This was going to be an update to yesterday’s post, but vodpod screwed up the formatting for that entry, hence the small type at the end. If you read all the way to the end, thanks for sticking with me, and apologies for the technical difficulties.
Now, this is kinda crazy. Sade was also on 106 and Park yesterday, and I almost broke my mouse when this popped up on my Google Reader; I couldn’t share it fast enough! Ok, notice how Terence and Rocsi are trying to whip up some enthusiasm from the crowd. And that primer video in the beginning? They might as well have said, “she’s a legend, brats, so clap REALLY LOUD.” Imagine you’re a thirteen year-old, and you finally win a spot in the audience at 106 and Park. You’re hoping for, who, Lil’ Wayne? Yes, you are hoping for Lil’ Wayne to be there, of course, or maybe that cutie Trey Songz; you’ll even take Nicki Minaj. You show up, and some fifty-year-old is tolmbout “I’m at the hinterland of my devotion” in a crackly voice, and barely dancing. Yeah, sorry, kids.
I have talked a lot of hate in this post, and a little in yesterday’s, but you must know that it comes out of a place of love. If you don’t believe me, please recall my Halloween ’09 costume, in which I paid tribute to her highness for not one, but two nights–once in very high heels and sparkly dress that I wore (worked!) in two boroughs. In my all-time list of beauty idols, she is absolutely number one, followed closely by Zadie Smith (this is me being realistic), then probably Beyonce (unrealistic), then probably Rihanna. And, my respect for her has only increased since she released this album, because she’s shown that she’s still taking risks, and, of course, has aged astonishingly. All criticism comes out of a place of respect, and so from whence my hate springs.
A small update on yesterday’s post: I never mentioned that in the below clip Letterman looks totally smitten with her. He’s downright bashful when he goes out to meet her at the end. Sadly, Dave, she’s already taken, but I give you mad props for finding someone closer to your own damn age.
Mwah, Sade, I love you.
