Madonna by the numbers - NOT green
Well, since Madonna is already the Queen of Pop, I guess she doesn't care much about being the Queen of Green. In addition to her upcoming Sticky and Sweet tour, her publicist has released a list of what this world tour consists of.You'll be amazed at the sheer amount of makeup sponges and Q-tips -- and if you're anything like me, you'll wonder why that information was made public. Keep reading to see the whole list.
Sure, there are a few positives we can take out of this -- like the fact that all her fishnet tights were bought second hand. But, still -- the sheer amount of energy that it will take to power a tour like this is overwhelming. Let's hope Madge bought carbon offsets!
- 3500 Number of individual wardrobe elements for tour
- 653 Hours of rehearsal time for Madonna and band
- 250 Number of travelling personnel200 Triangle sponges used to apply makeup
- 180 Q-Tips used for entire tour (3 per night)
- 120 Powder puffs
- 100 Pairs of out of stock fishnet, pantyhose in old style weave,
purchased for Madonna via ebay and local dance shops - 100 Pairs of kneepads
- 69 Guitars
- 36 Different Designers contributed to the onstage wardrobe
- 30 Wardrobe Trunks travel to each venue
- 28 Maximum number of performers onstage
- 20 Nationalities represented in touring stuff (including Japanese, Israeli, Russian, Romanian, Australian and Algerian)
- 18 Racks of Clothing for Band, dancers and gypsies
- 16 Caterers
- 12 Seamstresses working non stop in Cardiff to finish
costumes for opening night - 12 Traveling trampolines used in training by Madonna and dancers
- 10 Large flight cases of medical supplies
- 10 Number of guitars Madonna will travel with
- 9 Number of people working in wardrobe department
- 8 Major Madonna Costume changes
- 5 Number of people it takes to change Madonna into next
costume - 5 Keyboards on stage for Kevin Antunes, Musical Director
- 4 Large freezers to carry ice packs for Madonna and dancers
- 4 YSL Lipsticks will cover entire tour
- 3 Romanian gypsy musicians playing acoustic instruments
- 3 Racks of Clothing contain Madonna's stage wardrobe
- 3 Shu Uemura eyelash curlers
- 2 Rigs for DJ set up
- 2 Stages
- 1.5 Minutes - Shortest time required to change Madonna's costumes between numbers
- 1 Chiropractor
- 1 Personal trainer
- 1 Masseuse
- 1 Set of Swarovski crystal ear phones for DJ
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-22-2008 @ 9:39AM
Chris Carpenter said...
Sad article - this is really a stretch. Are you going to cover the scandal of the Olympics too? 2 swimsuits, 1 goggles, 1 pair of flip flops, 1 swim cap, 1 warmup suit, 8 pairs of underwear, 1 ipod, 1 coach, 1 trainer, 2 parents...OMG!!!! THE HUMANITY OF IT ALL!!!
Fail.
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8-22-2008 @ 2:05PM
Joel R. said...
lol...i agree. Sad article. Now, all i am going to think about is the numbers when i see the sticky and sweet tour. lol
8-22-2008 @ 1:50PM
Joel R. said...
Sounds like it's going to be an amazing show!
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8-22-2008 @ 2:05PM
Alan said...
And 100 pairs of kneepads on the "Sticky and Sweet" tour.
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8-22-2008 @ 2:05PM
joel R said...
Sounds like it's going to be an amazing show!
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8-22-2008 @ 7:24PM
GreenKristine said...
This article reminds me about how we take this green thing too far sometimes. Its a concert for freak's sake!What about the spectacle of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics? 2008 drummers, costumes, etc. What are we supposed to do? Live in a box in the woods, living off the land like Little House on the freakin' Prairie in the 21st Century? I'm all for going full-on green, but there needs to be a limit, peeps.
http://idreamofgreenie.blogspot.com
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9-11-2008 @ 1:55PM
antimarxist said...
If Obama and his marxist pals have anything at all to say about it, then that's EXACTLY how we would end up living...while they sit back and reap the profits.
8-22-2008 @ 7:38PM
Kristen said...
The thing is, with the resources at Madonna's disposal, she could make an effort to make a huge impact with less waste. Look at what Jack Johnson has done -- true, his shows aren't exactly comparable to Madonna's, but there are plenty of ways she could green her concert while still putting on a show. What's sad is that she doesn't.
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8-25-2008 @ 11:03AM
Karsten said...
This seems to be approaching the problem from the wrong end. You are asking people whose business is to entertain to worry about something nobody they care about is worried about.
Show business reflects our attitudes. If more people cared to a larger degree, show business would reflect it automatically. They would not dare to display habits that are considered despicable by a majority. Bad for business to do what is unpopular. Until people are not willing to not participate in such monster events and drive hundreds of miles to get there, we will not see change.
Pretty dumb list though. A lot of it has little to do with environmental issues. Why is it presented here? Where are numbers (or at least estimates) for energy consumption of the concert or numbers or gallons of gas burned for people to get there? And, I say, 180 Q-Tips used for entire tour ain't bad.
Desperate journalism at work?
Karsten
http://www.polluteless.com
Practical Advice to Pollute Less
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9-11-2008 @ 4:24PM
ourpughouse said...
What I think that I love the most about this story is the irony that it shows. Hollywood and others in power, by and large, seem to want to totally support the green, leftist, democratic, propoganda filled lifestyle to everyone. They want to preach to the masses about how much they (middle class Americans) waste or talk about your "carbon footprint". Yet, at the same time, they are some of the biggest abusers of anyone...unless of course that limo and private jet are hybrids (doubt that). However, when it's time to look at THEM and THEIR habits, then somehow that's going too far. hmmmmmmm
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9-18-2008 @ 4:31PM
tjrco said...
The Dozens Of Artists Madonna Stole From
http://www.aishamusic.com/lawsuit_many_artists_madonna_stole_from.htm
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