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10 Songs That Objectify Women (That We Really Love)

Annika HarrisOctober 22, 2008 //

We’d like to think we’re bra burning feminists that would be repulsed by songs that refer to a woman’s body parts or her sensual essence, but we’re not. In fact, we’re not even ashamed to admit that sometimes clever lyrics or a banging beat or melody trump our feminist ideals, especially in the club. So we put together a list of songs that objectify women, but are totally on playlists in our iPods. Don’t get mad that we’re not disgusted by these songs, just sit back and let the music move you. Keep reading »

Bobaraba: Fat Bottomed Girls Make The Rockin’ World Go Round

SimchaFebruary 20, 2008 //

It’s been a long time since the tush got the push it deserves. Sir Mix-a-Lot unleashed “Baby Got Back” 15 years ago and J.Lo’s assets have been put into child-rearing, leaving a crack in the market for someone to slip into. Luckily there’s plenty of love for the gluteus maximus on another coast — The Ivory Coast. Everyone, from nightclub fly girls to footballers during the African National Cup, has been shaking their part in the latest dance craze: Bobaraba. The signature bootie bumping move was inspired by the beat of a song by DJ Mix and DJ Eloh and the dedicated dancers know that when it comes to bobaraba, bigger is better. So, while there is a wealth of products that help deflate your rear on the American market, both women and men in Africa have been buying up backside increasing injections and creams. Although, the butt botox has doctors worried because no one knows what’s in the rump enhancing recipe and it could potentially be unsafe. But that hasn’t stopped anyone! Just check out this video and what it’s doing for the derriere. [BBC]
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Michelle and John Brubaker Show Newlyweds How A First Dance Is Really Done

Amelia McDonell-ParryDecember 18, 2007 //

Honestly, this puts all those couples swaying around to Etta James’ “At Last” to shame. [YouTube] Keep reading »