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Wait—One Last Word on "The Nipple"

Jana Bommersbach wants to know, "Why was Janet singled out?":

Why is Janet the only one who's been roundly condemned by the media and government officials who've decided the sight of her breast has destroyed humanity?

What about the public assaulter, Justin? Immediately after he sings "I'm going to have you naked before the end of this song," he rips off the blouse - you've got intent, you've got premediation, you've got assault. And yet, he goes on his merry way.

Actually it was pre-arranged between Jackson and Timberlake; and he ripped off only one breast cup, not an entire blouse (wasn't even a blouse; more of a bodice, or something)—BUT—point well taken. Jackson has received way too much of the brunt for this stunt, banned from the Grammies, while Timberlake gets to lamely apologize while receiving an award. While I don't think this is a case of "blame the victim,"—no one was actually victimized here—it certainly serves as yet another example of the double standard women and men are held to regarding expressions of sexuality, particularly about who bears responsibility for safeguarding a "woman's virtue." Jeezis. What is this, the 19th Century?

Okay. I'm done. No more!

Posted by kevinmoore at February 11, 2004 10:25 AM | TrackBack