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Post by aralid on Jan 8, 2012 15:26:42 GMT -5
Quick history lesson: back in the day in America there were "blue laws". Which meant something was forbidden by the law. Stores did not used to be open on Sunday, for example, because of blue laws. Then, there were comedians and others who engaged in profanity, which was illegal at one time, so they were said to use "blue" or forbidden language--referred to as a blue performance--kind of like the x- movie rating. Then, since many of the forbidden words were sexual in nature, "blue" morphed into a shorthand word for overtly sexual. Hope that helps non-native speakers who shame me every day by being here because I only know a smattering of foreign language-- not enough to enjoy sharing a fan site in YOUR languages.  I just wanted to add my compliments to our members who don't speak English as their native or first language. I took Spanish as a language many, many, many years ago. I remember nothing. I had latin for 7 years (english only one year longer) and only 6 years after it I remember almost nothing. The difference is, that I (have to) use english, before Adam (BA  ) for example for my studies or if I wanted to read a book in it's original language. But for us not native speakers is english also very important. If I could not speak english it would be really hard for me to find job, that at least would match with my qualification(college degree), so I at least tried not to forget everything. In the last 8-9 month my english has developed so much, because now I'm not only reading, but also writing and watch interviews(you don't know how often I had to rewind an interview in the beginning, it took me at least twice as long). ;D ETA: This is of course only my case. But I don't know what it is like for the other not native speakers. |
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Post by gelly14 on Jan 8, 2012 15:29:08 GMT -5
josyloosbrHaha you are the second person that asked me this question today. Unfortunateley I don't have a bigger picture. I wish I would, I love that pic.
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Post by gelly14 on Jan 8, 2012 15:31:47 GMT -5
Adam has always said he is a sexual performer. He wears clothes that draw attention to his GB. He gestures to it, swings it around, thrusts it madly like he just can't over how good it looks and great it feels. He gets erections during performances. The vids zooming in on his crotch are a teeny, tiny percentage of the vids out here.. and most were done as loving jokes. Hahaha, now go look at something else, if you don't like it. I, myself have never watched one of those vids all the way through, but I did get a good laugh out of them. And yes, after your body part of choice-- eyes, hair, arms, nose, etc-- where do you look when a new vid or photograph pops up? (ahem) Come on. You can tell us. You are amazing. My thoughts exactly. |
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Post by Q3 on Jan 8, 2012 15:31:54 GMT -5
Adam has always said he is a sexual performer. He wears clothes that draw attention to his GB. He gestures to it, swings it around, thrusts it madly like he just can't over how good it looks and great it feels. He gets erections during performances. The vids zooming in on his crotch are a teeny, tiny percentage of the vids out here.. and most were done as loving jokes. Hahaha, now go look at something else, if you don't like it. I, myself have never watched one of those vids all the way through, but I did get a good laugh out of them. And yes, after your body part of choice-- eyes, hair, arms, nose, etc-- where do you look when a new vid or photograph pops up? (ahem) Come on. You can tell us. Compared to Rhianna, Adam is out right tame. I actually think it is somewhat artificial and limiting for men to have to be so "unsexy" when they perform. Only a handful have ever gone beyond tough rocker or country cowboy or guy with guitar or old-school crooner sexuality. Elvis, Little Richard, Jame Brown and many others were openly sexual on stage in the 50's -- Jim Morrison and Robert Plant in the 60's and 70's. And now we get Pitbull and Bruno Mars. Thank god for Adam!! |
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Post by aloha on Jan 8, 2012 15:36:17 GMT -5
Adam has always said he is a sexual performer. He wears clothes that draw attention to his GB. He gestures to it, swings it around, thrusts it madly like he just can't over how good it looks and great it feels. He gets erections during performances. The vids zooming in on his crotch are a teeny, tiny percentage of the vids out here.. and most were done as loving jokes. Hahaha, now go look at something else, if you don't like it. I, myself have never watched one of those vids all the way through, but I did get a good laugh out of them. And yes, after your body part of choice-- eyes, hair, arms, nose, etc-- where do you look when a new vid or photograph pops up? (ahem) Come on. You can tell us. Compared to Rhianna, Adam is out right tame. I actually think it is somewhat artificial and limiting for men to have to be so "unsexy" when they perform. Only a handful have ever gone beyond tough rocker or country cowboy or guy with guitar or old-school crooner sexuality. Elvis, Little Richard, Jame Brown and many others were openly sexual on stage in the 50's -- Jim Morrison and Robert Plant in the 60's and 70's. And now we get Pitbull and Bruno Mars. Thank god for Adam!! Amen! And gelly, we must be sisters.. Dontcha think? |
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Post by 4Ms on Jan 8, 2012 15:37:29 GMT -5
Quick history lesson: back in the day in America there were "blue laws". Which meant something was forbidden by the law. Stores did not used to be open on Sunday, for example, because of blue laws. Then, there were comedians and others who engaged in profanity, which was illegal at one time, so they were said to use "blue" or forbidden language--referred to as a blue performance--kind of like the x- movie rating. Then, since many of the forbidden words were sexual in nature, "blue" morphed into a shorthand word for overtly sexual. Hope that helps non-native speakers who shame me every day by being here because I only know a smattering of foreign language-- not enough to enjoy sharing a fan site in YOUR languages. Just a slight clarification -- the expressions "Blue Laws" and "Blue Comedy" are not really related. Except that they both use the word "Blue" and no one is sure why. "Blue Laws" is a term that appeared in the late 18th century to describe a set of US State Laws that originated with the Puritans probably first enacted in Connecticut in the 17th century. (Massachusetts and Rhode Island also make claims to be first.) These laws covered a set of moral behavior (lying, drunkenness, gambling, adultery, attending services on Sunday, not doing commerce on Sunday, etc etc.) Many other colonies and states enacted similar laws. Most were eliminated in the late 19th and 20th century but some still exist. In some places (like Pennsylvania) the "blue laws" that were still on the books in the 1960's prohibited commerce on Sunday and the term became mostly associated solely with this prohibition in the 20th Century. "Blue Comedy" is comedy that is off-color, risqué, indecent or profane, largely about sex. It is a term that originated in US Music Halls/Vaudeville/Burlesque. The term is very dated and rarely used anymore I believe because R rated/Adult material can be aired on US Cable. >> Info is thanks to an American Studies/American English Language expert who I know. He is a colleague who is currently researching some related areas of 16th Century American English. This has nothing to do with anything... 19th & early 20th centuries, Monday was called "blue Monday" because it was the common day to do laundry. |
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Post by durberville on Jan 8, 2012 15:38:07 GMT -5
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Post by gelly14 on Jan 8, 2012 15:38:18 GMT -5
Compared to Rhianna, Adam is out right tame. I actually think it is somewhat artificial and limiting for men to have to be so "unsexy" when they perform. Only a handful have ever gone beyond tough rocker or country cowboy or guy with guitar or old-school crooner sexuality. Elvis, Little Richard, Jame Brown and many others were openly sexual on stage in the 50's -- Jim Morrison and Robert Plant in the 60's and 70's. And now we get Pitbull and Bruno Mars. Thank god for Adam!! Amen! And gelly, we must be sisters.. Dontcha think?I DO!!! ;D  |
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Post by aloha on Jan 8, 2012 15:38:40 GMT -5
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Post by lynne on Jan 8, 2012 15:41:15 GMT -5
10 9 day countdown to Susie, lynne, the lurker  and I seeing Leno. It's pretty much all I have on my mind right now! "How early should we get there for the line?" "Where will those NBC pages seat us?" "If I ask to be seated on the side by the musical performance, will they do it?" And most importantly, "What will Adam be wearing and how will his hair be?!" So excited, too! I'm so glad I have it to look forward to as the next few days in real life are not going to be very fun... Husband goes in for shoulder surgery Wednesday, all my teacher evaluations are due, and finals are here, BUT, I have Adam/Leno to look forward to, and that keeps me smiling. And such great company to see him with! <3 MyS*&@^#r Jordan wants me to be sure to thank you for his phone, lol |
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) for example for my studies or if I wanted to read a book in it's original language. But for us not native speakers is english also very important. If I could not speak english it would be really hard for me to find job, that at least would match with my qualification(college degree), so I at least tried not to forget everything. 
