Studebaker wrote:
Oooh, scum. Now that is nasty--I wonder if Utada has even seen or heard that thrown at her before. I'm curious: does she just shrug it off? Because, I bet the lady's been used to plenty of extreme/irrational stuff from fans. Remember that one radio interview when she elaborated on some of the freaky presents and letters from her Japanese fanbase? This is basically another silly stab, right?

I guess not. I mean, assuming Alex Fenway's an American listener, I can understand if Utada doesn't take this so easy. Mostly she's been pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed at how dedicated the Ameican fans are. And I too, of course, can understand the fans' backlash; though honestly, I consider remarks or thoughts like that Alex's to be expected before, during, and after every Utada release.

If you're a fan, and you're dissatisfied with the current work, I say buck it up and wait your turn. So long as Utada stays working, she's bound to make sometihng that'll appeal to you. But making half-assed comments like that, I think, are extremely discouraging, and it doesn't help an artist go anywhere. Excessive bashing is just as bad as excessive flattery.

*sigh* Oh well. At least no one hasn't threatened her life or anything. Or did I miss that?