Beyonce Promotes Popeye’s, Not Satan
I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. I imagine I could save more brain cells freebasing than I could watching some sophomoric nonsense like this. And yet, once I saw someone post this video I couldn’t help but look at it. I don’t know, maybe I’m seriously that much of a masochist. Or, maybe I simply want to understand why so many people have this undying need for a boogyman.
When I watched this video, I took at it as some sort of dark comedy. Beyonce using the treatment for “Video Phone” to serve Satan? Surely this is some brilliant piece of satire. It isn’t. This guy and his bad James Earl Jones impersonation are dead serious in trying to convince the masses that the occult is hiding in Beyonce’s twirks.
And like good little sheep who were never blessed with the gift from God called critical thinking skills, they eat this right up.
Mind numbing examples:
asian barbie: “i thank the all mighty for people like you keep up the good work”
Iwishyouallwell: Hi, You are right, i just saw the video. So stuped, she just dances weird (robotic??), she really cant sing and that stuped lady gaga is in it also. There is something totally wrong in this industry! There are wicked powers ruling!”
daltongang79: “Impeach OBAMA! Go to my channel, subscribe and find out why you should sign the petition. Please save Our country and stop the game playing all the lying!”
christinajhnstn: “this song was orginally WITHOUT Lady Gaga now shes added b/c they work together for one thing and thats lucifer..thank you forerunner”
agentzippo: “But Sin is a Moon god, being a sinner was a term for worshiping the Moon instead of the Sun. It actually means that Beyonce has been inducted into the moon cult.”
Do you see that? Beyonce’s whispering, “Sex it up for Satan” to GaGa.
I’m not going to waste time explaining why none of this makes an ounce of sense. I tried such in the post, “The Devil Isn’t In The Roc,” and people are still looking for satanic symbols in Jay’s latest video. Not to mention even in that post a few commentators were still convinced that something is awry with these sorts of entertainers.
As one put it:
I think it is sad that the idea is so far-fetched to you. There’s something decidedly ungodly and blasphemous about Jay-Z and his lyrics. I never heard him mention God or Jesus name (in thankfulness) except for the lyric about “life begins after church and Jesus can’t save you.” Being a devil worshiper has never been an unpopular thing in the entertainment industry, just look at all the old heavy metal rock bands. Regardless of what was on the youtube vid there are somethings in life you just can hide. If you love God its shows and if you don’t…eventually it will show as well…later for youtube and Jay-Z. I would advise you all to cut out distractions and READ your Bible and learn about our Savior and what time we as humans are in.
Not thanking God or Christ publicly doesn’t necessarily make one “ungodly.” It’s an opinion I used to hold about those who consider themselves atheists or agnostics. Frankly, I didn’t know any better at the time, but now I realize having a different point of view about religion doesn’t make one the worst person on Earth. That’s a huge misconception among the faithful, and given religion’s role in history, a hugely hypocritical one.
As for those heavy metal rock bands, more times than not it’s just a gimmick and constantly works like a charm given that fear has been instilled in most of us since birth through religion, school, and typically every other major facet of society. Fear of the devil, fear of prison, or merely fear of asking the wrong question — it’s all boogy, boogy, boo.
When I looked at the responses to the Jay-Z video, I laughed because I couldn’t help but think Jay purposely did some of that to keep people talking. Works like a charm. Every. Single. Time.
I would touch on the Bible – particularly those stories that are eerily similar to some that came before them (and served the same purpose of spooking people into submission) – but I get the feeling most would think I was as batshit crazy as I think this guy in the video is.
Yes, even if my argument was presented with historical evidence I would be considered about as wise as the toothless old fool who tries to pop lock in a wheelchair for spare change.
Or I’d be dubbed the Black Bill Maher. I’m not sure which I would object more to so let’s not go there. Besides, as another commentator proved in that Roc post, imagery and a long running narrative are far more influential than anything I could come up with on my keyboard.
They wrote:
I agree 100% with Drea.
People always want to turn the other cheek when they hear something that just ‘can’t be right’. WAKE UP! There are crazy ass people in the world! Don’t you watch the news??? And, because this man has money he isn’t absolutely nutz?
Let’s deal on facts alone: this man has this shit on his shirt… says he possessed by spirits… uses blasphemy in his song… started Rockafella Record where he throws up a pyramid… I mean HELLLO, IS ANYBODY IN THERE? AND, Rhianna is a total whack job. I saw a picture of her with what looked like a crucifix around her neck. It was black with like hundreds of little AND big crosses around her neck. AND, Beyonce does not seem like awoman of substance. She exudes fakeness to me… I believe it SOMEBODY belongs to illuminati and he sure seems like a Real follower.
There are a number of reasons why a growing number of people are losing their minds, but it’s much easier to limit the discussion to some mystical conspiracy theory because it sounds a lot more interesting than having a conversation based on the systematic factors at hand that leave so many people in a clusterfuck. That conversation would take too long anyway, wouldn’t? We all know it’s much easier to ask God to break Beyonce’s fan and show her really really runs it.
You know, since Beyonce’s ego is so big you must admit, there’s a good enough reason to think she’s Satan’s bitch.
Just so we’re clear in no way am I looking down on either commentator. At the same time, though, I do think each comment represents what’s becoming an even bigger problem for me as time moves on.
Nowadays information is abundant yet people prefer to channel their inner conspiracy theorists than seek it out. It’s as if people in this country are regressing while others in industralized nations are at least trying to move forward.
Or to put in simpler terms: This country is getting dumber by the YouTube clip.
To the point where I can’t even enjoy a Beyonce song without someone sending me a clip of some man who pulled a Masonic myth out his ass in order to make himself feel like he’s Nastradamus.
And it’s easy for him to achieve this feat because so many people are out there waiting for 2012 so they can prove Mayans and Hollywood studios right about the world imploding.
I’m not knocking anyone’s faith (I don’t think), but I do want to know this: After all these years, why are so many people actively looking for ways to be spooked?
And if we’re going to collectively be afraid, can’t we channel that fear towards something more pressing — like this country’s credit score?!
Believers, heathens, publicists for the Illuminati I’d leave to hear from you. Even if you’re going to throw spiritual shade. I’ll take it.
Madame_Zenobia
January 11, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I’m a hedonist, every Tuesday, but no affiliation with the Illuminati. I’ve got a light interest in secret societies, The Templar Knights, to be more specific, but only by medium of film (re: National Treasure, National Treasure 2, ummm, any film dealing with Robin Hood and King Richard, Kingdom of Heavean, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, etc.)
But I digress.
You stated/’summated’ this all so eloquently with these words: Or to put in simpler terms: This country is getting dumber by the YouTube clip.
The internet is both a blessing and a curse.
Now ‘everybody’ has a soapbox. Now ‘everybody’ can be heard. Now ‘everybody’ has access to information they might not have prior to.
What’s ridiculous about ALL of this is that its simple symbolism found in any and everything under the sun; it’s symbolism wrapped up in literary theory/criticism which allows for ANYTHING to be read into ANYTHING.
For instance, “Jack and Jill”. I could carefully deconstruct that nursery rhyme and find Masonic symbolism if I wanted to. Folks are acting like semiotics is something new…well, it’s new to them I suppose (thanks innanetz!) and everybody is a critic, an expert, etc.
Celebrity has CHANGED with the internet. It will never be the same again.
These artists can’t even work in secret on a song without somebody’s ass getting happy and ‘leaking’ it to the internet. These artists can’t say or speak without being even more carefully deconstructed than they would’ve been before. Thanks Wikipedia, Google, Yahoo search engine, Ask Jeeves, etc.
A blessing and a curse this internet is…a blessing and a curse.
JayZ’s video in my opinion was a subliminal affront to all the rumors swirling about. They want cake? I’ll give ‘em cake. Let them eat cake. And boom, there ya go, he fed ‘em some cake and now they are rabid, going off on all kinds of tangents.
Ridic.
And you’re right; not to say Beyonce is ‘dumb’, but c’mon son. Word? All of that read into ‘this’ cheap-ass video? Really?
Seek and ye shall find, I suppose. And there’s some motherfucking ‘seekers’ on this internet. They watchin’ and lookin’ and…
Sade’s new video ‘leaked’ today. I wonder if there’s NWO bits and pieces littered throughout its awesome magnificence? And if so, WHEN will one of these nut jobs stand up and write a 3-5 page essay on the subject?
I’ll be waiting…
Veronica
January 11, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I don’t think YouTube is making people dumber. I think it’s just exposing how dumb people already are.
The arbiters of religion have been encouraging this lack of critical thinking skills for along time. They indoctrinate followers with all sort of rules and regulations about godliness, and then chastise you if you dare challenge what they say. Because that means you’re “questioning God.” And you know we can’t have none of that.
And all this indoctrination about what is and isn’t of God isn’t some benevolent to give everyone a free Southwest ticket to the pearly gates. It’s simply about power. Control people’s minds and you control their words, actions and wallets. So if you’ve managed to train up your followers in such a way that they’ve now concerned themselves with identifying references to Satan on “I Am… Sasha Fierce,” then you’ve been successful in making them to busy to think about pedophilic priests or Madoff ministries. And thus… you keep your power.
Michael
January 11, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Zenobia, hilarious and overall well-thought out response! Thank you!
Veronica, good point @ YouTube merely exposing just how dumb people are. I still tend to lean towards we’re getting dumber collectively, but I should clarify and say not solely because of YouTube. There are a lot of other clear examples of why I think we’re getting dumber. It’s kind of evident in what people read (or don’t) and find entertainment value in.
Also, I totally get the notion of religion being used to control people. People use guilt, fear, and shame to control people who are simply faithful. But, while I “get it” in theory, in practice, it just baffles me that after all this time people still are so quick to fall for the okie doke. Even when you tell people how you’re being played, many continue to be willful participants all the same.
Misty Knight
January 11, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Masochism indeed.
When the youtube “expose’s” first started making thier rounds, I too was befuddled at what sane, critical thinking, adult with an modicum of education could look at these and take them seriously?
Most of thier “facts” are wrong, or inaccurate , and thier “theories” are based in deception, ignorance,homophobia and involve a total rewrite of history.
But then I saw that MSNBC special about the whole Jim Jones fiasco. I realized.
There are alot of “open minded” “intelligent” people who wound up in cults. The initial shock wore off, and I realized how moldable so many people really are.
The parallels of religon and “cults” have always struck me, because they incorperate alot of the same themes, tactics, and strategies.
The same can be said about the recent throngs of “Faux-Fulcanellis” and thier eager pupils. They appeal to the viewer’s own fundamental Christian indoctrination, FEAR-so its easy to attribute anything that is considered “unchristian” to be scary “of the debil”. No matter how ridiculous they sound. They are CONVINCED that when we meet our makers, he’s going to request a view of our playlist’s.
Then there is the creepy background music, anything can look menacing with that creepy background music, even puppies.
But I do not attribute this to be an exclusive phenom for our generation. Humans have always came up with fanciful, over-the-top, explanations to make sense of things in a world in which they were powerless and understood little.
Hence mythology.
They just aint had Youtube back then.
Taj
January 11, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Video Maker: First of all, Satan was never mentioned in that chapter of Genesis. So, I believe that fact completely discredits his whole video. See? I saved the world!
If these people can`t even critically analyze their own bible, why are they trying to deconstruct symbolism in a video? Not to mention they have an agenda to begin with. -_-
Like everyone else said, sometimes I`m mildly surprised at how vapid people can be. No, actually I`m not. People are gullible. And it must be nice to have a scapegoat for all your problems and the problems of the world. It`d be way too hard to actually look critically at problems and offer solutions. Even harder to work towards these solutions. Nah, lets just bitch, blame the devil and pray. Very convenient.
I need to come up with a fucking religion quick.
Dr Kiti
January 11, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Wow. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS DUMBASS! I really cant’. I feel like I need to be compensated for the full 4:59 I subjected myself to this foolishness. But then again I chose to watch, even after reading the thorough warning you gave.
Some people have way too much time on their hands. He should be devoting his extra time to doing something truly helpful like feeding the homeless, tutoring kids (on second thought…) or tithing. There, I said it, tithing.
J2201987
January 11, 2010 at 9:16 pm
The internet is a blessing and a curse indeed.
What I find to be really scary is that there are so many easily influenced people out there watching these “conspiracy” videos, not only about Beyonce, but Obama, 2012, 2029 and 2060 ( the other “end of the world dates, just in case the 2012 thing falls through), and Lady GaGa. It’s amazing how easily convinced they are and take each and every single world or interpretation as the gospel truth, that these artists or politicians are either the “illuminati” or heavily promoting the “New World Order,” rather than researching what may or may appear to be said “truth.”
But mankind has always been fascinated with the end of time, various religions (debating on which religion is right is another thing) and/or what they cannot understand. Unfortunately we are in a generation with the freedom of YouTube and the reading skills of a cuddle fish, and allowing them to “express” themselves with their “wild imaginations”.
Lorin
January 11, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Just stop with this blasphemy.
Janee
January 12, 2010 at 9:38 am
Yeah, but what is all of the music glorifying? That’s the key, if you’re not glorifying God, it’s not of God. All of this music coming out is glorifying Money, things, sex, sexual acts etc.
Now while you may not think that it’s Satanistic, you have to wonder and see what it’s doing to the young people listening to it. As you know, people are sheep, so when their so called “leader” or “role model” is glorifying shaking ass on a video phone when a lot of their demographic is under 18, then how is it an ok thing? Yes, people should be parenting, but unless you change your religion to being Amish, then how can you get these kids from avoiding these sexual messages? They blast this type of mess 24/7. You know it, top 10! Then the rest is about money, how much stuff you have, how expensive your jeans are.
I don’t know if they are satanist or whatever, but I was taught a long time ago, that make sure you know what’s coming out of your mouth before you know who it’s glorifying. That’s the reason you don’t hear secular music in a sanctified church. Even if it’s not booty shaking music. From past experiences, you should know, people in the limelight go just as nuts, if not more so than regular folks.
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Trey
January 13, 2010 at 12:13 am
And Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” was a direct message to me confirming that I’ll be Lucifer’s personal knob slobber.
Chile please. These people don’t have anything better to do?
Laureli
January 13, 2010 at 8:11 pm
LOVE IT! great rant!
exploding drawls
January 13, 2010 at 10:18 pm
why does he keep saying Sadan? can’t take u srsly if u can’t even pronounce that correctly, son
Lil' Creole Pimp
January 14, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Everybody is stupid, especially the ones who look for more Satan than they do Christ. Because the first thing I wanna hear when I turn on the radio are subliminal sacrifices to The Dark Underlord, while ignoring anything God does. I mean, that’s what God wants us to do, right? Look for Satan everywhere everyday and not show Him, God, any kinda love or acknowledgement? Let’s prove our love for God, by giving Satan our every minute, because we love God but we’ll focus on Satan for a wee bit.
Smashing idea, no?
I don’t see why there aren’t more God Warriors complaining about things with semi-obvious demonic images like the Twilights and the Star Trek/Wars and the Tyler Perry works. Tyler is doing more for v than ^. And that’s how we slow jam the news.
maliasasha
January 15, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Great post!! Keep up the good work!!!
Linnea
January 17, 2010 at 9:27 am
I think that it can be easy to become a misinformed conspiracy theorist if one believes every claim of satanism and/or illuminati behavior in society, but I don’t completely dismiss the existence of it either. I think that there is some dark imagery and symbolism going on in song lyrics and one must be careful of what they allow themselves to be entertained by. I don’t think artists such as Jay Z or Rihanna say things purely for controversy’s sake…..and in the case that they are, they need to be very careful with what they are playing with. A lot of things are hidden in plain sight….and “evil forces” if you will, will find it’s way to manipulate and control anyone or anything. Call me coo coo for cocoa puffs if you like, but I see it everyday.
Kahari
July 28, 2010 at 12:32 am
As we all have heard at one point in time, during the past 2 years, it has been brought to the public’s attention of a group of evil men who have been laying amongst our blinded society with hopes to rule the world. Sparked by the release of Rihanna’s Rated R album, her new edgy look and moody songs, many concluded that Rihanna has joined this ancient society called the Illuminati to deconstruct the inspirational, poppy substance in the music industry. The Illuminati serves as a shadow government made up largely of the international bankers. And the conspirators, which are a super-rich organization, date back to the forefathers of America’s Nation. They control the mainstream media, workforce, education system, companies, banks, energy supplies and governments. They are assumed to be controlled by the richest people in the world such as the millionaires Rothschild and Rockefeller families. One of the missions of the Illuminati is to break down a democratic government, one which gives the members of the United States the right to freedom, and create a One World government in the form of communism. The conspirators of the evil society is said to mix the truth with modernist beliefs to slowly seduce the masses into their hands. Like pawns in a game, many people are helping and working for the conspirators without knowing this (such as Beyoncé and Rihanna, who are under the helms of Jay-Z, who is assumed to be apart of the Illuminati). In my opinion the decrease in music has nothing to do with the Illuminati, but some who are religiously empowered and see the “darkness” in everything will disagree. They would argue that the downfall of “good” music has ended when the 90s fell into the new millennium. That current music is not uplifting and doesn’t have any love or compassion as its ending product. In that defense, I say history does repeat itself although there are minor changes to produce a new sound; nothing stays the same. Saying that secular music is the devil’s playground has been around since the beginning of time. Though I agree some music has lost its excitement as some artists release low quality tracks, that doesn’t mean that Satan is out to suck out our souls through music in which we enjoy. Music is a form of expression; some lyrical content maybe filled with metaphorical quotes, idioms and euphemisms that are inspired by life’s dealings with love and religion. Some things we may never understand. In all, I say if you sincerely believe that there is some kind of force so manipulative, you will allow yourself to open up to that world. As the old saying goes “if you go digging for dirt, then your hands will get dirty.” Some people shouldn’t take things in music so severe or too literal. Music’s sole purpose is to express how you feel. Singers draw inspiration from personal experiences and their fan base. It’s nothing tainted. If you don’t like it, then don’t listen to it. See how far you’ll get without music… now that’s the Devil.