Comments on: Ruby-Sachs: Lambert’s Performance

By: acidic_princess

acidic_princess — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:42:19 +0000

I completely agree with what you are saying. The main disagreement and issue with the performance was that Lambert kissed another male. Kissing between heterosexuals and other sexualized performances between heterosexuals on television are never big deals or worthy of complaints. I believe that people are upset because of Lambert’s open homosexuality. He managed to display his homosexuality on a global scale.

By: Julien

Julien — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:06:41 +0000

Shock value is a powerful thing, it can go very wrong as much as it can succeed, and determining that fine line of cleverness and ranchy stupidity can be hard. But don’t get me wrong, I love the guy; he’s very talented. Though singing better during this particular show would have seen better results.
One thing is sure: If I were him I’d be doing the exact same thing.

By: Joey Boyd

Joey Boyd — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:25:24 +0000

On the west coast adam went on at 10:55. ABC has shown more man on man action all through the 10 o’clock hour on Brothers & Sisters. The bulk of complaints I’m sure were from holier than thou crappy ass parents whose kids should have been in bed on a school night to begin with. 1500 complaints for a show with 15 million viewers…who gives a crap about these puritanical jack-asses? Sure he pushed the envelope. He has stated he would do exactly that for quite awhile now so it shouldn’t have come as a suprise to anyone, at least not anyone remotely dealing in reality. My only complaint was that his number was not sung well which he too has expressed. adrenaline is a funny thing and I feel things just got away from him. Honestly there were few decent performances on that entire telecast. I am looking forward to many years of enjoying this talented and daring and brave gay man. We could sure as hell use a whole lot more.

By: michaelandfred

michaelandfred — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:25:28 +0000

My problem with his performance was not the dancers or the kiss, as has been said we’ve seen all that before a hundred times, although with female performers. I find it unfortunate that his singing was not the best and he screamed far too much. In a night full of terrible performances (what a tragedy the whole night was) he could have really knocked it out of the park with his vocals and ben THE performer of the evening, he didn’t. Janet was a nightmare, J Lo lip synced badly and fell on her ass and Whitney’s song has a melody but she’s so busy taking us up and down the scale with every word I couldn’t find it. Maybe it was excitement or nerves, but if his performance had been amazing the rest of his act wouldn’t have gotten this much attention. But his vocals were shaky and the dancing and antics over shadowed his talent so we were left with a contrived performance. Live and learn Adam. Welcome to show business.

By: kerry

kerry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:05:37 +0000

I think it could of been more tastefully done.A gentle kiss,less leather,more suggestive maybe.But I give adam credit for pushing the envelope,here’s a man that loves to shock.

By: Eddie Barnett

Eddie Barnett — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:32:11 +0000

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By: James M. Martin

James M. Martin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:15:28 +0000

Right on analysis! I picked up on that immediately. For one thing, too long. For another, too passionate. The evangelicals were enraged and the papists were masturbating in the confessionals.

By: Jon in Montreal

Jon in Montreal — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:26 +0000

I’m sorry but really. This is what Americans find bothersome and worthy of complaint and scandal. Good God, is your country truly that backward?…..rhetorical question by the way. In Canada, Europe and many others, Lamberts display would be considered interesting but that’s about it. Just like the whole Janet Jackson affair, this is but a tempest in a teapot. I confess that I am not surprised by the Holy Rollers (most of whom are bigger pervs than gays could ever be) and social conservatives who seem more concerned about sexuality than whether the poor are helped, children are educated or anything more important. If this keeps up, America will a laughing stock…..oh wait, too late. Sorry guys, but you really do need a collective enema….seriously.

By: Matthew Simonds

Matthew Simonds — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:32 +0000

LegalNCT

Except it was a live broadcast so it was only 7:50 on the west coast (but supposedly the cut some of it out because they show it on a ten minute bias after JT and Jaunts nipple gate during the super bowl) so there the where most likely kids up (thought what parent in their right mind lets their kids watch the AMA i don’t know, as most all music videos say for country are way way over sexualized. most all look like they are moments away from braking into an orgy or something nasty like that)

By: teachermahn

teachermahn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:39:58 +0000

Let’s just agree to disagree. AL made a decision, it is his right to perform as he sees fit. So, fine him like they did JT and Janet and get over it. Who cares? People are still homeless and hungry and we have larger issues to deal with than if an entertainer crossed a line. Madonna is known for rewriting the boundaries.