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calimary

(80,700 posts)
70. Nah - not at all!
Wed Jul 24, 2013, 04:50 PM
Jul 2013

Might disagree with you but certainly not repulsed by any means!

And if you really wanna know, the question you just posed is a REALLY good one. WHEN is "shocking" shocking enough? When is provoking just for the sake of provoking - enough? I see that in the entertainment biz all the time. I've never forgotten a quote from Madonna when she was just starting out and she was big on pushing the envelope until it didn't look like an envelope anymore. And when asked about it - "Madonna, why do you wear your bra and corset and slip outside your clothes and the rosary around your neck?" - she answered "I want to provoke." And now almost any female singer you see anywhere appears in public in her underwear. So how's she gonna provoke next time? So then you'll have Lady Gaga wearing meat. And Rihanna wearing next to nothing at all. And it goes on from there.

At some point, it just loses its effect, I think, and people become so jaded they see that and they're unimpressed, even bored. I went to a rock music expo awhile back where it soon degenerated into - "okaaaaaaaaayyy, when will we have reached the 'Too Loud' and 'Too Growly' and 'Too Surly' level?" And when they do, all I feel like doing is finding myself a good cream pie to throw in their faces.

Not sure I would put this girl's protest sign in that category, even while it seems shocking to some. But then again, what's going on that PROMPTED HER to make that sign - is what is REALLY shocking, and quite disgusting, at least to me. To the point of genuine outrage.

K&R. Great slogan. MotherPetrie Jul 2013 #1
Vagina is a little too formal marshall Jul 2013 #7
Such as? MotherPetrie Jul 2013 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author BlueJazz Jul 2013 #55
sorry, wrong person BlueJazz Jul 2013 #56
Take your pick marshall Jul 2013 #91
What are the choices to pick from? MotherPetrie Jul 2013 #96
Anything less formal than a medical term marshall Jul 2013 #102
I totally disagree. I think her slogan was worded perfectly. MotherPetrie Jul 2013 #117
It is certainly effective in conveying her thoughts marshall Jul 2013 #126
"That Jesus was somehow sexless"? Is that what you meant? nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #172
I've found that many people don't like to think of Jesus as a man marshall Jul 2013 #173
Gotcha. Whatever one believes about Jesus' divinity - I've never bought into it myself, even being nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #176
No. (no text) Quantess Jul 2013 #97
The oak state senator said it best NYtoBush-Drop Dead Jul 2013 #150
You go, grrrrl. nt Zorra Jul 2013 #2
Here she is with her Dad and the sign Coyotl Jul 2013 #98
Those haters HATE JESUS! She spoke truth! freshwest Jul 2013 #108
You know, it's kinda sad that a 14-year-old girl has more sense on this subject justiceischeap Jul 2013 #3
Because they think that they (and they alone) "know" Jesus, kentauros Jul 2013 #18
They have low IQs, too. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #76
They don't care. She's still a whore to them. Dash87 Jul 2013 #4
Well, her heart is in the right place...but REALLY snooper2 Jul 2013 #5
. dionysus Jul 2013 #9
That is AMAZING AtheistCrusader Jul 2013 #10
Oh..... Hell, that's where I'm headed ismnotwasm Jul 2013 #11
That's the real Jesus. RC Jul 2013 #15
Absolutely! Just ask ann coulter! I mean, she knows! She's seen the pictures! calimary Jul 2013 #35
you know why jesus was a northern european in all the old paintings? arely staircase Jul 2013 #83
He looks like Peter Fonda in those sketches! MADem Jul 2013 #125
Good thing I didn't see these about 30 years ago. Wait Wut Jul 2013 #22
that right there is some funny shit Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #25
I literally lol'd... my boss thinks I'm losing it! great stuff! opiate69 Jul 2013 #28
Thanks for the chortle! Apophis Jul 2013 #30
LOLOLOL libodem Jul 2013 #81
I think that's Jim Morrison. tridim Jul 2013 #85
Where did you find those? surrealAmerican Jul 2013 #92
That is fucking amazing! Where'd you find that? nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #93
one of my favorites RedRocco Jul 2013 #112
Jesus has a real spelling problem Coyotl Jul 2013 #139
whoa awesome- can you link me to these? bettyellen Jul 2013 #116
STFU Jesus is my favorite. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #128
ROTFLMAO! hifiguy Jul 2013 #130
Whore is what some people call any woman Just Saying Jul 2013 #6
And "bitch" will be next. calimary Jul 2013 #36
when I am called a bitch, I just look and reply, "but. . .you say that like it's a bad thing" niyad Jul 2013 #105
Love your reply! calimary Jul 2013 #120
one of my favourite buttons reads: "I am not A bitch, I am THE bitch--and to you, I am MS. BITCH" niyad Jul 2013 #121
Now, that's ironic Wednesdays Jul 2013 #8
They're not too good at using a thesaurus, kentauros Jul 2013 #20
Don't you mean ridden by Jesus? blackspade Jul 2013 #110
no, that would be a jesarus n/t RedRocco Jul 2013 #113
golf clap.... blackspade Jul 2013 #114
"golf clap"! kentauros Jul 2013 #134
If it lived with Jesus, kentauros Jul 2013 #133
The Thesaurus is a fearsome beast. riqster Jul 2013 #136
That brings back memories! kentauros Jul 2013 #138
Sorry TNNurse Jul 2013 #135
read the link its very nice dembotoz Jul 2013 #12
K&R ismnotwasm Jul 2013 #13
PROUD of you! Hulk Jul 2013 #14
I couldn't have said it better decrepittex Jul 2013 #115
You tell em, Tuesday. bunnies Jul 2013 #16
Let them out themselves as extremists LittleBlue Jul 2013 #17
I can only wish my 16 Yr Old Grandaughter had your intelligence......... Stainless Jul 2013 #19
The next generation, hopeful and inspiring. Raffi Ella Jul 2013 #21
Even if people don't change, at least the old ones die Coyotl Jul 2013 #141
ha, right? Raffi Ella Jul 2013 #166
Rec #50! H2O Man Jul 2013 #23
The sign is...... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #24
As opposed to medical rape? Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2013 #26
You may misunderstand my point. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #72
I understand your point entirely.... Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2013 #77
How shocking would you encourage... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #79
blah, blah, blah noiretextatique Jul 2013 #27
LOL hueymahl Jul 2013 #40
that's an even better response noiretextatique Jul 2013 #60
+1 nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #95
I agree, I didn't say anything stupid, ..... whats stopping you ? NM_Birder Jul 2013 #170
I (and others) just think you kind of missed the point here. That's all. nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #171
The entire thread,... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #174
I didn't alert on you, and I won't. And it's not about "conformity" - it's about what's really vital nomorenomore08 Jul 2013 #177
Where exactly is your lawn? opiate69 Jul 2013 #31
Good thing your opinion means just about dick. cliffordu Jul 2013 #32
Wow, you impress me. I bet you impress everybody. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #43
It should be "I'll bet" or mebbe "I'd bet" cliffordu Jul 2013 #46
LOL,..."mebbe" ?? you made my day, Cheers ! NM_Birder Jul 2013 #50
Yep - Mebbe- Sort of an innernets slang I use, cliffordu Jul 2013 #52
happy days, mebbe I'll get to talk to you again. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #57
Mebbe not. It's a fine line we all walk. cliffordu Jul 2013 #62
What line ? i believe in my own opinion. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #64
ha, I am so glad this got your attention... Raffi Ella Jul 2013 #33
How about "keep your cross out my cu*t" ? .... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #38
Again, I am SO glad this thread got your attention. Raffi Ella Jul 2013 #45
I have my own mind. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #51
and we don't, got it. Raffi Ella Jul 2013 #53
awww, you don't mean that. But I like the sentiment. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #58
Well, then perhaps a lot of US here at DU will be repulsive to you, too. calimary Jul 2013 #44
perhaps you will be repulsed by me, NM_Birder Jul 2013 #61
Nah - not at all! calimary Jul 2013 #70
thank you for your response...... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #75
I guess it depends on the parenting. I read the story in the link, and it didn't appear as though calimary Jul 2013 #82
I have no problem with "all topics on the table", I agree parenting should be that way. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #87
Speaking from personal experience... hunter Jul 2013 #103
14 is not past the age where a parent is still calling the shots, NM_Birder Jul 2013 #137
OMG!!!! calimary Jul 2013 #123
;) a little laugh makes all the difference, take care. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #149
would love to see this as its own thread, so I can rec it! niyad Jul 2013 #118
I LOVE you, calimary! love_katz Jul 2013 #119
The issue can't get more polarized. caseymoz Jul 2013 #65
I have no issue with her desire to be involved, however NM_Birder Jul 2013 #69
She's fourteen-years-old caseymoz Jul 2013 #99
^^^This^^^ Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #101
I do not disagree with her intent, or passion just her choice of language. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #160
I bet you're a hit at parties! Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #80
purely argumentative, but not worth an argument. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #84
Just making an opinion. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #100
as you can tell by this thread, most of us do not share your opinion. apparently, the only way niyad Jul 2013 #104
I'm not looking for a cheering section, NM_Birder Jul 2013 #142
wow, be careful that you don't break something patting yourself on the back like that, niyad Jul 2013 #148
No back handed insult to everyone intended, NM_Birder Jul 2013 #151
"At some point in time I hope protesting becomes more about changing minds thru rational thought..." greiner3 Jul 2013 #111
I agree classykaren Jul 2013 #132
said classykaren. Raffi Ella Jul 2013 #167
Stand back, everybody! Give the man some air! Mushroom Jul 2013 #140
LOL..I'll live....AND I expressed my opinion,.... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #144
I feel fine. Mushroom Jul 2013 #168
lol...still nobody likes your comments ? NM_Birder Jul 2013 #169
The sign is one of the best EVER and deserves a place in the pantheon of awesomeness Coyotl Jul 2013 #143
You missed the entire point of my opinion. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #146
Only if you say so Coyotl Jul 2013 #147
clever,...glad we agree. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #152
So it is true then, you have never carried a protest sign Coyotl Jul 2013 #153
I disagree with that protest sign for it's content, NM_Birder Jul 2013 #155
So it is true then, you have never carried a protest sign, Coyotl Jul 2013 #158
Are you out of picture examples already ? NM_Birder Jul 2013 #163
Which word is so offensive to you? Just Saying Jul 2013 #154
"Keep your cross ot my CU*T" do you think... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #156
I don't know if you've ever been involved in a protest Just Saying Jul 2013 #159
"Jesus isn't a dick so keep him out my vagina" NM_Birder Jul 2013 #161
I think the point is to get attention for the cause. Just Saying Jul 2013 #162
appreciate the conversation,.... NM_Birder Jul 2013 #164
Enjoy the rest of your day Just Saying Jul 2013 #165
bless your little heart. dionysus Jul 2013 #175
Good for you. She still has more sense than most. PDJane Jul 2013 #29
This saying comes to mind: And a (little) child shall lead them. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #34
Great post, CaliforniaPeggy!! n/t Duval Jul 2013 #48
Thanks! I did wonder if anyone would notice in a thread this big! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #49
When the time comes Metro135 Jul 2013 #37
I can only hope that my daughter is this smart and brave. blackspade Jul 2013 #39
Great ending in the piece. DinahMoeHum Jul 2013 #42
Hooray for you, Bennyboy!! n/t Duval Jul 2013 #47
Tuesday Cain, brava! sheshe2 Jul 2013 #54
R#94 & K for, best slogan ever!1 n/t UTUSN Jul 2013 #59
If she wants to be a science teacher Mr.Bill Jul 2013 #63
Plenty of females need to leave Texas. caseymoz Jul 2013 #67
I have a lot of women musician friends in Texas and they ask Bennyboy Jul 2013 #78
If all the brave, smart girls leave ... surrealAmerican Jul 2013 #94
They're not expatriating. caseymoz Jul 2013 #107
A brave girl, but . . . caseymoz Jul 2013 #66
Funny how many dicks this aroused. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #68
I can understand the need to tie clinics in with hospitals... AmyStrange Jul 2013 #71
Austin just freaking rocks! RVN VET Jul 2013 #73
Oh, and Tuesday is now officially my favorite days of the week! RVN VET Jul 2013 #74
I have to visit Austin in the near future. roamer65 Jul 2013 #86
Texas cities are Blue zones in a vast red sea of rural voters. Coyotl Jul 2013 #145
Jesus may not be a dick, but a lot of people who do things in his name are dicks. n/t hughee99 Jul 2013 #88
conservatives are very happy to wield Government power in people's personal affairs if they can use Bill USA Jul 2013 #89
I'm sure Tuesday has the brains to go into science, but I hope she goes into maddiemom Jul 2013 #90
good for you, tuesday. keep telling it like it is. niyad Jul 2013 #106
But, according to his loudest PR teams - xfundy Jul 2013 #109
Never underestimate young people. GETPLANING Jul 2013 #122
My son is 14. Fawke Em Jul 2013 #124
That is one inspirational and courageous young woman! hifiguy Jul 2013 #127
thank you for your courage - I appreciate your creative intuition - mettamega Jul 2013 #129
Recced. nt livingwagenow Jul 2013 #131
. . . niyad Jul 2013 #157
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