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RITA ORA- an example of all that is wrong with the world

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peeweemermaid · 07/05/2024 12:04

I am being unreasonable, and not sure whether its jealousy or irritation that she has done so well with little discernible talent. However, she irritates me intensely for being presumably financially very successful for not wearing any clothes. MET Gala case in point. She is just such a narcissist. I know there are others out there, but she doesnt even have a crap reality show with her sisters

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Allfur · 07/05/2024 14:56

The 'can't you Google' crowd are a tad snippy

theworldie · 07/05/2024 14:55

Everything nowadays is done for likes and clicks - it’s not about being stylish 🤷‍♀️ it’s about getting on the front page or whatever today’s alternative is (I’ve no idea!)

margymary · 07/05/2024 14:54

NonPlayerCharacter · 07/05/2024 14:39

You can't Google?

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Well I can, but I mean't which was the song she was most known for. Thanks though.

NonPlayerCharacter · 07/05/2024 14:51

Allfur · 07/05/2024 14:45

Never heard that one

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You can't Google either?

crumpet · 07/05/2024 14:51

Quite a few people looked as if they were channelling Kanye West’s girlfriend.

Allfur · 07/05/2024 14:51

I guess he's not displaying body parts normally hidden

MoroccoMole · 07/05/2024 14:47

What about the absolute atrocity her husband was wearing?

Or do we not shame men for their clothing choices?

Allfur · 07/05/2024 14:46

It's all very Josephine baker

Allfur · 07/05/2024 14:45

NonPlayerCharacter · 07/05/2024 14:39

You can't Google?

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Never heard that one

WestEndWindy · 07/05/2024 14:43

I'm so glad I'm not the only one. She is the most deeply irritating woman. All ego and no talent or clothes. And no, it's not jealousy - I do not feel that about any other gorgeous successful woman that was at the Met Gala last night.

LunaandLily · 07/05/2024 14:41

Soigneur · 07/05/2024 12:11

Yes, how dare an Albanian refugee find success in her adoptive home, have a number one single and album and over a dozen top ten hits, become an honorary ambassador for her maternal country, and go on to be adored by millions. She should be sent to Rwanda!

Adored by millions!! Who? Has anyone ever met a Rita Ora fan in real life?

I personally don’t understand it either OP. She’s a mystery to me.

PontiacFirebird · 07/05/2024 14:40

I don’t know much about Rita Oras music, but as for whoever mentioned Dua Lipa- I LOVE her songs! Especially New Rules. I expect she also gets her baps out at awards ceremonies but I don’t mind.

NonPlayerCharacter · 07/05/2024 14:39

margymary · 07/05/2024 14:32

Can someone tell me her popular song?

You can't Google?

NonPlayerCharacter · 07/05/2024 14:36

peeweemermaid · 07/05/2024 14:21

Really do share. I knew it was unreasonable picking on Rita.... I think really for me it is about this is what young girls aspire to as opposed to someone with actual talent. And no I don't think having a passable voice and signing other peoples tunes is talent nor is dressing up in the restaurants curtains to separate the kitchen from the main room and passing it off as art is talented. Nor are her alleged other skills. Personally, I think showing your arse cheeks and tits with a see through body stocking is bloody dull these days and saying it is avante garde or feminist is a real step back from the principles of feminism and equality and rather pathetic.

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I get so tired of adult women being castigated for not being role models to young girls when that's not their job. Famous men act like shits and nobody cares what young boys might think. Female singer wears a revealing outfit at an event literally famous for crazy outfits and she's morally responsible For The Children.

The industry she's in is largely controlled by men - women may be singing and dancing but men are waving them through and making the business and marketing decisions. If you want to hold anyone responsible for the deleterious effect on young girls, blame them. All Rita did was sing a song and wear a dress.

SleepingStandingUp · 07/05/2024 14:35

LesmisPhantom · 07/05/2024 12:12

I am somewhat baffled by her too. She was never really a big star and her songs were very average, yet she seems to have done so well. I think being married to Taika Waitiki has helped put her name out there.

Dua Lipa is another one who seems to be mixing with A-listers now that I’m similarly confused by.

She's been married two years. Her music career goes back twice. It's really odd to suggest she's only been successful in the last few years

Soigneur · 07/05/2024 14:34

margymary · 07/05/2024 14:32

Can someone tell me her popular song?

Google exists. But since you ask: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Ora_discography

shouldprobablyturnalighton · 07/05/2024 14:32

PalomaColumbine · 07/05/2024 12:10

Yep 🙄

this is my fave post of the day 😂

margymary · 07/05/2024 14:32

Can someone tell me her popular song?

SleepingStandingUp · 07/05/2024 14:31

She's hardly doing nothing but getting her butt cheeks out. She's a successful singer who's had countless hits, has a slew of presenting/ judge rolls under her belt and a sprinkling of TV work. She isn't known for getting naked, she's known for her work. Her music isn't my taste and I'm too fat for that little clothing, but at least she has the confidence to carry it off. Dojo Cat should take lessons

crumblingschools · 07/05/2024 14:29

If the body stocking is see through not sure that counts as being covered up

Tabitha005 · 07/05/2024 14:29

Rita Ora and 'music' in the same sentence has baffled me.

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peeweemermaid · 07/05/2024 14:21

Sillystrumpet · 07/05/2024 14:16

Exactly. And there were many many more outrageous oufits.

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Really do share. I knew it was unreasonable picking on Rita.... I think really for me it is about this is what young girls aspire to as opposed to someone with actual talent. And no I don't think having a passable voice and signing other peoples tunes is talent nor is dressing up in the restaurants curtains to separate the kitchen from the main room and passing it off as art is talented. Nor are her alleged other skills. Personally, I think showing your arse cheeks and tits with a see through body stocking is bloody dull these days and saying it is avante garde or feminist is a real step back from the principles of feminism and equality and rather pathetic.

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shearwater2 · 07/05/2024 14:19

I don't care for her latest outfit but she is definitely NOT all that is wrong with the world. If only someone wearing a bodystocking and their granny's bead curtain was all we had to worry about.

Sillystrumpet · 07/05/2024 14:16

Soigneur · 07/05/2024 14:11

It literally is work wear if you're a pop star.

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Exactly. And there were many many more outrageous oufits.

YellowDaffodilRedTulip · 07/05/2024 14:13

ellyoctober · 07/05/2024 12:08

Is she the one who held her spesh birthday party in a restaurant in lock down?

And then preached about her mum, an NHS hero…