Photoblog Juxtaposes Pictures to Prove That Lady Gaga is Unoriginal
Mitchell Pert — March 6, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: ladygagaisunoriginal.tumblr
From Charlie Sheen to Saturn, apparently Lady Gaga’s copied pretty much everyone and everything. But before any diehard Little Monsters throw their paws up in defense of Gaga, I should point out that these 'Lady Gaga is Unoriginal' comparisons are all in pure fun. They’re from the Lady Gaga is Unoriginal blog on Tumblr, which is a satire of constant Lady Gaga comparisons.
Lady Gaga is known to be a trendsetter, but the release of her latest single Born This Way seems to have started the trend of criticizing Gaga’s lack of originality. Basically, people are hearing Madonna’s Express Yourself in Gaga’s new song, which has only added the the already popular Lady Gaga vs. Madonna comparisons. Even though Madonna apparently “approves” of Gaga’s single, many people just can’t seem to overlook the sonic similarity between the two songs. But what Lady Gaga is Unoriginal provides, besides LOLs, is the chance to think about where to draw the line between inspiration and unoriginality.
Lady Gaga is known to be a trendsetter, but the release of her latest single Born This Way seems to have started the trend of criticizing Gaga’s lack of originality. Basically, people are hearing Madonna’s Express Yourself in Gaga’s new song, which has only added the the already popular Lady Gaga vs. Madonna comparisons. Even though Madonna apparently “approves” of Gaga’s single, many people just can’t seem to overlook the sonic similarity between the two songs. But what Lady Gaga is Unoriginal provides, besides LOLs, is the chance to think about where to draw the line between inspiration and unoriginality.
Trend Themes
1. Trend of Comparing Artists for Unoriginality - The trend of comparing artists for unoriginality, highlighted by the Lady Gaga is Unoriginal blog, presents an opportunity for artists and musicians to strive for more unique and innovative work.
2. Trend of Challenging Perceptions of Originality - The trend of questioning what constitutes originality, sparked by the similarities between Lady Gaga's song and Madonna's, opens up opportunities for artists to explore new ways of creating and defining original content.
3. Trend of Satirical Commentary on Celebrity Culture - The trend of using satire and humor to comment on celebrity culture, as seen in the Lady Gaga is Unoriginal blog, offers opportunities for comedians and social commentators to engage with popular topics and create disruptive content.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The music industry can leverage the trend of comparing artists for unoriginality to encourage artists to pursue more unique and innovative sounds, creating a more diverse and exciting musical landscape.
2. Art Industry - The art industry can explore the trend of challenging perceptions of originality to push the boundaries of what is considered innovative and groundbreaking in art, encouraging artists to think outside the traditional constructs of originality.
3. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of satirical commentary on celebrity culture by creating engaging and thought-provoking content that critically examines the nature of fame and celebrity, offering audiences a fresh perspective on popular figures.
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