After her high-flying, butt-kicking Super Bowl halftime show, Lady Gaga is continuing her week of excitement by releasing a new music video, this time for the rocking “John Wayne” cut off of her latest album Joanne. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, who also created the videos for “Telephone” and “Paparazzi,” this new romp is filled with vintage Gaga, from the over-the-top costumes to the creative group choreography, to the well, super-weirdness of everything.
I was trying to enjoy one of my favorite songs off of Joanne, but honestly, I couldn’t help but brim with anxiety as I mentally tallied how many points Gaga and her guy pal were racking up on their licenses. Let’s count them up:
1. Seat Belts!? (00:20)
I count at least eight dudes without seat belts on. Not only that, but we’ve got one guy hanging out of the sunroof, a couple guys out the windows, and two guys on the hood (no doubt obstructing the driver’s line of vision). Safety first and jamming second, you guys!
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2. Drinking and Driving/Open Container (00:23)
Lady Gaga’s man friend is definitely drinking a lager while behind the wheel. And while for all we know his blood alcohol level is below the legal limit of 0.08, he is definitely still breaking the law by holding an open container. I’m MADD, bro.
3. Helmets!? (00:35)
It’s possible that Gaga and her companion are riding motorcycles in a state without a mandatory helmet law, but the odds are against them. And while her wide-brimmed hat will protect her against the sun’s rays and fashion critics, it won’t do much when it comes to traumatic brain injuries. I might add that while she’s donning a leather outfit, it’s not exactly one that will protect her against road rash in the case of an accident.
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4. Reckless Driving (00:55)
Oh, YEP.
5. Driving on the Shoulder (01:11)
This one really doesn’t hold a candle to some of their other violations, but it’s worth mentioning. Driving on the shoulder can be dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists, disabled vehicles, and the occupants of the offending car itself.
6. Possible car stereo violation (01:14)
Many states have laws against drivers playing their stereos too loudly. I’m guessing that the sound system that is mounted to the roof of their car, Gaga and company might end up with a ticket. Maybe they’ll get off with a warning?
7. Distracted Driving (01:24)
I don’t really know where to start here, but let’s start with the making out and heavy petting while behind the wheel. Yes, it makes fooling around even more fun and exciting, but oh my gosh, it’s called parking for a reason. Something tells me that this might be even worse than texting while driving.
8. Driving on the Sidewalk (01:53)
This is probably illegal for a really good reason that I can’t think of right now. Oh, wait: pedestrians!
9. Failing to Stop at the Scene of an Accident (01:54)
Oh my god, did they just hit a dog? They just hit a dog! And they didn’t stop at the scene of the accident, which is illegal. I know we’re only halfway through the song, but maybe they should stop rocking until they safely reach their destination.
10. Firing a Weapon from a Vehicle (01:59)
No, it is not legal to discharge a firearm when in a moving car. When Gaga later fires bullets out of her high heels while sitting on the roof of a parked car, though – that actually might be legal? I need to speak to my attorney.
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11. Speeding (02:00)
How have I not mentioned speeding yet?
12. Failing to Alert Authorities of an Accident (02:12)
Uh-oh, now they’ve crashed into a tree and the car exploded. And at least one version of Lady Gaga might be dead or something. Even worse, everyone is partaking in choreographed dancing instead of calling the police and filing an official accident report, which is unlawful.
Lady Gaga John Wayne music video
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