Even if you don’t care a whit about Miley Cyrus, current music or the MTV Video Music Awards you probably couldn’t escape some sort of commentary about what happened last Sunday night. I’ve read every type of opinion ranging from it’s a terrible display from a role model for kids to it’s to be expected because it’s what our patriarchal society expects from women. Last night I heard another one: it was racist because of the way she dismissed the black dancers.
Miley did some very suggestive dancing – oh let’s call it what it was, simulated sex acts, while performing with a non-plussed Robin Thicke. I happen to think Ms. Cyrus is very much in control of what she does. Twerking is one thing when you do it on your own and it’s quite another when you do it the way Miley did! And we’re talking about it so she got what she wanted. Ergo, I randt.
I’ve been asked at various times over the years, “What would you do if you regained your sight”? Although my answers will vary, in this case, immediately put on my dark glasses and pretend that I’m blind again so I don’t have to see how truly pathetic society has become!