Madonna vs Gaga: Which is Worse?

After watching the newest episode of Fox's hit show Glee today, which featured Madonna's hits throughout it, I decided to peer around YouTube. I watched a few Madonna music videos, and came across one of the most controversial music videos that I could ever think of...as can be seen here.

This is Madonna's "Like a Prayer." Great song...very uplifting. But, this music video is extremely controversial. In the music video, Madonna witnesses a murder, kisses a black saint (St. Martin de Porres), displays the stigmata after cutting her palms on a blade, and dances in a field of burning crosses. Obviously this music video created a buzz and resulted in Pepsi dropping an ad campaign featuring Madonna and their sponsorship of her tour. (Pepsi had run commercials featuring the song and had cans with a picture of Madonna from the music video on the cans) Obviously at the time that this was released, 1989, this music video was one of the most controversial music videos ever.

After watching this though, all I could think of was some of the ridiculous music videos that have come out lately, including this one...



I guess what is going through my head is more like this: Obviously Madonna set the stage for many female acts. But, in its own time, which is worse? Some of the music videos today? Or Madonna's music videos back then?

In my opinion, I think Madonna's were worse, for her time. Many music videos today are darn near obscene. But, if you want to find a music video today, you have to really search for it. Music videos, although on cable, were more likely to be seen. Obviously you hear these songs today. But, honestly, had you heard about Lady Gaga's Telephone music video prior to me pointing this out? Or having someone tell you that you needed to check it out?

Just thought I'd share these thoughts. The Tigers have been disappointing on their trip out west so far. Michigan Softball is not real (I plan on writing about them soon). The Wings are tied 2-2 going into tomorrow night in Glendale. The NFL Draft starts tomorrow night (SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH). And I will be a Senior as of Monday night. Weird huh? Hope everyone is enjoying the weather and be safe if you're celebrating the end of the semester.

-KK

Playoff Time in Hockey Town

There are a few certainties here in southeast Michigan. First, it will always snow on Opening Day for the Tigers. Secondly, the Lions will not make the playoffs. And third, the Red Wings will. Thankfully, the third on that list begins tonight in Glendale, AZ as the Wings take on the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st Round of the 2010 NHL Playoffs. The Wings are on a bit of a tear as of late and are heading into the playoffs. Only a few short weeks ago they were worried about grabbing the 8th spot, now they are a 5th seed in the West. Detroit has been backstopped by rookie Jimmy Howard (a likely Rookie of the Year winner and possible Vezina Trophy Winner). Howard is in the Top 10 in all of the important categories and in the Top 5 for many. They are also lead by veteran forwards Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk and veteran defensemen Nick Lidstrom and Brain Rafalski. The Wings and Coyotes begin their best-of-seven series tonight in Arizona at 10pm. I highly suggest tuning in and cheering on one of the few positive constants around here.

PS: I'm making a bold statement right now. Jimmy Howard will win the Conn Smythe.

Opening Day

Opening Day brings every baseball fan new hope. It lets a Royals Fan think they'll win the Division. It lets a Tigers fan hope that the ghosts of Robert Fick and Bobby Higginson will go away. Heck, it even lets Cubs Fans think they'll actually do something with their season. Opening Day also brings some fun statistics. For example, in 2005, Dmitri Young was on pace to hit 486 home runs that season after Opening Day. Anyway, I am quite excited to get a fresh start on the season and get the bad taste of that 163rd game out of my mouth. Today my Tigers go up against the Kansas City Royals in KC. Today's match-up will feature two of the best pitchers in the game, Justin Verlander and Zach Grienke. After what I would deam as an absolutely horrible year of Michigan sports, Detroit Tigers Baseball is the sign of a new year. It is a sign of new beginnings. There is still hope, happiness, something to look forward to (not that I'm not hype that the Red Wings clinched a playoff spot yesterday). There is nothing like a summer when the Tigers are playing good ball. Although we didn't make the playoffs last year, I still had a blast watching them each and every game. The City of Detroit needs the Tigers...and now they have them. Ladies and Gentlemen, the boys are back in town.