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In reply to the discussion: Nicki Minaj sends subliminal(?) message at Grammy's? [View all]LeftyMom
(49,212 posts)21. Whatever that is, it's definitely not subliminal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subliminal_stimuli
Subliminal stimuli ( /sʌbˈlɪmɨnəl/; literally "below threshold"
, contrary to supraliminal stimuli or "above threshold", are any sensory stimuli below an individual's threshold for conscious perception.[1] The large majority of research has found that subliminal messages do not produce strong or lasting changes in behavior.[2] Visual stimuli may be quickly flashed before an individual can process them, or flashed and then masked, thereby interrupting the processing. Audio stimuli may be played below audible volumes, masked by other stimuli, or recorded backwards in a process called backmasking.
Whatever her point is appears to be unclear, but that she's trying to make some kind of "edgy" statement is so clear it can be seen from space.
Subliminal stimuli ( /sʌbˈlɪmɨnəl/; literally "below threshold"
Whatever her point is appears to be unclear, but that she's trying to make some kind of "edgy" statement is so clear it can be seen from space.
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I can't stand the pope. I just don't like them making a mockery of the cloths honorable popes who
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#7
Last great Pope to me was the little fat pope John (I think that was his name) who died back in
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#43
I am not talking about John Paul. I am talking about Pope John who died in 1963. He came before
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#49
Yes, Yes, everyone loved him. He was so friendly. They called him the little fat one. I remember
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#57
She can make her point without using a priest to stand by her side. I am all for birth control but
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#6
I find it offensive & I'm not Catholic, nor do I have any real respect for Ratzinger...
hlthe2b
Feb 2012
#19
As a catholic I cannot stand the pope. I never liked him from the beginning. But showing
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#41
Your entitled to your opinion. I happen to like the Episcopal Church and would never say it is evil.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#51
I'm sorry for your dad and your friend. I on the other hand never once had such an experience.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#56
I am not a Catholic and I DON'T find this offensive. In fact, I applaud the visual metaphor.
Raster
Feb 2012
#23
If your not catholic of course you don't understand. How the heck can you? Only a non-catholic
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#47
Thank you. I think you are on the right track. I was born a catholic just like a Jew was born to
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#67
Really. Everything in the church has a tradition. Clothing is part of that tradition. It might
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#73
If she wanted to be *really* brave and cutting-edge, the guy would be dressed as Muhammed.
Nye Bevan
Feb 2012
#10
The Pope wouldn't be the equivalent to Muhammed. I don't know what message she's sending but
FarLeftFist
Feb 2012
#11
Couldn't you make a point about attacking Catholicism without drifting into Islamophobia?
marmar
Feb 2012
#12
Why insult anyones religion? What is the point? She looked like a fool to me.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#74
She's attempting to compensate for a distinct lack of talent with a ginned-up controversy.
Codeine
Feb 2012
#34
I was going to say this reminds me more of a red habit than red riding hood.
stevenleser
Feb 2012
#63
Her perfomance tonight was dumb and pretentious. I think she is overrated as is Drake. I really
zonkers
Feb 2012
#39
BS...How about just plain old "Nicki Minaj dressed stupidly for the Grammy's"...?
ScreamingMeemie
Feb 2012
#45
So did anyone see what kind of a role model she inspires on Ellen show about a month ago?
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#75