A Few Reasons Why Adam Lambert's Performance on the Amercian Music Awards Didn't Work

Oh Adam Lambert. In the Age of Speidi & TMZ.com, any publicity is good publicity. His bondage themed performance on the 2009 AMA's brought 1500 complaints to ABC . Adam's rebuttal on his performance was "it was in the moment" from the simulated fellatio to crotch grabbing to kissing his keyboard player. Needless to say, Judy Garland is turning over in her grave.
The Chicago Tribune quotes Adam: "People are scared, and it's really sad. I just wish people could open their minds up and enjoy things. It's all for a laugh -- it's really not that big of a deal."
Adam is also quoted as saying sexual expression is a double standard, look at when Britney & Madonna kissed on the VMA's. Why can't a male push the envelope? That is where Adam is mistaken.
-First, Britney Spears began her career as a Mouseketeer. For her first album/video, she performed in the infamous school girl outfit which was naughty not vulgar presenting herself as innocent. As she progressed in her career she pushed the envelope from the Rolling Stone cover to skin tight PVC body suit in "Oops I Did It Again" to the sensual "Slave 4 You". So when she kissed Madonna, it was a shock that worked albeit predictable.
-Next, the notorious kiss was on cable (MTV) and Adam's performance was on Network Television. (Remember Janet Jackson's nipple slip).
-Third, shock does not make a crappy song better. Britney's "Hit Me Baby" lyrics, sound and styling were infectious.
-Lastly, the song and dance number was over produced much like JLo's Louboutin performance and it came off as if he was vying for the title of Sir Gaga. Was it me or did seem like most of the musical acts had backup dancers?
Like I said in the beginning any PR is PR. I just think he needs to hone his ENTERTAINMENT skills and pay his dues before he tries pushing the boundaries.

Bonus: I think Miley Cyrus' stripper pole from the 09 Kids Choice Awards was reused in the Adam Lambert set.