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Originally posted by diamondsnake
But do you think by now her image is respectable and not so campy? I think it is really disrespectful how these people at the shows dress up as Stevie. I think it is her style and like you said, if people are dressing up for something like it's Halloween it is turning her image into a parody. 
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If this is Night of A Thousand Stevies being referred to, I must offer a different perspective. I can only speak for the Los Angeles event a few years ago, but it was hardly about parody. Never in one evening have I ever met as many Stevie fans. Drag queens, straight guys, casual fans, hardcore fanatics - all were there and all celebrated. This marked the first time in my life being on a crowded dance floor with tons of people - dancing to nothing but Stevie. And everyone singing along. All night ! The performances, while some were a little goofy, were for the most part heartfelt and absolute homage. Everyone dressed like her loved her. It was a phenomenal and memorable evening. If my schedule allowed, I would fly my butt to NYC every year for it. No matter the cost. It's that much fun.