grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 15, 2015 15:36:15 GMT
... I am convinced that the only reason they made this horrible choice is because every Canadian artist... hell, every other artist around the world... was already booked for a gig that day and couldn't get out of it.
Twitter is hilarious about this. But now I guess I have to sell my tickets to the ceremonies. I refuse to watch this arrogant no talent hack. |
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DEX
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Post by DEX on Jul 15, 2015 15:54:52 GMT
His only claim to fame is now being married to Kim. No talent is right.  |
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jul 15, 2015 16:03:44 GMT
Dafuq?
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cakediva
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Post by cakediva on Jul 15, 2015 16:05:54 GMT
OMG are you serious? That is horrible.
You can't tell me that there was NO other singer available? Even smaller talent, US UK or Canadian -who cares - anybody but him!
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Post by tinydogmafia on Jul 15, 2015 16:07:16 GMT
That's a horrible choice!
I'd sell my tickets too.
I can't stand him or his wife.
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Post by psiluvu on Jul 15, 2015 16:08:38 GMT
Seriously?? WTH!! What is wrong with Blue Rodeo (they seem to play every other even that ever happens anywhere in Canada) I must say that Kanye set an all time attendance record at Bluesfest here in Ottawa on Friday night, so somebody somewhere likes him.
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anniebygaslight
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 15, 2015 16:36:01 GMT
If he sings another Queen song that should do the trick.
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 15, 2015 17:36:46 GMT
OMG are you serious? That is horrible. You can't tell me that there was NO other singer available? Even smaller talent, US UK or Canadian -who cares - anybody but him! My theory is that they forgot to book someone and by the time they remembered to, everyone in the world already had plans. At least I can hope, right? |
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 15, 2015 17:37:17 GMT
I thought it was an April Fools joke or Punked or something... but apparently it's legit. |
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 15, 2015 17:38:35 GMT
Seriously?? WTH!! What is wrong with Blue Rodeo (they seem to play every other even that ever happens anywhere in Canada) I must say that Kanye set an all time attendance record at Bluesfest here in Ottawa on Friday night, so somebody somewhere likes him. One tweet I read is that someone should run onstage and steal the microphone from West and give it to Gordon Lightfoot. LOL |
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 15, 2015 17:39:28 GMT
If he sings another Queen song that should do the trick. No! Please. My ears have just recovered from the bleeding. |
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Post by k8smom on Jul 15, 2015 21:59:20 GMT
Twitter is hilarious about this. But now I guess I have to sell my tickets to the ceremonies. I refuse to watch this arrogant no talent hack. I rarely get riled up over the stupid antics of celebrities but I can't think of anyone I loathe more than Kanye. Seriously. |
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Post by Sue on Jul 15, 2015 22:10:05 GMT
I liked a Kanye song once. Then I immediately hated myself for not hating it.  |
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Post by Karmady on Jul 15, 2015 22:21:48 GMT
What a horrendous choice!
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Jul 15, 2015 22:26:57 GMT
Maybe they will have him perform at the very end of the ceremony, so that the stadium empties quickly.
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jenkate77
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Post by jenkate77 on Jul 15, 2015 22:31:09 GMT
There's a teenager here in my small Colorado town with an AMAZING voice that would probably do it for $100 plus travel expenses. Ask the powers that be if they'd like her number. |
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 15, 2015 22:31:44 GMT
Oh.....well I can only hope that he makes a better job of it for you than he did here at Glastonbury!  |
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Post by cakediva on Jul 16, 2015 1:30:09 GMT
OMG are you serious? That is horrible. You can't tell me that there was NO other singer available? Even smaller talent, US UK or Canadian -who cares - anybody but him! My theory is that they forgot to book someone and by the time they remembered to, everyone in the world already had plans. At least I can hope, right? There is a petition to stop it....no idea if it will go anywhere - but hey, worth a shot! Stop Kanye performing please |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2015 1:36:01 GMT
Leonard Cohen? He would be better than Kanye. Why wasn't Drake asked? Nelly Furtado? Blue Rodeo? Bare Naked Ladies? Kanye? He cancelled his Vancouver concert at least once and I don't know if the rescheduled one ever happened.
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 16, 2015 1:47:30 GMT
Leonard Cohen? He would be better than Kanye. Why wasn't Drake asked? Nelly Furtado? Blue Rodeo? Bare Naked Ladies? Kanye? He cancelled his Vancouver concert at least once and I don't know if the rescheduled one ever happened. Hell... even Justin Bieber would have been a better choice. At least he represents the host country. And if they are going for big name recognition, he'd fit the bill. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2015 1:49:24 GMT
Leonard Cohen? He would be better than Kanye. Why wasn't Drake asked? Nelly Furtado? Blue Rodeo? Bare Naked Ladies? Kanye? He cancelled his Vancouver concert at least once and I don't know if the rescheduled one ever happened. Hell... even Justin Bieber would have been a better choice. At least he represents the host country. And if they are going for big name recognition, he'd fit the bill. Oh heck I would take the Bieber back for the night. Even he would be better than Kanye. Then put him on the next plane to LA. Did the Mayor of Toronto arrange that? I read that on FB, but I don't know if that is true or not. |
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 16, 2015 11:13:12 GMT
Hell... even Justin Bieber would have been a better choice. At least he represents the host country. And if they are going for big name recognition, he'd fit the bill. Oh heck I would take the Bieber back for the night. Even he would be better than Kanye. Then put him on the next plane to LA. Did the Mayor of Toronto arrange that? I read that on FB, but I don't know if that is true or not. Arrange what? The booking? No. He has nothing to do with the organizing committee. |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jul 16, 2015 12:24:19 GMT
Not exactly the best cultural ambassador for the U.S.
I take that back: he's quite possibly the WORST cultural ambassador.
Talk about your Ugly American...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2015 19:03:55 GMT
Ah of course. I am not following the logic of inviting a controversial American performer to games hosted in Canada. Who on earth thought this up I wonder?!? Maybe they thought this would be good for tourism in TO?
There is no logic. I would not pay good money to see him. I wouldn't go if I were paid either.
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Post by kimpossible on Jul 16, 2015 20:23:34 GMT
Reason #1 why not to watch the closing ceremony.
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Post by cakediva on Jul 17, 2015 14:44:58 GMT
My theory is that they forgot to book someone and by the time they remembered to, everyone in the world already had plans. At least I can hope, right? There is a petition to stop it....no idea if it will go anywhere - but hey, worth a shot! Stop Kanye performing pleaseAnd of course, no matter how many signatures that petition collects, contracts are signed and deals are in place (and probably have been for a long time) so nothing can be done about it in reality. |
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 17, 2015 14:54:12 GMT
And of course, no matter how many signatures that petition collects, contracts are signed and deals are in place (and probably have been for a long time) so nothing can be done about it in reality. Yup. And CEO or whatever his title is just doesn't care. He's been pretty assholish about the whole thing. A "I understand that some people are disappointed but the whole ceremony is going to be great" could have gone a long way. But nope. He's doubled down. |
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Post by wholarmor on Jul 17, 2015 15:35:28 GMT
It would be great if everyone got up and left when he started singing.
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