Miley Cyrus At MTV VMAs: Here's What The World Really Thought
Here are 10 responses to Miley Cyrus' much-talked about performance at the 2013 MTV VMAs.
By Melody Oei — 27 Aug 2013, 05:22 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Miley Cyrus created a lot of buzz from her performance at the 2013 MTV VMAs
"Miley may have shocked some of her younger fans with her raunchy performance at the MTV VMAs." - Photo from Daily Mail.
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"Miley points out Robin's crotch... just in case we weren't aware where it was!" Photo from Daily Mail.
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Robin looked slightly bemused by the whole experience following their performance but Miley couldn't resist one last hug.
Image via dailymail.co.uk1. "You have to know that you're being sold something...they're producing the show to sell ad space and make you talk about it."
"The performance last night was a publicity stunt. Hell, good music doesn't even need dancers or light shows or theatrics, because it's f**king music. It's one of the pinnacles of art and of human experience."
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2. Parents Television Council says, "MTV has once again succeeded in marketing sexually charged messages to young children using former child stars and condom commercials."
The Parents Television Council director, "This much is absolutely clear: MTV marketed adults-only material to children while falsely manipulating the content rating to make parents think the content was safe for their children."
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The PTC singled out Cyrus' twerk-tastic, ribald performance with Robin Thicke - during which the former Disney Channel princess made suggestive gestures with an oversized foam finger.
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3. Billy Ray Cyrus, father of Miley Cyrus, tweets message of support for daughter
"While the rest of the world felt "personally victimized" by Miley Cyrus' VMA performance, the one person we'd expect to be simply horrified is apparently used to this sort of thing."
4. "You probably know girls who will emulate this behaviour at the next school dance. Don't do it with them. You are far too valuable to sell yourself so cheaply."
"Dear daughter, I am going to fight or die trying to keep you from becoming like the Miley Cyruses of the world. You can thank me later."
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"I'm sorry if you've ever felt demoralized because your Instagram following isn't in the thousands, and I'm sorry those 'selfies' can never capture how amazingly beautiful you truly are."
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5. Selena Gomez says, "Amazing. I thought it was awesome. I love Robin Thicke, too, so I like that they collab'd"
6. "Miley was the one star in the room who truly understood what the MTV VMAs are all about."
"Oh, Miley. That was priceless...waggling your tongue, grabbing your crotch, rocking a foam finger, going to third with the Care Bears, twerking and shrieking and acting out America's goriest pop-psycho nightmares."
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7. "Guys, Miley Cyrus is an all-star hot mess for a hot mess pop moment. She doesn't care what you think and that's her brand and she just delivered."
Billboard's Editorial Director, Bill Werde, thinks Cyrus' show was right on target with the direction she's taking her brand - she is, after all, no longer the teen Disney star she once was.
cnn.com8. "Shame on them - and on us - for funding it. It's all so ironic because...on this date, the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote, became law."
"Our heart breaks to see a young women so confused and obviously hurting. Women (and men) everywhere are outraged by her VMA performance, but the reality is that you can block MTV, but you still pay for it."
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"The cable companies pay sub fees to the content provider out of your monthly bill, and therefore the customer bankrolled Miley’s 'show' last night."
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9. Psychologist Dr. Seth says, "Miley is overwhelmed with anxiety, feeling lost and uncertain about her future."
“Miley Cyrus seems stuck in a set of compulsive behaviors that cry out for attention,” Los Angeles-based psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers.
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“The apparent recent marks on her wrist, the drastic haircut, and an undeniably fledgling career suggest to me that Miley is overwhelmed with anxiety, feeling lost and uncertain about her future."
thehothits.com10. Robin Thicke's mum, "I think she's misbegotten in this attempt of hers. And I think it was not beneficial."
Robin Thicke's mum said she was confused by the former Disney star's rachet behaviour onstage, "I don't understand what Miley Cyrus is trying to do."
usmagazine.com"I didn't get what her point was. It was so over the top as to almost be a parody of itself."
usmagazine.comOnline memes of Miley Cyrus after her appearance and performance at the 2013 MTV VMAs
Miley Cyrus compared to Crazy Eyes from Netflix television series "Orange Is The New Black."
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Miley Cyrus compared to television series "Rugrats" character's doll - Angelica's doll.
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Miley Cyrus played Hannah Montana in Disney Channel television series "Hannah Montana."
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Miley Cyrus played Hannah Montana in Disney Channel television series "Hannah Montana."
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