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Thread started 05/20/05 8:06am

JANFAN4L

Uhh, Gwen's taking this "Harajuku" thing a wee too far now

From HP.com

HP and Gwen Stefani Launch Limited Edition "Harajuku Lovers" Digital Camera

Gwen's specially designed Harajuku Lover's HP Photosmart R607 is a
4.1-megapixel digital camera that comes with a matching bag, charms and
straps designed by Gwen herself and a DVD. Click www.hp.com/buy/gwen for
purchasing details.

Get it soon-- there are only 3000 available!

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Reply #1 posted 05/20/05 8:08am

jayaredee

Oh.... my..... god

Let's hope she drops the Harajuku thing on her next album though
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Reply #2 posted 05/20/05 8:11am

Novabreaker

Those girls look so unimpressed being next to her it's really funny. smile
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Reply #3 posted 05/20/05 8:33am

SassyBritches

girl is not messin' with product placement and endorsements! she's smart...she's looking out for both her record sales and her l.a.m.b. line.
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Reply #4 posted 05/20/05 8:48am

VoicesCarry

disbelief

Anyone who buys this shit is a total moron.
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Reply #5 posted 05/20/05 8:52am

HamsterHuey

VoicesCarry said:

disbelief

Anyone who buys this shit is a total moron.


MORON!

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Reply #6 posted 05/20/05 9:25am

CinisterCee

I ain't no hollaback orger.
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Reply #7 posted 05/20/05 9:28am

HamsterHuey

CinisterCee said:

I ain't no hollaback orger.


Hollaaaaa!

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Reply #8 posted 05/20/05 9:30am

BlaqueKnight

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As I've said, most of today's artists are more enterpreneurs than artists. Everybody drops a clothing line, shoes, perfumes and whatever else instead of working on a good CD. The music is just as generic as the products sold. Its all about convicing the public its good rather than it actually being undesputably good. Its all about the marketing. With that being said; git cha money, Gwen! LOL!
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Reply #9 posted 05/20/05 9:36am

HamsterHuey

BlaqueKnight said:

As I've said, most of today's artists are more enterpreneurs than artists. Everybody drops a clothing line, shoes, perfumes and whatever else instead of working on a good CD. The music is just as generic as the products sold. Its all about convicing the public its good rather than it actually being undesputably good. Its all about the marketing. With that being said; git cha money, Gwen! LOL!


So what if I just bought some of Gwen's lingerie line? I look good in pink.
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Reply #10 posted 05/20/05 9:39am

SassyBritches

BlaqueKnight said:

As I've said, most of today's artists are more enterpreneurs than artists. Everybody drops a clothing line, shoes, perfumes and whatever else instead of working on a good CD. The music is just as generic as the products sold. Its all about convicing the public its good rather than it actually being undesputably good. Its all about the marketing. With that being said; git cha money, Gwen! LOL!

but "good" is relative. lots of people (many on this site, even) think gwen's solo record is great. lots of people also think no doubt is a good band. gwen and the band existed before the clothing line so while i agree with you in general, its not the case with gwen.
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Reply #11 posted 05/20/05 9:46am

CynthiasSocks

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JANFAN4L said:

From HP.com

HP and Gwen Stefani Launch Limited Edition "Harajuku Lovers" Digital Camera

Gwen's specially designed Harajuku Lover's HP Photosmart R607 is a
4.1-megapixel digital camera that comes with a matching bag, charms and
straps designed by Gwen herself and a DVD. Click www.hp.com/buy/gwen for
purchasing details.

Get it soon-- there are only 3000 available!

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So you're on Gwen's mailing list too! I got this email lastnight. It's cute take it or leave it whatever, but I fuckin' LOVE Gwen! I wish they would send me some important email like she's on tour.
Socks still got butt like a leather seat...
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Reply #12 posted 05/20/05 9:47am

laurarichardso
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BlaqueKnight said:

As I've said, most of today's artists are more enterpreneurs than artists. Everybody drops a clothing line, shoes, perfumes and whatever else instead of working on a good CD. The music is just as generic as the products sold. Its all about convicing the public its good rather than it actually being undesputably good. Its all about the marketing. With that being said; git cha money, Gwen! LOL!

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I think the music industry is so shakey that even good people like Gwen have to seek products lines or endorsements as insurance.

As long as the music comes first I don't see anything wrong with it.
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Reply #13 posted 05/20/05 10:03am

CynthiasSocks

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I am a Harajuku Lover and damn proud!
Socks still got butt like a leather seat...
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Reply #14 posted 05/20/05 10:10am

CinisterCee

laurarichardson said:


I think the music industry is so shakey that even good people like Gwen have to seek products lines or endorsements as insurance.

As long as the music comes first I don't see anything wrong with it.


That's how I see it. Merchandise to offset shrinking industry sales.
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Reply #15 posted 05/20/05 10:36am

AnckSuNamun

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CynthiasSocks said:






I am a Harajuku Lover and damn proud!


I'm sure you don't exploit them, like they're on display. wink
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Reply #16 posted 05/20/05 10:38am

AnckSuNamun

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HamsterHuey said:

BlaqueKnight said:

As I've said, most of today's artists are more enterpreneurs than artists. Everybody drops a clothing line, shoes, perfumes and whatever else instead of working on a good CD. The music is just as generic as the products sold. Its all about convicing the public its good rather than it actually being undesputably good. Its all about the marketing. With that being said; git cha money, Gwen! LOL!


So what if I just bought some of Gwen's lingerie line? I look good in pink.


freaky falloff razz
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Reply #17 posted 05/20/05 10:47am

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SassyBritches said:

BlaqueKnight said:

As I've said, most of today's artists are more enterpreneurs than artists. Everybody drops a clothing line, shoes, perfumes and whatever else instead of working on a good CD. The music is just as generic as the products sold. Its all about convicing the public its good rather than it actually being undesputably good. Its all about the marketing. With that being said; git cha money, Gwen! LOL!

but "good" is relative. lots of people (many on this site, even) think gwen's solo record is great. lots of people also think no doubt is a good band. gwen and the band existed before the clothing line so while i agree with you in general, its not the case with gwen.



Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that I think Gwen sucks. I like her, too. I was just speaking on the catering to the general pop consumer mantality that goes along with making records these days.
She is slipping a little bit lyrically lately, though. wink
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Reply #18 posted 05/20/05 10:51am

CynthiasSocks

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AnckSuNamun said:

CynthiasSocks said:






I am a Harajuku Lover and damn proud!


I'm sure you don't exploit them, like they're on display. wink


Sign me up to stand around and look pretty! giggle
Socks still got butt like a leather seat...
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