The internet won, of course. The internet always does.
So Weird Al Yankovic recorded a song for his upcoming album which parodies Lady Gaga, specifically by mocking her costumed antics. As he usually does, he sought the approval of Lady Gaga herself (though is not at all required to do so -- see the first link for details). Gaga turned him down flat, and he was assured multiple times that the command was from the bubble-wrapped one herself. So he released the song freely over the internet earlier this week, and the internet backlash was enough that she quickly reversed herself (along with inventing a lame excuse).
What do you think of the parody? It amused me, though not one of Al's finest works (from recent stuff, that would have to be "White and Nerdy"). I'm interested in seeing what Gaga fans have to say. Also, does her denial of Weird Al's request (almost unprecedented) demonstrate that she takes herself too seriously or thinks too much of herself?
ETA: Apparently there are also accusations that the song Weird Al parodied, "Born this Way" was itself a ripoff of Madonna's "Express Yourself." There are certainly similarities, including beat, vocals (how it's sung), and even the theme.
Not that I give a crap about such a trivial issue, but it is amusing to see both sides (especially the Gaga fans) get so upset over it.
Don't double-post, buttface. ~Shlup