I like vintage…but there is a case of taking it too far. Looks like some people in Iowa are hoping to tap into the golden era of prudery.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=iowa%20citation%20burlesque&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjezebel.com%2F5846800%2Fburlesque-show-cited-for-accidental-breast%2Bflashing&ei=s4LUTo_FBMbV0QGA2dXdAQ&usg=AFQjCNGShH0ZHWd_ngh0LHlB0aXI_C9fWA
Over here on the British side of the pond, we have (justly or not) a very mixed idea of American values. It’s a huge nation so it’s not surprising that values appear mixed. It is after all the country where you have people who live like it’s 1700 with people who like their in a MTV video. But we also get the overall impression (ignoring the fundamentalists) of a culture with a live and let live ideal. A overall feeling of ‘hey, that’s not for me…but if you want to live your life on a pogo stick then knock yourself out. And good for you for going for it’. I’m sure it’s not all as clear cut as that, but seeing as we’re now in the 20th century I was still surprised to read about the burlesque performers cited for prohibited acts.
It’s no longer the golden age of burlesque where you have the Minskys of new york being pulled in to court on a regular basis to defend their shows (or to provide the courtroom a good laugh). Reading the Minsky books you get an idea of the humour the minskys felt at the time – not only were the judges on their side, but it provided amazing advertising. But now? There is no longer a cop warning light system – we no longer design costumes with ‘privacy curtains’ to satisfy censors and as for raciness, you can find a music video within minutes that could be considered more indecent.
But for someone who decided to go and see ‘The Naughtiest show in Iowa’ and then discover that they think a womans body is indecent and should not be shown seems a bit strange. No matter that one of the performers concerned had a costume malfunction or that quite frankly when we get down to it, they only showed their chests, this person felt the need to report it to the police who seemed to be quite happy to do their duty (at the cost of the $20 ticket price to the tax payer) and issue the citations. Well I suppose they couldn’t ignore it – after all the instigator had made sure he had his evedence by recording and a citation is as good a way to advertise now as it was back then so hopefully they’ll find a way to use it to their advantage – if they can convince the owner that is…
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=iowa%20citation%20burlesque&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjezebel.com%2F5846800%2Fburlesque-show-cited-for-accidental-breast%2Bflashing&ei=s4LUTo_FBMbV0QGA2dXdAQ&usg=AFQjCNGShH0ZHWd_ngh0LHlB0aXI_C9fWA
Over here on the British side of the pond, we have (justly or not) a very mixed idea of American values. It’s a huge nation so it’s not surprising that values appear mixed. It is after all the country where you have people who live like it’s 1700 with people who like their in a MTV video. But we also get the overall impression (ignoring the fundamentalists) of a culture with a live and let live ideal. A overall feeling of ‘hey, that’s not for me…but if you want to live your life on a pogo stick then knock yourself out. And good for you for going for it’. I’m sure it’s not all as clear cut as that, but seeing as we’re now in the 20th century I was still surprised to read about the burlesque performers cited for prohibited acts.
It’s no longer the golden age of burlesque where you have the Minskys of new york being pulled in to court on a regular basis to defend their shows (or to provide the courtroom a good laugh). Reading the Minsky books you get an idea of the humour the minskys felt at the time – not only were the judges on their side, but it provided amazing advertising. But now? There is no longer a cop warning light system – we no longer design costumes with ‘privacy curtains’ to satisfy censors and as for raciness, you can find a music video within minutes that could be considered more indecent.
But for someone who decided to go and see ‘The Naughtiest show in Iowa’ and then discover that they think a womans body is indecent and should not be shown seems a bit strange. No matter that one of the performers concerned had a costume malfunction or that quite frankly when we get down to it, they only showed their chests, this person felt the need to report it to the police who seemed to be quite happy to do their duty (at the cost of the $20 ticket price to the tax payer) and issue the citations. Well I suppose they couldn’t ignore it – after all the instigator had made sure he had his evedence by recording and a citation is as good a way to advertise now as it was back then so hopefully they’ll find a way to use it to their advantage – if they can convince the owner that is…
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