Originally posted by ggw?:
Why is Motley Crue misogynistic?
Sexist? Sure. But "misogynist" implies hatred not merely objectification.
hmm ... good point, i think i misused the word there ... although a quick google search shows that there are 1,000 other uses of "motley crue" and "misogynist" together, such as:
Other bad news is directly levelled at Crue singer Vince Neil. Neil, who has a long history of violence against women, has again found himself in a mess of misogynist trouble. Last July, Neil allegedly visited the Moonlight Bunny Ranch brothel in Reno, Nevada following a Poison and Skid Row concert. While there, Neil is accused of using "force and violence" on employee Andrea "TrixXxie Blue" Terry. In other words, she says that he grabbed her around the neck and threw her against a wall. He was never arrested and has instead been charged with misdemeanor battery.
and also, i've been on a spinal tap kick lately:
David: They say the album cover is sexist.
Nigel: Well, so what? What's wrong with being sexy?
David: Sexist, Nigel.