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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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Soontobe60 · 07/05/2024 12:56

peeweemermaid · 07/05/2024 12:10

Have you seen the photos from the Met gala There is limited cloth or stitching so I would argue definitely not a dress

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She’s wearing a nude body suit under it.

NigelHarmansNewWife · 07/05/2024 12:55

I don't really like her public persona, but I think it was Louis Theroux who interviewed her and her family and she was surprisingly down to earth and, dare I say it, likeable. It's the nature of the pop music industry for Rita and her ilk that they are always "on" publicly, have to keep their SM current and maintain a public persona.

Tinytigertail · 07/05/2024 12:53

VestibuleVirgin · 07/05/2024 12:48

They all looked pretty bloody ridiculous. Some were so emperors new clothes they couldn't even climb the steps, requiring man-handling to get from a to b.
So much media time devoted to a bunch of inconsequentials, presumably all wars are over and people are no longer being slaughtered in Gaza

That's the point of the Met Gala, it is art rather than fashion. You can enjoy this, smile and have a good time and still care about the world and all the atrocities, It's not an either or.

LauderSyme · 07/05/2024 12:52

What has Rita Ora ever done to you?

She may very well be pointless but surely that is the nature of celebrity.

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 07/05/2024 12:51

Just coming to find out what that acronym means.

GogAndMagog · 07/05/2024 12:50

I bloody love the song she did with Liam Payne.

That aside, she's living her best life and riding the fame wave. She gives it her all and I like that.

The clothes are bloody awful though but you don't go to that event to cower in a corner.😆

I8toys · 07/05/2024 12:50

She's meh. She's only relevant cos she's married to that director fella.

VestibuleVirgin · 07/05/2024 12:48

They all looked pretty bloody ridiculous. Some were so emperors new clothes they couldn't even climb the steps, requiring man-handling to get from a to b.
So much media time devoted to a bunch of inconsequentials, presumably all wars are over and people are no longer being slaughtered in Gaza

wherethewildthingis · 07/05/2024 12:47

What she was wearing wasn't a dress though it was a piece of art. I don't think that what people wear to the Met ball is meant to be judged in the same way as conventional clothing. I actually loved it and the idea behind it was incredible.

Moier · 07/05/2024 12:46

Get a grip.. loads of celebrities are the same.
Live and let live .

Starsandflowers · 07/05/2024 12:44

Things are worth what people will pay for them rightly or wrongly. People buy her music. Lots of people. Not me but I can't say I'm that annoyed by her.. I mean good for her if she can make a living doing what she likes. Not everything has to cater to me. And tbh altho I do know her name I couldn't name a single one of her songs nor identify her in a lineup... amd I watch TV and listen to the radio, go outside, see magazines.. have still managed to not have her really register so I struggle to believe she's really that pervasive. Just some pop star that people like. And that's fine. Like others have said, what's she really done wrong? Blown her own trumpet. Believed in herself in an unbritish manner 🤣

I do get on a general level, the envy of people with such confidence... you are lucky if you haven't been beaten down by life and have that much belief in your own abilities. I'll grant you I do envy that.

BakedTattie · 07/05/2024 12:40

The whole of the met gala just seemed to be a competition of who could wear the least amount of clothing

KittyCollar · 07/05/2024 12:38

Well I think she’s very pretty and she doesn’t bother me at all. In fact I’ve just bought one of her blusher brushes in Tesco 🤭

Usernamen · 07/05/2024 12:36

FloofyBear · 07/05/2024 12:34

This was worse!

images.app.goo.gl/jyQb5UGUxVRpFMyEA

Are people offended because nipples are on show?

What happened to ‘free the nipple’?!

FloofyBear · 07/05/2024 12:34

This was worse!

images.app.goo.gl/jyQb5UGUxVRpFMyEA

Crushed23 · 07/05/2024 12:33

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!

Her mum is a doctor and she grew up relatively well off, so she is not your average ‘refugee’.

That aside, I agree with you. I don’t really understand the hate.

Halfheadhighlights · 07/05/2024 12:31

She’s a singer and actress.

so it’s wrong to say she has no discernible talent

edwinbear · 07/05/2024 12:29

Given the access to money and dress designers she no doubt has, I'm amazed she decided to go with that one. But an awful lot of them seem to be wearing these flesh coloured set ups. Certainly wouldn't be my choice of outfit, but it's got her press coverage which I think is the whole point of the Met. As long as she felt comfortable and wasn't pushed into wearing it by anyone, totally up to her I guess.

Coshei · 07/05/2024 12:28

LadyKenya · 07/05/2024 12:26

Would you see a problem if she was an unattractive woman?

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Why would I have a problem with it then? I probably just wouldn’t notice her then.

ClipClopperDontStopper · 07/05/2024 12:28

I find Jess Glynne more annoying though. She’s made me scared to get on a Jet2 flight. Or to hold anyone’s hand.

LadyKenya · 07/05/2024 12:26

Coshei · 07/05/2024 12:24

I don’t understand what the problem is. She is a very beautiful woman.

Would you see a problem if she was an unattractive woman?

MrsSkylerWhite · 07/05/2024 12:26

Meh. Can’t get worked up about the clothing choices of someone I don’t personally know. Much more important things to think about.

Janjk · 07/05/2024 12:26

My goodness. That's not an outfit. I couldn't care less about Rita Ora but she looks ridiculous.

ClipClopperDontStopper · 07/05/2024 12:25

I suppose she’s brought some glamour back to the name Rita. That’s one that been in the doldrums for a while. I never expected to see a popstar called Rita.

LesmisPhantom · 07/05/2024 12:24

Alltheunreadbooks · 07/05/2024 12:22

All Power to the Ora!

She's worked hard with what she's got, and has managed to bag and hold some very high profile presenting and panel jobs.

She can sing , dance and is good value on whatever show she appears on.

Commenting on her dress sense , well you've missed the point of the Met Gala but she can dress how she wants.

Love the poster who has chucked in the insanely talented Dua Lipa in as well, who is headlining Glastonbury, to the ' I don't get it' snark.

That was me who mentioned Dua Lipa. I did not know that. It sounds like I’m showing my age and no longer know who’s doing well musically…

Can I blame it on having two young children which limits my musical knowledge rather than my age…?