Erykah Badu's Controversial Video

[JasonD]

Why is this okay to post................................................... but not this?

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[Sarah]

I don't have any problem if hot chick strips in front of me. And hell it won't bother me at all and she can strip in front of me anytime, but if I'm with my kids, that's a different story and you're crossing the line here. The problem here is if she get away whith this kind of indecency, other celebrities or common people will follow and will do the same thing. Just sayin.

Your kids would only think it's a big deal if you make it a big deal. Obviously a sexual act is different but a naked chick just walking? They know what a woman looks like naked... they were breastfed and they were probably taken into the public restroom with their mom and waited in the stall while she peed. They wouldn't think twice about it naturally.

[Behshad]

cause one is hot and the other is disgusting . DUH!

[SultanOfSwing]

I don't have any problem if hot chick strips in front of me. And hell it won't bother me at all and she can strip in front of me anytime, but if I'm with my kids, that's a different story and you're crossing the line here. The problem here is if she get away whith this kind of indecency, other celebrities or common people will follow and will do the same thing. Just sayin.

Your kids would only think it's a big deal if you make it a big deal. Obviously a sexual act is different but a naked chick just walking? They know what a woman looks like naked... they were breastfed and they were probably taken into the public restroom with their mom and waited in the stall while she peed. They wouldn't think twice about it naturally.

It's no big deal for you if someone walks naked in front of you?, C'mon now, just like you're telling me it's OK for your kids to watch porn. You must have a different upbringing. Well in that case, we can walk naked on the street when we wanted to.

[Everett]

cause one is hot and the other is disgusting . DUH!

That's how us regular guys are jason can't help it I also agree with you b

[Sarah]

I don't have any problem if hot chick strips in front of me. And hell it won't bother me at all and she can strip in front of me anytime, but if I'm with my kids, that's a different story and you're crossing the line here. The problem here is if she get away whith this kind of indecency, other celebrities or common people will follow and will do the same thing. Just sayin.

Your kids would only think it's a big deal if you make it a big deal. Obviously a sexual act is different but a naked chick just walking? They know what a woman looks like naked... they were breastfed and they were probably taken into the public restroom with their mom and waited in the stall while she peed. They wouldn't think twice about it naturally.

It's no big deal for you if someone walks naked in front of you?, C'mon now, just like you're telling me it's OK for your kids to watch porn. You must have a different upbringing. Well in that case, we can walk naked on the street when we wanted to.

uh didn't I say "obviously a sexual act is different"? Of course kids should NOT watch porn nor should they be subjected to some creep jacking off in the street. But that's not what was happening here. I'm definitely not saying it should be a common practice but I wouldn't throw a shitfit about my kid seeing artistic nudity, no.

[jrnyman28]

I don't have any problem if hot chick strips in front of me. And hell it won't bother me at all and she can strip in front of me anytime, but if I'm with my kids, that's a different story and you're crossing the line here. The problem here is if she get away whith this kind of indecency, other celebrities or common people will follow and will do the same thing. Just sayin.

Your kids would only think it's a big deal if you make it a big deal. Obviously a sexual act is different but a naked chick just walking? They know what a woman looks like naked... they were breastfed and they were probably taken into the public restroom with their mom and waited in the stall while she peed. They wouldn't think twice about it naturally.

It's no big deal for you if someone walks naked in front of you?, C'mon now, just like you're telling me it's OK for your kids to watch porn. You must have a different upbringing. Well in that case, we can walk naked on the street when we wanted to.

uh didn't I say "obviously a sexual act is different"? Of course kids should NOT watch porn nor should they be subjected to some creep jacking off in the street. But that's not what was happening here. I'm definitely not saying it should be a common practice but I wouldn't throw a shitfit about my kid seeing artistic nudity, no.

I heart Sarah!

[Sarah]

I heart Sarah!

I <3 you too Dave!

[MBPL]

No wonder black men beat their women.

Oh wow! Just got here and found this. Gunbot - Not funny! *snort*! Okay, I lied.

All you nasty-ass white men talking about black women's bushes and shit like that...ya'll ain't nothing but a bunch of freaks, or wanna be freaks. NASTY!!!! Actually, I have always wanted a big black girl's ass like Miss Erica Abi Wright (Erykah Badu). Black men prefer it, alot of them. I always get, "you're not thick enough." Go figure.

As for the video, was not impressed and I no longer care about Erika singing statements. I mean, she's a wealthy mother of three, whatever. Also, I did not pay much mind to her message whatever it was, and her getting shot near where Kennedy was assassinated. But, as far as getting shot, if I was in the street with my kids and a naked chick was struttin' her ass leaving me to explain, I'd shoot the bitch too!

I do, however, love Erykah's neo-soul singing style. She has a kind of Billie Holiday tone in her voice, soft and effective, I like that. Love her song, "Tyrone" "You better call Tyrone...call him! And tell him I said 'come home and get yo shit!'"

Welp, ain't got no job, although, I am loving this time off, my desktop has has seen better days, took me nine hours to get back online today (I am switching to a MAC, I hate this PC shit!) and the wireless sucks on my laptop. If I forget the Friday announcement, have a great weekend. Until then, hope to be back online soon! MBPL

[Red13JoePa]

No wonder black men beat their women.

Man has a point.

[Michigan Girl]

I love it that she says she was making a artistic statement... meaning people will actually know who Iam now...

This is not artistic statement, this is in fact an indecent exposure or public lewdness which is punishable by law.

According to U.S. Law:

"In the United States of America indecent exposure is defined by state law as exposure of the genitals and (in some places) the female breast in a public place, although the latter action is rarely prosecuted. Some states, if they do prosecute flashers, may require evidence of intent to offend other persons. Public place is any place where the conduct may reasonably be expected to be viewed by others.

The offense of indecent exposure, when confirmed as such, is variously titled "indecent exposure", "sexual misconduct", "public lewdness", or "public indecency". It is a criminal offense in all fifty states and is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment, and in some states a conviction results in having to register as a sex offender.

Indecent exposure is also defined as a crime by the U.S. Uniform Code of Military Justice Sec. 552. regarding rape, sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct".

Well, she has said she was hoping to get arrested.

There is more to the imagery than just the nudity. I would classify this as an artistic statement....

Absolutely, I haven't seen the video, but I would guess it's an expression about exposing oneself to all the
devastation in the world today or perhaps ...FREEDOM?!?! Has anyone actually seen it?!?! They said
NO CHILDRUNS was present!!

She is not a nobody and has been around for years. Hopefully the controversy of the video will help spread her message...that is what I am sure she is concerned about.

Art is meant to challenge. It would seem the more offensive the "art" the more it does it's job. Art has always been about getting people to talk about the subject, good or bad.

Why is there still such an outrage over nudity?

Personally, the part I find maybe a little bit bothersome is the implication of someone being shot in Dealy Plaza. It is considered asomewhat sacred place. But the history of the site does add to the intensity....

If you've ever stood in that spot, it takes your breath away, so yeah intense!!!

People need to lighten up.

And if it really bothers people, the best thing to do is shut-up about it and let if quickly fade away....

Good Post!!

[hoagiepete]

I sense a real double standard here. If a guy were parading through the street without any clothes on, he'd be arrested. There would be no consideration for artistic freedom.

Seriously, you folks would not have a problem if some dude would walk in front of your kids, full monty, junk flapping everywhere...in the sake of art? Call me a stick in the mud, but I don't think I'd want my girls to be exposed to that. They get grossed out seeing me in my briefs...as would most of you.

[Michigan Girl]

I sense a real double standard here. If a guy were parading through the street without any clothes on, he'd be arrested. There would be no consideration for artistic freedom.

Seriously, you folks would not have a problem if some dude would walk in front of your kids, full monty, junk flapping everywhere...in the sake of art? Call me a stick in the mud, but I don't think I'd want my girls to be exposed to that. They get grossed out seeing me in my briefs...as would most of you.

Yes, I would and Yes there is a double standard here, but only because the female form is much more beautiful than the male form...
My children and I would laugh at this (a streaker) ...I promise!! It's just our nature!!
...they said there were NO CHILDREN present, right?!?!

[JasonD]

I sense a real double standard here. If a guy were parading through the street without any clothes on, he'd be arrested. There would be no consideration for artistic freedom.

Seriously, you folks would not have a problem if some dude would walk in front of your kids, full monty, junk flapping everywhere...in the sake of art? Call me a stick in the mud, but I don't think I'd want my girls to be exposed to that. They get grossed out seeing me in my briefs...as would most of you.

Um..... double standard? Yep. Kinda like having your picture disappear at the top of this page.

[Michigan Girl]

I sense a real double standard here. If a guy were parading through the street without any clothes on, he'd be arrested. There would be no consideration for artistic freedom.

Seriously, you folks would not have a problem if some dude would walk in front of your kids, full monty, junk flapping everywhere...in the sake of art? Call me a stick in the mud, but I don't think I'd want my girls to be exposed to that. They get grossed out seeing me in my briefs...as would most of you.

Um..... double standard? Yep. Kinda like having your picture disappear at the top of this page.

Hmmm ...sometimes I see it and sometimes I don't. It pops in every now and then!!
What do you think is happening?!?!

[Sarah]

Um..... double standard? Yep. Kinda like having your picture disappear at the top of this page.

It's because you hotlinked and that site you linked from went down, it's no ~conspiracy~. Go to the picture URL http://aura1.gaia.com/photos/40/395467/ ... e_2008.jpg and you will see that it redirects you to a page saying the site is closed.

You should always upload pictures to a site like tinypic, photobucket, or imageshack. That way they don't disappear or get changed to something else, and it's also more courteous because basically you are leeching another site's bandwidth by hotlinking.