Tucker Carlson Decries 'WAP' Performance at Grammys


By Josh FeldmanMar 15th, 2021, 9:10 pm
Tucker Carlson railed against Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's performance of "WAP" at the Grammys Sunday night.
He showed part of the performance before saying, "No more Dumbo. It's too filthy. We get that instead."
In speaking with Candace Owens, Carlson said, "It's hard not to conclude they're intentionally trying to degrade our culture and hurt our children."
Owens said, "Virtually, what we were looking at last night was a lesbian sex scene being simulated on television, and this is considered feminist."
"This feels more sinister. This is starting to me to seem like it's not even left or right, it's not a political issue. This seems like an attack on American values, American traditions, and you're actually actively trying to make children aspire to things that are grotesque," she added, calling it a celebration of "perversity."
Owens even said at one point, "You have these kids learning about critical race theory, they're learning that they should aspire to people like Cardi B. You see that fundamentally we are seeing the destruction of American values, American principles."
Carlson closed the segment by saying, "Totally degrading. And the same people who make it will lecture you about 'you hate women' or something."
You can watch above, via Fox News.

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I guess this is what he is talking about.
I watched as much of this video as I could bear, and I have to say, to me, this stuff is garbage. Not just the dancing and the low lifing, but also the music. It's terrible.
But I'm not sure the fans of this type of performance are using this behavior to model their own behavior. I think they look at it more as excessive exhibitionism along the lines of professional wrestling.
I didnt watch the grammies because I dont know any of the "artists" any more and I think most of the music they highlight is horrid.
I dont think, however that it signals the end of western civilization.
I stuck it out to see Taylor Swift and a couple others. Other than that my music tastes weren't satiated. None the less, there's all kinds of music for all kinds of people and that is perfectly fine with me.
I think I read a story today that said the tv ratings for the Grammys last night were the lowest they've ever had. They have tipped the tv show too far in the direction of what we see in the seeded video.
Everything is being tipped anymore. Tribalism is real here. And Putin with the other autocrats need that to survive.
Remember, with every action there is a reaction. For better or worse that is a reality that has withstood every test of the ages.
I'm going to give you 'points' for that one! I love these "new kids" making America Great Again - for themselves. It's different. It's expressive.
It's visual. It's sensual. And, that is what these women are doing - 'inventin for mass media a this genre. This 'Taste.' Babies are born from these lyrics. Bet on it!
They 'nasty.' So what? They perform it only for the "sexy" people!
I reckon they perform it for the youth who buy their music. And for that reason, I agree with their "Message." Not because I can't see it for what it is - female liberation!
So you see where some women's minds really are in the freedom 'game.' And I don't say that tongue-and-cheek. Some women want to be able to dance, sing, celebrate those 'big-bones' of theirs and all around not be 'mother material' every waking moment. I see it as their expression.
Try to roll with it; don't judge it. They hurt nobody. Nobody is hurt from this performance art!
Now, I am going back in for another 'look.' Love that 'sinister' beat too!
Now whoa, MonsterMash. While you are "definitioning" for us go on and add performance art to your list!
I have seen pole dancers in my life working for real. I have seen strip teasers and other sensual stage presentations, and certainly I have seen Porn of several stripes. First off that was 'art imitating life' - as clothes are on. The censors were "on-point" and no erotica paraphernalia was lying about.
Now at to next year and "Stinky-Dinky" (which I could only find a reference about (no video or song) for RuPaul) if it did occur I likely would not know about it until somebody post it for me to observe and comment on! I don't follow the Grammy's - I simply got all the t-shirts a 'thousand moons' ago!
You don't like "Stinky on my Dinky"? Well, you don't go where "Stinky. . . ." is airing the place out! That is what I do about it.
I don't think so. Professional wrestling is forced masculinity and violence exaggerated to cartoonish effect and these music and dancing performances are forced sexuality exaggerated to cartoonish effect. The critics like Tucker Carlson think that the youth of the country will now run around dressed like Cardi B and twerking or stripping in the middle of a shopping mall but that is not what we see. A very small part of Cardi B's fans mimic her behavior, just like most WWE fans don't go around beating on their chest and physically threatening people.
I don't like the video, I don't like the music and I don't like the message, it is trash, but it is not changing the world.
That was never Carlson's point.
He was contrasting the left's cancelling of Dr Seuss to it's promotion of the Grammy performance.
It's about the "values" of the left, you see!
You won't find their values on MTV or that Grammy Awards performance (No offense to Cardi or Megan).
Did the left cancel the performance?
Nope, but they cancelled Dr Seuss and a host of other things. Thus the anxious concern of Tucker Carlson.
The entity that owns the rights to Dr. Seuss' collected works (Dr. Seuss Enterprises) decided to stop printing six of his books due largely to outdated and offensive ethnic characterizations. The publisher, Random House, has accommodated their wishes. They did not cancel Dr. Seuss.
Analysis from a business perspective would suggest that Dr. Seuss Enterprises is trying to preserve its brand name (which is netting EBT ~$30 million per year). If a company sees a threat to their brand they will often take action.
Exaggerating reality seems to be the game with partisan politics. A side will take a kernel of truth (e.g. 6 books no longer printed due to offensive material) and exaggerate this into 'they canceled Dr. Seuss'. Many people will then run with the message 'canceled Dr. Seuss' without knowing what actually took place. They would not know that the 'they' in this case is motivated to preserve the brand Dr. Seuss and that the action they took was to actually keep Dr. Seuss popular. They are promoting Dr. Seuss; not canceling Dr. Seuss.
To the contrary:
"In a study published in 2019 in “Research on Diversity in Youth Literature” (this is an actual academic journal, seriously), researchers Katie Ishizula and Ramon Stephens found that only 2% of human characters in Seuss’ books were people of color. And all of these characters, they say, were depicted through racist caricatures.
The Washington Post ran two op-eds defending the decision to cancel Dr. Seuss titled: “The Time is Right to Cancel Dr. Seuss’s Racists Books,” and “If Curtailing Racist Imagery in Dr. Seuss is Cancel Culture, What, Exactly, is Your Culture?”
In “The Time is Right to Cancel Dr. Seuss Racists Books,” Ron author Ron Charles wrote, “After years of earnest efforts to create a more just society, the persistence of racist groups in America — given new energy by the rise of Donald Trump — has made many people realize that more aggressive steps must be taken to counter these attitudes. There’s been a heightened awareness of the way racism is subtly inscribed in our culture, including in our children’s books. Publishers have been trying to undo the damage with titles such as Ibram X. Kendi’s ‘Antiracist Baby,’ Bobbi Kates’s ‘We’re Different, We’re the Same,’ and Chana Ginelle Ewing’s ‘An ABC of Equality.’”
The entity you describe caved in to the pressure - from the left!
They responded to their market.
What I wrote remains spot on. This is basic business. A brand-owner will always take actions to best protect its brand. It does not care why the dynamics of the marketplace change, it simply cares about adapting the brand so that if fares as well as possible.
People who have a 'left' perspective are part of the Dr. Seuss customer base and thus affect, in part, the sales of Dr. Seuss products (and related uses of the brand by company's such as Disney).
Bottom line, if the brand-holders believed that their consumers (the people who buy their products) were predominantly not offended or concerned about the characterizations in these six books, they likely would have continued printing and ignored the objections of others. However, as is most likely the case here, if one's consumer base takes issue then it makes sense to respond.
But my key point was about exaggeration. 'They' did not 'cancel Dr. Seuss'. 'They' (Dr. Seuss Enterprises) took actions to preserve Dr. Seuss. Their actions were not to cancel Dr. Seuss but rather to cease printing of 6 books from his collection.
Exaggeration and ultimately fake facts perpetuates the incessant divisive partisanship that continues to harm our nation.
Don't bother, TiG. Vic knows goddamned well that Dr Seuss wasn't "canceled". But he now has a bee in his bonnet and he's gone 'round the bend
Tucker always looks anxious ... you would also if you had the same pickle stuffed firmly up your butt.
Tucker Carlson is making 'profit' off the Right. He 'cashed cow' the event for fodder. It is the same as Roger Ailes and then he was found out to be a sexual harrasser and paid big 'mint.' Bill O' Reilly and paid big mint, and so it will continue. . . . Apparently, men like women's body parts in 'big' ways enough to get in major trouble of it. Who knew?
Freedom is what you promised, Vic. Deal with it.
Incidentally, no one was harmed in the making of the Grammy production above!
Hear hear! Glorifying violence for kids is perfectly acceptable, but sexuality? That’s a big fat no.
Tig, Vic just wants something to whine about and so he picked Dr. Seuss. We all know he doesn’t actually give a shit about Dr. Seuss, this is just something for those on the right to latch onto because they have nothing else. These idiotic culture wars that almost no one gives a shit about are all they have as a political party.
Forgive him, he can’t help it.
You are correct about where one might find the values of the right. Like maybe a Ku Klux gathering, White nationalist meeting or a legislature devising ways to stop people from voting.
Tucker Carlson is 'workin' it' - he want s a proMOTion, because some of the 'talent' is getting themselves cancelled after the January 6, 2021 capitol destruction. There is open room at the top: Tucker is 'bouty-bouty' saying and starting culture wars on what the Top wants from a Bottom. That is, MORE ADS SOLD.
It's called FREEDOM to make a proper business decision. I know you remember what those are!
Culture war is a 'go to' must when democrats are in control. Some elite conservatives want others to gaze through the liberals' windows AND SEE. . .
This wasn't "sexy." This was like a parody of sexy. Further, I would hope this woman never attempts to express outrage over men treating women as sex objects because after watching what I could stand of the video, she has no credibility in that area. Mostly, though, it was just embarrassing to watch.
I don't think Right Said Fred was all that right...
Yet he thought he was and here we are stuck with the memories...
Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy (Original Mix - 2006 Version)
Yeah, I still have no idea whether he was serious or making a parody about fashion models or something. Either way, that was embarrassing to watch as well. And thanks. Probably won't be able to get that song out of my head, now.
Drakkonis, that was performance art. Tis all. Moreover, MEN and for that matter nobody else gets to treat independent-minded women like anything other than what they want it to be!
You often tout freedom. Do it now for these two women and their entourage!
What's embarrassing about freedom when absolutely no one is harmed?
I also remember the outrage over Madonna rolling around the stage while signing Like A Virgin...
Point is, there is always something.
Imo if it is not ones cup of tea, go for a coffee.
I don't like the song, musically, it is annoying, to me, but I understand I am not the audience. I am an old white guy who likes Frank Sinatra, Santana, Friends Of Distinction and Natalie Cole, not Cardi B. Although I don't like it, I can't really judge the music. But what about these lyrics CB ?
[Verse 2]
Bitches ain't fuckin' with me now and I can see why
Dirty-ass, dusty-ass bitch, you got pink eye
Bitches want smoke until I bring it to they doorstep
Tell that bitch back back, breath smell like horse sex (Ha)
Put it on him now, he will never be the same (He won't)
Tatted on my ass 'cause I really like the pain (Ah)
He nutted on my butt, I said, "I'm glad that you came"
If that nigga had a twin, I would let 'em run a train (Skrrt)
Those are the lyrics to the song she was performing on the Grammies, (they changed some of the words on tv to protect the innocent I guess you could say).
What is up with these lyrics CB ?
It's trash talk and apparently the song buying youth eat it up. My friend, you are old enough to remember this one: "Man-up!" Gird yourself: I will see you on the other side:
WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE AND CONNOTATIONS.
Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
Is it not for me? Yes, it's not for me.
Did I remember it? Yes! (This one is 'dated' now)
Did Youtube take it down for cause? NO! (I first saw it on Youtube and since then, NOW!)
NOTE: It was 'music/rap' like this and Taylor Swift's "SHAKE IT OFF!" That caused the then living Diva, Ms. Aretha Franklin, to call both women and inform them and I paraphrase, 'It don't take all that for your talent to make 'bank' and a legacy.'
I cringe (at moments)—yes! And then I remember that I 'preach' MAX diversity for this country.
My good friend John Russell, this is what "FREEDOM" and "Diversity" looks like when it is allowed to harmlessly 'flow'. . . .
I think we as a society and a culture can do better than Cardi B, but I do agree that Tucker Carlson is carried away about this. It is not the end of western civilization.
We speak diversity that does not harm. I say let Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus - hang out on the rails for those who want to see them on television and stage.
Tucker is ugh. The dude is wiping himself on Cardi's efforts.
Tucker Carlson is wiping himself on Cardi's art. And, oh look, who he called up to be his 'baller' in his gritty studio. Candace - the book promoter who married a British politician's son.
Sometimes you surprise me, JB. We certainly can do better. This video, and the thousands and thousands like it, represent a culture of self-indulgence at any cost, if one can call such a view culture.
He's a pundit, so no surprise there. Tune in to just about any of them and you'll find the same thing.
It pretty much is if we don't change course. I doubt that, fifty years from now, there will be much of western civilization left to recognize.
... because none of those steroid ballerinas can sing?
It's Pop Culture not real culture. We can tell that she learned to dance in the strip club and the green men in bra's is odd and the lyrics are X rated and I wouldn't allow children to listen to it but there's still nothing new here. The Music business had it's last original decade in the 80's and everything since then has been rehashed repackaged and done before. Vanity 6 was singing X rated shit and wearing less and looked a hell of a lot sexier than these fat asses back in the early 80's. The only difference is nobody in the 80's with an ass that big would have wanted their Cellulite to be filmed on national TV and saved forever, they would have hit the gym or wore a skirt.
You get a vote for mentioning, Vanity 6! ("You've mad a mess of my dress!") Albeit, I take it down a .5 value for your attack on big butts and cellulite! Some men and women like their women 'thick.' I say leave 'em alone, and enjoy the work put out as it is!
Then I know you are aware of the Princely One - PRINCE - one of the unapologetic male figures of the time, who sang this one in the 1980's when music 'blue color' was escaping from suppression:
Head
[Verse 1: Prince and Lisa Coleman]
I remember when I met you, baby You were on your way to be wed You were such a sexy thing I loved the way you walked the things you said I was so nonchalant I didn't want you to be misled But I've got to have you, baby I got to have you in my bed
You said: "But I'm just a virgin, and I'm
On my way to be wed
But you're such a hunk
So full of spunk"
[Chorus: Prince]
I'll give you head till you're burning up Head till you get enough Head till your love is red Head, love you till you're dead
[Verse 2: Prince and Lisa Coleman]You know you're good, girl
I think you like to go down You wouldn't have stopped But uh, I came on your wedding gown And you said: "I must confess
I wanna get undressed and go to bed" With that I jammed, you fool You married me instead
[Chorus: Prince]Now morning, noon, and night I give you head till you're burning up Head till you get enough Head till your love is red Head, love you till you're dead
[Bridge: Prince]Head Head Head Head Whoa!
[Synthesizer Solo]
[Chorus: Prince] Head till you're burning up Head till you get enough Head till your love is red Head, love you till you're dead
[Outro: Prince]Head Head Head
Nobody messed with Prince's ability to make money off the tune either at the time, do I recall. Albeit, we, the youth were 'scandalized.' And we were looking at each other like: Somebody is going to publicly stop him from singing this on stage! (They did not stop him that I know of!)
If it's up, and it Up, then it UP, THEN ITS STUCK! Alright "Mama." (Chuckles.)
I looked up the lyrics to this "song".
They gave the tv audience the PG version. For example, near the beginning she changes the word "nigga" to "chick" and the word "pussy" to "kitty". Don't say she didnt try and observe good decorum , lol.
the original lyric is here
Cardi B – Up Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
here is a small sample
I said my face bomb, ass tight
Racks stack up Shaq height
Jewelry on me, flashlight
I been lit since last night
Hit him with that good good
Make a nigga act right
Broke boys don't deserve no pussy
(I know that's right)
To be clear. I was not borne in the Rap era. Most of it is not more me as a result of it not be an "essential" to my makeup. What I respect about these women is their "No Chaser" attitude.
In my opinion, the new (female) rappers are as "hardcore" as the males. And as long as it ain't harming anyone, I keep my morals off them-generally!
Oh and it probably ain't Cardi B or Megan Thee Stallion that arranged to modify the words; it is the Censors. (And of course, Sponsors.)
NOTE: I feel you know all this, nevertheless!
Tucker, other than being an overpaid right wing mouth maw is about as relevant as a Sardine being the main meal for a Great White Shark.
The end of civilization as we know it Tucker, would be your friends shouting, "Hang Mike Pence."
I guess the reason this song is supposed to be empowering is because it is all about graphic, raunchy sex and the feeling is that that has been ok for male artists, but not for women. I would say that’s mostly a hip hop phenomenon. Not that other genres don’t reference sex, but they typically don’t do so to the degree of vulgarity that you find in hip hop.
I’m also not sure it’s all that accurate to say that women have somehow been unable to do songs like this. And considering the criticism leveled at male artists, I wouldn’t say it has been unanimously ok for them, either.
But even if it were accurate, is this what empowerment looks like? It seems more like a race to the bottom. For years, many critics - and women generally, in particular - have spoken out against rap and hip hop lyrics for their disrespect of women sexually. Apparently the answer is to have women be just as raunchy about themselves as the men are? It’s hard to see someone “winning” here.
As for the apparent objection that it’s two women being sexual together on stage, who cares?
Oh, no. Women be doin this a long time....
Viewer Discretion is definitely advised. Lil Kim _ Eat my Pussy Right
And I thought that time I saw "Megan Thee Stallion" perform on SNL was risqué. There was time when I was young...er, that I blushed a little over learning what, Labelle's sang this:
Labelle - Lady Marmalade (Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir ) • TopPop
And the community-at-large was compromised. Even more so AFTER we learned what the french meant! (You know don't cha?) And then we got see all that Labelle group gyrating and those shoulders and crouch thrusts! Scandalized damn near the whole country! Bald-headed women - stylish? Say it can't be - it just can't be!
If you say it in French, it’s ok. Apparently.
If you say it in French, all the boy's will still say: "Mmm-hm!"
Yeah...but I actually know what that means. Never did like that song
Is that where Space Ace Frahley got his costume?
HaHaHaHa. I bet Tucker watched it over and over. Here's a tissue, grandpa.
It's pretty much all I get from this type of article.... I don't particularly like this song and nor of Cardi B in general, but not for the reasons the Carlson, or the seeder here, make.
Apparently Mr. Tucker would not be a fan of Burlesque or Cabaret.
Please make sure his fainting couch is nearby when you utter those words!
Meh ... if you let your kids watch Tucker's political pornography they'll survive this video.
Apparently Tucker doesn’t realize the internet exists.
At least Cardi makes it about the money (upfront). 'Pay me - ink the contract - we perform!' Tucker vomits out self-righteous indignation about a matter that causes some conservatives no harm.
Oh the beloved Owens...Barf.
She is the one that said Meagan Markle wasn't Black enough...insinuating that she couldn't talk about racism depending on her skin colour...
What doesn’t Carlson shit his pants about?
Tucker Carlson - Candace Owens Reacts To WAP Performance At The GRAMMYs
Okay, here is the video attached to the article image above. Do listen to it. And then for the love things "red/white/blue" tell me what Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion freedom to make money from a presentation for the Grammys (where no one is harmed) is causing consequences for Tucker and Candance. Please somebody, explain the issue here.
If Cardi B and Megan T' Stallion together is such a 'car trash' for Tucker and Candace - why do a stop-n-look?
I have a feeling that both of those young ladies have been kissed a lot.