Why do entertainers portray themselves in such outlandish ways?

[Angela]

With normal make-up and a few highlights, Lady Gaga looks like this:

Why would you deliberately make yourself hideous?

If it was for shock value, and to get noticed, I think it served its purpose. Stay out, Stephanie, no need to hide.

 

[bicicleur 2]

schock value, yes, that's it
I think it's a trend Madonna started

nothing to do with beauty, nor with the quality of the music or the performer
maybe it adds up a bit to the entertainment

the same question I have when I see tattoo's
why?