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marguerite_krux) wrote2009-04-28 01:17 pm
marguerite_krux) wrote2009-04-28 01:17 pm
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'Nothing says romance like the gift of a kidnapped, injured woman...'
I complain about petty things all the time, but at least I know they're petty. Some people are unbelievable.
Case #1.
So, Disney's releasing a movie called The Princess and the Frog [imaginative title! No, it's actually about a female astronaut on Mars, really], featuring its first black Princess, and we have groups supporting this move and saying how it promotes positive self-image amongst little black girls because they get their own special princess to idolize, the message is that you don't have to be white in order to be elegant and beautiful, you too are entitled to a prince, right? The merchandise will finally include a princess doll that matches their physical appearance! So far, so shiny. Then the wank begins.
The frakkers here and here are upset because the PRINCE isn't black. I just- wow. If there were people saying that the princess should be white, we'd be hearing cries of racism and how the dissenters should be devoured by lions or something. But they're going on about how the prince should be black and Disney is racist and prejudiced, blah blah blah. STFU. What do these guys have against interracial romance? Are they saying black people should ONLY be with people of their own race? *stabs them*
All this useless bickering... it makes me think of what EJO said on the UN panel, 'There is only one race...the human race. Period.' How much more unified would we be if people started living by that statement? I mean, well, relatively more unified, there's still things like religion to fight over, but still. I have a lot of issues with my parents, but one thing I'm proud of is that my mother's a Samoan Christian and he's an Indian Hindu, but race and religion have never been a factor in any conflicts.
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Case #2.
Family groups outraged at former Hi-5 member Kellie Crawford posing for a men's magazine. TEH HORROR.
OMG, she doesn't even SHOW ANYTHING! Kids see people wearing less on the public beaches and at swimming pools, FFS.
I'm just pissed that these people think one job should dictate the way she lives the rest of her life, that it imposes some moral obligation to maintain this chaste, child-like image of virginal innocence lest she corrupt the youth of Australia. *eyeroll* Wait, no, the entire planet's population of children is at risk of being corrupted by her depravity!
The silly thing is that I didn't know anything about this til I read the Herald Sun- but does anyone blame the newspaper for publishing these 'scandalous' shots of Kellie? NO. I bet more kids will discover her latest look by flicking through the paper, looking for the cartoons, than by accidentally stumbling across the Ralph magazine.
I'm not saying this is a stellar career move for the woman, I'm not getting into that whole debate about whether women highlighting their sexuality is a win for feminism because they have choices or a blow for the same because they're exploiting themselves for men's benefit. [Though it's interesting that a model wearing this outfit down a catwalk wouldn't be out of place, nobody would bat an eyelash at that]
I'm just sick of people assuming that actors and other celebrities are automatic role models because of their fame. This woman was on Hi-5 because it was a paying job, she didn't sign up to be held to a higher moral standard. I'm sick of people that shirk their duty as parents and act like it's the actor's responsibility, the school's responsibility, hell, the lollipop lady's responsibility to raise their kids and teach them proper values and morals. Teach your own kids how to bloody behave and to have proper self-esteem and self-respect and all that, don't leave it up to the entertainment industry, you frakking morons. If your daughter sees Kellie's photo shoot and immediately turns into a mini stripper and schoolyard skank, that's because she made that choice and you didn't raise her to know any better. A well-adjusted kid isn't going to be turned down the path of corruption and doom just by seeing these pictures. Goddamn.
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This one I'm a little more sympathetic on.
Australian's Next Top Model hasn't even aired yet and there is controversy! This chick was told to gain weight or be kicked off the show. Cue complaints that fashion is unhealthy for teens and encourages negative self-image, blahdy blah blah. *yawns* This isn't anything new, folks. But at least people are starting to speak out against unhealthily emaciated lookin' girls. I admit, I'm biased towards slender figures myself, but ribs poking out? Nuh-uh. Collarbones, though. *daydreams* I have a thing for collarbones, it's a little disturbing...
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My cousin's hooked on WoW about as much as I am on LJ, so...you know, a LOT. It's funny, she and her boyfriend will be on separate computers and messaging each other...from like, a foot away. *eyeroll* [At least they have shared interests, I'm sure couples have been torn apart by one partner's obsession and unwillingness to part from this alternate lifestyle]
Anyway, I was just acting out this scene for her the other day, but obviously, Torri does it SO MUCH BETTER. *twirls* How ridiculously cute is she? *squishes her* I love everything about this scene, the way she's reluctantly using her 'feminine wiles' [Rodney, you PIMP] and the hesitation in her voice, the uncertainty as she tries to fake!speak geek, the blinding smiles as she distracts Bill, the 'hurry it up!' desperate looks she gives McKay, and the relief as she flees once the job is done... she's literally skipping! HEE!
Case #1.
So, Disney's releasing a movie called The Princess and the Frog [imaginative title! No, it's actually about a female astronaut on Mars, really], featuring its first black Princess, and we have groups supporting this move and saying how it promotes positive self-image amongst little black girls because they get their own special princess to idolize, the message is that you don't have to be white in order to be elegant and beautiful, you too are entitled to a prince, right? The merchandise will finally include a princess doll that matches their physical appearance! So far, so shiny. Then the wank begins.
The frakkers here and here are upset because the PRINCE isn't black. I just- wow. If there were people saying that the princess should be white, we'd be hearing cries of racism and how the dissenters should be devoured by lions or something. But they're going on about how the prince should be black and Disney is racist and prejudiced, blah blah blah. STFU. What do these guys have against interracial romance? Are they saying black people should ONLY be with people of their own race? *stabs them*
All this useless bickering... it makes me think of what EJO said on the UN panel, 'There is only one race...the human race. Period.' How much more unified would we be if people started living by that statement? I mean, well, relatively more unified, there's still things like religion to fight over, but still. I have a lot of issues with my parents, but one thing I'm proud of is that my mother's a Samoan Christian and he's an Indian Hindu, but race and religion have never been a factor in any conflicts.
---
Case #2.
Family groups outraged at former Hi-5 member Kellie Crawford posing for a men's magazine. TEH HORROR.
OMG, she doesn't even SHOW ANYTHING! Kids see people wearing less on the public beaches and at swimming pools, FFS.
I'm just pissed that these people think one job should dictate the way she lives the rest of her life, that it imposes some moral obligation to maintain this chaste, child-like image of virginal innocence lest she corrupt the youth of Australia. *eyeroll* Wait, no, the entire planet's population of children is at risk of being corrupted by her depravity!
The silly thing is that I didn't know anything about this til I read the Herald Sun- but does anyone blame the newspaper for publishing these 'scandalous' shots of Kellie? NO. I bet more kids will discover her latest look by flicking through the paper, looking for the cartoons, than by accidentally stumbling across the Ralph magazine.
I'm not saying this is a stellar career move for the woman, I'm not getting into that whole debate about whether women highlighting their sexuality is a win for feminism because they have choices or a blow for the same because they're exploiting themselves for men's benefit. [Though it's interesting that a model wearing this outfit down a catwalk wouldn't be out of place, nobody would bat an eyelash at that]
I'm just sick of people assuming that actors and other celebrities are automatic role models because of their fame. This woman was on Hi-5 because it was a paying job, she didn't sign up to be held to a higher moral standard. I'm sick of people that shirk their duty as parents and act like it's the actor's responsibility, the school's responsibility, hell, the lollipop lady's responsibility to raise their kids and teach them proper values and morals. Teach your own kids how to bloody behave and to have proper self-esteem and self-respect and all that, don't leave it up to the entertainment industry, you frakking morons. If your daughter sees Kellie's photo shoot and immediately turns into a mini stripper and schoolyard skank, that's because she made that choice and you didn't raise her to know any better. A well-adjusted kid isn't going to be turned down the path of corruption and doom just by seeing these pictures. Goddamn.
---
This one I'm a little more sympathetic on.
Australian's Next Top Model hasn't even aired yet and there is controversy! This chick was told to gain weight or be kicked off the show. Cue complaints that fashion is unhealthy for teens and encourages negative self-image, blahdy blah blah. *yawns* This isn't anything new, folks. But at least people are starting to speak out against unhealthily emaciated lookin' girls. I admit, I'm biased towards slender figures myself, but ribs poking out? Nuh-uh. Collarbones, though. *daydreams* I have a thing for collarbones, it's a little disturbing...
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5. Ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
6. Tell you my favorite user pic of yours.
7. In return, you must post this in your Lj.
---
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My cousin's hooked on WoW about as much as I am on LJ, so...you know, a LOT. It's funny, she and her boyfriend will be on separate computers and messaging each other...from like, a foot away. *eyeroll* [At least they have shared interests, I'm sure couples have been torn apart by one partner's obsession and unwillingness to part from this alternate lifestyle]
Anyway, I was just acting out this scene for her the other day, but obviously, Torri does it SO MUCH BETTER. *twirls* How ridiculously cute is she? *squishes her* I love everything about this scene, the way she's reluctantly using her 'feminine wiles' [Rodney, you PIMP] and the hesitation in her voice, the uncertainty as she tries to fake!speak geek, the blinding smiles as she distracts Bill, the 'hurry it up!' desperate looks she gives McKay, and the relief as she flees once the job is done... she's literally skipping! HEE!
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*rolls eyes at the entire singer/sctor/athlete roll model thing*
I cant even get into the whole posing for these men's magazines thing. It kiinda disgusts me but not in that feminist way, its just because I never see them as sexy women.....its almost always like they are baby dolls and that's gross. And its a cheap excuse for teen celebs to do it because its not Playboy or anything so its almost like sexualizing little girls and guys getting off on that but then waving the flag of "but she's a gronup"......hard tot tell in that Catholic school uniform with a lollipop in her mouth thumbing for a ride or something. So its not the women who do it but the scenarios it often depicts that irk the hell out of me.
Chick on that model show needs a plate of cookies and a sandwich STS....nothing sexy about that, just sickening.
As usual your commentary is witty, sharp, and to the point. Loved it.
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Just so you know, I do think it'd've been nice to have a black prince as well [although the prince is supposed to be brown, at least, voiced by a Brazilian dude, so we're having another minority represented here] but I feel bad that Disney's getting picked on when they're doing something positive.
Re: posing for men's magazines...okay, good point, it's the scenario that makes the difference. I was thinking women walking down the catwalk wear just as much- or little- as women posing in these magazines, but I guess the way they're depicted is rather different. And also, models are selling the clothes, not themselves...but still, it's a distinction that isn't always clear, for instance, I don't see anything wrong with this photo of Kellie. I don't see it as being degrading or whatever. It's a bit try-hard, she doesn't really come off as sexy, lol, but nothing worth all the fuss!
That sexualizing of little girls does squick me out, majorly. I'm still not sure what to think of Miley Cyrus's shoot with Annie Leibovitz- she wasn't nude, but yeah, the sexual implications for a girl her age...hmm.
ICK, it reminds me of this little kid I saw, a boy like maybe 5 years old? Wearing a t-shirt with the caption that went something like, 'Longer, thicker, harder' and then the image of a drill. I literally just stopped and stared at that, then wondered how his parents could've let him wear it out. SO WRONG.
I know people go, 'Well, if that brings up dirty connotations in your mind, it's YOUR fault' but I just want to thwack his parents for using a little boy to thumb their noses at society. I admit being fond of the caption tee [I have on that says 'YES but not with you', lol] but don't associate kids with this kind of thing at that age, FFS.
Chick on that model show needs a plate of cookies and a sandwich STS....nothing sexy about that, just sickening.
I feel sorry for her if she is harming herself to look like that because she thinks it's sexy...it's not. I want to wrap her in blankets and bubble wrap, then feed her for a week.
As usual your commentary is witty, sharp, and to the point.
Aww, thank you! *huggles* You flatter me so. ♥ Soon I'm going to be insufferable with the size of my ego. :P
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Seriously, your commentary is good and I agree with much of what you're saying.....I just love not only your world on the world just that you articulate it so well when writing in your journal.
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I appreciate your appreciation of my commentary. ^_^