So, I saw this video of Lady Gaga throwing up on stage, and I thought, “I gotta try that.” I mean, not the throwing up part, but the whole singing and dancing while not feeling well thing. I was curious if I could pull it off, you know, keep the show going even when my stomach’s doing somersaults.
First thing I did was watch that video a few times. She vomited like four times during “Edge of Glory” in Barcelona. I watched how she just kept going, didn’t miss a beat, even danced sexily through it. A real pro. I figured I’d start by learning the choreography. I spent a couple of days practicing the moves, trying to get them down pat.
The Experiment
Next, I needed to simulate the, uh, “not feeling well” part. I didn’t actually want to make myself sick, so I came up with this genius idea. I spun around in my office chair for like five minutes straight. Felt pretty dizzy and queasy after that, just like I’d imagine you’d feel before throwing up. Perfect.
Then, it was showtime. I put on “Edge of Glory,” stood in front of my mirror, and tried to perform the choreography while feeling like I was about to hurl. It was way harder than I thought. I stumbled a few times, almost fell over, and definitely didn’t look as graceful as Gaga. But I kept going, just like she did. I even tried to do that sexy dance she did, but it probably just looked like I was about to fall over.
I tried this a few times, each time spinning in my chair beforehand. Each time, my stomach lurched, and I felt like I was on a rollercoaster. I tried to keep a straight face, keep moving, keep singing along, but it was tough. I give major props to Gaga for being able to do this for real, on stage, in front of thousands of people.
My Results
- Coordination: It went out the window. I was stumbling, my moves were all over the place, and I definitely wasn’t hitting those dance steps like I practiced.
- Singing: Forget about it. I could barely get the words out, let alone stay on key. My voice was shaky, and I kept having to stop to take deep breaths.
- Overall Performance: Let’s just say it wasn’t pretty. I looked and sounded terrible, and I’m pretty sure if anyone saw me, they’d think I was having some kind of medical emergency.
In the end, I didn’t manage to throw up, thankfully. But I did gain a whole new level of respect for Lady Gaga. Being able to perform like that while feeling sick is seriously impressive. It’s way harder than it looks. I’m definitely not cut out for that kind of thing. I’ll stick to singing in the shower, where nobody can see or hear me.
So, that’s my little experiment. It was a fail in terms of me being able to perform like Gaga, but a win in terms of understanding how tough she is. It’s one thing to perform when you’re feeling great, but a whole other thing to keep going when your body’s rebelling. She’s a true professional, and I’m even more of a fan now than I was before.
