“I’m Sick Of Sh*t Like This”
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2023
- There has been backlash to Sam Smith's new song and music video "I'm Not Here To Make Friends". I don't usually react to pop or "mainstream" music very often, but since it's causing a bit of a stir I thought I'd see what all the fuss is about.
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It's all been done before...has it not?
Justin, I would like to propose a suggestion for the theme tune.
Now that Rufus is around because you are on tour, Could you, please, ask him to play the cymbals in a "fading away mode" (I don't know the specific word for that drum beat) when you sing the last againnnnn?
It would be okay if he appears or not in the video if he doesn't want to. Anyway, It would be f***ing awesome!!!🫶
After calling him "they" I have lost all respect for you. Pathetic.
It has, Queen's "I Want To Break Free," and to be honest, Sam Smith appears to be channeling Madonna in this video, lol.
You seem to care a lot about pronouns and what other people liked to be called. Also, "they" has been used as singular form since 1375. It's not a new thing. You can call someone whatever you like, or you can call them what they'd like to be called. It's totally up to you.
Music videos have contained “cross dressing”, partial nudity and provocative dancing for as long as there have been music videos. If people are offended by the sexual nature of dancers gyrations and burlesque style outfits then maybe they could simply choose not to watch the videos! 🤯
If Sam Smith is non-binary how is the digital music recorded ?
What?
@@JoshFraser-co9zc I think it's a joke referring to the binary number system
EDIT: In contrast to what I said initially (I think I had read it with the wrong tone in my head or something, which ruined it for me), I've come to appreciate this joke now. I apologise for once calling it bad
@@edgeworth097 Oh ok
Recorded using a quantum computer? He is in superposition of the two genders.
@@jamesearl389 I can't tell if your emphasis on "great" is sarcasm.
I absolutely loved that in your mentions of flamboyant sex-symbol types in music, you bring up Freddie and Axl Rose... yet, whenever I think about amazingly flamboyant frontmen over the years, Justin Hawkins takes the bloody cake.
prince and gerard way should be mentioned here too
Don't forget Prince showing showing his ass cheeks on stage. Lenny Kravitz pants ripped and his dick came out and no one was bothered. Yet Janet and her boob, it was aa huge deal. Lenny squatted down and was singing and his tight jeans ripped.
Fuck yeah this man spandex's with the best of them!
If you weren't already suitably impressed with Justin's musical prowess, he sings the a capella intro perfectly in key, without any musical prompt or reference pitch.
Is that truly impossible?
@@te9591 practice makes perfect!
@@benl5341 perfect practice makes perfect.
@@benl5341 practice makes pitch perfect.
One of the hooks his channel had for me is also his musical knowledge and how he explains music composition, of which I know next to nothing but am fascinated about it.
Sam Smith seems to want to be the new Boy George.
the problem is, Sam is butt ugly.
Except without the kidnapping someone, handcuffing and beating them, I suppose
@@hearmymotoredheart oh wtf
@LorcaLoca true he proved to be a badass when someone tried fking with him 😂
@@hearmymotoredheartSounds awesome.
Sam Smith is a good example of music for people who aren't fans of music
I've never heard a more accurate description for his music.
But…You cant deny the fact that he put on one HELL of a Grammy show💩🤢🤮
Denny Sensation is a good example of an absolute music snob
@@SwingRiots It doesn't take snobbery to know when music is shit and generic.
“Good time music for people who don’t know how to have a good time”
Sam Smith thinks he's doing his Madonna 'Erotica' phase. As with her, so with him - it gets old very quickly.
That is exactly what it stirred up for me as well, that Madonna video.
At least she was visually appealling, Sam looks like a tubby binman who raided a stripper's closet.
Madge had a genuine and worthy feministic reason for Erotica though...
They/They're*
@@michaelhassard shush lad, he's a bloke we all know that lmao
Justin, you never cease to amaze me when it comes to both your musical appreciation and being just an awesome human being. Thanks for what you bring to the table!
It's all auto tuned, that's the biggest travesty of all. Over produced with shock for shock value. Shoving over sexualized garbage down kid's throats. What's the point? But have at it if that's your thing.
Banned? No
Ignored, and never paid attention to... yes
Agreed.
There are many cups of tea in this world, this one is not mine. 😀
No problem w Smith's flamboyant presentation. It's the obvious autotune that repulses. Smith is a minuscule talent compared to Elton John, Freddie Mercury, or George Michael. Nor has Smith recorded a song that is catchy and memorable as Relax.
Terrible song, not catchy at all, well said.
I think there is nothing wrong with Pat butcher's new music video.
It SO is. Made me laugh.
Frank pisses on IT, off camera though :)
I cracked up after reading that comment= Pat Butcher.
Ha🤣
It's not controversial it's just totally cringe.
yep
I loved the video and song
Never mind you, look at me type vibes.
Agreed. There's something very unappealing about him.
It's basically the video form of going into a room before any says anything and saying "Fuck you I don't care about what you think, I love myself." And then everyone then asks, "Who asked?"
Someone's almost certainly mentioned it but "Cis"(Pronounced sis) is a Latin word that basically mean same side of and in the context of transness basically means you identify with the gender your assigned at birth i.e. Not trans.
What does it mean to 'identify with the gender you were assigned at birth'?
Boo! Boo! Boo!
@@Mel-wn9gb to be trans
@Dildo Insaney quite simple... don't use it
@@AlexRooneyComposer That's what 'cis' means. My question was what exactly does it mean to 'identify' as or with a 'gender' 'assigned at birth'?
Never heard of Sam Smith before and I wish that still was the case.
How have you never heard of him, he’s been making hits for a decade.
@@nameisamine I also hadn't heard of him before this whole kerfuffle. Some people don't listen to the radio, watch TV or use social media.
@@MooseCastle but you must know at least one of Sam’s songs? You’ve never heard ”Stay with Me”? It used to be inescapable.
@@thebookfairy73 it’s gospel style piano ballad tho…
@@nameisamine : I've never heard of her either. I'm so fortunate.
Hi Justin, I was at the concert last night in Glasgow and had a blast! Big thanks to you and the guys for putting on a great show! Had to pick my jaw up off the floor after your headstand foot claps 🤣
Two requests from me would have been 'Friday Night' and 'Grace's Amazing Machines', but maybe next time 😃❤️
They haven’t done Friday night for 10 years. Not sure why? I think Justin hates it.
Nothing should be banned, save for noncery, just ridiculed and mocked out of existence.
Haha 😂 I can get onboard with that I think.
@@y007p3 it’s how things used to be, right? Now we have a bunch of spinsters trying to kill everyone’s fun.
Well, that’s what’s happening. Old school views are being pure mocked out of existence, seeeeeyaaaaaaa!
Nothing should be banned! Unless you're expressing the view that certain videos by Cardi B etc are nothing but pornographic trash featuring a cheap, strip-joint floozy which can be accessed by children!!?
@@bobo-zs9zv imagine believing that’s true.
I miss when music was music. I preferred the analogue world
Without the garish video , the song would die a death being the standardised crap we are fed .
Each to their own , not having a go at all those who think this is the pinnacle of art
How can you call this music video standardized? And who’s feeding you it? Oh right, YOURSELF!😂
@@quark_yi3576 ew emojis
@@thomas12997 ew a person who has nothing to contribute
I suppose when a song’s that dull and unimaginative you have to do something to get it attention. Madonna did it better with ‘Erotica’, but this hardly earns the label of controversial, contrived would be more accurate.
For a perfect example see anything inflicted upon the world by Satan's own Cardi B.
@@bennyhillschineseblokechar3689 “Satans own Cardi B” 😂
Madonna did it much better. This song is a pos
If your songs suck, you have to create buzz somehow.
True, mediocre at best!
I guess that's why no one listens to you
You're forgetting about the fact that it's actually good
@@Yourveryowncarrot i don't think they are, i think that is your opinion don't foist it on others...
Hi Justin. My first ever performance on guitar was a short rendition of ‘I belive in a thing called love’ when I was 12 years old at my leavers assembly. Wish I had footage to show you.
Question. Will you use your Laney amps on tour or for recording albums? or do you stick with mesa?
Thanks
Your trusty fan Jack Banister
I love this!!! ♥️♥️
Sam Smith, no thanks! I regard the term Cis as a slur. I am a woman, I was born a female and have grown into an adult human female.
What Linda Law said. "Woman" does not require a qualifier or a modifier, least of all from a man like Sam Smith.
Apparently Sam Smith isn't here to make good music either…
I wish people would just make good music and stop trying to make some kind of statement, I don't think there's ever been such a high percentage of bad music in the world.
If art imitates life, people are truly dead inside.
He has made some good music, but I'm not a fan of this song.
COMMENT OF THE GENERATION...
bruh bruh bruh...I'm 52 and listen to 70's and 80's metal almost exclusively, but if you think every decade of music wasn't just as full of shit music as the next, you're kidding yourself.
You have 10 years on me, but respectfully, I'm with Dan on this.
Go away - people make statements all the time and they can express themselves how they want.
It's a cliche, Sam Smith has got a guaranteed role in the Gladiator sequel as the mad Emperor at an Orgy. This makes you realise how good Queen are because the music always stood up
Its like watching Caligula made with special Olympics champions.
Wtf? I bet your mum is proud...
@@hanselmansell7555 No, but your mum is ok with it.
@@hanselmansell7555I would be. I'd be proud to raise someone with a keen sense of humour that is capable of independent thought & not swept up in bootlicking group think.
🤣🤣🤣 not only is that spot on but absolutely hilarious as well
@@bandersnatched he was still licking boots and following through hive mind there, my guy.
I’ve learned the difference between a cape and a cloak and I truly love Justin more and more with every video I watch.
Yes, & I think superman at one point had a cape, maybe in the b&w version where bullets bounced off his chest, but he still ducked when the gun was thrown at him...
I was also impressed that he said "basque or corset" because so many people just assume they're the same thing & call anything that looks a bit structured (or has lacing) a corset.
Not my thing, but i remember when i was and Culture Club appeared people freaking out about Boy George. Same kind of thing now although maybe amped up. Every one wants be be shocking. Yawn.....
Well as a boomer I wasn't shocked by Boy George, I was impressed by his makeup skills. We grew up with drag in the UK, especially Danny La Rue, who appeared on main stream telly in the 50's, 60's 70',s, no one battered an eye lid.
Im ashamed to say i only just popped my The Darkness cherry last night Glasgow at the rip age of 49. Verdict, tremendous. Musicianship, tunes, energy, humour, pyros, fabulous clothing, headstand and shoulder riding guitar play. Bravo !
Hooray for us not-quite-50 folks.
@Alan Duval it's very very close. For me anyway.
@@2forapound817 Me too. End of May I'm 50. Not seen Darkness live, yet, though... and unlikely to, as things stand 😞
Bar raised: Acapella air guitar with a finger-guns finish; Justin's "Justin Hawkins Rides Again" theme song performance flies to new heights.
my exact thoughts. that was brilliant!!
It would be great if you did a video with Dan and talk about how you two work together writing and developing songs. Saw you at the Liverpool arena show and you were on Fire!
Badumtchhhhh
Hence the fire alarm sounding after the first song.
Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn 🎶🎶🎶
👉A cappella agaaaaaainnnn👉
Againnnnn
Againnnnnnn
Aaaaaaaggggggaaaaaiiiinnnnn………….🎼🎸🎼
Batsuit has greatly varied in length and design over the eyes, but when the 'Caped Crusader' nickname was coined it was more like a cape than a cloak. Superman is actually wearing his baby blanket on his back.
I’m exited to find out how this is relevant to the video
If you go to about 8:44 in the video you will note that a glamorous discussion about the capes (or cloaks) of Batman and Superman begins.
This video echoes "Its a Hard Life" by Queen, the artistic team and Sam have taken huge influence. The costumes, the eccentricity. Nobody does it better than Freddie, the original Queen
Thank you. Yes it does. First thing I thought of when I saw it. And forty years on Sam Smith can get away with things that Freddie Mercury couldn't in the 80's. However,l I do think that Freddie would have worn the costumes better.
@@chicochi3 absolutely!
@@chicochi3 Absolutely he would have done!
That's the one I was trying to remember, I knew the video reminded me of Queen but couldn't remember which track. Thank you
it’s so bizarre to refer to a man as “queen”, this gay slang never made sense to me
Truly, the most outrageous thing about Sam Smith's video clip is that the best buns of 1975 weren't invited go contribute to provide vocals or his "juicy doubles" to the song and video! And thanks for advising on the distinction of a cloak and a Cape! Love this song from Sam Smith too
I wish I understood which buttocks this was referring to. 😩
I am truly sick of these people .
In a UK media landscape dominated by outright genocidal rhetoric towards trans people, you almost consistently used their pronouns respectfully and were genuinely positive about their contribution to popular music.
It's refreshing!
Honestly I'm calling bullshit on the 'only controversial because Sam Smith is non-binary' belief. WAP was EXTREMELY controversial, and I think Cardi B is bisexual but it's not a big part of her identity as opposed to Sam Smith.
Anaconda by Nicki Minaj is also an example of this, and I remember being really shocked there was no age restriction to it. There really should be for videos like this, I remember Become The Knight calling this out because his reaction to a (different) highly vulgar Cardi B video got restricted yet the original video didn't.
Honey - prejudice people will latch onto a "common sense" argument for attacking us. In this case "I am fine with Sam Smith being queer, I just don't want to see it. Oh, opps, I mean "children" to see it".
You will notice they don't clutch their pearls nearly as much for content that is aimed towards people like them. You mention Cardi B - yeah, she is black dude. The backlash against her was largely racist. Note the biggest voices against the video were also known racists (Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, etc.)
But what happens when we have overtly sexual videos released by white men? Benny Benassi's Satisfaction? Call on Me by Eric Prydz?
Silence.
Marginalized folk have seen this tactic used over and over, so either you are ignorant or playing that game.
@@callumscott1538 If you think Call On Me isn't widely criticised, maybe you're the one being ignorant. Also look at you suddenly trying to bring racism in the discussion to try to paint that as a factor when everything else was ruled out. But apparently only whitem en can be criticised without it being some kind of social issue 🤡
I don't think Justin would have a career if he didn't celebrate this stuff. Especially where he lives. Thought crimes and all that
Agree well said.
@I Like Trans WAP was utter trash directed by a pervert trying to influence children into the ways of Luciferian disciples.
Cardi B is cheap trash!!
There's this amazing thing called ignoring things we don't like.
Dont like the music video? Don't watch the music video. Like the music video? then watch the music video.
See how easy that is?
If a music video is open to everyone, it is also open to criticism.
You could have done that with this video… but it’s hard to take your own advice isn’t it? No self respecting or worthy human-being wants to watch a fat guy dressed in wear made for a skinny girl. It’s unpleasant to the natural eye. Can’t argue with biological reactions, CAN YA?? LOL.
Same goes for pontificating windbags who like to publicly moralise.
You are missing the bigger picture. You can certainly ignore it, when it is a comment on a post. However, when you know and love an artist and take your children to see them - based on their music - and then have to explain the shit he pulled after not being certain about his pro-nouns … please!! Do that - call/classify yourself what you like, like my plumber … don’t give a hoot what he does/classes himself in private. I got to them for their skill. As for the rest - WHY should I need to care?? Who cares what I am into?? Who cares what THEY are into?? Go do your job and keep your hobbies to yourself. And no, I do NOT care if you are straight, gay, or whatever. Why should I?? It’s YOUR business - and you have no business to make it MY business.
Compared to say relax I don't think it's particularly raunchy,it always amazes me that since let's say Little Richard people are still ready to be offended by popular music. Sam Smith's music isn't my cup of tea but that's no reflection on thier talent.
And folk were offended by Elvis swinging his pelvis years ago....
True that
That video was banned and they had to shoot an alternative. Again, why do NPCs use the same easily debunked talking points, its mental.😂
Add Rob Halford of Judas Priest to your historic list of 'out if you knew what to look for' vocalists \m/
There is a fine line in black leather and Rob Halford crossed it more than once.
Not a big deal. People should just be who they are and stop being a billboard. As a straight guy I don’t feel the need to wear a shirt that says “I love vagina”. Just shut up and live your life.
Totally agree
The same people who say ‘if you don’t like it, don’t watch it’ regarding this filth are the same ones who go out of their way to get classic British comedies banned
My arse is now flat, all the fat moved round the front to my stomach. Bloody menopause!
Freddy Mercury had more class.
I'm not really keen on Sam Smith or golden showers myself so it's not for me. Nice shirt Justin.
Tbh, I expected it to be more raunchy than it was. I think after cardi b’s WAP, it would take a a lot to 😮 me.
I loved it, it’s already on repeat in my head! Although, if it carries on all day, I’ll probably hate it by tea time!
On a different note, I’m so pleasantly surprised to have stumbled across Mr Justin Hawkins on here. My hubby took me to see the Darkness, a few years back and, tbh I was not really excited by the prospect after my last gig with him to see Motörhead left me , should I say, a little disgruntled with him ( sorry, to each their own and all that).
Well, slap my thigh and call me roger, Justin was THE best frontman I’ve ever seen!!! I had an bloomin blast!!!! And I’ve been happily in love with this man’s unique heart ever since!!!!! Yes, JHawk!!!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰
As a fetishist autogynephile, he crosses into territory that children don’t need to be eroticized by. Being exposed to any kind of fetish isn’t really good for pre-pubescent or pubescent children. It can have permanent negative influences on their relationships and self-esteem. The first erotica you see burns deeply into your mind. I don’t think kids will be interested for the music. The weird thing is that it’s not funny and not pleasing to look at. Also I don’t see that he has any insight. Sam has a tattoo of a child in boxers looking in a mirror. Narcissism anybody?
Groomers gonna groom
Modern music is so bland and boring they have to do this kind of thing to try and appear, 'controversial.' Prince wore an outfit similar to this 30 years ago BTW but his music was amazing!
Sam Smith has a dad bod but walks around like he is the sexiest man alive.
I don’t have a problem with any of this if that’s your thing. But it isn’t for me…..
I don’t see why that’s not an appropriate opinion either. I am straight so I simply can’t understand or enjoy watching overtly gay stuff. It’s like if you asked me to speak a language I have no interest in….I simply don’t understand it and that’s okay.
Acceptance should also be given to people who simply are not interested in this type of stuff but we get lumped into a hateful group which is messed up.
Totally agree with your statement that part of an artists job is to be polarizing. Some of the most prized and renowned art ever made is/was polarizing. If it's not there to make a statement and make people feel something, anything at all, to stop and take a moment to think and feel, then what's the point? What purpose does it serve? Literally all music is polarizing, there's songs my wife adores that I absolutely cannot stand and vice versa. That's the beauty of art.
A shit stain on a canvas is not art..
Some of the most polarising art is made to showcase the absurdity of the status quo or to offer an alternative. This music video is nothing like that, it doesn't polarize because it makes an uncomfortable statement about the world, it's just uncomfortable. It just goes along with the debauchery and hyper-sexualization of society, it doesn't make a statement about anything other than this is even more gross to look at than other music videos
I've laughed all the way through this, with you mate. Not my kind of music but you're hilarious. Wonderful video. Camp as Christmas.
Spot on. Joyfully camp.
I'm torn with the gay thing; on one hand I have no problem at all with gay people, or them being gay in public, two men kissing is just a kiss, although a stubbly for my tastes. However I recently went to a Pride festival with my trans gender son... there were arses and penises out everywhere, I do have a huge issue with that. If I stand outside McDonalds with my bits out, I'm going to end up in a prison cell, this shouldn't change just because it's an organised event, especially when children are encouraged to attend. It is still held in a public area. I don't walk around my house naked because I have kids, they have their friends round, I don't want them seeing my bits and I'm pretty sure their parents don't either. I can see why some people think these events are attended by child groomers, the majority aren't but it's easy to see how predators and perverts can utilise these events to groom kids. Public decency is important and I do think that Smiths video is dangerously flirting with the line of public (in terms of broadcast without an age rating, post watershed this video wouldn't be an issue but if the uncensored video of Blurred Lines is unacceptable, this should be too) decency, especially considering how quickly political opinion can change.
Justin you really are the light in a (sometimes) dark world, Keep it up dude
Your reverb is killer. Maybe my favorite intro ever.
Was there a golden shower in this video or was there just a badly placed sprinkler
I'm not sure what was different to any other videos but I really enjoyed Justin's energy in this video. Great work justin love the videos and just bought myself a white epiphone les paul custom as well and I'd be lying if I said you didn't have a little inspiration in that choice
At my work there are 2" wide red and black striped, rubber water hoses cooling much of the machinery. They remind me of trousers I once saw you wear on stage. Every time I see those hoses, I think of you, Justin.
Oh Justin, had you been in this video, no one would look at anyone else. Poor Sam would be hella-jealous!
Blimey Pat Butcher has let herself go.
For the record... your glasgow show was truly superb !
Justin, you are completely marvellous. Never change
The pornification of the music industry is a shame irrespective of whether the people driving it are male or female.
Lack of talent is the issue.
Definitely a lights off person.
@@robertbrowne7880 If you have any more cliches to your bow feel free to keep them to yourself. Before you embarrass yourself again, learn the difference between sexuality and pornography.
As soon as you learn the difference between Dance and pornography. Dance has been erotic since biblical times.
@@robertbrowne7880 A case of "lol, can't be arsed" is it? Why on earth would someone bother discussing this subject with you when you clearly don't know what the word "pornography" means. Referring to ancient erotica doesnt further your argument (as if you had one to begin with) when the depictions being referenced are sourced from modern pornographic themes.
Make a case for why pornographic themes should be depicted in unrestricted, mainstream culture, if that is what you believe. Otherwise, cya.
I just love how you are so supportive, positive and accepting of all musical genres and all human beings. Another great video as always 💜
Quality Comment
That being said , GOd almighty save us from daughter of Satan trollop Cardi B.
makes for good character traits doesn't it? he does seem like an awesome dude just to hang out with
There comes a limit.
@@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwyxz102 *in your opinion
Don't care if you are straight or gay or whatever but people are sick of having lgbtqi constantly rammed down their throats and shoved in their faces .can't we celebrate being straight too .also alot of these music videos are not suitable for young children to watch. I know alot of people will disagree with me but that's my opinion. I'm not here to make friends x
I remember all the controversy over Frankie Goes To Hollywoods Relax video, which was was 40 years ago. Just goes to show that nothing changes, a good song is a good song, the video is just an added bonus.
only this song is not even close to be as good as relax
we all knew that Holly Johnson was gay, nobody knows wtf Sam is.
@@mikeg.6590 Very true. It's very confusing. I think there is a difference between sex and gender. So sex means characteristics that are biologically defined (biologically male and female). I don't think Sam Smith would contest this fact. Gender is something that is socially constructed. I think non binary relates to gender meaning masculine and feminine, so therefore non-binary means not one or the other but both. It's therefore possible for a non binary person to be attracted to members of the same sex. That's how I would understand it anyway.
..but the SS song is sh*t..
That video was banned though? FGTH literally had to shoot an alternative public friendly version. Why do all you people have the same easily dismissed talking points, its very cult-like.
We love You Justin please don’t ever change 🥰
I did not know that distinction between cloaks and capes. Thanks for the education!
Love your being positive without being annoying. Thanks Justin
Is it pretentious? Is it annoying? Is it obnoxious? Is Sam Smith's voice unpleasant to me? Yes. Is it harming anyone? No. They can do what they like.
No we can't ban bad taste. Just let it run its course and hopefully die out.
You’re very honest, without being too overt. Love it. 🙏🏽❤️
I honestly think it's much ado about nothing because it's nothing NEW. I grew up being a huge fan of Elton John. My dad owned all of Elton's albums and i used to "steal" them and listen to them frontwards to backwards. We must remember how incredibly flamboyant he was back in the day. He's become a bit more less so in his older years, but in the 70's and 80's he was performing wearing feather boas, sequined suits, crazy eyewear and all sorts of outlandish costumes. I don't recall people throwing hissy fits over his choice of attire or performing style. Everyone thought it's simply Elton being Elton. Or what about Liberace? Same thing. He was known for his outlandish costumes and campiness. Or David Bowie.... the list goes on and on... So I honestly don't see where Sam Smith is doing anything different from many of the musicians/performers that came before him. But that's just my opinion.
Yeah, I don't think it's really anything new. Pop stars / rock stars are almost always flamboyant and provocative. It's part of the appeal to the youths! Or at least I think it is; it was when I was young anyway and I assume it's still the same😂
Hadn't heard the song before, or even heard of Sam Smith, but the song is pretty solid in my opinion. Very catchy!
@@idontwantahandlethough the way to appeal to the youth is by being gay or trans? you want flamboyant role models?
Don't forget Sweet, who were a brilliant very butch rock band,
@@davidfiler7439 yes! So true! They were the original "glam" rock band.
@@i-never-look-at-replies-lol no, that's not what we are saying. Just saying that there has always been very flamboyant performers. It's nothing new. Even our lovely host, Justin (although straight), is known for his outlandish stage persona. He wears skin tight body suits and a bare torso and STRUTS across the stage. That's why he said in a recent video that he had been jogging in order to be able to fit into his bodysuits on stage. But, that's apart of his personal style. And, I must add, that nobody on here is mentioning how "out there" Justin is on stage.
I remember when Culture Club's Do You Really Want to Hurt Me came out. Of course there was some shock, but everybody loved the song, and Boy George was so likeable, and he didn't pretend to lecture anybody on anything nor was classless.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood's Relax was just pushing the limits, but again, the song was awesome and the talent was right there.
Now, we don't have here either a good song, a good artist, nor a good image.
It's the truth.
Decades and generations had their low moments of debauchery and idiocy, it keeps things spicy, but now we're definitely in a critical situation.
Bronski Beat.
and Boy George was such a cutie
Stop mistaking your opinion for 'the truth'.
We all remember your fantastic backside from "Rock and Roll Deserves to Die" - you still got the rear of the year at your age. Good on you, mate!
Define we?
I came out fifteen years ago, and to be blunt, I am so embarrassed what the community has become. It used to be "we just want to be ourselves, and we just want to be able to marry whichever consenting adult we want'. But it has become a fucking CIRCUS. Don't get me wrong, I have been to tons of drag shows, I was hella active in the community in college. But it has just become so....performative. A fad, a trend. It's ridiculous.
100% the whole " woke " era is to blame.
WHAAAAT!!!!!????? DRAG HAS BECOME PERFORMATIVE!!!!?????? _NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!_
@@bbyjscx Nah. The pushback from those who have turned a blind-eye to the persecution of queer-folk across the decades, centuries, what have you, are to blame. The reason queer voices have become so loud is because they need to. "Woke," is simply being used as a pejorative by bigots to distract from their inherent evil.
@liz well said
I mean its pop music. It always been an exploitive circus in evert possible way regardless.
Not seen your vids here on TH-cam before but love your refreshing attitude and your open mind.. you seen a cool guy and clearly talented yourself :) with regards to Sam Smith.. I think he's amazing and people should live and let live!
Did a gig at the place they filmed this at. Food was fantastic! 😂
For real though, do people realise that being angry at music/music videos is a pointless endeavour lol
Hyuk Hyuk hyuk
People are unhappy because of the public display of degeneracy.
It's a good job the video is a bit 'out there' because the song itself couldn't be more 'in there'. Calvin Harris is involved and you don't get a blander pair of hands than that.
Has anyone ever seen Justin Hawkins and Russel Brand in the same room at the same time 🤔
GASP!!!
Don’t insult Justin 😮
There's actually photo evidence of this.
Big difference: Justin is clearly highly intelligent. Russel thinks he is.
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain yeah right Justin, you can’t just say something exists without showing us
So much more out there that deserves attention... I vote Reignwolf next, please. Go on, watch Electric Love (Jet City Stream Session)
Whoever writes this video titles is a Youtbue marketing genius and deserves a raise. Any hater would come to hate and all they willjust find Justin's positivity and humor. Great move.
Dude, do you have perfect pitch!??
That acapella intro theme was perfectly in pitch!
Thank you Justin for another great video. Yes and that shirt looks perfect on you❤have a fabulous night
Brilliantly joyous, not just Sam Smith however, also you talking about Sam Smith's new video. Loved it, loved your insights and fell a little in love with you too at your positive message to support the community . I'm a new subscriber after seeing your Leeds show last night and without fan-girling (yeah, yeah I know tis not cool) it was amazing. Not really heard The Darkness before can you believe it?!!! More shows please, I'd only just got going and it was over ... The End
Sam's a good singer. He knows his onions when it comes to belting it out.
Although such videos are obviously truly unoriginal.
@@bennyhillschineseblokechar3689 is anything truly original now, after all Picasso stated not that long ago that great artists steal.
@StoneMagpie 23/01/89 the last time anyone in the arts was truly original, coincidentally the day S∆|_\/∆|}⭕r |}∆|_í decided to die.
@@bennyhillschineseblokechar3689 I feel too ignorant of the arts to make a sweeping statement however Dali’s museum is a complete delight and fascinating surprise from the outside in 😃
Greetings Justin, it is I, Rich Fahey. Thank you for being you.
Banning is obviously completely inappropriate for a modern, liberal democracy in the 21st C, but then making a music video that glamorizes golden shower fantasies isn't really that great either. Probably only playing it after the watershed on TV is the solution and releasing it as "official audio" with a still image is the solution for TH-cam etc.
Modern liberal democracy is poison if this sort of thing must be tolerated in it.
it shouldnt be a case of anything goes just because its the 21st cy and a liberal democracy. We got kids killing kids every other week. Just how liberal does the world wanna get. Gay golden showers in public parks..
Blimey, Justin - you have perfect pitch! That intro was bang on key :)
“Nipple tassel… protecting the modesty” 😂
Great video - thanks for introducing me to this bop of a song. Have never really been a big Sam Smith fan, although I’ve always thought he was very talented. This song has changed my mind. I’m going to check out that video! Thanks for always introducing me to things I never would have heard, otherwise. I’ve discovered a lot of bands I really love through this channel.
I think Sam smiths been listening to Shalamar because this sounds a lot like “gonna make this a night to remember” and as for shocking, the bottle in the face was a bit much but not much else, just a lot of gusset shots mainly Sams.
. . . and they don't scrub up tasty, neither!
One for comments day: Hi Justin, I'm just home from watching you smash the granny out of the OVO Hydro in Glasgow 🏴 What's your view on fans filming/taking pictures at gigs? Does it bother you? Do you feel crowds nowadays a little less engaging than years gone by? Love your channel & music, keep up the good work. Tommy
Your video is full of hilarious energy today. I love it, thanks
Trying to be shocking just becomes boring. Just ignore Sam Smith, this would hurt him most.
Justin, you help me gain a greater appreciation for different types of music. Thank you for that.🤟
That shirt is GLORIOUS!
Absolute Farinelli vibes in this!! 100% ....also...love your shirt.
Glasgow OVO is absolutely my favourite place I've ever seen anyone play. The building is completely seamless, huge doors, no waiting to get your ticket scanned and you go from being outside to being in front of the stage in about 30seconds. Toilets everywhere, space for multiple merch stands so you're not in a queue there either.
Yes. It’s too much. It’s too much when Katie Perry does it, as well. I don’t think the sexualization or exploitation of people for money is ever a good idea, regardless of gender. 🇺🇸
Just got home from Glasgow, fantastic gig last night folks.
First time seeing the Darkness live but definitely not my last.
Highlight of the show was Frankies suit (or his mum).
Needs. MORE. PYRO!!
Welcome tae Glasgow!
Ucht I missed that one 😢 it sounds like you had a great time! 😅