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pennypinch
09-11-2000, 09:40 AM
You know what really has been pissing me off for the last few days. I watched about as much as I could stomach of the 2000 VMA's (which turned out to be all of 10-15 minutes, although it did include Ms. Spears' pole dance). Now, I'm sure Butch or any other people who know me would say I am about as un-conservative as it gets when it comes to sex. Hell, I wrote my senior thesis in defense of the entire pornography industry. But the two-facedness of today's teen idols is absolutely disgusting.
On one hand we have people like the aforementioned stripper, Jessica Simpson and the dude from 98 degrees, and I think Enrique Inglasias (sp?) all being advocates for absitence. Five minutes later, Brittney's giving us all a good look at her crack, and Enrique's got a few chicks humping his leg in a video. I dunno, I think it'd be hard to reconcile these images with their "stay celibate, stay safe" message. I mean, I am certainly NOT advocating celibacy, but then again, I certainly recognize situations where it's a fantastic idea.
I know music is a business, and these things are supposed to reflect some intellectual depth on the part of the artists. C'mon, who are you fooling? Try and think of something that makes a little more sense. Instead of celibacy, maybe they should warn against the dangers of rhinestone thongs (re: chafing and glass-like hazards).
Just a quick rant, I'm better now.

coleslaw
09-11-2000, 09:44 AM
what is even funnier is that britney states that she never intended or intends to be a sex symbol. when she flaunts her goods like she did at the vma's, i don't see how she could not. and the controversies over her nipple incidents make that even more hard to believe.

Jeffbx
09-11-2000, 09:50 AM
Ha ha! This topic reminds me of the old saying, "Fighting for peace is like fu****g for virginity". At least they've got the second part down pat.

pennypinch
09-11-2000, 02:58 PM
Originally posted by Jeffbx
Ha ha! This topic reminds me of the old saying, "Fighting for peace is like fu****g for virginity". At least they've got the second part down pat. It sure makes a lot of sense...

hapoo
09-11-2000, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by Jeffbx
Ha ha! This topic reminds me of the old saying, "Fighting for peace is like fu****g for virginity". At least they've got the second part down pat.

lol hahaha good saying, first time i've heard it though

coleslaw
09-12-2000, 07:03 AM
Fighting can ultimately result in peace. However, sex can never result in virginity, no matter how hard you try! :laugh:

pennypinch
09-12-2000, 10:36 AM
Originally posted by coleslaw
However, sex can never result in virginity, no matter how hard you try! :laugh:
Sez you. I'm still trying as hard as I can!

coleslaw
09-12-2000, 10:38 AM
well pennypinch, i hope that someday you get it. i, on the other hand, have alternate motives. :D