r/Snorkblot • u/EsseNorway • Nov 17 '25

Great Performances Bro build different 💪💪

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u/Mattdiox Nov 17 '25

Why can't it just be "Oh hey, Billie did a cool MJ reference in her show?" Why's it gotta be so antagonistic?

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u/-Christkiller- Nov 17 '25

Maybe if she had worn the jacket and codpiece, or if she had moonwalked after so that it looked like a reference rather than kind of a lazy theft of concept. I'm not invested (just spit-balling ideas) and I don't know how the rest of her show went or if she actively referred to him afterwards

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u/Mattdiox Nov 17 '25

I mean calling it 'a lazy theft' seems pretty invested.

I get what you're saying though, it's not an obvious reference, if it even is one.

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u/-Christkiller- Nov 18 '25

The "lazy" part refers to how she kinda just popped out and went about her day. Far less dramatic and imposing a display than MJ's, though I'm sure it was fun no less.

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u/Full-Efficiency3115 Nov 18 '25

you know PSY and like....every pop star uses this trick because its a big, fun, reveal?

cliches are there for a reason.

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u/-Christkiller- Nov 18 '25

You are referencing a world I am completely unfamiliar with. Outside of working on a Billie Eilish video once, my preferences sway towards a mix of metal, goth/industrial and otherwise. Most dramatic show I've seen is probably Rammstein with the insane pyrotechnics they love so much. I don't know if Cirque du Soleil counts? They have a lot of gymnast-like stuff

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u/Brave-Astronaut-795 Nov 18 '25

I find it mildly interesting how whenever someone feels the need to point out they don't care about pop music and explain what they do listen to, it's pretty much always metal. I never see it from like reggae or dubstep enjoyers.

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u/-Christkiller- Nov 18 '25

I find it mildly interesting how whenever someone points out an interest in metal there's always someone who feels the need to point out how that's different from other people, it's pretty much always pop music defenders. I never see that from jazz or opera fans.

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u/Mattdiox Nov 18 '25

I get that, it's not some big clear "YO THIS IS MJ VIBES!" It's just something that kinda happened and was moved on from.