything about the Trump administration or the state of our nation will be a huge shake-up. Politics is no stranger to pop music, however, not many people have used the Super Bowl as a political platform--- cue Beyonce. -Beyonce did it... Why Cant Gaga? Even though Beyonce's political embarkment at the Super Bowl was a huge statement for the show, 1 year later, the country is even more fragile. Trump wasn't president a year ago and we weren't even sure he was going to be the republican nominee, so a lot has changed since then. People were furious with Beyonce after her ground breaking performance, so it's pretty easy to see how angry people would be if Gaga made a similar statement. However, look at Beyonce's career now, it's soaring. Maybe speaking your mind isn't a bad thing? -If she makes a statement, all hell will break loose. Twitter will blow up. Angry white ladies will make anti-gaga/anti-NFL posts on Facebook. It will be the hot News of the week. Donald Trump will send a tweet her way. #BOYCOTTLADYGAGA will travel around the internet. All eyes will be on Gaga. Should she do it? Yes or No? Would this jeopardize her career? Would this help her gain popularity? Are people expecting this? ... My opinion... I think she should do it. I used to be against the idea of it, however, I think it would be powerful and would make halftime history! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azelf550 990 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I think we need a break from politics, though. I'm here for the music Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
POP2 4,206 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, Azelf550 said: I think we need a break from politics, though. I'm here for the music I agree with that in a sense!! I just feel like a lot of people are looking to her (with her huge platform) as a way to speak out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatigay 21,074 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 y'all.. so many times we thought her then-performances were "make or break" ones.. but I think we've reached a new level now.. possible the ultimate one.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot 6,317 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Gaga is about bringing people together. If anything, the current divided environment presents a great opportunity to let this shine through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALITY 77,452 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 She's said multiple times that she really wants to focus on the music, the fans, and putting together a great experience for everyone to enjoy. I personally don't think she'll directly talk about Trump or mention politics—though subtle jabs at it are probably likely. I'm sure her and her team are fully aware of the situation and the risks at hand, and that's why I don't think she'll really say much, or really anything at all, about Trump or politics during the SB. 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔠'𝔰 𝔤𝔬𝔫𝔫𝔞 𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔪𝔢 𝔟𝔞𝔠𝔨 𝔣𝔯𝔬𝔪 𝔡𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13VictorC 1,102 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Gaga's strong and rebellious attitude is one of the most admirable parts of her. The more I read the news, the more I want Gaga to make a political statement. At the same time, I know that would ruin her image once again. The most likely scenario is that Gaga will instead make a social statement about equality and kindness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blahwhatever22 8,117 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 No! It would only bring drama and negativity to her, She needs to choose her battle's wisely this is not the place for that. She's already making A statement anyways by being for the LGBT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I don't want everything to be about Trump, why let him ruin a celebration that's 8 years in the making. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
POP2 4,206 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, 13VictorC said: Gaga's strong and rebellious attitude is one of the most admirable parts of her. The more I read the news, the more I want Gaga to make a political statement. At the same time, I know that would ruin her image once again. The most likely scenario is that Gaga will instead make a social statement about equality and kindness. THIS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Ga 15,314 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Born This Way is a political statement in and of itself. I hope she sings the bridge PROMINENTLY, maybe even with no music and just the piano for this part: No matter gay, straight, or bi, Lesbian, transgendered life, I'm on the right track baby, I was born to survive. No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made, I'm on the right track baby, I was born to be brave. She doesn't need to do a speech or show shocking images. Her music is the moral ground she stands on, she believes in her work and I believe she'll let it speak for itself. 🤖⚡️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zilla 13,433 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 She needs to perform the performance of her life to help people forget about all the hate in the world for 12 minutes and focus on something positive. 𝙸'𝚖 𝚊 𝚓𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚓𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚐𝚒𝚛𝚕. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Jane Wayne 1,997 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 She will definitely sing Born This Way, which is a huge political statement itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
POP2 4,206 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, Robo Ga said: Born This Way is a political statement in and of itself. I hope she sings the bridge PROMINENTLY, maybe even with no music and just the piano for this part: No matter gay, straight, or bi, Lesbian, transgendered life, I'm on the right track baby, I was born to survive. No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made, I'm on the right track baby, I was born to be brave. She doesn't need to do a speech or show shocking images. Her music is the moral ground she stands on, she believes in her work and I believe she'll let it speak for itself. I can picture this!! How awesome would that be?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaXCupcakke 3,818 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Was Beyonce's political? Formation is about African American pride, but she didn't really make any political statement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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