RE: #MeTooFar
December 3, 2018 at 8:33 am
(This post was last modified: December 3, 2018 at 8:35 am by Amarok.)
(December 3, 2018 at 8:25 am)Mathilda Wrote:That's also a fair point(December 2, 2018 at 7:18 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: You (and SC) must not have read the article. 'What's in this drink' isn't a reference to a spiked drink.
Boru
Doesn't matter if her drink is being spiked, or she is being plied with alcohol, the intention and effect is the same. You're just arguing about to what degree it is acceptable.
(December 2, 2018 at 11:50 pm)Shell B Wrote:That's one interpretation though an odd one to be singing with your husband at Christmas(December 2, 2018 at 9:13 pm)Grandizer Wrote: From the link:
It's not about the original meaning of a specific phrase in the lyrics. It's about the overall message of the song being contrary to what the MeToo movement is about and to the modern Christmas spirit.
It's a classic for sure, and you can freely listen to it online somewhere, no problem.
The overall message is that a woman shouldn't succumb to societal standards if she wants something. She should just spend the night if she's feeling frisky. It's entirely in line with feminist notions.
Seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy -- myself.
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