If we are living in a society that believes in equality (we aren't), that believes in free expression (we aren't) and practices sexual freedom then why did Miley Cyrus get the reaction that she did following the VMAS performance? It's a question that I'd say most people could answer easily. They tell me she is a slut, she's changed, she's a whore, she's trashy, she has no morals anymore... that her father would be disappointed of, that children shouldn't be allowed to watch.... But why? Why have we come so far yet so completely backwards in some aspect of our lives. The topic has been tirelessly overdone, and I'm sick to death about it popping up everywhere, but I personally think that my opinion is right (hehe) and needs to be heard. That performance was raunchy, yes, and it was a little uncharacteristic of a former Miss Hannah Montana, but does that give every single person in the world the right to comment on the state of the poor girls ass? Why no one has kicked up a fuss and demanded her male companion, Robin Thicke be formally taken off the airways for his horrendous (may I add, chart topping) song regarding 'blurred lines' and advocating a rape culture already imbedded into western society. It's disgusting the way such a large group of people, starting on Twitter and following to Facebook are influencing the subtle opinions of so many others as they indirectly assume what is right, and what is not right in terms of gender roles. So what she wore underwear and sang a song about partying? Hasn't Madonna already done that... in THE 80'S? Doesn't Lady Gaga regularly create discussion with her extravagant (or lack thereof) costuming? We all know performers these days are all about creating impact, and costume's are all about bringing that extra element to the show. It was her decision to do what she did, and we can criticise all we like on her lyrics, her celebrity lifestyle, and even her decision to perform the song at the said event, however no person has the right to insult her for being free. Performing a song with raunchy dance moves is no crime, yet it seems the whole world is up in arms about it. (Beyonce has never made headlines like this but I can assure you that some of her dance moves are just as sexual).
What I'm trying to convey is pretty much I hate the way our society has used social media to create a ball rolling affect that promotes such sheep like behaviour. Has no one realised the double standards presented in this case of Miley vs Robin Thicke? He physically disgusts me, and I'd rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboard than his horrific song. Maybe he would disagree, but the message I get from that song, and the accompanying NSFW film clip is one of rape and male supremacy. When did it ever become ok for a song in the Top 40 advocate for SEXUAL OBJECTIFICATION and PRIMAL DESIRE regarding the wills of women! Oh wait....
Let Miley be, and if you must complain, don't complain about her bum being flabby and her costume too see through because if that's all you got from the VMA's performance, then I'm just going to go ahead and assume you are 80 years old and probably still living in 1953. Where did the sisterhood code go? Us women need to stick together, and instead of insulting other women all the time, we should band together and get something done. Until you have the balls to get up in front of millions of people and perform an act, quite willing to accept the controversy following then you can just sit right back down my friend, and continue tweeting about how much you can't wait to start working on your bikini bod.
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