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Post by adamrocks on Feb 29, 2016 15:19:58 GMT -5
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Post by sizzling63 on Feb 29, 2016 15:20:27 GMT -5
I can't help thinking that most 23 year olds "ain't quite cooked yet" as we say in the South. Neuroscientists say that the brain is not completely developed until at least age 25. In my experience, guys' brains mature even later than gals'. I am not gonna regale you with some of the stupid things I did before the age of 25. I bet y'all would turn red recalling your own faux pas. At that age, we thought we were the most innovative, enlightened, forward thinking, actualized generation since forever. We hippies were rather pompous about it. We were pretty sucky when it came to knowing history. We were writing history ourselves with completely new and brilliant ideas. I also get the impression (and I could be 100% wrong) that SS does not have a highly developed social intelligence. Put these things together with Sam's skyrocketing to fame and being showered with accolades, and I think his words and demeanor are understandable. Excusable? Meh. Maybe. Maybe not. But, even tho' I don't care for his music, his voice or his performances, I think I'll give him a pass on this one. ETA: How is this related to Adam? I am so glad he didn't achieve stardom at that age. I think his struggles and experiences in his 20's were important in refining his personality and humility. I also think Adam is at the genius level on any social intelligence scale. So glad I stan such a man. Thanks for this. Brain development is one thing (a psychologist at our local high school kept pointing that out to parents) but social intelligence is another
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2016 15:21:40 GMT -5
The mighty must fall? Makes me think how people must have been salivating at the chance to teach Adam he wasn't invincible after the AMAs, after all that was a whole performance, he knew he'd be there, much more than a modicum of preparation, it wasn't a surprise win. It did take him a month to come up with an explanation and and semi-apology that I found acceptable. Now if we say that Adam has learned from that and so Sam will too then that's fine but I'm quite sure there will be other opportunities for foot in mouth from Adam. Just this week it was fur so I guess he deserved the flak he got. Love ya but I think you want it both ways. Huh? What did Adam do wrong during the AMAs that he needed to apologize for? Yeah... that's my question too.
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Post by mszue on Feb 29, 2016 15:27:35 GMT -5
I hear you but this is not a social media thing...other than the speed with which the rush comes. It was Sam's mediocre offering and inebriated [his excuse] hubris that brought it on. Shakespeare created a stellar career writing of tragedies based on a 'hero' brought down on his own petard by his personal weaknesses. That is what happened here...If Sam had put in a modicum of effort into creating a thoughtful thank you ahead of time, none of this would have happened. If we protect him from his comeuppance, how will he learn he is not invincible....?? The mighty must fall? Makes me think how people must have been salivating at the chance to teach Adam he wasn't invincible after the AMAs, after all that was a whole performance, he knew he'd be there, much more than a modicum of preparation, it wasn't a surprise win. It did take him a month to come up with an explanation and and semi-apology that I found acceptable. Now if we say that Adam has learned from that and so Sam will too then that's fine but I'm quite sure there will be other opportunities for foot in mouth from Adam. Just this week it was fur so I guess he deserved the flak he got. Love ya but I think you want it both ways. Hell no...you are putting thoughts in my mouth that aren't there. Yes he brought on the flak for both events...and he has had to learn his lesson... I am not an animal activist nor a vegetarian, but I also would not flaunt a fur coat...but it is his right. And yes, he deserved the flak he got...he is a big boy... Just because I adore him does not mean I think everything he does is perfect....perfection is not interesting, for starters.
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Post by AnnAdoresAdam on Feb 29, 2016 15:29:09 GMT -5
This quote always makes me think I think I love you, Red Panda.
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Post by mszue on Feb 29, 2016 15:30:38 GMT -5
This quote always makes me think Of course....that is all we have to go by....That is why my father always said ""you need to but your brain into gear before putting your mouth in action... This is not the end of the world for Sam or Gaga or anyone else...but I hope for his sake, he has learned an important lesson. I do not and would not tweet to him re this....I did tweet a couple of lol's in the moment but never to Adam, or Sam or other involved.
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Post by adamrocks on Feb 29, 2016 15:31:45 GMT -5
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Post by red panda on Feb 29, 2016 15:32:21 GMT -5
AnnLovesAdam wrote: Wow, what a lovely thing to say, made me feel good! Thank you.
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Post by mszue on Feb 29, 2016 15:35:26 GMT -5
AnnLovesAdam wrote: Wow, what a lovely thing to say, made me feel good! Thank you. Sorry red panda....that is a saying my father used all the time and the 'you' was meant to be a 'we'. I had to go back and reread a few times before seeing what you were offended by. That was my mistake and unintentional. lol...fits the discussion doesn't it...haha eta...now I read again and see that your comment was not sarcastic and not to me...yikes. However I also see how my grammar screwed with my post so am headed back to fix.
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Post by 3ku1 on Feb 29, 2016 15:38:59 GMT -5
Adam had nothing to apologise for after Amas. If anything.the a audience should of apologised to him. He just came off a idol tour where women were throwing bras at him. So he thought okay this is what they want. So Amas happened. They can put you on this pedestal then bring you right bk down at anytime. Its funny I was watching the performance. Other then some very questionable vocals lol. And.the Ninja roll. I was like wheres the controversy? I think.Us has come a long way since 09. Ss I dont think needs to apologize too. He diddnt say anything harmful. Just some thing stupid haha
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