whyl 128 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 That's literally a demon , how is it a doctor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starmie25 17,874 Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 10 hours ago, whyl said: That's literally a demon , how is it a doctor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladle Ghoulash 21,896 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 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? Edited February 3 by Ladle Ghoulash We have forgotten our public MANNERS 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 48,841 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 15 hours ago, whyl said: That's literally a demon , how is it a doctor Have you never watched Alvin and the Chipmunks, whyl? stream bionic 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyl 128 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 35 minutes ago, bionic said: Have you never watched Alvin and the Chipmunks, whyl? No Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpadesToStart 3,429 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doroteyo 438 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilboyblue 4,967 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 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/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 25,927 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 So, Mayhem notable characteristics: big hats and a cane. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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