Anyone
surprised by Miley Cyrus’ performance at the MTV Music awards hasn't been
paying attention. For the past couple of years, she’s been trying to kill Hannah
Montana and Sunday’s performance was her attempt to put the final nail in Hannah’s
coffin.
I've read a lot of stuff over the past couple of days wondering about Cyrus’ emotional state and concern that she is “acting out.” Maybe she is, but I don’t think so. I think her performance was a calculated move from a 20 year old former child star, determined to show the world that she can be an adult entertainer.
I've read articles from people who were shocked, saddened, worried, troubled and disturbed. And all I keep thing is… “WHY?”
Have people not watched this show before? Were they not watching when Lady Gaga donned her sea shells and thong earlier in the evening? Were they not watching when Madonna and Britney kissed? Were they not watching Britney when she tried to kill her child star status a couple of years ago, or Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” performance?
Folks, this is who we have told Miley she needs to be if she is going to be a female entertainer in this country.
She was a young girl, growing up in the entertainment industry and she’s been watching. She has a dad, who was pretty much a one hit wonder and she’s determined not to be that guy. For years she has seen woman after woman use their bodies and their sexuality to sell tickets and songs. She’s studied hard and Sunday was her final exam. Guess what, she aced it.
Listen, the only reason anyone is upset over her performance is because of who they thought she was. For years, little girls watched Hannah grow up on Disney and they thought they knew her. They thought Hannah and Miley were the same girl. They aren't and on Sunday she made sure we knew it.
People are upset because because they watched a young woman, who they thought was sweet and innocent, objectify herself on national television. Somehow they miss that she's only doing what we've taught her works.
Yes, her performance on Sunday was sad, but not because of what it says about her. It’s what it says about us that’s troubling.
I've read a lot of stuff over the past couple of days wondering about Cyrus’ emotional state and concern that she is “acting out.” Maybe she is, but I don’t think so. I think her performance was a calculated move from a 20 year old former child star, determined to show the world that she can be an adult entertainer.
I've read articles from people who were shocked, saddened, worried, troubled and disturbed. And all I keep thing is… “WHY?”
Have people not watched this show before? Were they not watching when Lady Gaga donned her sea shells and thong earlier in the evening? Were they not watching when Madonna and Britney kissed? Were they not watching Britney when she tried to kill her child star status a couple of years ago, or Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” performance?
Folks, this is who we have told Miley she needs to be if she is going to be a female entertainer in this country.
She was a young girl, growing up in the entertainment industry and she’s been watching. She has a dad, who was pretty much a one hit wonder and she’s determined not to be that guy. For years she has seen woman after woman use their bodies and their sexuality to sell tickets and songs. She’s studied hard and Sunday was her final exam. Guess what, she aced it.
Listen, the only reason anyone is upset over her performance is because of who they thought she was. For years, little girls watched Hannah grow up on Disney and they thought they knew her. They thought Hannah and Miley were the same girl. They aren't and on Sunday she made sure we knew it.
People are upset because because they watched a young woman, who they thought was sweet and innocent, objectify herself on national television. Somehow they miss that she's only doing what we've taught her works.
Yes, her performance on Sunday was sad, but not because of what it says about her. It’s what it says about us that’s troubling.
No, it shows what someone will do to get attention. It does not say anything about us other that the reaction most folks had of disgust. Which was the appropriate reaction, and hopefully people will not give her the time of day from now on.
ReplyDeleteIf we didn't live in a consumer driven society I might agree with you. But her performance is what the entertainment industry has been pushing for years now, and it sells. The fact that many, if not most, female singers have performances that showcase their bodies as much as their vocal talent really does say something about us as a culture.
DeleteJeff, your thoughts were mine exactly. My generation started VMA!! That's a sad historical moment for my generation. We are impacting the following generations, we need to reach out and fix it. Spread the Gospel as we are called!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mickie. I would say we need to change some of our attitudes about women as well.
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