Guest Posted February 2, 2025 Share Posted February 2, 2025 That's literally a demon , how is it a doctor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starmie25 22,551 Posted February 3, 2025 Author Share Posted February 3, 2025 10 hours ago, whyl said: That's literally a demon , how is it a doctor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladle Ghoulash 52,501 Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 10 hours ago, whyl said: That's literally a demon , how is it a doctor “Witch Doctor” (often part of indigenous African cultures): a traditional healer and diviner, especially one who claims to guard against or cure afflictions thought to be caused by spirit possession or witchcraft. However, the idea of an evil witch doctor is a trope that came out of European literature (claiming that these witch doctors were actually the witches/sorcerers themselves). IMO, the MAYHEM character explores both sides of that trope: is she a healer? is she a demon? Maybe more of a shamanic trickster? We have forgotten our public MANNERS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 15 hours ago, whyl said: That's literally a demon , how is it a doctor Have you never watched Alvin and the Chipmunks, whyl? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 35 minutes ago, bionic said: Have you never watched Alvin and the Chipmunks, whyl? No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 17 hours ago, HayThurJack said: I don't like this whole character thing; it's always silly and gets dropped. Oh well, as long as she doesn't make up another fantasy Chromatica land with whatever the **** tribes I remember when people thought each tribe would have their own song and the album would be an intergalactic space opera of sorts lmao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpadesToStart 3,808 Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 Yes, there’s a clear aesthetic and thematic connection between the two, and the Elle piece mentions that Paris and Gaga specifically talked about continuing the exploration of duality and inner turmoil between the two videos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doroteyo 451 Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 21 hours ago, Charmz said: Wait… is ‘mayhem’’s first appearance the HAND / CLAW in HOLD MY HAND? makes sense! Hold the hand of my shadow; love my inner demon -- everything's gonna be OK. Love that now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilboyblue 6,041 Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 Yes! Also mentioned in this Q&A about the Abracadabra MV: "We ultimately decided that the video should be Mayhem the character, the lady in red - it's her club, and it's her night and she's saying, 'Okay, everybody that's here with us, we've done this before. And, tonight, you only have two choices, you can either dance or it's over. And I'm out." https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a63631038/lady-gaga-abracadabra/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 27,481 Posted February 3, 2025 Share Posted February 3, 2025 So, Mayhem notable characteristics: big hats and a cane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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