September 12, 2006: Topless Madonna protester [NSFW] [NSFAnybody]

Undertoad · 09-12-2006, 09:23 AM

Naked protest has been an IotD staple before, but after a while there was too much of it and it sorta became played out. And then it went away for a while, except for PETA girls in cages. This one is more curious.

The shot is from a Spanish news site, 20minutos.es, so the official caption reads Un mujer con una cruz y la palabra "Libertad" escrita en su pecho es llevada por la policía en una protesta contra Madonna, en Ámsterdam. Una escena del show de la cantante en la que está colgada de una cruz levanta controversia entre los cristianos holandeses.

Babelfish translates: A woman with a cross and the word "Freedom" written in her chest is taken by the police in a protest against Madonna, in Amsterdam. A scene of the show of the singer in whom it is hung of a cross raises controversy between the Dutch Christians.

I think I got it. But there are a few cultural oddities here which I don't get.

How is it that this person is protesting Madonna's weird attention-seeking mix of the cross and sexuality... by putting on a cross and flashing 'em?

Is it protest because she's, you know, kind of nasty-lookin' as compared to Madonna? Or because she does it in public as opposed to on stage?

How does "freedom" relate to all this?

And lastly, er, is that a man?

Trilby · 09-12-2006, 09:39 AM

See, I'm very self-conscious and could never go about in public with my girl bits hanging out like that--clearly not a problem this, er, woman has. Perhaps she is saying, "the freedom of Christs love lets me love my body! I'm no slave to culturally mandated definitions of beauty!" Or, maybe she's just a complete nut riding in on Madonna's coattails.

Shawnee123 · 09-12-2006, 09:43 AM

Sheesh, I got reprimanded for an ice cream photo that was considered nsfw and wasn't in that thread. I see in the title it's nsfw but I didn't see that title until after clicking on the link to the thread on the right side of the screen. Then it was too late. Luckily, I have my own office and no one was here!

Now, having said that, I would like to end with:

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, gross!

RellikLaerec · 09-12-2006, 09:45 AM

Did you know that it is legal in the state of Ohio for a woman to go topless in public? That's why ya see so many "No Shirt, No shoes, No service signs everywhere!

Oh and GO BUCK!

Shawnee123 · 09-12-2006, 10:04 AM

Hell, I didn't know that.

Wait, I'm getting funny looks from my coworkers. I told them it was legal but they seem to think I should put my shirt back on.

mlandman · 09-12-2006, 10:21 AM

only young attractive women should be naked in public.

There, I said it.

Now, please let me obtain some bleach to scrub my eyes with.

Shawnee123 · 09-12-2006, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlandman

only young attractive women should be naked in public.

There, I said it.

Now, please let me obtain some bleach to scrub my eyes with.

I didn't know you worked here! :p

Nietzman · 09-12-2006, 10:34 AM

Hi. Dutchie here.

It's quite simple actually, Babelfish screwed up or the Spaniards didn't get it right. This woman is protesting the Christian protesters.

http://www.ikonrtv.nl/kerknieuws/nieuws.asp?oId=9531

Quote:

Preceding the first of two concerts of Madonna in Amsterdams Arena yesterday, the police arrested a half-naked woman who was scanting explicit lyrics and wearing a cross.

According do indymedia the woman is an anti-SGP activist. (The SGP is our countries most fundamentally Christian party.) "This protest is against stronger growing attempts from Christian fundamentalist to constrain freedom of cultural expression"

Spexxvet · 09-12-2006, 10:38 AM

All women should go naked all the time. Sing with me! "Every breast is beauuuuuuutiful, in its own way".

As for that woman wearing a man's head: if she's gonna protest like she's being crucified, use real nails, dammit!

Trilby · 09-12-2006, 11:02 AM

Hi, Dutchie. Thanks for the real translation! Welcome to the Cellar! *waves*

wolf · 09-12-2006, 11:03 AM

I thought this was going to be a protest against religious idolatry rather than an overrated singer.

Instead, it's a protest against religion.

Interesting.

Welcome, Nietzman.

Sundae · 09-12-2006, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlandman

only young attractive women should be naked in public.

There, I said it.

Now, please let me obtain some bleach to scrub my eyes with.

OUCH! It's a protest, not a pageant.
If I pass the bleach for you, you won't be bothered by sights like this again

xoxoxoBruce · 09-12-2006, 11:55 AM

They had to send police women.......the guys wouldn't arrest her.

It's not a protest against religion, it's against politically aggressive fundamentalists.

Thanks Nietzman, also welcome.

Elspode · 09-12-2006, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's not a protest against religion, it's against politically aggressive fundamentalists.

Right on. Let's see some more of that kind of thing.

BTW, not all women are externally beautiful. Neither are all men. However, beauty is a sum, not a fraction. If you take up with a person based solely on their external appearances, you're asking for major life trouble.

Hell, if all women cared about was looks (and I've said this before here), I'd still be a virgin.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-12-2006, 12:06 PM

Well, you're two for three....we all know you're the studly rockstar type.

09-12-2006, 09:23 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	September 12, 2006: Topless Madonna protester [NSFW] [NSFAnybody] Naked protest has been an IotD staple before, but after a while there was too much of it and it sorta became played out. And then it went away for a while, except for PETA girls in cages. This one is more curious. The shot is from a Spanish news site, 20minutos.es, so the official caption reads Un mujer con una cruz y la palabra "Libertad" escrita en su pecho es llevada por la policía en una protesta contra Madonna, en Ámsterdam. Una escena del show de la cantante en la que está colgada de una cruz levanta controversia entre los cristianos holandeses. Babelfish translates: A woman with a cross and the word "Freedom" written in her chest is taken by the police in a protest against Madonna, in Amsterdam. A scene of the show of the singer in whom it is hung of a cross raises controversy between the Dutch Christians. I think I got it. But there are a few cultural oddities here which I don't get. How is it that this person is protesting Madonna's weird attention-seeking mix of the cross and sexuality... by putting on a cross and flashing 'em? Is it protest because she's, you know, kind of nasty-lookin' as compared to Madonna? Or because she does it in public as opposed to on stage? How does "freedom" relate to all this? And lastly, er, is that a man?

09-12-2006, 09:39 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	See, I'm very self-conscious and could never go about in public with my girl bits hanging out like that--clearly not a problem this, er, woman has. Perhaps she is saying, "the freedom of Christs love lets me love my body! I'm no slave to culturally mandated definitions of beauty!" Or, maybe she's just a complete nut riding in on Madonna's coattails. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-12-2006, 09:43 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Sheesh, I got reprimanded for an ice cream photo that was considered nsfw and wasn't in that thread. I see in the title it's nsfw but I didn't see that title until after clicking on the link to the thread on the right side of the screen. Then it was too late. Luckily, I have my own office and no one was here! Now, having said that, I would like to end with: Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, gross! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-12-2006, 10:04 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Hell, I didn't know that. Wait, I'm getting funny looks from my coworkers. I told them it was legal but they seem to think I should put my shirt back on. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-12-2006, 10:21 AM	#6
mlandman Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 87	yuck only young attractive women should be naked in public. There, I said it. Now, please let me obtain some bleach to scrub my eyes with.

09-12-2006, 09:45 AM	#4
RellikLaerec Faithful Companion Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buckeye City Posts: 185	Did you know that it is legal in the state of Ohio for a woman to go topless in public? That's why ya see so many "No Shirt, No shoes, No service signs everywhere! Oh and GO BUCK!

09-12-2006, 10:38 AM	#9
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	All women should go naked all the time. Sing with me! "Every breast is beauuuuuuutiful, in its own way". As for that woman wearing a man's head: if she's gonna protest like she's being crucified, use real nails, dammit! __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

09-12-2006, 11:02 AM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Hi, Dutchie. Thanks for the real translation! Welcome to the Cellar! waves __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-12-2006, 11:03 AM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I thought this was going to be a protest against religious idolatry rather than an overrated singer. Instead, it's a protest against religion. Interesting. Welcome, Nietzman. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-12-2006, 11:55 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	They had to send police women.......the guys wouldn't arrest her. It's not a protest against religion, it's against politically aggressive fundamentalists. Thanks Nietzman, also welcome. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-12-2006, 12:06 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Well, you're two for three....we all know you're the studly rockstar type. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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