genders swapped, tables turned

viva · 23-07-13 07:32:20

I posted this on ISM but I thought you guys might be interested too.

Today I am really digging this gender-swapped version of Robin Thicke's catchy and creepy new song and music video, "Blurred Lines". You can watch it here. The song and the content are kind of hot, but there's something off about the whole thing - the theme of degradation, the lyrics about subverting 'good girls', and the vulnerable naked woman/strong clothed man would kind of be okay if everyone seemed into it, if it was done with even a modicum of heart, consciousness, and mutual arousal, but it all feels forced and wrong and upsetting. beyond even the typical cringy/entertained feeling of watching this theme in most all music videos ever - it's over the top cringe.

The contrast is obvious when you swap the genders and make a fine-ass video like the Mod Carousel version, here. The theme of objectification and coercion is still strong, but everyone is so switched on and down with it. I feel that even without the statement of gender reversal, these performers add a playfulness to the original concept that allows us to enjoy the objectification without getting that fluttery, sick and used feeling in our ladyparts.

As a parody, it does a great job of improving on the original even as it clarifies and points out, with authenticity and good humor, exactly what is so wrong with the original. Top job folks.

Anyway damn, how those boys can move! And the ladies can really sing. Uh not to mention, they're moving pretty good too.

aven frey · 23-07-13 09:25:25

Holy shit, this fucking song. GET OUT OF MY HEAD. Also WHERE ARE YOUR GOD DAMN SOCKS PHARRELL?

Even with decent vocals this song is still annoying.

Also here's another parody. It's taking the piss in a different way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjbpYjznyb8

aven frey · 24-07-13 01:26:55

okay this one is the best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU3CYs77Ku4

I'm done now.

viva · 24-07-13 01:46:44

that is... oh ... for the love of god everyone please click aven's last link.

bas_relief65 · 28-07-13 20:54:27

I should tell you, I love reading your posts, Viva - what a bonus to your videos.

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