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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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Crushed23 · 07/05/2024 13:28

Who’s the guy Rita Ora is standing next to? Anyone know?

tennesseewhiskey1 · 07/05/2024 13:20

Nah, I see you a Rita and raise you an Em Rata. What does she even do?! How is she famous.

taxguru · 07/05/2024 13:20

Flyonthewall01 · 07/05/2024 12:11

I think anyone who’s rich and famous will be a narcissist as you kinda need to be to trample on others to get yourself to the top. However Rita ora is such a random celeb to call out specifically. Theres far worse untalented awful people out there

No, you really don't need to "trample on others" at all. Plenty of rich and famous people have actually done it on merit without trampling on others.

In the music world, I'd cite Olivia Newton John as a prime example of how you can be "nice" to everyone and still rise to the top based only on your talent and being nice! Literally no one ever had a bad word to say about her!

crumblingschools · 07/05/2024 13:16

Why do women feel they have to be naked at these events?

LivingDeadGirlUK · 07/05/2024 13:14

BrassedOffTiggy · 07/05/2024 12:17

I couldn't call out Rita specifically as there are just too many vacuous celebrities to choose from but I get your thinking generally, OP...I mean, who are they? What are they for?? (Channeling Nikki Grahame there, bless her RIP)

I dont know who Nikki Graham is, but anyone who uses the phrase 'what are they for?' about another human must be pretty grim.

SapphOhNo · 07/05/2024 13:13

I think you're giving her too much attention if she bothers you that much. I largely ignore her as I don't have any interest in what she has to offer, musically or sartorially.

Don't give bandwidth to people you don't like.

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stayathomer · 07/05/2024 13:11

personally I really enjoy her songs, they’re easy listening. Really liked her in next top model too. She seems nice. Plus do they get a choice in what they wear to the met gala? I thought they were just given it? Op you seem a bit angry, is she a neighbour or something?

ControlShiftDelete · 07/05/2024 13:09

Isn't most of the showbiz world overrated

BoohooWoohoo · 07/05/2024 13:09

Interesting that someone brings up her ethnicity when Rita was often cited as an example of blackfishing. Does criticising the Kardashian Jenners mean that you are anti-Armenian?

TheYearOfSmallThings · 07/05/2024 13:08

There are surely millions and millions of people this world worse than Rita Ora!

Mischance · 07/05/2024 13:06

Never heard of her ......

Knackeredhamster · 07/05/2024 13:05

Who's the bloke with her?
Richard Hammond?

Peonies12 · 07/05/2024 13:05

You might want to look at the news to see what’s actually wrong in the world

BoohooWoohoo · 07/05/2024 13:04

Surely the point of the Met gala red carpet is surely self promotion and getting as much publicity as possible to ensure an invite next year?

While I am no fan, I think that she is far from the worst offender and she will be enjoying being talked about and included in the photos of the night forever.

neilyoungismyhero · 07/05/2024 13:04

Soigneur · 07/05/2024 12:15

Yep, another Albanian who doesn't know her place...

Honestly, the hatred that successful refugees and immigrants get on Mumsnet is off the scale.

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Their ethnicity has never even registered with me. I think you're completely out of order turning this into a racial issue. Shame on you.

QueenBodicea · 07/05/2024 13:03

Id never heard of the Met Gala but saw it was trending and thought it must be something to do with the Metropolitan Police😀

IhateSPSS · 07/05/2024 13:02

I wondered where the wedding dress trend for cut out mesh that shows loads of flesh/bits of the trunk was from. Now I know.

I couldn't buy anything from a bridal boutique as I don't like showing cleavage/my body so had to get something made. But now know where the inspo is from!

WetBandits · 07/05/2024 13:01

Women trashing other women - an example of all that is wrong in the world.

Fixed it for you 😘

KellyMaureen · 07/05/2024 13:00

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!

@Soigneur You're weaponising what the OP said and twisting it. I like Rita Ora and I've bought two items from her range in Primark😮- you might not agree with the OP but I doubt it has anything to do with her origins.

shenandoahvalley · 07/05/2024 12:59

I think this is a you issue. Of all the people to get bothered about, Rita Ora is one of the less offensive. At least she has a discernible talent.

As for what she wore to the Met Gala: that’s about costumes, designs, art. It’s not fashion and naice pretty dresses. You’ve got it wrong. Not her.

LlynTegid · 07/05/2024 12:58

The party during Covid restrictions is the worst thing about her by far. Even though it was just one as opposed to the many held when the traitor and condoner of sexual assault Boris Johnson was in number 10.

CormorantStrikesBack · 07/05/2024 12:57

I don't think you can blame Rita Ora for modern day society. Sadly this seems to be what it takes to be a celeb these days. Even the female celebs with more talent like Taylor Swift are on stage in leotards for a significant proportion of their set. You don't generally see men wearing such skimpy outfits. I sound like my Gran. 😂

I think it's sad that women seem to think in order to make newspaper columns, to keep current, etc this is what they have to do. But they're put in that situation by the industry.....and I guess ultimately by the public. So what does it say about us?

And it filters down to non celebs. The amount of normal people I know who in their 20s are having botox and fillers and their lips injected is bonkers. These are students I know having this done so not exactly rolling in money. But this is the sort of stuff they prioritise. Yes, not all of them by any means but it seems a lot of pressure.

mintich · 07/05/2024 12:57

Rumoured to be one of the top yachting girls explains why she gets the gigs and invites that she does.

LauderSyme · 07/05/2024 12:56

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 07/05/2024 12:51

Just coming to find out what that acronym means.

Really? Is This Adorable Outfit Rudely Adorning?