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'''Todd (VO)''': But though I have nothing but admiration for their ingenuity, I have deep concerns about the goals in which they put their considerable gifts to use. LMFAO are using satire and sarcasm to mock the idea of men taking pride in their physical beauty. |
'''Todd (VO)''': But though I have nothing but admiration for their ingenuity, I have deep concerns about the goals in which they put their considerable gifts to use. LMFAO are using satire and sarcasm to mock the idea of men taking pride in their physical beauty. |
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β | '''Todd''': But what does this actually accomplish? If this song had been presented straightforwardly, it could've been a worthwhile inversion of the male gaze, |
+ | '''Todd''': But what does this actually accomplish? If this song had been presented straightforwardly, it could've been a worthwhile inversion of the male gaze, But... |
'''Todd (VO)''': ...through their careless use of satire, LMFAO actually reaffirm the status quo, meaning that they are actually ''[clip of Katy Perry - "[[Firework vs. Born This Way|Firework]]"]'' fighting the tide of more positive portrayals of people who don't fit the conventional mold. Ultimately, "Sexy and I Know It" reinforces the idea that the male body is something to be mocked and never held to the same standards as women. |
'''Todd (VO)''': ...through their careless use of satire, LMFAO actually reaffirm the status quo, meaning that they are actually ''[clip of Katy Perry - "[[Firework vs. Born This Way|Firework]]"]'' fighting the tide of more positive portrayals of people who don't fit the conventional mold. Ultimately, "Sexy and I Know It" reinforces the idea that the male body is something to be mocked and never held to the same standards as women. |