Rolling Stones' "Brown Sugar"
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| Yeah, it's a coincidence that one of the other songs on the single is "Bitch" |
"A'ight mates [sorry, that's my written interpretation of how Mick Jagger talks] howz 'bout dis one den? I got this song idea right? It's about a slave master who enjoys raping his slave. No, mate, no, it's a'ight, it's not just racist, it's misogynistic too. But it can be interpreted different, see? All a dese people will think we're open-minded and love black women because we're all about free love. What's dat den? You're too high t' unerstand a word I'm sayin'? Bugger me, let's get t' recording mates."
[Seriously, "Brown Sugar" is a jaunty tune about a slave owner who just can't get enough of raping his slave. Some people have later interpreted it as being about heroin and addiction. Doubtful considering the full lyrics including the line "just like a black girl should." Ick, Mick.]
X-Men
"Okay team, I've brought all of you together, you young mutants, to fight against the prejudice facing our kind, us a minority, becoming a vocal minority fighting both oppression and injustice! We shall be the X-Men!"
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| No kidding, clearly 80's super-hero. |
"Uh, excuse me, Professor, a couple of points of contention if I may. First, if we're going to be risking our lives for you and your vision, can we do away with the formality of titles and just call you Charles? Second, the 'X-Men'? Are you sure this isn't just an amazing and perplexing display of unparalleled narcissism?"
"No, the X part isn't about me, heh heh, of course not, no, it's...uh...uh...A reference to that x-factor in your genes that makes you special, a mutant!"
"Okay, that's fine, I can get behind the 'X,' but what about the intensely sexist second half of this super-team naming scheme of yours?"
"Men? It's like 'human' but we're more than human, we're 'X-men.'"
"So we're supposed to fight against alienation and oppression by donning a clearly sexist name? Why not X-Factor or something that strips away the term 'mutant' which we all realize is a slur? Maybe call ourselves 'Titans' or something?"
[Professor Xavier uses his mind control thingy to get his way, end of conversation.]
And how about one daring act of Feminism before we go. How about Joan of Arc's pitch meeting, aka her trial in front of Bishop of Beauvais Pierre Cauchon:
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| This image is a spoiler for the Joan d'Arc story. Sorry. |
[Translated from French...of course] "Good Bishop, I do implore you, my acts were not those of heresy, but of divine providence...what's that smell? Tis true that I claim to have been guided and guided others through the direct word of...seriously, guys it smells like a campfire in here. Oh, heavens, I'm starting to sweat. BUT not because I am nervous, for I have righteousness on my side! I really should have thrown on some antiperspirant. I cannot be judged by you for I am only judged by...OH GOD I'M ON FIRE!"
Her pitch didn't go so well.
Happy International Women's Day to all our ovaried friends!
Thanks Pickleope :D "What's that smell?" made me laugh! Seriously, Brown Sugar is about raping a slave?? I thought it was about interracial free love. Not that I liked that song before but dang.
ReplyDeleteHow about the movie Tootsie:
ReplyDeleteOK, it will be a movie about how men can't get any good acting jobs. We'll get someone super famous to play him, like Dustin Hoffman or somebody. He'll dress up as a woman since men can't get good acting jobs, and land a leading lady role. Then he'll end up doing a better job than any woman could do and be even more popular than any other woman actor, which will be so ironic since men can't get any good actor jobs. Women will love it.
I think there's a lot of gender discrimination in the movie business. It seems that women aren't allowed to play men in movies. What difference does it make if it's all pretend? Frankly, I'd love to see Kate Winslet play a disgruntled father trying to save his wife and kids from terrorists. How about Megan Fox suffering from a midlife crisis, growing weary of his wife, and starting an affair with a highschool cheerleader?
ReplyDeleteFrankly, until we see these films, there will always be a notable gender gap.
I think Simon Cowell might get upset if Xavier changes the name to X-factor.
ReplyDeleteIn honor of National Women's Day, I reversed the roles and got MY woman a sandwich!
ReplyDeleteI am woman so where's my shit? And by shit I mean extravagant gifts, a parade and a celebrity hottie of my choosing who wants to be my bitch?
ReplyDeleteYou may have to adjust your expectations of this day. Does a post dedicated to lady injustice not provide satisfaction?
DeleteAlso, if Lady Injustice isn't the name of a super villain, TM Pickleope Enterprises. I call dibs!
Oh my gosh, I never knew that about that song! Definite, 'ick, Mick.'
ReplyDeleteI am not a feminist, but I like to think I respect women and treat them properly. I always try to, anyway.
ReplyDeleteI love Joan of Arc--her life story, her courage, and her pioneering acts. If you want to see a really interesting and (probably) pretty accurate account of her exploits, check out George Bernard Shaw's play "St. Joan." Much of it is no doubt presumed/invented by Shaw, because we know little of Joan's upbringing. But her trial in the play matches the actual trial almost verbatim--Shaw simply copied the historical transcript. It is fascinating to read. (I've never seen it performed, but would love to do so.)
Eddies birthday falling on the day after International Women's Day a coincidence? I think not.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Valerie
The Rolling Stones have written some deliriously misogynistic lyrics over the years - at least they did before the PC police got to them.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any use for a Rolling Stones that respects women.
Two words: Wonder Woman.
ReplyDelete"Okay, we have this idea for a FEMALE superhero, I know, sounds crazy. And she'll come from an island of all women giving her lesbian undertones, she'll wear a one piece bathing suit with dominatrix heels and her weapon will be a rope. The ultimate feminist icon, right? Hey, hey guys, where are you going with my sketches! I need those, don't get them wet!"
DeleteWomen... Can't live without them, can't live without them. Twice.
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