I often find her work very entertaining, but she's SO into herself here; I guess this is from like 25 years ago, so maybe that vibe was just part of youth. There's nothing brilliant about smashing your tits against a window. Yes, it's fascinating and provocative, but it's not as much a profound act as it is simply cloying for attention or, at best, a trite stunt that's meant to seem profound. Yawn.
i thought that too but then i think who else is performing such art? i guess for that thought alone i had to give finley credit. if it seems self-centered at least it's art that compels people to question their morality and ethics
People need to dig deeper than simply being appalled by swearwords...where'd they learn that "swearing is bad" - the playground. Time to grow up and read people. Make decisions and opinions based on reality not what you were raised with. Grow up!
I think it's a pointless reason. I don't try to flush out singers or performers I don't like in order to post on their video threads about how bad they are.
I think it is a valid reason. A performer such as Finley's whole reason for existence was confrontation with her audience, as well as innocent bystanders.
If the bystanders or their progeny wish to reply with a criticism of Finley, it is absolutely fair game.
I'm sympathetic towards Finley and her competitors, and can dig what they say and did sometimes. But they weren't infallible, and have some obvious shortcomings.
If the guy says he "hates" her, he ought to be allowed to say why.
@feratu22: "The criticism is part of the art, it's essential."
I agree.
It's a bit like the old riddle: "If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?" The way I heard it, the answer is no, because the definition of "sound" necessarily includes a listener: molecules vibrate, to be sure, but it's not sound.
I was greatly influenced by Jim Carroll's "Tiny Tortures." In it he suggests that the truly valid interpretation of a work is what each audience member sees while experiencing the work.
Karen is fabulous...... i found her like 18 years ago when i was 16.... opened my mind...... find one of her albums if u still can or online! hilarious.....she's funny and does make a bold point which needs to b done....sushi sushi sushi.... :)
What about the so-called authorities who told her she couldn't display a pubic hair in a place selling alcohol? Where's the logic there? Why should THEY not be taken to an insane asylum?
And she's still alive 20 years later and doing very well, no reported suicide attempts...
Read a damn book before spouting self-righteous judgment.
Any book I read will have nothing to do with this nut job. Feel free to read them yourself since you see to think she is worth your time. Not me. Not a dime.
I only have this interview to go on, and based on that she seems like an asshole not an artist: Epitletic seasures to stir things up, that's art? Then a car bomb is a master piece. She wants to eliminate the concept of penis envy? I think that idea died in the '40's. Calling guys dicks small, is revolutionary? Everyone knows that and a mans income are his Achilles heel. Exposing your body to show men are instinctly aroused? Isn't that already proven by the billion dollar advertising industry?
She's an attention whore who hopes to make money from her wild antics, nuff said. And to make things better, I have to do a presentation on her in my college literature class. UGH!
I know, but I wouldn't doubt that she hopes to make even more than she already has. And in case anybody wonders (or cares), my presentation went very well. I got a 20 out of a 20 on it. :D
I was going to be a shit and say that you were capitalizing and exploiting her for your own benefit, too. And, in a way, you probably exposed more people to her, thus continuing her paycheck.
Wait, forget the e-mail. I just remembered my professor loaded up the PowerPoint onto his website so you can access through the URL. Check your messages, Bret.
i can see that jsut from this clip what people might think, which shows how sad our culture is that these people dont know about her. i saw her 15 years ago and she was truly amazing.
This bitch is stupid, she was actually going to do some shows with GG Allin in the late 80s but she cancelled them at the last minute.
GG said he didn't know if it was because of him or what, just that he didn't really like being compared to her, as his shows were NOT performance art, unlike hers.
This is really dated, i think the interview is from 1980 or something, right when GG was still doing his powerpop stuff and hadn't turned into his more, uh, exciteable persona. She was WAY more mainstream than he was. You have to look at this footage in context too. She was at the time more of an A.R.T. person than a a wreckless force of fury. She plans everything in her performances, while GG sort of threw everything aside and fucked shit up.
I got the "PRANKS"-Book and can only recommend it deeply..there is Mark Mothersbaugh, Henry Rollins, John Waters etc etc. REALLY CHANGES YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS SOCIETY... :)
DWF? ( A Mans' Interpretation) Divorced White Female.
jamesnich99 4 months ago
I often find her work very entertaining, but she's SO into herself here; I guess this is from like 25 years ago, so maybe that vibe was just part of youth. There's nothing brilliant about smashing your tits against a window. Yes, it's fascinating and provocative, but it's not as much a profound act as it is simply cloying for attention or, at best, a trite stunt that's meant to seem profound. Yawn.
amw1978dc 6 months ago
@amw1978dc
i thought that too but then i think who else is performing such art? i guess for that thought alone i had to give finley credit. if it seems self-centered at least it's art that compels people to question their morality and ethics
americanfellow 4 months ago
@amw1978dc not 'smashing'...'smushing'!
filthghoul 4 months ago
Hello, Miss Finely, what an honor it is to be your server today at the House of Belgian Waffles. How do you take your yams?
FSUJoker 9 months ago 2
She is pretty lame... I saw her in NY in the 80's and she was always lame and pretending to be wild... and it was just lame.
vereda61 1 year ago 2
Penis envy exists lady.
Craydon 1 year ago
People need to dig deeper than simply being appalled by swearwords...where'd they learn that "swearing is bad" - the playground. Time to grow up and read people. Make decisions and opinions based on reality not what you were raised with. Grow up!
tapergurl 1 year ago
she looks like a genuine scumbag whore.
IIIIdepechemodeIIII 1 year ago
SMARTEST WOMAN EVER!
TheRustyCat 1 year ago
Since I first heard it !
alinovich 1 year ago
KAREN FINLEY RAWKS !!!!
Mental midgets don't get her.
See comment below for reference
;-)
Zeuszgrl 2 years ago 3
God, what a crazy bitch, lol. LET'S FIX THE WORLD BY SPREADING UNPLEASANTRIES AND WEARING CROTCH TOUPEES.
Erinwolfrus 2 years ago
I can't understand why people who don't like Karen Finley always watch these videos and comment? I don't get it... Free country, I guess.
kadinhi 3 years ago 9
They're all John Frohnmayer's sock puppet accounts, that's my theory.
robpalmerwishingwell 2 years ago 6
Because we hate Karen Finley. Is that not a legitimate reason to comment?
beowulven 2 years ago
I think it's a pointless reason. I don't try to flush out singers or performers I don't like in order to post on their video threads about how bad they are.
kadinhi 2 years ago
I think it is a valid reason. A performer such as Finley's whole reason for existence was confrontation with her audience, as well as innocent bystanders.
If the bystanders or their progeny wish to reply with a criticism of Finley, it is absolutely fair game.
I'm sympathetic towards Finley and her competitors, and can dig what they say and did sometimes. But they weren't infallible, and have some obvious shortcomings.
If the guy says he "hates" her, he ought to be allowed to say why.
ronson232 2 years ago
I think that greatly oversimplifies what Finley's "whole reason for existence" was/is but your point is valid.
kadinhi 2 years ago
@ronson232 The criticism is part of the art, it's essential.
feratu22 1 year ago
@feratu22: "The criticism is part of the art, it's essential."
I agree.
It's a bit like the old riddle: "If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?" The way I heard it, the answer is no, because the definition of "sound" necessarily includes a listener: molecules vibrate, to be sure, but it's not sound.
I was greatly influenced by Jim Carroll's "Tiny Tortures." In it he suggests that the truly valid interpretation of a work is what each audience member sees while experiencing the work.
cliffwalkinfool 6 months ago
Karen is fabulous...... i found her like 18 years ago when i was 16.... opened my mind...... find one of her albums if u still can or online! hilarious.....she's funny and does make a bold point which needs to b done....sushi sushi sushi.... :)
curespyder 3 years ago 4
This Is not Annie Sprinkles
satanavituu1 3 years ago 3
she is so bizzare shes not true!!!!! i love her!!!!!
gnapgnapgnap 3 years ago 3
I wish i knew a woman like this, i would marry her in a second
vomitfromthesoul 3 years ago 2
awesome!
royceicon 3 years ago
This woman is my hero. Enough said.
kadinhi 3 years ago
I love Karen Finley and her pussy tupee.
ryanbelknap 3 years ago
This lady is a self-indulgent punk. She spouts garbage and will end up killing herself just like Wendy O Williams. A nut job.
Please, someone take her to an insane asylum.
Adventurestud 3 years ago
"Nut job"?
What about the so-called authorities who told her she couldn't display a pubic hair in a place selling alcohol? Where's the logic there? Why should THEY not be taken to an insane asylum?
And she's still alive 20 years later and doing very well, no reported suicide attempts...
Read a damn book before spouting self-righteous judgment.
GudrunGetz 3 years ago
Any book I read will have nothing to do with this nut job. Feel free to read them yourself since you see to think she is worth your time. Not me. Not a dime.
Adventurestud 3 years ago
disshitrulez!!!
lesscunning 3 years ago
for those who don't know - this woman is legendary.
I think she was teaching at NYU for a while.
The Remix(es) of her 80's song - "Tales of Taboo" is.....well, legendary.
You couldn't go to a club that played HOUSE in the late 80's and not hear the remix.
I think she's great.
nativesun 3 years ago
I only have this interview to go on, and based on that she seems like an asshole not an artist: Epitletic seasures to stir things up, that's art? Then a car bomb is a master piece. She wants to eliminate the concept of penis envy? I think that idea died in the '40's. Calling guys dicks small, is revolutionary? Everyone knows that and a mans income are his Achilles heel. Exposing your body to show men are instinctly aroused? Isn't that already proven by the billion dollar advertising industry?
AngryKeegan 3 years ago 3
She's an attention whore who hopes to make money from her wild antics, nuff said. And to make things better, I have to do a presentation on her in my college literature class. UGH!
gladeplugins 3 years ago
BTW she does make $ for her "wild antics" and has for a very long time now.
sheywey 3 years ago 2
I know, but I wouldn't doubt that she hopes to make even more than she already has. And in case anybody wonders (or cares), my presentation went very well. I got a 20 out of a 20 on it. :D
gladeplugins 3 years ago 2
I was going to be a shit and say that you were capitalizing and exploiting her for your own benefit, too. And, in a way, you probably exposed more people to her, thus continuing her paycheck.
Seriously, I am glad that you did well!
I'd love to see the PowerPoint!
BretPatrick1965 3 years ago 2
If you send me your e-mail, I'll be more than happy to send you the PowerPoint! I still have the document on my computer.
gladeplugins 3 years ago
Wait, forget the e-mail. I just remembered my professor loaded up the PowerPoint onto his website so you can access through the URL. Check your messages, Bret.
gladeplugins 3 years ago
i can see that jsut from this clip what people might think, which shows how sad our culture is that these people dont know about her. i saw her 15 years ago and she was truly amazing.
ddtoots 3 years ago
This bitch is stupid, she was actually going to do some shows with GG Allin in the late 80s but she cancelled them at the last minute.
GG said he didn't know if it was because of him or what, just that he didn't really like being compared to her, as his shows were NOT performance art, unlike hers.
SirGuttz 3 years ago
This is really dated, i think the interview is from 1980 or something, right when GG was still doing his powerpop stuff and hadn't turned into his more, uh, exciteable persona. She was WAY more mainstream than he was. You have to look at this footage in context too. She was at the time more of an A.R.T. person than a a wreckless force of fury. She plans everything in her performances, while GG sort of threw everything aside and fucked shit up.
atakra 3 years ago
You're right, and I thank you for the intelligent reply. These are quite rare on YouTube, and most of the time involve flames and or threats, lol.
Kudos, and thanks for the info too. :) Have a nice day!
SirGuttz 3 years ago
this lady is nuts. omigod
Karoger1987 4 years ago
ur such a slut lol i no her
wstn06 4 years ago
I got the "PRANKS"-Book and can only recommend it deeply..there is Mark Mothersbaugh, Henry Rollins, John Waters etc etc. REALLY CHANGES YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS SOCIETY... :)
zebonaut 4 years ago 2
she's fucking amazing
she's doing a lecture tomorrow at my school, i'm so fucking there
redrocket110 4 years ago 4
you lucky motheryamfucker
d3p3ch3mod3 3 years ago
she is weird
mageking74 4 years ago
Take the yam out of your ass and stuff it in your mouth. You ugly egomaniac.
ripjoint 4 years ago
Did you even listen to what she said?
Madrrrrrrr 3 years ago
the woman is a pre-peaches genius!
...and PUSSY WIGS??? i must know more!
replicklick 4 years ago
Oh, I am in LOVE. Thx so much for posting. We need more people like this lol. I'm gay, and she would be my bar friend. LOVE belgium waffles
Adric1971 4 years ago
much love
chubchaser69 4 years ago
"And when I say PUSSY now, you automatically think it's my smelly TUNA, and never my MEOW".......!
Karen is AMAZING!!!!
Thks for posting!!!!
pvtchef66 4 years ago
It was a sight to behold! That & chocolate syrup with glitter... those were the days!
HryMuscle 4 years ago
She's great!!!
oscarfuentes1988 4 years ago
Wonderful Karen Finley! Thanx for this!
Adric1971 5 years ago
Great, thanks for putting this up. She's brilliant.
vegepygmy 5 years ago
Is it possible for me to have this video? I would really appreciate it since I am doing a research project on Karen Finley.
Malerepellent 5 years ago
oh, that is great! Thanks for adding!
bt92103 5 years ago