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Wednesday, January 12, 2005
I'm Down With That SistaRachel Lucas is ranting (go figure) about Eminem who thinks he could have affected the Presidential elections if only he had released his album sooner. Here is what our Blue Eyed Infidel has to say:
This reminds me of my fascination with women who absolutely love Eminem. One of my best friends, whom I've known since high school absolutely loves him for instance. The thing I don't get is that she is pretty forward thinking, believes in the whole feminism thing, etc. Yet somehow, when it comes to this moron, she and seemingly scores of other women seem to sweep his women hating and other obnoxious lyrics under the rug. I've asked her about it, and usually get some really vague response like "I just like him" or something like that. When I ask specifically about those lyrics, I usually get something like, "I know, but I still like him." Her husband is just as baffled by this as I am. Now then, I have no idea what my current reader demographics look like, but can a female reader of my little corner of the world please explain this to me? What am I missing?
I don't get it myself. I think it's because he's a white guy who's seeming to pull off being black or something. Personally, I think that the lyrics are just typical gangsta stuff and the music's pretty mediocre. I can't stand his voice. Way too nasal for me. That said - I know a fair number of women, both straight and gay, who like him. No accounting for taste, I guess.
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