i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k502/il… hahaha I had no idea that camera was on me. Lol
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
Bullying sucks. It's true. I feel like we should focus more on helping kids cope and build a thick skin rather than focusing on the bullies?
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
I just don't want to see this generation develop into a bunch of victims. I want them to be empowered and ignore petty bullshit. How?
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
I think we should encourage kids to make new friends. Reach out to that kid eating alone at lunch. Focus in the positive.
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
it's a case by case thing. If someone's being so viciously bullied that its affecting their mental health - yes- huge problem we must stop
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
But because its become such a trendy way to identify certain kinds of typical teenage angst, I hope it's not making it worse.
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
The irony of course is how this is all viewed outside of school, in the adult world. The celebrity scene is a prime example.
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
Celebrities are bullied online, by tabloids & paps, yet there's a strong opinion in society that "we asked for this, part of the job"
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
Yet w/ social networking taking over, isnt society emulating celebrity culture by posting pics and updates of themselves to a broad audience
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
So with fame having become the new American Dream, are we punishing those who have 'made it' with our own inferiority complexities? Envy?
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
And btw it's one thing to constructively criticize someone's work or decisions, it's another to attack their very essence.Right?
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
I'm not quite sure of how any of what I'm tweeting would be disappointing to anyone.... Someone explain? We are having a twitter forum!
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
Back to the original point, I simply wish we'd focus more energy on the victims' empowerment versus labeling anyone whos negative as a bully
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
The reason I brought up how society tends to view celebrity culture was to suggest the sometimes hypocritical aspect to victim/bullying.
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
Sometimes it seems that folks adopt an "eye for an eye" attitude instead of just rising above it. Doesn't this just become a vicious cycle?
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
And NO. I'm not taking sides in any of the current celeb beefs. This is a general conversation. More about society as a whole.
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 11, 2013
im not saying there shouldn't be consequences for bullies. I'm saying that HELPING folks cope and ignore is ALSO important & more proactive
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 12, 2013
Ok I've ranted enough on this soapbox that is twitter. I love a good discussion. Grateful for everyone's insight- been enlightening. #exhale
— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) January 12, 2013
And more... about 4 hours worth! Wow!!!!
ReplyDeleteomg time to dismantle Adam's twiterer. lol
ReplyDeleteThe replies have been on the whole very supportive and on topic, with good discussions about bullying.
ReplyDeletehow did the the flirt fest with Miss Animal get smack dab in the middle of the bullying convo? he was going on about killer legs and being cute.
ReplyDeletehe is a rambuctious rantererrr
ReplyDeleteI don't know anyone who is more caring than Adam.
ReplyDelete"And FYI- ANYONE is welcome in this Glamily. ANYONE. Please be welcoming and kind. Quit cyber fighting." Adam Lambert
LOL, he does love discussion.
ReplyDeleteHoping this helps improve the situation for many people.
Well said Adam, get it all out! Anyone celeb or not has a right to their opinion! Certainly without their career being attacked, especially when the people ate just trying to make them self feel better, if they or not so sucessful, nor should they be called names for that opinion because it's not like yours, most these people know 0 about the real Adam! The celeb feud is between S Osbourne and L Gaga, they are calling each other. Ullues. Sharon defending Kelley from Gaga's accusation's! I said oh good they ate off the stupid movie thing! On to the next! Adam is venting and defending children who are having a rough time in this world, As alway's from kids who think they are better, much like Adam goes throug and gone through! Like that producer thinking he is above all criticism , and anyone who does is an idiot! I can say how much Adam has ignored, and rise above, he needs to adress it once in awhile! Bet he feels better! Those kids need someone to help them too, unless we want to see more suasides!
ReplyDelete"The Obama Presidential Inauguration Committee announced today the guest list for the Inaugural kids’ concert and balls would include artists from across the musical spectrum:
ReplyDeleteAlicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Far East Movement, fun., members of the cast of Glee, John Legend, Katy Perry, Marc Anthony, Mindless Behavior, Nick Cannon, Smokey Robinson, Soul Children of Chicago, Stevie Wonder and Usher plan to take part in the festivities.
Three balls are scheduled for the Obama 2nd inaugural: The Commander-in-Cheif’s ball and The Inaugural Ball are set for Jan 21. First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden will hot the Kid’s Inaugural Concert on Saturday, Jan. 19."
Anybody here close to the White House? Maybe someone from Maryland suggests to include Adam.
I think Adam will be out of the country around then. No?
ReplyDelete1 Obama's list isn't all that diverse in my opinion. It strikes me as more personal than anything. 2. Wonder if Adams twitter feat has anything to do with some if the harsh and mean things said regarding his personal thoughts on les Mis. Guess no celebrity has a right to a personal opinion. Les Mis is a polorazing musical at best. The Dark Side
ReplyDeletedid you guys do all your Cuckoo requests today. ha,ha I couldn't wait to write that.
ReplyDeletethe pitch line "where's the beef" made an appearance. seen that one.
ReplyDeleteAdam has certainly opened up a new and important toic. The Les Miz crap should be history soon. I would have loved to see "Adam Lambert" on that list of inaugural artist. He represents a demographic that is getting lots of attention right now. His appearance would have meant something significant. Ah, someday.......
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I think NON celebrities is wanting their fifteen minutes. they belittle Celebrities online, so it can make them look important. I wouldn't dare get online and say half the things that are said to the famous by the little people. I see lawsuits happening in the near future. Tom Cruise will sue in the blink of an eye and gives to charity afterwards. he makes the accuser pay with the wallet. Big mouths pay with their wallets.
ReplyDeleteI think NON Celebrities ARE not IS wanting their fifteen minutes.:)) sorry
ReplyDeleteJustin Timberlake is READY for his RETURN> watch out JT, a new boy is callin' your name;;::)))))
ReplyDeleteJustin Timberlake is READY for his RETURN> watch out JT, a new boy is callin' your name;;::)))))
ReplyDeletebeefcake, beef, killer legs, bullying, and cuteness all in one twitter rant. I'm entertained.
ReplyDeleteThe Bully will Bully other bullies so they can get bullied. got that bullies??? let's proceed.
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE U ADAM!!!
ReplyDeleteJUST THE WAY U ARE!!!
To add a bit of levity to this serious conversation about bullying, here's some additional tweets from RoveLA (the show Adam was on): :-)
ReplyDeleteRove @adamlambert Fight the good fight. I'm pleased to know twitter can be more than just people saying what they had for breakfast.
adamlambert @Rove I had eggs though
Rove @adamlambert Now I'm hungry.
adamlambert @Rove want some beef?
Rove @adamlambert If that's your pick up line, then YES!
adamlambert @Rove I gotta man Rove. Calm down.
Adam and Rove are very funny together!
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JAK here....I liked what Adam said about focusing on making the bullied child stronger. I have some experience with this. As a new Mom I taught my daughter to be kind and not fight, to be a 'nice girl'...I would say "if someone is being mean, just come home".....I thought I was doing the right thing. BIG mistake....when she started kindergarten and the kids who bullied found she was a perfect victim, she wouldn't fight or snap back at them, they really made her first few weeks miserable. When I found out the problem, I then had to teach her to stand up to them, that wasn't easy, but she turned out to be pretty brave quickly. I didn't make the same mistake with my second daughter......both my pretty little girls turned out to be Steel Magnolias!
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