Comments on: UPDATED: ‘You Can’t Steal A Rash’ (SENSUALITY VS. VULGARITY)

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:52:02 +0000

In response to your question, I am inclined to believe that a vast majority of men do (tragically) find the T&A freakshow attractive. I seem to be as much in the minority on this subject as in the political arena.
I’d like to touch on the subject on whether market success is indicative of artistic merit, a topic which you’ve discussed before. I remember you saying that market success is not in any case related to artistic quality. While this might be true right now, I recently started entertaining the idea that government-orchestrated social engineering, through its relentless efforts to turn people into brainless consumers (the ideal Keynesian citizen), rather than the producer cum consumer of a truly free market has created the modern man’s lack of taste and preference for quick satiation of the need for entertainment.
While enjoying a complex song or film might require some effort on the part of the audience, the drivel coming from Hollywood and Big Music tends to be bombastic and capsulated to the point where it’s almost brainless.
This is why I contend that the greatest TV show of modern times is ‘The Sopranos.’ It was a show which made a point of NOT spoon-feeding everything to the audience. I remember having to snoop around for the hidden subtexts in each episode.
Well, that was a long post. It’s still a nascent idea, but I might develop it in the future. If you would like so, Mrs. Mercer, you might take it and develop it yourself. Lord knows I’m not exactly swimming in free time.

By: Johnny Reb

Johnny Reb — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:07:40 +0000

Yes, dear Ilana there are still some of us men who understand what true sensuality is. These puerile, deviant tarts do not and cannot. The reason being, sensuality comes out of sexual restraint. These women have none therefore all they have to offer is vulgarity and eroticism. A lamentable fate for the current generation of women.

For a magnificent example skip to the 9:15 mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai28MdgeY9k&feature=related

By: Dan Jeffreys

Dan Jeffreys — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:04:25 +0000

Ilana, I didn’t post a link up originally due to being unable to find anything of very good quality. Of course as bad as Taylor Swift sounds live, that’s not saying much. This is a low quality recording from you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4s4-wEMWAY you can skip to about 1:30 as I wouldn’t wish to subject anyone to listening to more of Taylor Swift than necessary. As I said, it’s a low quality video but you’ll get the gist of it. Without the help of the auto tune she just sounds like a silly teenage girl be-bopping to the radio in her boyfriend’s Firebird. Stevie Nicks on the other hand, even in her 60’s is still amazing.

By: Robert Glisson

Robert Glisson — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:39:16 +0000

I’ve never been a fan of anyone in entertainment. Elvis did some good songs, John Wayne made some good movies, etc. But it has always been the product, not the person as far as I’m concerned.I’ve never understood what the fuss is all about. Still don’t. If they can entertain, fine, if not, bye. It’s the idiots that chase after them that I find contemptible.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:41:09 +0000

I’m 49 years old and I remember when Madonna came on the scene in the early 1980’s. I never thought she was beautiful or talented. I think she is gross. Glad to see I am not the only one who sees it. Gaga is a joke as far as I am concerned. The tastes of the public is in the gutter.

By: Nell Bowen

Nell Bowen — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:46:26 +0000

Well, Mad-donna’s ex did say sleeping with her was like being with a cold fish. I wasn’t surprised.

By: Rebel Without a Clause

Rebel Without a Clause — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:22:28 +0000

These bimbos are all about de-sublimation, which is the essential purpose of the contemporary, Left, Culture of Death: abortion, porn, homosex, stem cell, euthanasia, pedophilia, bestiality. An acid eating way the glue that holds a civilization together.

By: james huggins

james huggins — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:57:16 +0000

Sensuality or vulgarity? When I look at an old movie and see someone like Cyd Charisse or Ava Gardener I understand sensuality. When I see someond like Madonna or Lady Gaga I just wonder if all my shots are current.

By: Dan Jeffreys

Dan Jeffreys — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:28:32 +0000

Thank you for including Taylor Swift in there. I never cared for her "singing" and loathed her after her butchered performance of a duet with the amazing Stevie Nicks at the Grammy Awards a couple of years back. [Do post a link to that!]

By: Jack Kerwick

Jack Kerwick — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:24:04 +0000

I meant to say the Proverbs, not the Psalms.