Spot The Hilarious Irony: Beyonce Edition

[Pontiuth Pilate]

As reported on Yahoo News, a petition by Beyonce's own fans to ban her latest music video:

This petition is for the advocacy of having Ms. Beyonce' Knowles, Columbia Records, Music World Entertainment, and all other entities associated with the creative process of creating the long-form music video known as "Deja Vu" reshoot aforementioned video immediately.

This video is an underwhelming representation of the talent and quality of previous music video projects of Ms. Knowles. The following problems have been pointed out by numerous fans on and offline:

A) There is no clear story or theme to the video
B) The dancing is erratic, confusing and alarming at times
C) The sexual themes and shots between Ms. Knowles and Mr. Sean Carter PKA Jay-Z, are alarming and show unacceptable interactions between the two
D) The fashion in this video, while haute-couture, is unbelievable and ridiculous
E) The editing, while professionally done, causes one to get dizzy and disoriented
F) The overall feel of the video leaves a sense of much to be desired
G) The video is very disappointing and is not a clear representation of any of the songs themes

We, the fans of one Beyonce' Knowles, ask that an alternative video be shot featuring; more choreographed & less spontaneous dancing, clearer visual themes that relate to the lyrics of the song, less gyrating, less scenes of non-existant sexual chemistry between Mr. Carter and Ms. Knowles, less zooming and quick cut edits and a more stylized and clear direction for all other aspects of the video production.

Suggested in this re-shoot would be the hire of another producer besides Ms. Sophie Mueller -- one more acclimated to urban themes and imagery in music videos, other than Hype "Letterbox" Williams.
Sincerely, The Undersigned

 

[The Last Conformist]

C) The sexual themes and shots between Ms. Knowles and Mr. Sean Carter PKA Jay-Z, are alarming and show unacceptable interactions between the two

I thought such shots were the raison d'être of Beyoncé videos?

 

[Leatherneck]

I can honestly say I never seen a Beyonce' Knowles video, nor would I know her I saw her. However, I thought that the items of contension in the petition, were pretty standard fair for most if not all hip-hop type video. Just from the very very few I've seen ... as I prefer rock.

 

[garric]

This is ridiculous! I've seen the video and it's totally fine compared to everything else on.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Yt-oTZ1Tcms

Even the youtube rating is almost perfect!

 

[blackheart]

What's haute-couture?

 

[The Last Conformist]

What's haute-couture?

High fashion.

 

[Narz]

She's not hot. Her face gets a -5. And black chicks always look terrible with blond hair.

She's not really talented either.

I liked Beyonce better as a background singer in the 90's. Jay-Z was better in the 90's too.

There isn't much good hip-hop or R&B anymore. Hopefully we will be seeing some new, more intelligent and innovative artists in the near future.

 

[The Last Conformist]

And black chicks always look terrible with blond hair.

Amen, brother.

 

[GoodSarmatian]

Uhmm, they have some points...but it is all standard stuff for music videos...

I mean, what did they expect ?

 

[PrinceOfLeigh]

I don't think the video or the song is that bad. It's definately better than most trash out there at the mo

I can honestly say I never seen a Beyonce' Knowles video, nor would I know her I saw her. However, I thought that the items of contension in the petition, were pretty standard fair for most if not all hip-hop type video. Just from the very very few I've seen ... as I prefer rock.

You've never heard of Beyonce?

 

[Yoda Power]

I'm certainly no fan of Beyonce, but if that's how she want's her video, then let her have it that way. It should be the music that matters anyway..

 

[PrinceOfLeigh]

We, the fans of one Beyonce' Knowles, ask that an alternative video be shot featuring;
more choreographed & less spontaneous dancing, clearer visual themes that relate to the lyrics of the song, less gyrating,

less scenes of non-existant sexual chemistry between Mr. Carter and Ms. Knowles,

less zooming and quick cut edits and a more stylized and

clear direction for all other aspects of the video production.

In other words "shoot it slower so we can oggle the girl! And get the bloody boyfriend out the video!!"

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

While they're at it, change the music in the video.

 

[Rik Meleet]

If one considers the work of Ms Knowles a work of creativity -an artwork- then the public and her fans have no say in it. Their only way of responding is by chosing to buy or to not buy her record and to download or not to download her music.

 

[Che Guava]

I really don't get what is so different about this video that the fans are so upset. I personally thought she hit a new low in the Baby Boy video when she jumped in the giant champagne glass, but that's just me

She's not really talented either.

What? C'mon, even if you don't like her style, you can't deny the incredible pipes on that woman...

I liked Beyonce better as a background singer in the 90's. Jay-Z was better in the 90's too.

Background singer? I always thought that Destiny's Child was always just the Beyonce show with those two other chicks. Jay-Z has fallen off a bit though...

There isn't much good hip-hop or R&B anymore. Hopefully we will be seeing some new, more intelligent and innovative artists in the near future.

Amen. That reminds me, I gotta go download some new Outkast...

 

[The Last Conformist]

Background singer? I always thought that Destiny's Child was always just the Beyonce show with those two other chicks. Jay-Z has fallen off a bit though...

I thought she was in Atomic Kitten?

I suppose my pop cred just went out of the window ...

 

[Che Guava]

I thought she was in Atomic Kitten?

I suppose my pop cred just went out of the window ...

Nah, Bey. was destiny's child. I think atomic kitten was from england, IIRC....

Pop cred is nothing to be proud of. I just have too much time on my hands...

 

[PrinceOfLeigh]

Pop cred is nothing to be proud of. I just have too much time on my hands...

Fear not, your pop cred is still pretty low:

I personally thought she hit a new low in the Baby Boy video when she jumped in the giant champagne glass, but that's just me

It was Naughty Girl not Baby Boy in which she splashed about in a wine glass. Baby Boy she was rolling about in some Sand with [Heavy Jamican Accent]Seana Paul [/Heavy Jamican Accent]

What? C'mon, even if you don't like her style, you can't deny the incredible pipes on that woman...

Watch with the music off. Or better, watch with your ipod playing something you do like. That is all.

 

[Che Guava]

Fear not, your pop cred is still pretty low:

It was Naughty Girl not Baby Boy in which she splashed about in a wine glass. Baby Boy she was rolling about in some Sand with [Heavy Jamican Accent]Seana Paul [/Heavy Jamican Accent]

Dang, I guess I have less free time than I though

Watch with the music off. Or better, watch with your ipod playing something you do like. That is all.

Always a good option, but it kinda freaks me out watching her gyrate to Neil Young....

 

[Leatherneck]

I don't think the video or the song is that bad. It's definately better than most trash out there at the mo

You've never heard of Beyonce?

Never said I never heard of her ... said I have't seen her videos. I'm old and not a hip-hop or (c)rap music fan ... in fact I find 90%+ of it annoying and nothing more than noise.