GAGA—welcome back to the video world. Now, I imagine a few folks frequenting this blog know Lady Gaga whipped our crew into a tizzy with her new single, "Born This Way." It's been ages since a new, danceable, utterly queertastic anthem burnt through the stereo speakers, and I will be the first to celebrate Our Lady of Gaga for once again busting the closet door off its hinges.
But oh—that video.
Where? Where do I start? I am but one blogette still reeling from the glitz of the Oscars last night (which will earn its own post, just you kiddies wait).
Rather than attempting to explain said video, I will offer this blog space to debut what was hailed as Lady Gaga's first video for "Born This Way." I will offer this comment—I hope video number two turns out a bit more, well, queer-focused. Though, admittedly, an intro featuring a pink triangle with a glittery unicorn is fairly gay…
…Are we queers supposed to be the alien life forms birthed by a Metropolis-esque Gaga Mother Ship? And yes, I noticed the writhing group of ladies in the middle of all that shadowy dancing, but…hmm. Decidedly not hot.
For once, I am quite floored. I know Gaga is "out there," but I didn't think she would be out of the atmosphere with the inherent strangeness, per se. Granted, the inner sci fi nerd loved the tribute to Hollywood's Golden Age of otherworldly film, but I was anticipating a different kind of video. You know, one with awesome queer people in it—preferably making out. Like the song would suggest.
Though, after the confusing "Alejandro" video of last summer, I suppose this lyric/image incongruity is the norm now.
Hmm.
Thoughts? Anyone?
Explanations maybe?