Adam Lambert American Music Awards Performance: Awesome or Inappropriate? Comments (Page 2)
169 Comments
Sue Monkress
November 28th, 2009 8:23 PM
Adam has tremendous talent. I hope he will tone down the sexual graphics and use that beautiful voice.
Aprilmay
November 28th, 2009 4:40 PM
First,if it's 11pm on the west coast its only 9pm where i live.My 9 year old has a bedtime of 10pm.Fortunately,she missed this.I agree that its no ones business what a person's sexual preference is.I disagree with it being broadcast into millions of living rooms.I dont want to see a girl doing that to a guy,a guy doing that to a girl.If I did I would google porn.The awards need to be rated R,or in this case,xxx.I dont want to see anybody regardless of age sex or gender doing that on a regular FAMILY channel.Save it for adult channels.
kayla
November 28th, 2009 2:27 PM
EVIL - that's all he is! Looks like the devil and acts like one. Should stick to singing and leave his "sexual preference" out of his performances....
erinfashionista
November 28th, 2009 1:47 PM
I actually did like the guy until this performance now I'm just
embarrassed for him for not having better judgment. I mean the
only thing he will be remembered for is rubbing his crotch in
someone's face and kissing the straight keyboard player. And if
he wanted to be judged based on talent that isn't what has happened.
He mentioned the double standard thing well welcome to a women's
world they've dealt with the double standard thing for years. But
I really can't recall a crotch face rub by any of them and the only
same sex kiss was Brittany and Madonna. And Madonna and Brittany
are not being remembered for just that one performance.
jizz-face-rossio
November 27th, 2009 3:49 PM
I thought it was gary gash = it was so gash that it made my gash want to gash- gash!!!!!!!!!!
Danielle
November 26th, 2009 12:27 PM
People are very much overreacting. Yes there was some parts that were inapropiet , but also it went with the song. Maybe that song was not best for the AMA's but you should not hold it against him. He is a new proformer and is experamenting. Most likley he didnt even come up with that. And i think its rediculous that you guys will not buy his albums because of that. Imagion Madona! She is 100 times worse, and still both men and women enjoy her music, and she is a music icon! MJ was a purve but still so many people are in love with him! And also with America today that is no shocker of what Adam was doing. So i think you guys need to leave him alone for that preformance and if you like his VOISE then you should still buy his albums.
xfan
November 26th, 2009 9:37 AM
That was the worst performance I've ever seen. I was a fan ready to buy his music. My daughters crossed his name off the x-mas wish list. Adam did not need to make this a gay issue. Don't believe that ABC was clueless either, why else would he be the last performance of the evening. This fan did not care if Adam was gay or not. He wants respect but has 0 for his fans. I'm disappointed. Adam could have captured all audiences. Even the gay community is disappointed! Wonder what Adam's family thinks? Family gives unconditional love, fans don't!
ElleWoods Rank: Z-Lister
November 26th, 2009 4:05 AM
The Janet Jackson/JT Superbowl incident seems to have sparked less outrage. Get over it America! If you had young kids up after 10pm to watch this, Adam's performance is the least of your worries. A Toronto radio station aired a called from an irate mother of a 7 year old who saw the performance - focus on parenting, a 7 year old shouldn't be up at 10:40 whatever pm.
Kaela
November 26th, 2009 1:46 AM
Our society has been totally obliterated. What happened to our morals and values? Not only should kids not be watching this, but NO ONE should be watching this. I don't think anything like this is acceptable including if it had been a female performer. Why didn't Adam just have sex onstage? Because that's what it looked like he was doing. I am completely disgusted with his actions. Whether or not certain ages of kids or adults should be listening or watching him, he is a "role model" and everyone is watching him. When you are a performer, you cater to your audience and he obviously isn't a good performer because he did not cater to his audience. He should NEVER been invited to perform at another awards show.
Kay
November 26th, 2009 12:19 AM
Thisisme said it right :)
nicky
November 25th, 2009 6:48 PM
REally SHIT performance.
I found his singing worse than the inappropriate part of the it. he was screaming his lungs out and was totally off pitch :S
marilyn
November 25th, 2009 6:45 PM
adam
loved u at the ai auditions, loved u as the 1st runner up and totally loved ur stage presence and performance at the music awards. i am a mature women who has seen the likes of alice cooper and rocky horror picture show. u r glam rock at its theatrical best!! bravo!! hope to see u on tour soon.
yseult
November 25th, 2009 6:20 PM
I've been seeing headlines over the last couple of days about this guy's AMA performance and I finally watched the video to see what all the fuss was about. I should have known it was going to be a whole lot of squawking over nothing. Yawn.
Simulated oral sex? The dancer's face was at his fully clothed crotch for a blink-and-you'd-miss-it moment. The kiss? So what? The routine was racy but I wonder if he had interacted with women rather than men in his routine, would anyone have blinked an eye? The outraged American public's reaction is the usual, over-the-top, dramarama that I have come to expect. I'm from Europe and I don't know whether to laugh at or be genuinely worried about overly puritanical attitudes towards sex in the USA.
I have to say that I really love all the sniffy retorts, here and on other sites. As in - Well, that's it, I won't be buying his records or He will lose fans after this. If anything, more people will become aware of him and interest will go
shaun hanson
November 25th, 2009 3:24 PM
I loved Adams performance at the AMA's. He's a real showman! Everybody thinks his performance was shocking. It's nothing more than we see everyday in late night movies. I'm a 52 year old straight woman and I think he is the most talented person that I've seen in a long time. I watched him all through AI, and am watching his career grow. If you can watch "Time for miracles" and not see a fantastic talent emerging, there's something wrong with you. Adam, you should be very proud of yourself!!! I know I am! Go for it kid -- you've got it ALL!!
gen
November 25th, 2009 3:09 PM
GOOD GOD PEOPLE!!! Get over it!!! Madonna and Britney tongue kissed PRIME TIME at the MTV awards in 03. Janet Jackson showed her boob. Michael Jackson always grabbed his crotch! I thought it was hot and sexy! The only reason anyone has a problem with it is because he's gay. HELLO???? We're in the 21st century NOT the 19th! It was genius on his part - controversy sells! His CD came out the next day!
Those of you complaining that your children saw it - you need to check your parenting skills, why are they up that late? And those of you just complaining period - you need a big dose of REALITY!!!! People make me sick that they are that close minded! I hope you never travel to Europe, you would be totally disgusted! Americans are PRUDES! And YES I'm an American! Born and raised! GET OVER IT!!!!!
Cildawg1
November 25th, 2009 2:50 PM
Just think. A few years ago we were shocked about the Madonna & Britney Spears kiss.
I'm an old prude, but I have actually seen worse. Think about what some rap artist do. This performance by Adam Lambert was a tad too suggestive for my taste. But if they had taken out the scene with the man on a leash and the simulated oral sex, it would have been okay with me.
kelley
November 25th, 2009 1:59 PM
This performance was in bad taste. I do not believe that ANYONE is being judgmental because of his sexual preference, but more of the way he was so in your face. This was a great opportunity for him, and in my opinion, he blew it. ABC is not responsible for his actions. If anyone should be fined, it is him. He chose to change his performance because HE “got carried away”. Explain how that is ABC’s fault.
AJ
November 25th, 2009 11:30 AM
I think the most important thing about the performance was that Adam sounded like crap. He did so much better on AI covering other people's stuff. He is trying to hard to be out of the norm.
CommonSense
November 25th, 2009 10:32 AM
I hope he knows that young kids are watching this! Adam, save this gay stuff for someplace that is ment gay. I can promise you a lot more people liked you before. I know I dont anymore and a lot of people feel the same way. No one cares if your gay but if you go out on children and family TV and turn it into some sex show well then people are gonna start caring. Alot of these other reviews about how much of a mistake you made are very good too! I think Adam needs to read these and watch his performance again and realy think about what he just did! I would not do anything like this again! @-'-,--
nina
November 25th, 2009 10:25 AM
His performance was awesome and like he said his not a baby sitter parents should know better. Most of these performances on these award shows contain sexual antics. Eminem raps about horrible things parents shouldn't be letting their kids watch this period. My child was sleeping at that time and i would never let him watch any of these shows.
Rip
November 25th, 2009 10:23 AM
That performance was terrible and his singing/the song was BEYOND TERRIBLE
gg
November 25th, 2009 9:44 AM
For those you believe he can't sing, do your research and listen to previous performances from him. He is spectacular. However it is true that he was completely off at the AMAs; probably a case of massive nerves with too much adrenaline. Nevertheless I am still a fan, and I am disgusted by all the flippant fans out there who jump the boat just because of this. He may have made a silly move with the AMAs, but it is just one mistake, and it was due to the massive pressure put on a complete notice of TV performances. Give him a break and another chance; if you thought he was a great guy until now, it is because he is a great guy. Everyone makes mistakes, even you.
jmt
November 25th, 2009 8:30 AM
I think Adam went a bit too far, but it was not as shocking as everybody made it out to be. He took the song and made it his own, like he always does. I liked his interpretation of the song, but I think the only thing that was over the top was the oral sex simulation. Who cares about the kiss? We see men kissing each other on TV or in movies all the time. So what?
Don't forget how young he is and everybody makes bad decisions once in a while. Hopefully he'll learn from this. He's a great singer and performer and I can't wait to watch his career.
totaladamfan
November 25th, 2009 6:38 AM
He's a really talented guy, but that performance was really inappropriate... However, his keyboardist didn't seem to mind Adam's tongue down his throat >.< And neither did the guy who had his face thrust into Adam's crotch 0_0 haha :)
Lillyshell Rank: New User
November 25th, 2009 2:58 AM
(Caleb Says:
November 23rd, 2009 12:39 PM
Um, women have been skankier on stage before (I don't need to name any names either) why is it so important when a guy does it?
On a side note, if parents are so worried about young kids seeing it. why are those "young kids" in bed by the time it came on, it was almost 11! Kids should be in bed by then, parents are to blame for that. Apparently no one cares when kids see a performance laced with swears and no talent only moments before.)
Dear Calab, I would say this to anyone, male or female, that kind of performance is a disgrace, and as for the children, I don't know what state your from, but where, I live, this was on from 8 to 10 not it went off well before 11.
November 28th, 2009 8:23 PM
Adam has tremendous talent. I hope he will tone down the sexual graphics and use that beautiful voice.
November 28th, 2009 4:40 PM
First,if it's 11pm on the west coast its only 9pm where i live.My 9 year old has a bedtime of 10pm.Fortunately,she missed this.I agree that its no ones business what a person's sexual preference is.I disagree with it being broadcast into millions of living rooms.I dont want to see a girl doing that to a guy,a guy doing that to a girl.If I did I would google porn.The awards need to be rated R,or in this case,xxx.I dont want to see anybody regardless of age sex or gender doing that on a regular FAMILY channel.Save it for adult channels.
November 28th, 2009 2:27 PM
EVIL - that's all he is! Looks like the devil and acts like one. Should stick to singing and leave his "sexual preference" out of his performances....
November 28th, 2009 1:47 PM
I actually did like the guy until this performance now I'm just
embarrassed for him for not having better judgment. I mean the
only thing he will be remembered for is rubbing his crotch in
someone's face and kissing the straight keyboard player. And if
he wanted to be judged based on talent that isn't what has happened.
He mentioned the double standard thing well welcome to a women's
world they've dealt with the double standard thing for years. But
I really can't recall a crotch face rub by any of them and the only
same sex kiss was Brittany and Madonna. And Madonna and Brittany
are not being remembered for just that one performance.
November 27th, 2009 3:49 PM
I thought it was gary gash = it was so gash that it made my gash want to gash- gash!!!!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2009 12:27 PM
People are very much overreacting. Yes there was some parts that were inapropiet , but also it went with the song. Maybe that song was not best for the AMA's but you should not hold it against him. He is a new proformer and is experamenting. Most likley he didnt even come up with that. And i think its rediculous that you guys will not buy his albums because of that. Imagion Madona! She is 100 times worse, and still both men and women enjoy her music, and she is a music icon! MJ was a purve but still so many people are in love with him! And also with America today that is no shocker of what Adam was doing. So i think you guys need to leave him alone for that preformance and if you like his VOISE then you should still buy his albums.
November 26th, 2009 9:37 AM
That was the worst performance I've ever seen. I was a fan ready to buy his music. My daughters crossed his name off the x-mas wish list. Adam did not need to make this a gay issue. Don't believe that ABC was clueless either, why else would he be the last performance of the evening. This fan did not care if Adam was gay or not. He wants respect but has 0 for his fans. I'm disappointed. Adam could have captured all audiences. Even the gay community is disappointed! Wonder what Adam's family thinks? Family gives unconditional love, fans don't!
Rank: Z-Lister
November 26th, 2009 4:05 AM
The Janet Jackson/JT Superbowl incident seems to have sparked less outrage. Get over it America! If you had young kids up after 10pm to watch this, Adam's performance is the least of your worries. A Toronto radio station aired a called from an irate mother of a 7 year old who saw the performance - focus on parenting, a 7 year old shouldn't be up at 10:40 whatever pm.
November 26th, 2009 1:46 AM
Our society has been totally obliterated. What happened to our morals and values? Not only should kids not be watching this, but NO ONE should be watching this. I don't think anything like this is acceptable including if it had been a female performer. Why didn't Adam just have sex onstage? Because that's what it looked like he was doing. I am completely disgusted with his actions. Whether or not certain ages of kids or adults should be listening or watching him, he is a "role model" and everyone is watching him. When you are a performer, you cater to your audience and he obviously isn't a good performer because he did not cater to his audience. He should NEVER been invited to perform at another awards show.
November 26th, 2009 12:19 AM
Thisisme said it right :)
November 25th, 2009 6:48 PM
REally SHIT performance.
I found his singing worse than the inappropriate part of the it. he was screaming his lungs out and was totally off pitch :S
November 25th, 2009 6:45 PM
adam
loved u at the ai auditions, loved u as the 1st runner up and totally loved ur stage presence and performance at the music awards. i am a mature women who has seen the likes of alice cooper and rocky horror picture show. u r glam rock at its theatrical best!! bravo!! hope to see u on tour soon.
November 25th, 2009 6:20 PM
I've been seeing headlines over the last couple of days about this guy's AMA performance and I finally watched the video to see what all the fuss was about. I should have known it was going to be a whole lot of squawking over nothing. Yawn.
Simulated oral sex? The dancer's face was at his fully clothed crotch for a blink-and-you'd-miss-it moment. The kiss? So what? The routine was racy but I wonder if he had interacted with women rather than men in his routine, would anyone have blinked an eye? The outraged American public's reaction is the usual, over-the-top, dramarama that I have come to expect. I'm from Europe and I don't know whether to laugh at or be genuinely worried about overly puritanical attitudes towards sex in the USA.
I have to say that I really love all the sniffy retorts, here and on other sites. As in - Well, that's it, I won't be buying his records or He will lose fans after this. If anything, more people will become aware of him and interest will go
November 25th, 2009 3:24 PM
I loved Adams performance at the AMA's. He's a real showman! Everybody thinks his performance was shocking. It's nothing more than we see everyday in late night movies. I'm a 52 year old straight woman and I think he is the most talented person that I've seen in a long time. I watched him all through AI, and am watching his career grow. If you can watch "Time for miracles" and not see a fantastic talent emerging, there's something wrong with you. Adam, you should be very proud of yourself!!! I know I am! Go for it kid -- you've got it ALL!!
November 25th, 2009 3:09 PM
GOOD GOD PEOPLE!!! Get over it!!! Madonna and Britney tongue kissed PRIME TIME at the MTV awards in 03. Janet Jackson showed her boob. Michael Jackson always grabbed his crotch! I thought it was hot and sexy! The only reason anyone has a problem with it is because he's gay. HELLO???? We're in the 21st century NOT the 19th! It was genius on his part - controversy sells! His CD came out the next day!
Those of you complaining that your children saw it - you need to check your parenting skills, why are they up that late? And those of you just complaining period - you need a big dose of REALITY!!!! People make me sick that they are that close minded! I hope you never travel to Europe, you would be totally disgusted! Americans are PRUDES! And YES I'm an American! Born and raised! GET OVER IT!!!!!
November 25th, 2009 2:50 PM
Just think. A few years ago we were shocked about the Madonna & Britney Spears kiss.
I'm an old prude, but I have actually seen worse. Think about what some rap artist do. This performance by Adam Lambert was a tad too suggestive for my taste. But if they had taken out the scene with the man on a leash and the simulated oral sex, it would have been okay with me.
November 25th, 2009 1:59 PM
This performance was in bad taste. I do not believe that ANYONE is being judgmental because of his sexual preference, but more of the way he was so in your face. This was a great opportunity for him, and in my opinion, he blew it. ABC is not responsible for his actions. If anyone should be fined, it is him. He chose to change his performance because HE “got carried away”. Explain how that is ABC’s fault.
November 25th, 2009 11:30 AM
I think the most important thing about the performance was that Adam sounded like crap. He did so much better on AI covering other people's stuff. He is trying to hard to be out of the norm.
November 25th, 2009 10:32 AM
I hope he knows that young kids are watching this! Adam, save this gay stuff for someplace that is ment gay. I can promise you a lot more people liked you before. I know I dont anymore and a lot of people feel the same way. No one cares if your gay but if you go out on children and family TV and turn it into some sex show well then people are gonna start caring. Alot of these other reviews about how much of a mistake you made are very good too! I think Adam needs to read these and watch his performance again and realy think about what he just did! I would not do anything like this again! @-'-,--
November 25th, 2009 10:25 AM
His performance was awesome and like he said his not a baby sitter parents should know better. Most of these performances on these award shows contain sexual antics. Eminem raps about horrible things parents shouldn't be letting their kids watch this period. My child was sleeping at that time and i would never let him watch any of these shows.
November 25th, 2009 10:23 AM
That performance was terrible and his singing/the song was BEYOND TERRIBLE
November 25th, 2009 9:44 AM
For those you believe he can't sing, do your research and listen to previous performances from him. He is spectacular. However it is true that he was completely off at the AMAs; probably a case of massive nerves with too much adrenaline. Nevertheless I am still a fan, and I am disgusted by all the flippant fans out there who jump the boat just because of this. He may have made a silly move with the AMAs, but it is just one mistake, and it was due to the massive pressure put on a complete notice of TV performances. Give him a break and another chance; if you thought he was a great guy until now, it is because he is a great guy. Everyone makes mistakes, even you.
November 25th, 2009 8:30 AM
I think Adam went a bit too far, but it was not as shocking as everybody made it out to be. He took the song and made it his own, like he always does. I liked his interpretation of the song, but I think the only thing that was over the top was the oral sex simulation. Who cares about the kiss? We see men kissing each other on TV or in movies all the time. So what?
Don't forget how young he is and everybody makes bad decisions once in a while. Hopefully he'll learn from this. He's a great singer and performer and I can't wait to watch his career.
November 25th, 2009 6:38 AM
He's a really talented guy, but that performance was really inappropriate... However, his keyboardist didn't seem to mind Adam's tongue down his throat >.< And neither did the guy who had his face thrust into Adam's crotch 0_0 haha :)
Rank: New User
November 25th, 2009 2:58 AM
(Caleb Says:
November 23rd, 2009 12:39 PM
Um, women have been skankier on stage before (I don't need to name any names either) why is it so important when a guy does it?
On a side note, if parents are so worried about young kids seeing it. why are those "young kids" in bed by the time it came on, it was almost 11! Kids should be in bed by then, parents are to blame for that. Apparently no one cares when kids see a performance laced with swears and no talent only moments before.)
Dear Calab, I would say this to anyone, male or female, that kind of performance is a disgrace, and as for the children, I don't know what state your from, but where, I live, this was on from 8 to 10 not it went off well before 11.