Blogcritics: Comments on Shielding Janet

Comment by Mac Diva

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 22:49:21 EST

David, Curt writes humor. Perhaps this isn't his best effort, but the entry is not intended to be taken seriously. The 'sexual assault' angle has been parsed by my blog friend Lauren over at Feministe. I have mixed feeling about that analysis, but you might find it an interesting read. BTW, can you post the URL for your blog? I've found your comments interesting (you know things) and would like to read more.

Comment by David Conrad

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 22:29:34 EST

What an empty-headed rant. The only thing disturbing about the event has been people's reactions to it. Two lines jumped out at me. "a depiction of what society once called sexual assault." I certainly hope society never called a planned costume change by performers on stage a sexual assault. To refer to this in those terms is to ignore the role that informed consent plays in sexual ethics, unless you believe that what happened was nonconsentual -- and I cannot believe anyone could be that naive. "Janet, channeling Jason's hand, ripped her own bodice." Take away the sarcasm from that line and you're left with the truth. Only Jackson could have arranged to have a tear-away top. Her remarks afterward clearly indicate that it was planned. So, for all intents and purposes, she did rip her own bodice.

Comment by Lisa

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 17:49:23 EST

I agree that humor is the way to deal with the touchy political topics that need to be discussed these days- very fun to read. Thanks CW!

Comment by Eric Olsen

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:35:48 EST

Important thoughts presented with humor - very nice CW, thanks!

Comment by Dawn

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 09:35:18 EST

Good fun CW, nice insight!!

Comment by BB

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 04:09:31 EST

Hillarious CW! I've always thought Joe Jackson looked like that shrunken head on Beetle Juice. The Jacksons? It must run in the family.