This Week in the Mercury
Monday, September 14, 2009
Media / TV In Defense of Kanye West
Posted by Matt Davis on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Like everyone else, I have some thoughts.
WILD WILD WEST: THAT NICE WILL SMITH WOULD NEVER HAVE DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS
1.He was right. Taylor Swift's video does suck compared to Beyonce's. I mean, REALLY. What were they thinking, giving it to her? I loved West's insincere apology, referring to how he "really liked" Taylor Swift's "lyrics about cheerleading." That says it all. Still, local blogger Jack Bogdanski checked out a Kanye West CD from the public library recently, (?!) and now is justified in finding a reason to "eject it at track 9." As far as I'm concerned, this story just jumped the shark.
2.If West was so wrong, well, he'd be justified in telling us he learned his behavior from a recent outburst by a South Carolina Republican. And I haven't seen the Twittosphere light up over that in quite the same way. When a Republican lawmaker interrupts the President in a speech on health care reform to a joint session of congress, we don't feel empowered to be outraged. But that's how America works—we get indignant about the small stuff. Fine, West was an idiot. But this widespread indignation? The pitchforks? It's totally misplaced, and in my view, it reveals something ugly about all of us. Angry mob: Go after Joe Wilson!
3.Serena Williams, too. Why is what she did any worse than Andy Roddick or John McEnroe? Because she lost the match as a result? I don't think so.
4.If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it. If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it. Get the ringtone here.
3
Surprised you can pop music CDs at the library? Mmmm- you can get tons of music at the library. Check it out and add it to iTunes; totally free and safe, no digital piracy issues, no virus issues. The best way to pirate music.
4
The best part of the Andy Roddick tirade is when he asks the ref six times in a row "do you have ears!? you're an idiot" I hope he got fined at least $10k just because his shit talk was lame.
5
Christ, the "OMG popular music at the public library!!!" comment is ignorant, even by Matt standards.
6
Please, MTV loves it when Kayne does stupid sh**t like this because otherwise no one would watch the boring VMA's, duh.
If Kayne's CD is available for check out at the public library that should prove how bad he sucks. If memory serves everything is always checked out except for Crystal Gayle, Wiggles Live or Kayne West.
It would be refreshing if you didn't ALWAYS play devils advocate, mix it up a bit.
If Kayne's CD is available for check out at the public library that should prove how bad he sucks. If memory serves everything is always checked out except for Crystal Gayle, Wiggles Live or Kayne West.
It would be refreshing if you didn't ALWAYS play devils advocate, mix it up a bit.
7
This was orchestrated by MTV and Kanye, perhaps even Swift! Knowing Kanye's erratic and outlandish behavior in the past, why would MTV give him a front-row-corner seat closest to where Taylor Swift would be accepting the award?
The VMA's have always been a place for celebs to cash in on publicity stunts. MTV's latest stunt may even top their own 2003 Video Music Awards, when Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears felt the overwhelming need to share their faux-lesbian threeway kiss with TV viewers at home. Celebrities need an audience.
The VMA's have always been a place for celebs to cash in on publicity stunts. MTV's latest stunt may even top their own 2003 Video Music Awards, when Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears felt the overwhelming need to share their faux-lesbian threeway kiss with TV viewers at home. Celebrities need an audience.
8
agree with ihatepdxnerdglasses - you've all been easily tricked into caring about the fucking VMAs.
9
I think Leno had a hand in this uber lameness too.
How anyone ever made Kanye West a star is mind boggling by even Milli Vanilli standards.
How anyone ever made Kanye West a star is mind boggling by even Milli Vanilli standards.
11
Yeah, I can't figure this out either. Was she receiving an award, and he ran up on stage and took the mic?
15
I am pretty much under the impression that MTV hasn't been relevant since oh, say the early 90s. And Kanye is incredibly overrated.
17
Speaking of libraries, this is sad:
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA66…
Also, the Clackamas County library system is great for music, the waiting lists generally aren't as long as Multnomah.
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA66…
Also, the Clackamas County library system is great for music, the waiting lists generally aren't as long as Multnomah.
19
I've been playing tennis all my life and bratty outburts like those by country club tools are not uncommon at all. But, Serena saying "I'm going to shove this fucking ball down your fucking throat" crosses the line from bad insult into the territory of unnecessary threat.
Jesus Davis, what the hell's your problem? What do you need to be to work on the Merc staff, a second grade dropout? I mean I'm ONE FOOT from your fucking comments and you know what? You're a disgrace. I've been dealing with your shit for ten years.
Jesus Davis, what the hell's your problem? What do you need to be to work on the Merc staff, a second grade dropout? I mean I'm ONE FOOT from your fucking comments and you know what? You're a disgrace. I've been dealing with your shit for ten years.
20
Two squatting women, that's a ten thousand dollar fine for abusive language. Make the check out to "Portland Mercury."
21
Anyone named Taylor can suck it, and that includes Taylor Dayne, James Taylor, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Lord & Taylor, and Zachary Taylor (fucking Whig!).
Kanye who?
Serena: Worse than McEnroe or Roddick because she's BLACK. And a WOMAN. Right? Why not codify it formally in the US Open bylaws: "Uppity behavior by non-white non-males shall be discouraged by all available means, including assessment of the heaviest applicable fine." You read it here first, folks!
Kanye who?
Serena: Worse than McEnroe or Roddick because she's BLACK. And a WOMAN. Right? Why not codify it formally in the US Open bylaws: "Uppity behavior by non-white non-males shall be discouraged by all available means, including assessment of the heaviest applicable fine." You read it here first, folks!
22
On the other hand, if I were physically threatened by any TENNIS PLAYER and I happened to be sitting on that particular committee, I'd vote for the biggest fine too.
26
Interesting! Maybe Kanye was just using up his democratic right "Freedom of Speech,"rather than playing the hypocrite. Maybe the world would be a better place if more people speak their minds rather than play the hypocrite. The only problem is that maybe he should have found a more discrete way to deal with it. But, he perhaps just wanted to present the raw truth rather than decorating it with lies to make it pleasing to the public.
I have not seen the video but he must have some real good reason to do what he did.
Maybe Kanye need to visit www.lulu.com and www.amazon.com and check out "Rainbow Talents' Words of Wisdom"
Winsome Ebanks
AKa Rainbow Talents
www.rainbowmovememts.webs.com
rainbowtalents777@yahoo.com
I have not seen the video but he must have some real good reason to do what he did.
Maybe Kanye need to visit www.lulu.com and www.amazon.com and check out "Rainbow Talents' Words of Wisdom"
Winsome Ebanks
AKa Rainbow Talents
www.rainbowmovememts.webs.com
rainbowtalents777@yahoo.com
27
Re: “In Defense of Kanye West”
Interesting! Maybe Kanye was just using up his democratic right "Freedom of Speech,"rather than playing the hypocrite. Maybe the world would be a better place if more people speak their minds rather than play the hypocrite. The only problem is that maybe he should have found a more discrete way to deal with it. But, he perhaps just wanted to present the raw truth rather than decorating it with lies to make it pleasing to the public.
I have not seen the video, but he must have some real good reasons why he reacted that way.
Maybe Kanye need to visit www.lulu.com and www.amazon.com and check out "Rainbow Talents' Words of Wisdom"
Winsome Ebanks
AKa Rainbow Talents
www.rainbowmovememts.webs.com
rainbowtalents777@yahoo.com
Interesting! Maybe Kanye was just using up his democratic right "Freedom of Speech,"rather than playing the hypocrite. Maybe the world would be a better place if more people speak their minds rather than play the hypocrite. The only problem is that maybe he should have found a more discrete way to deal with it. But, he perhaps just wanted to present the raw truth rather than decorating it with lies to make it pleasing to the public.
I have not seen the video, but he must have some real good reasons why he reacted that way.
Maybe Kanye need to visit www.lulu.com and www.amazon.com and check out "Rainbow Talents' Words of Wisdom"
Winsome Ebanks
AKa Rainbow Talents
www.rainbowmovememts.webs.com
rainbowtalents777@yahoo.com
28
It doesn't MATTER whether Beyonce's video was better than Taylor's or not. What matters is Kanye being an uncouth idiot (once again) and taking the mic from Taylor. It was completely without class and without a clue as to how things work in society. South Park got his character spot on!
29
Regarding: "Freedom of Speech", that is ABSURD and a real stretch. Are you just plugging yourself or... It has nothing to do with his rights. He is a guest and another guest had the mic. It was not his turn to speak, it was hers. In this society to interrupt is rude; to grab a microphone from someone to do so is 10x worse.
Most Commented on Blogtown, PDX
-
Mandatory French Fries on Sandwiches: CONDEMN OR ALLOW? by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
-
Win Valentine's Dinner for Two at Central by Alison Hallett
-
TriMet Budget Cuts Rundown: Fare Increase, MAX Cuts, Killing Free Rail, Oh My! by Sarah Mirk
-
Let's Play the Game of
LoveThrones by Erik Henriksen -
In Which Bobby Roberts Attempts to Ruin the One Thing That Made Me Happy Today by Erik Henriksen
-
Should Portland Ban Cops From Using Horses and Pepper Spray to Bust Up Protests? by Denis C. Theriault
-
New Paris Laws Give Bikes Okay to Run Red Lights; Ooh-La-La! by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
-
Tonight! KATU Wants Everyone to Be Afraid of Marauding Crazy People! by Denis C. Theriault
-
"I Have Chickens Too!" by Alison Hallett
-
CAT BREADING UPDATE: Which Mercury Employee Succumbed to the Pressure? by Bobby Roberts
Our Friends
- UrbanHonking
- Culture Shock
- Portland Roundball Society
- Steph Cassano
- Cort and Fatboy
- Street Roots
- Powell's Books Blog
- Portland Transport
- Portland Afoot
- Bike Portland
- Eater: PDX
- Portland Food and Drink
- Mr. Movie
- Sunday Softball
- BlueOregon
- Sightline Institute
- Ultra: Arts Portland
- Bitch Magazine
- Blazer's Edge
- Reading Local: Portland
- Portland Food Carts
- Stumptown Vegans
Our Enemies
The Handyman Pro - Your Honey-Do Specialist
Don’t let our name fool you. The Handyman Pro, LLC is a repair and remodel service provider with over 25-years experience. We cover all aspects of construction and repairs for residential and commercial clients.
Bands Page
Housing
Jobs
Musicians
For Sale
Wheels
Services
Health
The Arts
Friends 'N' Neighbors
Bulletin Board
Personals
Adult
About Portland Mercury
RSSGoing to Seattle?
Comments (29) RSS