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February 27, 2008 Hot Topic: Mariah Carey – Touch My Body
Check out Mariah Carey’s new super duper adorable video for her hit single “Touch My Body” which perfectly captures the playful sexiness of the song! And can we take a moment to discuss Mimi’s amazingly stellar fit bangin’ body? Love muffins this is like Christmas for me, no other person brings me joy like my Mimi…. no one! All hail the diva of all divas – Mariah Carey! Elvis here we come with the 18th #1!
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supergirllie
February 26, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Soo cute! the nerd is adorable lol
tlt02k
February 26, 2008 at 11:53 pm
i love this song and vid!
Nile
February 27, 2008 at 12:06 am
that was awesome
GossipChick
February 27, 2008 at 12:13 am
i love the song…the video doesnt do it for me tho ;( i miss the days of heartbreaker and honey!! lol
.: R-H :.
February 27, 2008 at 12:42 am
Oh wow
Dude is all daydreaming that Mariah is feeling
his “Revenge of the Nerds Swag”
good video and
is that the dude from 30 Rock
Bret
February 27, 2008 at 1:07 am
Weak song. Whack vid.
Mona
February 27, 2008 at 2:01 am
its very catchy song ..it will be popular ..
PJW
February 27, 2008 at 2:49 am
I’m in two minds about it. I like it, but feel that I like it because i’m such a hardcore Mariah fan.
What I feel is the problem is that this would be funny if mariah didn’t act like that in every video and so it really looked like his imagination was running wild and being ridiculous…however, she does!!! And so it takes away the effect, ya know?
I like it anyway, i think it’s cute.
jonas
February 27, 2008 at 3:12 am
Waaa… I love the video sooo spankin’ much!!!
Honestly, when i saw the 45 sec preview i kinda lose hope for the song but watching this proved me ssooooo wrong!!!
I’m watching it again! Wahahahaha >:D
sorrytodissappointyou
February 27, 2008 at 3:14 am
nice
meems
February 27, 2008 at 3:26 am
I love it!
Diabolical
February 27, 2008 at 3:28 am
Love the song … the video is horrible, she could have done lots better.
sean
February 27, 2008 at 3:51 am
She is always spinning around half naked. I know you love Mariah but please admit that she needs to be more creative visually.
brwneizs
February 27, 2008 at 4:31 am
I love Mariah and the song is undeniably catchy. However….it’s sounds so similar to everything else she does. Having said that….the hook is in my head.
The video is lackluster to me. I know it’s intended to be campy but it’s not quite what I was expecting.
It’s still great to see Mariah going strong after all these years.
DRB
February 27, 2008 at 4:50 am
If it would’ve been the huge budget with the model guy, ypu’d be complaining too.
Tia Mia
February 27, 2008 at 6:16 am
I liked it. I thought it was very creative. But is it me? Or does the scene when she’s in the silver dress remind anyone of the scene from “Glitter” when she was doing her first video shoot?
honeybfly
February 27, 2008 at 6:23 am
I love it. it was cute and funny. The nerd is cute
Latinito
February 27, 2008 at 7:07 am
TO TIA MIA: YES!
indeed, I adore MIMI and will support and whatever she does; all she needs to do is throw away all of her 90’s outfits!
I know thats probably the “theme” of the video (I hope!) but girlfriend needs a new stylist… those mini dress, stocking and all are not 2008!
gotta Mimi though, then again, she is being true to her eternally-13-year-old persona.
LeadMyWay
February 27, 2008 at 7:21 am
Hey Tia Mia! you are sooo right i inmediatly thought of that it only lacks the confetti falling and is almost exactly the same,,, i sooo thought of that. But she is so sexy and funny in this video. I loved it. This video is gonna be a #1
LadyBanks
February 27, 2008 at 7:29 am
like the song. video has absolutely no point and has nothing to do with the song.
jonas
February 27, 2008 at 8:00 am
i like the music video.
i think it really fits the song. the song is not one of mariah’s best (musically and lyrically), but it’s definitely one of her “most fun” works. “touch my body” is a light and fun song that is not meant to be taken seriously and the music video captures that well.
the video is evidently rushed but it doesn’t really matter because it’s a simple concept to shoot and because it didn’t entail anything groundbreaking (fancy camera movement, lighting etc.) that would take a long time to set up. it is safe in technical production aspects but it doesn’t aim to be flashy or edgy anyway.
props to MC for being secure enough to make fun of herself. it was such a treat to see her poke fun at her girly yet flirty twelve-year old image through the “princess and unicorn” and “school girl in uniform playing frisbee” sequences. her sense of humor in making this video clears up her hard-to-reach diva image. and it must be said, she’s just really funny! even her overly coy and flirty looks to camera make me laugh my ass off.
jack mcbrayer is such a hit in this video. he is as funny here as he is in 30 rock. his fan character here though is a bit interesting because the way i see it, brett made him look like a horny nerd fan (referencing to the pc/internet thing, the laser gun fight, the RC car race and of course the school girl fantasy [with that perv shot of MC's panties as she stands up]) and gay diehard disciple (the super funny high at the start of the video, jack’s singing-along to some the song’s lines) at the same time! very good characterization because i personally think that those two fan stereotypes are act quite faithful! haha! i mean the horny guys who like MC are often tagged as gay because MC is generally considered a female and gay icon. while the true blue gay disciples of MC often proclaim that MC’s the only woman they’d consider to be intimate with (after doing her hair and make-up of course! haha).
and of course props to MC’s hothothothothothot body. i’ve never seen her this hot and in top shape since the “crybaby” music video. credit should go to brett too of course cause he knows how to shoot mariah in her slimmest angles. although i think MC still got a bit of computerized enhancement. one thing that’s starting to bother me though: her lips. don’t you guys think her lips are seriously getting thinner and thinner? perhaps it’s time for a collagen touch-up?
Rob
February 27, 2008 at 8:24 am
Wow. She looks soo beautiful and the video is cute. Mariah’s almost been in the game for 20 years now and she is free to do what she wants. Much respect to her. She’s so adorable.
Sheknowsfootball
February 27, 2008 at 8:33 am
I like the song but B Scott your video was better. Sorry Mariah…
whitneyfan2002
February 27, 2008 at 8:50 am
sex sells? & she has ugly legs. but song is ok.
CrazyAzzLarry
February 27, 2008 at 9:07 am
Hilarious…and can we point out Mariah in the silver dress?? Work!!!!
B. Scott
February 27, 2008 at 9:21 am
All hail the diva of all divas – Mariah Carey!
Justsoukno
February 27, 2008 at 9:24 am
This video sucks boiled eggs. She is crossover so it do well regardless. However she still could have put more effort into it.
supergirllie
February 27, 2008 at 9:26 am
The video is cute and supposed to be cheesy and campy, people would be complaining if she had a hot guy in it and she was seriously singing to him about touching her body! Either way the woman can’t win in some people’s eyes, take it for what it is, pretty funny! #1 on TRL in no time lol
PJW
February 27, 2008 at 10:41 am
I’d not be complaining at all. Mariah+Christian Monzon* + ‘Don’t Forget…’ video+ PURE HOTNESS.
What I find annoying about the video is that it’s concept has been created around the fact that Mariah wanted to do something she does in every other video – show her body. There’s no other reason for it and it’s blindingly obvious.
The whole ‘it’s a daydream’ thing doesn’t wash as A) Mariah is notorious for showing as much skin as possible at all times and B) she acts like that in every other video anyway, so that it’s his daydream and supposed to be ‘goofy, funny and a parody’ is stupid as that’s how she acts in alot of her other videos. The humor is lost.
Further, and most importantly if the concept is to be held up, she answers the door in her underwear.
Was this necessary? Did she need to do that to demonstrate how hot she was, or that she’s Mariah Carey? The fact she did it only detracts further from whole ‘his imagination/daydream’ concept as in the ‘reality’ of the video, she’s wearing less than in his dreams. It’s contradictory to what will no doubt be used as a justification (by her/fans/universal/whoever) for the silliness and ’sluttiness’ of it/
Video’s such as ‘It’s Like That’ were a breath of fresh air…it was classy yet modern, sleek yet sexy. She looked sexy without even trying, and that’s where she goes wrong. Just look at her last week in NY…how amazing did she look without going all out?
Don’t get me wrong…I enjoy the video, but i’m a hardcore, hardcore Mariah fan and will overlook the flaws in favour of getting on with it and enjoying her. I just think it’s ill thought through.
I think the Pink outfit – such cuteness, the Dining table – hysterical, their chemistry comes across great. There’s some good elements to the video.
But you what’s most ironic about the video?? She looked young,fresh and at her very sexiest at the end when she’s just in jeans and a tshirt. THAT was hot and THAT is the look she should go for.
*B.Scott, WHY is Christian Monzon not a future baby daddy!? That man is F-iiine! Or was he and i’ve missed it!??????
PJW
February 27, 2008 at 10:43 am
p.s – sorry for the rambling, bad grammar etc in the above post… was typing fast – am late for dinner!!!
Justsoukno
February 27, 2008 at 10:48 am
Why can’t someone just have an opinion? Everything she does is not going to be great.. Remember Glitter. This video is a bucket of foolishness (like spam)
aariesmike
February 27, 2008 at 11:08 am
HEY B !! IT ME MIKE THIS HAS NUFFIN 2 DO WIT MY GIRL MIMI LUV SINCE
“VISION OF LOVE” BUT 2 COMMENT ON YUR GRIEVANCE OF YUR DEAR SISTER. I KNO U PROB HEARD THIS BUT SHE IS NEVER REALLY GONE UNLESS U FORGET HER AND EVEN THOUGH U CAN’T TOUCH HER SEE HER FACE SHE S ALL AROUND U,SHE SEES THE BLESSINGS COMING YOUR WAY AND I’M EVEN SURE U MAY HAVE FELT HER ESSENCE N A FEW OF YOUR ENDEAVORS.IN YOUR DREAMS R WHERE U MAY MORE THAN LIKELY FIND HER ,,LISTEN IN THOSE DREAMS SHE MAY JUST BE TRYING TO TELL U SOMETHING “REALLY” I CAN’T IMAGINE LOSIN MY TWIN SISTER OR LIL SIS AND MOS DEF NOT MY MOM ..i LOST MY AUNT WHO WAS LIKE A MOM /SISTER 2 MY MOTHER AND FELT A CRUSHING FEELING ON MY HEART AND LUNGS AND 3YEARS LATER I CAN STILL FEEL WHERE THE PAIN WAS AND IF I HOLD THAT SPOT FOR A MINUTE OR 2 IT STILL HURTS I CAN STILL RELIVE “NOT THAT i WANT TO” THAT PAIN OF LOSS BUT I KNOW SHE IS ALL AROUND NOT JUST N MY TIME OF NEED AND i CAN’T SEE HER I FEEL HER I SOMETIMES STILL SMELL HER LOL “GOOD SMELL” AND IF U LISTEN JUST LISTEN SOMETIMES U MAY BE ABLE TO HEAR HER TELLIN U SOME GOOD SHIT!!….LIKE SOUL FOOD WHEN THEY GO THRU SOMETHING AND THEY RECAP ON WHAT BIG MAMA USE TO TELL THEM…YEAH LIKE DAT AND SOME I NEVER SEEN B4 WHICH MAKES ME WITH NO DOUBTS KNO THAT SHE VISITS MY DREAMS FROM TIME 2 TIME JUST KEEP HER IN MIND IN HEART IN SPIRIT AND SHE WILL NEVER BE GONE..LIKE GOD U CAN’T SEE HIM BUT U GOTTA KNO HE IS THERE JUST LIKE SHE IS LOVE U B BYE BYE LOL
Miss April Joy
February 27, 2008 at 11:10 am
I was a lil dissapointed in the video but I like it, Its so good to hear and see something new from Mimi, she is my favortie singer of all time and I love it
LittleMsPiggy
February 27, 2008 at 11:37 am
eh.. for a first video off an album, it’s kinda wack. since it’s mariah, it’ll sell and everyone will love it. i like that she is staying classic mariah but the 90’s outfits are getting sooo old.
was she wearing socks with that silver dress?? like knee highs or something? or were those just butt ugly boots??
i’m not trying to hate on mariah, but i was just expecting more….
janet on the other hand.. now that’s a good first single she has, feedback is great!!
i love the b scott version and the video!! yay!
Golden Girl
February 27, 2008 at 11:52 am
SMH @ ya’ll writing mini-novels in the comment section…Anywho, I liked the video, but then again I think I have A.D.D. because I didn’t catch every aspect, i.e. (her making fun of herself). Hince the reason for the mini-novel comment LOL!
.: R-H :.
February 27, 2008 at 12:24 pm
hahahahahah@G.G.
you are too right…
its like people are writing
their college thesis on this video
Cocoa Boi
February 27, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I’m having visions of “Rainbow”!
Ms_Dorie
February 27, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Mariah…GROW UP!! This is a cute vid for Hannah Montana. Not some damn near 40 established singer. I like Mariah but I’m sick of seeing her walking around flaunting those fake boobs all the time.
babybrown
February 27, 2008 at 12:44 pm
OMG OMG I LOVE ME SOME MIMI, the ending and ehr acting was cute, she LOOKED GREAT, reminded me of ‘Daydream’ think think dark haired Mariah, very 90’s…nice job, i mean i’m not going to racing to see it on tv but it’s cool and DAMN THESE LONG POST, I’M GUILTY OF IT, BUT PEOPLE ARE WRITING DAMN STEPHEN KING JR. NOVELS!
I said it
February 27, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I love MIMI.. but I’m worried. She does not seem to be maturing in her music or videos. How much longer can she prance around like this? She’s damn near 40! Its almost disturbing. She has such a good voice why the overt sexuality to sell music? It makes her seem desperate.
LadyBanks
February 27, 2008 at 1:11 pm
B Scott i love u. but just cause i think the video is corny doesn’t mean im hatting on the girl. i hope ur not a STAN. i hate those people! lol
missy_b
February 27, 2008 at 2:34 pm
one of my favorite songs right now thanks to u B. Scott..but…I’m not feeling the video
Justsoukno
February 27, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I for one could tell that she was being playful and the direction of the video. Still doesn’t meant it was done well.
mr.priestess
February 27, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I get the concept…however, I feel like Mariah is singing the same songs over and over.. and this video is not doing ANYTHING for me….I agree that her album will be #1 and that she might have a few #1 singles…but what does that even mean these days…Soulja Boy and Flo-Rida have had #1 singles too…I was just expecting more. Hopefully there are better songs on the album.
PJW
February 27, 2008 at 4:40 pm
The fact that there has to be a disclaimer about the concept of the video on this article kinda says alot.
However, I don’t doubt for a second that this album will be a mega hit and that she’ll squeeze out a couple of No.1’s…I CANT WAIT!!!!
Anyone know what she wore to TRL today? There’s no images up yet and i’m itching to see her!
k
February 27, 2008 at 5:04 pm
C O R N Y!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this concept was dumb and i m a lil tired of her showing of your body….do it but in a mature -your-own age kinda way! not i wish I was 17 again!
Rene
February 27, 2008 at 5:22 pm
No matter what Mariah does, she always gets criticized. Mariah is about to turn 38 years old – still a young woman. Many people half her age wish they looked as good as this woman looks!And there’s always a double standard when it comes to Mariah. Gwen Stefani happens to be OLDER than Mimi and I have never seen anyone criticize the woman. Madonna is another one. She’s like 12 years older than Mariah and still performed half naked at the Grammys 3 years ago and no one said anything. Anyways, I loved the video and wish Mimi nothing but the best. Her new single might not her best piece of art, but I’m sure the new album will be banging.
Manuel
February 27, 2008 at 5:50 pm
SHES FABOLOUS!!! she looks hot,she still on top, who cares what the freakin haters has to say????
ART
February 27, 2008 at 10:29 pm
But why does she look so good in the video?
Elias
February 27, 2008 at 10:36 pm
playful sexiness ? i know you like her but comon its a not so fab vid actually. and how come she can not seem relaxed on vid or tv? i think she is just a studio singer, i wouldnt use the word artist on her.she just an amazing singer. other than that she is one of the most non saying people in the world. love yall
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tlt02k
February 28, 2008 at 3:44 am
some of these comments are too funny!! people are breaking down the video like they are getting graded on an essay, lol
PJW
February 28, 2008 at 4:20 am
Elias, Mariah Carey is anything BUT a studio singer. You’re right when you say she’s a singer – she’s not a performer – but in my opinion that’s a better quality to have than just being able to dance like all your other Janets, Jennifers, Ciaras etc.. The fact she can get on stage and belt it makes up for anything else.
This in turn makes her more of an artist… she writes, sings and co produces everything she puts out – doesn’t that make her more of an artist than someone who has other people write and produce their music, has major assistance in the studio with vocals and then has someone else coreog their dance moves??? I certainly think so.
CC
February 29, 2008 at 11:22 am
Love the video!!