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Last night I did it…

I saw it…
I experienced it…

That’s right…The Lady Gaga Monster’s Ball Tour 2010.

And it was amazing.  No strike that…it was incredible.  Wait one more…it was...

Say what you will about Lady Gaga (except keep negative things to yourself thank you very much), that woman can put on a show.  The show started off with Semi Precious Weapons.  At first it seemed strange, but once I realized what they were/about I realized only this band could ever open for the Gags.  It was a rock/metal band lead by a fabulously gay transvestite with gold glittered boots who dropped the f-bomb more times than Gaga changed outfits.  And somehow it was perfect.  They’re hit single out later this year was entitled “I can’t pay my rent, but I’m F*ckin’ Gorgeous.”

But then…It was time.  It’s so hard to explain…the outfits, the dancing, the sets…all so amazing.  I also appreciate my required Drama 50 classes in college a lot more now because I was able to appreciate the set/costume/lighting and sound designs much more.  Not only did I notice “Hey look Gaga has a black lace onesie,” I also was able to think, “hey look at those high-waisted modern leos on the men and how they complement their dancing and the surrounding tree/forest set and gobo’d moonlit lighting for this particular piece. (It was “Alejandro” for those curious.)

I also love Lady Gaga for what she stands for.  I know I know all you moms/Fox news reporters are like "All she does is dance around half /fully naked. But listen. Over and over again she continually encourages anyone and everyone to be who they are.  Yes she is an extreme of so many things…and some (crazy) people tend to not like that.  But she has provided a gateway for teenage, young adult, gay, straight, tall, short, people to be happy with themselves.  Seriously…watch almost every interview she’s ever done.  Also she said it at the concert.  Another beautiful moment was in the middle of “Speechless” (one of my favorite songs) she asked for a moment of reflection on the plane crash a couple days ago that killed many Dutch citizens leaving a single 8 year old boy as a survivor.

Ok now for the bad part…I couldn’t afford the good tickets.  I couldn’t even afford the floor tickets.  To be honest, I couldn’t afford the tickets I had.  But I was still there to enjoy the concert and dance the night away to the best current dance music artist out there (it’s true.)  So when a song like “Just Dance” comes on, what should you do?  Why get up and dance of course!  Except for some reason, my section was filled with party poopers.  NO ONE GOT UP!  And after a quick chorus, we were actually TAPPED ON THE SHOULDER AND ASKED TO SIT DOWN!!!!  Our reply…

- You do realize you’re at a pop concert don’t you?

- Do you know the title of this song?

- This isn’t the symphony!

- Are you f*ckin sh*tting me?

- Why are you a forty year old woman with no obvious younger children under your control even at a Lady Gaga concert?

- Oh ok, sorry.

Yea that’s right…we conceded…until “Telephone.”  Finally people starting standing around us, and with a (bitchy I admit) glance backward, we proudly stood and danced the rest of the song away.  Along with several songs after.  And soon forgot the horrible task that had been requested of us and enjoyed the rest of the night.

Now, I took pictures, but since I was so far away, none of them really turned out.  But here’s me after the show…

My only regret is that I didn't get more "dressed up."  Lady Gaga's probably one of the few concerts I could have gotten away with wearing my bright pink tights and giant bow headband.  Yes I really own both of those things.

So let’s just say it was wonderful.  And now for some Lady Gaga tributes…to my current song I’m obsessing with “Bad Romance”...

First…I found this over on Happy Jeannie’s blog today and it was totally appropriate…she’s right too, it does remind you of college…

Then there’s this one…Hooray for (very) supportive mothers!

And then the piece de resistance…my very own Fien…I know…it’s amazing…



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