The Sex Sounds Much Better Than The Explanation
We need to have a publicist drive. There are clearly too many sad individuals in the world suffering because of the shortage of legitimate image handlers. You would think with all of the money she made off my niece and her other Disney watching friends that this Cheetah Girl would have better people around her.
It’s bad enough she released that date rape leads to great sex song. Then she had the nerve to release a video for it and now come out with a bunch of excuses that make not a lick of sense. I don’t believe anything she’s saying, but I will advise one thing: Pick one lie and stay with it.
In the video she’s saying all songs don’t need a “message.” Or as she put it, “Sometimes a song can just be, ‘I kissed a girl and I liked it.’” Uh, and your song is I was face down, ass up after getting drunk and I’m not sure if we used a condom or not. Don’t be mad we’re calling hoe shit, hoe shit. If you want to show us something film the remix at the free clinic and splat those negative test results in front of the camera. Or the prescription the doctor gave you.
Whatever you do is your call, but don’t act like we’re making something out of nothing.
But wait in the video she’s saying it’s no big deal but in a previous statement argued that there was a message behind the song:
“I am an actor and performer. I have been so since my first role in a television pilot at five years old. I played a character when I was a “Cheetah Girl.” I am playing a character in the music video for the song “Spectacular,” as I did in the “Cheetah Girl” movies. The fact is, that sometimes women get intoxicated and have unprotected sex. My video puts this issue front and center. It is absurd to infer or suggest that I am condoning this behavior. Are Lady Gaga and Beyonce advocating murder with the “Telephone” video? Of, course not. Was Rihanna encouraging suicide with “Russian Roulette?” No. Was Madonna suggesting that young unmarried girls get pregnant with “Papa Don’t Preach?” I don’t think so. Is Academy Award winner Monique a proponent of incest because of her portrayal of Mary in the movie ‘Precious.’ Clearly, the answer is no. I wrote “Spectacular” and made the video to bring attention to a serious women’s health and safety issue. Don’t shoot the messenger.”
Pull out your super soakers and spray her. After that, look into launching an investigation into whether or not Disney really employs tutors on their sets.
So is this song a PSA, a cry for help, or just a song about random acts of sluttiness? All of the above according to the clip and comment. I’m not entirely sure how one would gather that this song really paints the subject matter at hand in a negative light.
All she’s saying is “the sex was spectacular.” How would one take that as a cautionary tale? If she were genuinely trying to get people talking about personal responsibility, we would’ve heard her moan, “The sex was spectacular…but now my vagina is enflamed.” Or show her buying a box of condoms at the end. Or again, calling the police because it sure sounds like he raped her in the song.
We don’t need your after school special inspired message, Keily. We got it all the first time. You were p-popping for publicity.
Now I hoped we all learned something about the dangers of talking when you’re face down, ass up.
ByouT
April 8, 2010 at 3:15 pm
**passing around offering plate**
JoshZilla
April 8, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Thank you Mikei Minaj for writing exactly how I felt about this. This sorta thing makes me want to go back to school and become a publicist cuz clearly there is a shortage. Artists, and I use that term loosely, should not be allowed to just go on YouTube and explain themselves (i.e. Chris Brown) and make themselves look like idiots. She need not even include Gaga, Beyonce or anyone in her excuse because at least their songs are hot. If this song was “Spectacular” then it would be a different story. Unfortunately the song just sucks.
p.s. loved the Jim Halpert gif. I love The Office.
Nicole
April 8, 2010 at 4:07 pm
A lot of these celebrities are not listening to publicists because they don’t have one. Celebs feel that with the popularity of social media they can express themselves without filter or having their words twisted around. Unfortunately it’s having the opposite effect & alot of them end up looking worse off than before.
Jalen
April 8, 2010 at 4:14 pm
She’s still relevent? … No no better question, she’s still alive?
This chick wants some attention. I admit to not knowing a thing of the cheetah girl franchise, but this seems like a clear ploy for some attention. Disney channel stars (except Hilary Duff) all seem to have some deep issues … idk man
Rude girl
April 8, 2010 at 6:25 pm
She’ll never need to hire a publicist if blogs like this one keep giving her free publicity. What’s that saying? “No press is bad press” or something along those lines? I’d say her mission is accomplished.
I doubt she’s looking for a Billboard hit like everyone says she is. But this will definitely put her in the same league as the several underground artists who were played on BET’s Uncut all those years ago. Or maybe she’ll hit the dance charts. Who knows? Point is, I’m sure the majority of us won’t forget that “the sex is spectacular” hook by tomorrow or next week. Look how many of us still bust into the chorus of “It’s So Cold in the D” whenever Motown is in the news.
Seems like she had a specific goal in mind and hasn’t had to spend a dime to try and accomplish it. In this recession, I say kudos.
Kjen
April 9, 2010 at 4:04 am
Okay, I’m going to need every type of performer who uses their real name to stop trying to claim that they should have the same creative cover given to actors. The public, i.e. your audience, still assumes that when you use your name that this is, if not you exactly you, than a fairly close representation of you.
If you absolutely want to perform music that you can walk away from and basically say that “the devil made you do it”, create a freakin’ alter ego and perform under that already!
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Gotta disagree with you on this one Mike. As callous as this sounds, a celebrity without a publicist = unintentional hilarity.
Wade
April 9, 2010 at 9:31 am
Clearly her “Cheetah Girl” money has dried up, or she wouldn’t be pedaling trash like this or decorating her room with those Flea Market inspired Gold Butterflies circa my “crazy” Aunt’s house back in the 80s/90s. LOL
PS I LOVE “The Office” too!
Antonio
April 12, 2010 at 10:43 am
Happy burfday maang!
Veronica
April 17, 2010 at 6:39 am
Once again… Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Use of a GIF in Blog Post.
Really, the GIF says it all.