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Is Sandra Bernhard a dance floor diva?

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Trish Bendix

I need your help, AfterEllen.com readers. I am perplexed by this new "music video" from Sandra Bernhard. Watch it and you'll see what I mean.

Sandra Bernhard "Perfection"

OK, first of all, I know many of you won't have complaints about Ms. Bernhard moving around in her bra, but why? Is there some sort of artistic expression that goes along with the photographing of her exposed?

Secondly, I just don't really get the song. Maybe it's just being taken out of context as a single. Maybe as part of the entire Perfection EP it works, but I am just not understanding why her friend's "timing is perfection" and why the rest of the song is her naming brands of jeans.

Is it possible Sandra is trying to become a gay dance floor diva? I'm not sure if that's in the cards for her. I kind of like her as a comedian who used to wear stretch pants on Roseanne and make-out with Madonna.

To me, Sandra is best when she has something to say, which is (usually) all the time. I'm probably just stunned by her lack of mouth moving. If you are too, tune in to hear her on the Howard Stern Show today. She'll most likely have a lot to say there.

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    • Submitted by
    Trish Bendix
    on November 11, 2008 - 9:00am.
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    Natazzz's picture

    Please tell me this is a spoof..

    Submitted by
    Natazzz (1106 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 10:17am.

    ...of some kind.

    The alternative is just too scary...

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    WHATHEF's picture

    PERFECTION by SANDRA BERNHARD

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    WHATHEF (2 posts)
    on November 12, 2008 - 11:12am.
    This video is very EASY to understand! I don't see what the confusion is? Listen to the lyrics: "When my friend sally said she was going to start a new line of jeans, I said your timing is perfection" and then Sandra names like 30 jean lines!!!! get it? get it? IT MEANS THERE ARE ALREADY Alot of jeans! and for God's sake---the song rocks! it's in fun! Since when do people ANALYZE dance songs! Boy with people like this--no wonder gay women aren't supported!
    WHATHEF's picture

    VOTE FOR PERFECTION

    Submitted by
    WHATHEF (2 posts)
    on November 13, 2008 - 12:06pm.

     

    We'd like to see the video go to air! If you do too here's the voting link:

     

    http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/the_click_list/video_voting.jhtml

    Musicplayer's picture

    I Agree

    Submitted by
    Musicplayer (198 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 10:20am.

    I agree.. I don't get the song.. The lyrics are.. well, lacking words..
    And the music video isn't at all matching with Sandra Bernhard as I know her.
    Let's hope the rest of the EP is better then this, because frankly, this is not my taste of anything at all.

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    Caroline's picture

    All I can say is... lulwut?

    Submitted by
    Caroline (75 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 11:58am.
    All I can say is... lulwut?
    SunriseShadow's picture

    Different

    Submitted by
    SunriseShadow (174 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 12:03pm.

    That's what I'll say... It's...different...

    Ah whatever, I don't get it, but I'm sure someone will. It's not my taste, but I bet she's got her own reasons for doing it like this, so we'll just see what happens and how the rest of the EP turns out.

    Major_Roon's picture

    Huh?

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    Major_Roon (1 post)
    on November 11, 2008 - 12:59pm.

    I get it...a little...kinda...sorta...maybe?

    I mean jeans are great, I suppose Sandra thinks so too. "Your timing is perfection" maybe that's not really about the jeans collection but rather about herself. She's dancing around, showing off her body. She's older now...but the timing is perfection. She's still beautiful, still in shape. Maybe she likes her own body a lot more now that she's 'grown into it'?

    Jeans...well, maybe she likes wearing them because they make her feel good-looking?

    Then again...it kinda reminds me of Madonna's "Vogue"

    And I'm probably totally wrong :p

    Rae's picture

    Was that a music video?

    Submitted by
    Rae (60 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 1:27pm.
    It just seems so random. But, maybe that was to point. Taking something that triggered inspiration and turning it into an impromptu song and music video. I honestly can't say I would add this to my iPod but maybe if they explained it a little more it would give it enough depth to be appreciated. 
    guac03's picture

    Spoof?

    Submitted by
    guac03 (20 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 2:41pm.
    Maybe she's just making fun of music videos in general? They rarely make sense. And sometimes have women wandering around in bras for no reason. 
    Lacey's picture

    ''Ben Sherman!'' ''Dolce

    Submitted by
    Lacey (332 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 3:54pm.

    ''Ben Sherman!''

    ''Dolce and Gabbana!''

    ''Versace!''

    WHUTT?!

     

    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22059764903

     

    Roseriotgrrl's picture

    It's a part of one of her

    Submitted by
    Roseriotgrrl (3 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 5:07pm.
    It's a part of one of her comedy CDs that I can't remember the name of. It goes along with a story of course and is funny in context if you've heard the story.
    Ms. Dilly Dally's picture

    My interpretation

    Submitted by
    Ms. Dilly Dally (108 posts)
    on November 11, 2008 - 8:39pm.

    I take it as a spoof of the countless celebs coming out with a clothing line and thinking it's pure genius. 

     

     

     

     

     

    buffy girl's picture

    I completely get it as a

    Submitted by
    buffy girl (1 post)
    on November 11, 2008 - 9:29pm.
    I completely get it as a fellow gen X er. It's a very ironic clip and she's taking the piss (in a sexy camp way) re the tabloid industry and people like paris hilton and friends. IMO its probably marketed for gay nightclubs but because it isn't so clear what she's doing its got an edgy edge.
    Breaking Records Music's picture

    Do your homework Trish

    Submitted by
    Breaking Record... (1 post)
    on November 12, 2008 - 11:59am.

    Trish:

    We met at  Qmecon. I think we shared a panel.  I reached out to  you a few times.  You could have asked me about the video.  It's not rocket science. We put a track under one of her monologues and cut it to a photo shoot with Australian photographer Jasmine Hirst. That's it.  I guess the artistic expression is in the eyes of the beholder. During the photo session Sandra was dancing to whatever was on the radio.  As for the lyrics. Listen again.  Is Sandra "trying to be a dance floor diva"? I think not.  She's a good friend who, when asked if I can do this video said "sure, go for it". That said, thanks for writing about it.

    Yours truly,

    Bernadette O'Reilly

    President

    Breaking Records  www.breakingrecordsmusic.com 

    redbull7's picture

    From the other person in the music video PERFECTION

    Submitted by
    redbull7 (1 post)
    on November 12, 2008 - 3:31pm.

    I'm the photographer in Sandra Bernhard's "Perfection" music video, we did a photo shoot,  shot it and made it into a music video and your point is?

     


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