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Kerrigan · Jul 27, 2008, 08:00 PM

I realize she is 50 and isn't wearing makeup, but this is a pretty extreme case of the disparity between appearances and reality that exists in celebrity culture, and an eye-opening perspective on a celebrity who promotes herself as a sex symbol.

Dork. · Jul 27, 2008, 08:20 PM

And A-Rod turns 33 today. Happy Birthday!

ghporter · Jul 27, 2008, 08:41 PM

Don't use a "worst possible case" photo as a comparison. The lighting in that paparazzi shot is (typical for paparazzi) atrocious, she's in mid-blink, and actively holding two items (causing the enhanced definition in her arms). And don't knock 50... With luck you'll make it there someday and hope other people will still think you look tolerable.

I'm staring down that number in about 9 months...

wallinbl · Jul 27, 2008, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by ghporter

actively holding two items (causing the enhanced definition in her arms).

Are you suggesting the cell phone is *that* heavy?

Andy8 · Jul 27, 2008, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by ghporter

and actively holding two items (causing the enhanced definition in her arms).

Her shoulder bag is pushing out her triceps, not the weight of the gadget she is holding in her hand.

analogika · Jul 27, 2008, 09:42 PM

Flash-lit snapshots are just excruciatingly brutal.

I don't think I've ever managed more than a handful that didn't make even great-looking people look really awful, unless they were posing.

Kerrigan · Jul 27, 2008, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by ghporter

Don't use a "worst possible case" photo as a comparison. The lighting in that paparazzi shot is (typical for paparazzi) atrocious, she's in mid-blink, and actively holding two items (causing the enhanced definition in her arms). And don't knock 50... With luck you'll make it there someday and hope other people will still think you look tolerable.

I'm staring down that number in about 9 months...

The "enhanced definition in her arms" has nothing to do with the tiny cellphone, and everything to do with the fact that she works out a lot, has muscular arms, and appears to be turning anorexic or something. All "skin and veins"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...ing-looks.html

I realize she has a lot of libido and likes to lift at the gym, but it is not conducive to being sexy if you are a female.

Guy Stone · Jul 27, 2008, 09:50 PM

Everyone ages Kerrigan. Young people don't get it. They think they'll be young forever then suddenly there you are.

Kerrigan · Jul 27, 2008, 09:59 PM

Oh, I get it. I also hope that I won't be slutting it up in fetishist clothing when I'm 50. But you histrionic people don't understand...

Guy Stone · Jul 27, 2008, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

Oh, I get it. I also hope that I won't be slutting it up in fetishist clothing when I'm 50. But you histrionic people don't understand...

You'll be hoping and lucky just to be gettin' some.

As for the look, It's been her shtick. It's made her bazillian$.

She'll change soon to the lounge look I'm sure.

imitchellg5 · Jul 27, 2008, 10:34 PM

Well, there is a reason why Hard Candy hasn't been selling well. She isn't a sex symbol at all, no more than someone like Britney Spears. She's just someone who happened to be hot, ruined everything, and is now physically paying for it while trying to relive their former glory.

analogika · Jul 28, 2008, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

Well, there is a reason why Hard Candy hasn't been selling well. She isn't a sex symbol at all, no more than someone like Britney Spears. She's just someone who happened to be hot, ruined everything, and is now physically paying for it while trying to relive their former glory.

That doesn't make sense, because the in-your-face-assholes-here's-your-****-disco album she released just before Hard Candy sold like crazy - contrary to the one before that, which was somewhat less mainstream, as well.

And she wasn't really much younger when "Confessions" was released and promoted.

imitchellg5 · Jul 28, 2008, 11:37 AM

It sold well for the first week, but it was easily forgotten and left behind. Britney's latest album sold a lot more, especially her hit single "Gimme More." Madonna's single (4 Minutes, I think) with JT wasn't even on the iTunes top ten for too long.

ort888 · Jul 28, 2008, 11:48 AM

Her new album is terrible. Absolutely terrible.

It's nothing but completely generic and forgettable dance music. Bad dance music too.

Her last album was at least interesting dance music. I wonder what happened? The difference in quality is huge.

She probably has new song writers or something.

rickey939 · Jul 28, 2008, 02:00 PM

In other news, Rickey Henderson looks amazing at the young age of 50....

andi*pandi · Jul 28, 2008, 03:31 PM

she needs a sandwich.

analogika · Jul 28, 2008, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

It sold well for the first week, but it was easily forgotten and left behind. Britney's latest album sold a lot more, especially her hit single "Gimme More." Madonna's single (4 Minutes, I think) with JT wasn't even on the iTunes top ten for too long.

I don't know what you're reading.

"Confessions on the Dancefloor" has sold over eight million copies worldwide to date. That's just ****ing HUGE, especially considering what was happening and what is happening to record sales over the past ten years.

"Hard Candy" is at 2.5 million + since April.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_albums_discography

analogika · Jul 28, 2008, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by ort888

Her new album is terrible. Absolutely terrible.

It's nothing but completely generic and forgettable dance music. Bad dance music too.

Her last album was at least interesting dance music. I wonder what happened? The difference in quality is huge.

She probably has new song writers or something.

She switches producers all the time.

imitchellg5 · Jul 28, 2008, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by analogika

I don't know what you're reading.

"Confessions on the Dancefloor" has sold over eight million copies worldwide to date. That's just ****ing HUGE, especially considering what was happening and what is happening to record sales over the past ten years.

"Hard Candy" is at 2.5 million + since April.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_albums_discography

!111!1!1 Good thing I wasn't talking about Confessions. We are talking about Hard Candy.

analogika · Jul 28, 2008, 04:42 PM

Oh, sorry - I thought we were having a conversation, and that you were responding to the post I made in response to yours.

Guy Stone · Jul 28, 2008, 06:50 PM

She needs to get drunk and have accidents. Maybe have her publicist say she's in rehab. Then the same day get drunk and run over a paparazzi. That would boost her sales.

imitchellg5 · Jul 28, 2008, 06:51 PM

Ah I see. Sorry for the confusion. Yes, Dashboard Confessional was pretty successful.

ghporter · Jul 28, 2008, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Guy Stone

She needs to get drunk and have accidents. Maybe have her publicist say she's in rehab. Then the same day get drunk and run over a paparazzi. That would boost her sales.

I would buy her entire collection if she nailed two paparazzi. All of it, from day one. Maybe the paparazzi might start giving people a little distance.

Oh. Wait a minute. This is about Madge, not the flippin' paparazzi....

Still....

forkies · Jul 28, 2008, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by ort888

Her new album is terrible...I wonder what happened?

from wikipedia:
"It marked the very last studio album to be released under her contract with Warner Bros, with a Best Of to be released in late 2008 or early 2009 to complete the Warner Music contract."

Dork. · Jul 29, 2008, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Guy Stone

She needs to get drunk and have accidents. Maybe have her publicist say she's in rehab. Then the same day get drunk and run over a paparazzi. That would boost her sales.

Does dating A-Rod count as having an accident?

imitchellg5 · Jul 29, 2008, 10:41 AM

Yes. Any affiliation with A-rod is an accident. - old Seattle Mariners fan

vexborg · Jul 29, 2008, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by andi*pandi

she needs a sandwich.

Here, let me correct this: she needs to be in a sandwich.