Is Justin Bieber Ruining Steampunk?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2011/12/13 22:00:00

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Some might argue that Justin Bieber is ruining Christmas with his hideous sweaters and Santa kid swagger, but the Biebs' new video for "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" is offending onlookers of a very different sort. According to The Washington Post, Bieber is being accused of slaughtering the steampunk subculture by incorporating elements of the aesthetic into the video.

Simply put, steampunk is a sci-fi genre combining aesthetic elements of the Victorian and Edwardian eras in futuristic contexts. Airships, top hats, and automatons are common elements of the subculture, though it's more complicated than that. Examples of the steampunk aesthetic include the works of Jules Verne (especially "A Journey to the Center of the Earth"), Disney's "Treasure Planet," and the "Bioshock" video game series.

Want to see the ode to steampunk yourself? Click on the picture to watch Justin Bieber's new video, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town."

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Depsycho 2011/12/13 23:29:13 (edited)

Yes

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Oh Bieber... what have you done...

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Inquisitve Kat 2011/12/14 17:52:24

No

Seriously? People actually care about this??? As long as the kid's covered, I don't care what he's dressed in.

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zombiekitten87 2011/12/14 17:45:28

No

I think that there are worse things for steampunk than Justin bieber... I don't particularly care about steampunk or bieber

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iamnotafraid37 2011/12/14 17:40:20

No

His video is AWFUL...but he's not ruining steam punk because it takes more than one video by a pop artist no one but young kids takes seriously to ruin a underground movement....

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rocketsledd 2011/12/14 17:35:39

No

If Jar Jar didn't ruin space operas, and the Lawnmower Man didn't ruin cyberpunk, JB can't ruin steampunk.

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Lois Gr... to rockets... 2011/12/14 18:36:15

Yea, but JarJar Binks nearly ruined a perfectly cool Star Wars movie for everybody. Can we buy a dvd w/o him in it? We have to ask. Editing is so well done now, it could happen.

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skittelzninja35 2011/12/14 17:35:34

Steamwhatnow?

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I'm not sure what steampunk is, I'm not a huge fan of bieber but why hate he's just another artist trying to be big I highly doubt he could ruin this.

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Boo 2011/12/14 17:35:10

Steamwhatnow?

He's the worst! I really do not understand the fascination with this no tallent dude. He can ruin anything.

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ClarisseGwadaGirl 2011/12/14 17:28:14

Steamwhatnow?

Does Bieber Craps? YES...Does Bieber fart? Yes..Does Bieber needs to shower? YES...well...BIEBER DOES AND DOES...and SO??????????????????? YES BIEBER WILL BIT THE DUST...hopefully one day sooner then later.....conclusion : RUIN.. yes BIEBER DOES...

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Lois Gr... to Clariss... 2011/12/14 18:37:45

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Yep, just like the Jonas sisters. He will fade away. Exactly! Its not like he's The Stones or The Beatles. He's a fad. Fad's die.

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Clariss... to Lois Gr... 2011/12/15 13:32:56

Agreed!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gryffindor53 2011/12/14 17:27:08

No

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Those who like steapunk are going to keep liking it. Honestly, people.

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skittel... to Gryffin... 2011/12/14 17:39:16

I agree I don't think JB is the most talented boy ever,but I dont think he could ruin Steampunk(who ever that is)

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Wabbleyuw 2011/12/14 17:24:47

No

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No. He isn't making or breaking it, it just is...

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Stupid Dummyhead 2011/12/14 17:04:32

Yes

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What doesn't Justin Bieber ruin?

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Lois Gr... to Stupid ... 2011/12/14 18:39:31

I dunno? Maybe a 9 year old girls b'day party? Cuz who else likes that sh**? Those little girls are gonna grow up and he will be a has-been w/o an audience. Just like the Joans sisters

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Don 2011/12/14 17:03:31

Yes

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Wish someone would get this no-talent whining kid and exile him

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dandieselonian 2011/12/14 17:02:26

Steamwhatnow?

careful you could burn your wankle doing those steampunks

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Ruby Dear - The Fangirl of ... 2011/12/14 17:02:07

No

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Steampunk fans will continue to like it whether it gains popularity or not. This just causes a mild irritation.

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freed-mind 2011/12/14 17:01:00

No

Steampunk was already crappy

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cupcakes 2011/12/14 17:00:33
Medulla Oblongata 2011/12/14 16:58:41 (edited)

Steamwhatnow?

Never heard of steampunk before now, but I highly doubt he's ruining anything. Calm down.

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skittel... to Medulla... 2011/12/14 17:45:34

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THANK you this is one of the best comments iv seen. I'm not a huge fan a Bieber, but like you said I highly doubt he ruined anything.

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Medulla... to skittel... 2011/12/15 04:53:55

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I'm not a huge fan, either, but I can admit when I like one (or five) of his songs.

And you're welcome. :)

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skittel... to Medulla... 2011/12/20 14:14:43

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BOOM goes the dynamite ^_^

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Pissed 2011/12/14 16:56:23

Yes

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Beiber needs to go the way of the dinosaur for one...and two, stick to what all the pop stars do best, pop trends - crappy t-shirts and sideways baseball hats or whatever the hell is the new thing now.

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Vic~*PHAET*~ 2011/12/14 16:52:32

Yes

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He already managed to do a number on the music industry, so why not try his hand at Steampunk?

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gwen.collignon 2011/12/14 16:51:40

Steamwhatnow?

Steamwhat?
But he is ruining every thing!

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icarus 2011/12/14 16:51:19

Yes

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Yes he ruins everything...

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angel 2011/12/14 16:49:58

No

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Besides looking like vanilla ice this video is very cute and nicely put together. Everyone is trying to put a negative view on this kid and in my own opinion he is a talented young man.

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TamHanley 2011/12/14 16:44:30

No

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Steampunk (which finally has a name, but has been around a long time in literature and imagination) can survive Justin's 15 minutes.

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dan 2011/12/14 16:35:39

Yes

The ultimate steampunk film, python, gilliam's 'brazil'
nothing can destroy the wonder of it, not even bieb.

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Deb J. 2011/12/14 16:31:37

No

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I sincerely doubt that he has the power or influence to ruin anything... he may piggyback on various trends and cultural influences, but that's as far as it can go. He's no stylemaker.

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kitty to Deb J. 2011/12/14 16:57:33

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he's not so he has to go through every style in the book till he finds one that will make him look better and then ruin the fun for everyone else.

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Jasmin 2011/12/14 16:31:01

Steamwhatnow?

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let him do what he wants

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chiakaiyuki 2011/12/14 16:25:28

Yes

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Get away from steampunk, idiot.

Pop stars should stick to pop. Now all the little tweeinieboppers will be all over it, making streampunk 'fasionable'. >.<

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Don Perro 2011/12/14 16:25:02 (edited)

Yes

Why?

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happyman 2011/12/14 16:24:48

Yes

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He is a steamdonkey....

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monica 2011/12/14 16:15:17

Steamwhatnow?

love him

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Dynasty Fighter 2011/12/14 16:14:50

Yes

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he ruins everything he touches

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Hermes to Dynasty... 2011/12/14 16:49:25

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Alright, you've made an assertion - now show some evidence that isn't subjective to back it up. If you can't - keep quiet. It's called put up or shut up.

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