Quote by Beth Ditto

For my group of friends is Lady Gaga eye-opening? No. She's a less dangerous version of what was so cool about pop culture in the '80s. Back then it was so gay and so punk in so many ways.

For my group of friends is Lady Gaga eye-opening? No. She's

Summary

This quote highlights the opinion that Lady Gaga's impact on the group of friends is not revolutionary or groundbreaking. Rather, she is seen as a diluted version of what made pop culture in the '80s so interesting, combining elements of gay culture and punk. The speaker suggests that Lady Gaga's persona and music lacks the same level of risk and originality, rendering her less eye-opening compared to the cultural movements of the past.

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By Beth Ditto

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