Monday, September 14, 2009

Homework - Kanye vs Swift


MTV music awards - Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift yesterday at the MTV music awards.

"I always dreamed about what it would be like to win one of these one day," Taylor said with surprise. "I never thought it would happen."

As Taylor continued, Kanye interrupted, saying he thought Beyonce's "Single Ladies" video was wrongly overlooked. "Hey Taylor, I'm really happy for you, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time."

Taylor looked humiliated. The audience booed him, and gave her a standing ovation.


Not only was Kanye's approach disrespectful, it was especially disrespectful because it was directed towards a teenage girl, actually. Taylor won't turn 20 until December.

Questions:
1) Where did this story take place?
2) When did this story take place?
3) What did Kanye West do?
4) Was Kanye disrespectful in your opinion? Why or why not?

Info and pic taken from yahoo news (Billy Johnson)

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