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Post by kittykay on May 1, 2011 11:00:00 GMT -5
LOL - Comment on LJ. She has a point.
the beard gave him magical lulzy tweeting powers
we're going to have to accept that painful fact
We have Chatty goatee Adam or Silent fresh face Adam. It's a Sophie's choice.
Cassie, I love your take on all things Adam. You articulate it so well.
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Post by adamrocks on May 1, 2011 11:02:08 GMT -5
Good morning. NoAngel great essay as usual. I use to worry about what Adam said or did that might cause a lot of controversy but I don't anymore. Adam seems to handle controversy calmly, articulately, and honestly and it seems to blow over quickly. I've learned all my 'wringing of my hands' was silly because Adam seems to just naturally know how to smooth things over. Q3 l loved your fan war thoughts. I decided a while back to ignore most of the ridiculous stuff but will voice my opinion when I feel something is very important and needs to be challenged. Catzmadam sending lots of 'light and love' to you. Please know how all of us are supporting you as you meet this difficult challenge.  A late WELCOME TO MIbadself and Imitzy!![/color] Well...I've got to go and do the hated chore of weeding my gardens and working in the yard.  |
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Post by SusieFierce on May 1, 2011 11:04:24 GMT -5
I've been thinking about Adam's "keep it real" tweet. First, let me state the obvious. I don't know Adam. Never met him. Base my impression of him on the stuff I have seen and read, so I have no real basis for what I am saying. But, hey, when did that stop any of us? Mom says that Adam has always been a ray of sunshine. Friends pre-Idol, Idol, and post-Idol all talk about how genuine and nice he is. He seems to have always been a "people magnet." Therefore, my first conclusion is that Adam's basic personality is kind, sweet, giving and positive. That is gonna be his "default" position in a situation. From time to time, "nice" people start to feel like they are being taken advantage of. That they are not allowed to be cranky, in a bad mood, or anti-social. That they are not allowed to say "no." That they are not being "genuine" when they are nice at times when they don't feel like it. During those times, they may vow to themselves, and others, that they are gonna be more "honest" and "real." But, they don't, then, turn into curmudgeons. They give themselves permission to not always be sunshine and light, relieving the pressure they feel from others, and the pressure they put on themselves. Then, having that permission, they DECIDE to be nice, anyway. Like I said, it is their default. It is their natural state of being. Adam may now be giving himself permission to be less than gracious when his private time is invaded by paps or stalkers. He may refuse a few autographs, a few pics, and he may give the invaders a glare and then walk on. He may be more apt to call someone out for clearly inappropriate behavior. I don't think that Adam will substantially change how he relates to people. 1) That is naturally the way he is. That IS his "real." 2) That way of relating is successful. People are automatically drawn to that genuine kindness and interaction, like bees to honey. He is a keen observer of people, and he can see how effective it is to create allies and supporters. 3) Being warm and giving feels good! The positive creates more positivity. It is self-reinforcing. 4) Adam is committed to carving a permanent place for himself, and he is savvy. A little snark once in a while as a tension reliever may be okay, but he is not going to cut off his nose to spite his face. Being positive is a way to promote himself. He has seen how successful that has always been for him. I predict, therefore, that Adam will remain Adam, and we will see little change in his interaction with others. He may be a bit more HBIC when people are up in his grill. He may be a little less tolerant of fools. But, he will remain apple pie Adam, bringing sunshine with him wherever he goes. ITA with this, Cassie. And I said the same thing years ago when working in a restaurant and I lost my temper very briefly and my co-workers kind of freaked out. Later, we were talking and I said, "It's amazing how people react when ~nice people get mad." Well, nice people DO get mad and when to not hurt other people is your default, you often tamp it down deeper and deeper until you have to let it fly. Adam is a lot of paradoxes; that's one of the main reasons I find him so fascinating. The sweet guy/no-filter HBIC is just one of many. (Though I agree with whomever said he DOES have a filter and uses it very well, which lends to his PR skills.) It's amazing how consistently people comment about how sweet he is when they meet him. He IS sweet and radiates positivity, but he's also an extremely intelligent, fierce, worldly guy who works very hard and has a lot of knowledge and opinions. It's obvious he studies the music industry extremely carefully ("It's kind of my job ..."); how would he NOT have an opinion? He is an artist and I think he takes that title very seriously. Well, artists use their medium of choice to communicate. And those who are truly respected and remembered are those who take risks and make statements and know ruffling a few feathers comes with the territory. NoAngel: LOVE this line sooo much: Being a passionate fan is awesome, but I also want to be a compassionate one. And “keeping it real” is one of the bravest things a person can do. Thank you for the reminder, Adam. #Realness. Bring it on.Catzmadam: Please know you can come here (or Twitter) to rage and cry and vent to the world. I'm sending you peace and strength and I am sooo sorry your mom has had to go through all that as well.  |
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Post by mahailia on May 1, 2011 11:08:16 GMT -5
Morning! Nothing better than sitting down with a cup of coffee and reading NoAngel's musings and words of wisdom on a Sunday morning. Great job as usual! Especially enjoyable as I gaze upon my newly arrived Adam photo! I predict, therefore, that Adam will remain Adam, and we will see little change in his interaction with others. He may be a bit more HBIC when people are up in his grill. He may be a little less tolerant of fools. But, he will remain apple pie Adam, bringing sunshine with him wherever he goes. , this really resonated with me. When Adam's tweet came out a few days ago, I thought he was being very real in what he said, no pc there. The pageantry of being "on" all the time, everywhere he goes, is what I think he is referring to. He will start owning his private time, even if he is "in public". The RuPaul party was a private affair, and he was not there to promote himself, but to support and party with his friends, it was not a time that he should have to spend catering to his fans. Adam always keeps it real, calling out when he needs to against the "unreal" situation from that fan with the video. As far as all of our reactions to the various Adam "gates", why in the world do we all feel so protective of Adam? Sometimes it's like we are all a bunch of mother hens, fussing over him. Doesn't make any sense, but I am just as guilty as anyone else. I don't always get so invested, mostly I just enjoy the entertainment. I am glad that Adam is keeping it real, and owning his right to have a private life. IJLHSFM (where's that spray can?) |
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Post by ljsmack on May 1, 2011 11:09:13 GMT -5
As much as I enjoyed RuPauls Drag Race, I think today's banner photo is the most gender bending I have ever seen, besides being as SusieFierce said, a work of art. The man is classically beautiful, breathtaking, and he can pose in a way that reflects an unself-conscious look into his "realness" which includes a lot of belief in magic and fantasy. (I, like Cassie, am speculating based on our collective knowledge).
Q3and NoAngel thanks again for your thoughtful, well- written pieces.
CATZ- having survived a cancer scare/ surgery last year, allow yourself to project wellness to your post-surgical self. The collective positive energy from this community will be with you, and we are a force to be reckoned with.
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Post by Coconutgrove0 on May 1, 2011 11:09:23 GMT -5
I've been thinking about Adam's "keep it real" tweet. First, let me state the obvious. I don't know Adam. Never met him. Base my impression of him on the stuff I have seen and read, so I have no real basis for what I am saying. But, hey, when did that stop any of us? Mom says that Adam has always been a ray of sunshine. Friends pre-Idol, Idol, and post-Idol all talk about how genuine and nice he is. He seems to have always been a "people magnet." Therefore, my first conclusion is that Adam's basic personality is kind, sweet, giving and positive. That is gonna be his "default" position in a situation. From time to time, "nice" people start to feel like they are being taken advantage of. That they are not allowed to be cranky, in a bad mood, or anti-social. That they are not allowed to say "no." That they are not being "genuine" when they are nice at times when they don't feel like it. During those times, they may vow to themselves, and others, that they are gonna be more "honest" and "real." But, they don't, then, turn into curmudgeons. They give themselves permission to not always be sunshine and light, relieving the pressure they feel from others, and the pressure they put on themselves. Then, having that permission, they DECIDE to be nice, anyway. Like I said, it is their default. It is their natural state of being. Adam may now be giving himself permission to be less than gracious when his private time is invaded by paps or stalkers. He may refuse a few autographs, a few pics, and he may give the invaders a glare and then walk on. He may be more apt to call someone out for clearly inappropriate behavior. I don't think that Adam will substantially change how he relates to people. 1) That is naturally the way he is. That IS his "real." 2) That way of relating is successful. People are automatically drawn to that genuine kindness and interaction, like bees to honey. He is a keen observer of people, and he can see how effective it is to create allies and supporters. 3) Being warm and giving feels good! The positive creates more positivity. It is self-reinforcing. 4) Adam is committed to carving a permanent place for himself, and he is savvy. A little snark once in a while as a tension reliever may be okay, but he is not going to cut off his nose to spite his face. Being positive is a way to promote himself. He has seen how successful that has always been for him. I predict, therefore, that Adam will remain Adam, and we will see little change in his interaction with others. He may be a bit more HBIC when people are up in his grill. He may be a little less tolerant of fools. But, he will remain apple pie Adam, bringing sunshine with him wherever he goes. Oh cassie, don't know what to say, you write and think so nicely, wisely and compationately. Thank you. I just love your reasoning here.  |
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Post by whatyasay on May 1, 2011 11:12:12 GMT -5
NoAngel, awesome post. Your summary says it all for me!
"Being a passionate fan is awesome, but I also want to be a compassionate one. And “keeping it real” is one of the bravest things a person can do. Thank you for the reminder, Adam. #Realness. Bring it on."
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Post by SusieFierce on May 1, 2011 11:13:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the band interview summaries. I wonder why they did an interview, then made them private? Isn't the point for people to see it? Maybe they needed to edit something? Hope they will come back. On that note, here's a Twitter exchange between Zac and Anthrogeek:  I love how he said, "His people." LOL. So Hollywood. 8-) |
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Post by aurora on May 1, 2011 11:17:10 GMT -5
NoAngel -- beautiful!! I finally posted my Sunday piece on page 1. (And it is not compassionate at all!)  Thankfully, someone here is being wise and thoughtful today. thank you! So many beautiful thoughts here today! I made two macros to thank you all for sharing.   |
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Post by lindy on May 1, 2011 11:18:43 GMT -5
maybe they (vids) will be back axestatic . Ok everyone stay tuned to @risingmagazine for the vids! 10 minutes ago via Seesmic twhirl @sroczka79 yeah, it was kind of "you snooze you lose" situation LOL! 13 minutes ago via Seesmic twhirl in reply to Sroczka79 @risingmagazine hey! the fans can't wait to watch the videos of Monte & Band!  15 minutes ago via Seesmic twhirl in reply to RisingMagazine Hmm apparently the videos were set to private by the author (which is not me). Maybe they'll be turn to public later! 20 minutes ago via Seesmic twhirl twitter.com/axestatic |
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