Comments on: The VMAs

By: Rich Heldenfels

Rich Heldenfels — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 02:35:15 +0000

As I said in my post that night, there were some things that I liked, including musical performances. Today I found myself pondering a purcase of T.I. in the CD racks (although I decided to wait), came very close to grabbing the Raconteurs (but opted to hear some of the album before acquiring it on the strength of the live VMA performances). And I am way, way past 29. In fact, in honor of my latest birthday, I'm offering any country songwriter out there a readymade title: "I Just Hit the Double Nickel and I'm Feeling Like .. 10 Cents." That said, the show wasn't all that interesting in toto. I mean, when the news the next day focuses on a crasher — and a recidivist crasher at that — then the show can't be considered much of a success.

By: Gus

Gus — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 01:03:00 +0000

I have to second Kay's comment–co-workers were watching it on their computer screens today and I felt completely out-dated by the whole proceedings. The only thing I did like, The Raconteurs, and just about everyone in the office skipped over them. The key demographic is rapidly eluding me. Are you sure they didn't change it to 18-27 when 29 year-old me wasn't looking?

By: Madussa

Madussa — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 20:14:51 +0000

Last night was a mess. Everyone was god awful. To hell with bringing Sexy back. Bring back the singers and the entertainment. Where is the talent anymore?

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:06:07 +0000

I tried watching–I DO like some of the music and groups. And this show has a history of great live perfomances. I was disgusted most of the time. It just makes me realize I am WAY older than I think I am!