think about this seriously, now

[lula_vampiro]

Poll dead cabaret battle

I'm not talking about music or who is a better person or which pop culture you like better, I'm talking about, if they tried to kill each other, who would survive? Granted, they both are really into pretending to be dead, but still. Post your reasoning in the comments. "I like this artist better" is not reasoning.

Comments

[foxfour]

LG has youth and vitality on her side, of course, but AP has age and wisdom on her side (because 10 years makes such a difference). But AP can better use her advantages in a fight: she has sharp pointy things, and doesn't have all kinds of paranoias. House of Gaga and the Dirty Business Brigade probably cancel each other out.

[ccommack]

I assume this is with no initiative advantages and on even terrain? Given that, I think Palmer starts with an initial advantage, and can probably put the fight away early if she comes out with enough viciousness to close. However, if the fight devolves into a longer slugfest, I think Gaga's adaptability and stamina (and reach!) can carry her through. I'll hold off on voting until I figure out for myself how likely I think each scenario is.

[ccommack]

Upon much reflection, I have to say Lady Gaga wins. AFP is too reliant (not deliberately) on allies, collaborators, and Personal Army (coin-operated or not) to be an effective closer solo, not until it's too late, anyway. (Insert Alec Baldwin in Glengarry Glen Ross reference here.)

[uncleamos]

ALWAYS. BE. CLOSING. Alll-ways. Beee. Clooosing. Always be closing.

[sshivradrastae]

Amanda Palmer has Coin Operated Boys to serve as her army, and a lot of coins yet. It's also proven that she knows how to conduct night reconnaissance. Knowing the half the battle, motherfucker.

[lula_vampiro]

It has become clear to me that I need to clarify this question further-it's not clear whether they get to bring allies or what. Hmmm.

[sparkleycricket]

Amanda Palmer looks feistier, whereas Lady Gaga looks like she would be easily knocked over. Then again, Lady Gaga may have faster reflexes... but is more likely to be wearing impractical footwear and costumes with dangling handholds (think how unfortunate it would be if one's own costume became an improvised garrote!). My money is on Amanda Palmer.

Akon et al

[dukhat]

I think Lady Gaga can bring in Akon who would beat Neil Gaiman and turn the tide in her favor.