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Beyonce, meh!

Okay, I know I’m digging up old dirt, but for the first time today I watched the video for Beyonce’s single “Single Ladies.” I don't listen to her stuff normally, so I haven't seen the video until today.

And honestly, what is the big deal about it? I mean it’s a very mediocre video. There are some cool light and color changes, but all the choreography in it is just not very good. I felt a lot of it didn't fit the song well at all.

I love minimalism, but this is a different story.

QATFYG: What is the big deal about Beyonce and her video?

Beyonce : Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
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  1. Britt KempOctober 14, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    it's a catchy song though!

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  2. TravelerOctober 14, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    I watched the video for the first time just last week... and I felt the same way. Not that great. And the song is just... eh. As far as I can tell, the only reason it won any awards is because it lacks the "bling" that is typically featured in so many videos in that genre...

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  3. Jason MientkiewiczOctober 14, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    IS THIS A JOKE? The song is absurdly catchy, dances are sexy and mega (stolen or not.)

    I just... I just don't know what else to day.

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  4. Ned UsaOctober 15, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Jason:
    I have to disagree. I don't find the dances very sexy. overall i didn't like most of the dance moves. u kno there are some sexy people in the vid of course.

    But it's weird saying this as a straight man, but Beyonce has the worst taste when it comes to shoes. Anybody else see the vid for crazy in love? mmmmmmmmhmmmmmmmmmmm

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  5. lulu babaganooshOctober 15, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Not to beat a dead horse, but I think Kanye said it best when he belligerently shouted: "BEYONCE HAS MADE ONE OF THE GREATEST VIDEOS OF ALL TIME... OF ALL TIME!"

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  6. Ned UsaOctober 15, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    that's what got me to watch the video. thanks kanye, you silly prick.
    i finally got around to it yesterday, and i wanted to see what the big deal was....and i can't see it. all i liked was how they used simple black and white colors effectively. the rest of it was just mildly artistic. NOT TO MENTION THE SHOES!!

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  7. Britt KempOctober 15, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    it celebrates the female form?

    GOD KNOWS BEYONCE'S GOT ONE

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  8. Ned UsaOctober 15, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    hmm Brittany. that's the best defense of the video i've heard yet. Respect.

    And oh yes she does have form.

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