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KISS frontman Gene Simmons has slammed Miley Cyrus’ tongue waggling at the VMAs, saying it’s not good enough to compete with his own epic tongue acrobatics.

As the bassist and lead vocalist for the glam rock band, Simmon’s tongue has become the stuff of legend to rock fans around the world.

But when asked for his opinion on Miley’s effort he said: “It was okay. But that’s the girl’s version. It’s like girls basketball. It’s as good as girls can get at basketball. But you can’t pay with the guys.”

But he also offered Miley some defence of sorts following the fire she’s come under for her VMA twerking performance.

“I don’t understand why people get so upset,” Simmons said.

“Whether you stick you tongue out or shake your tushy, all the other girls are doing the same thing.

“Any girl whose name ends with and A – Madonna, Shakira, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, all these girls who sing pop songs through backing tracks like it’s karaoke and gyrate all over the stage – if they can do it, why can’t Miley? Either condemn the whole lot or leave her alone.”

Apparently Miley's tongue just isn't impressive enough

One thing that can’t be denied is that Miley’s performance with Robin Thicke got tongues wagging, for good or bad reasons.

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