"Now THIS is how you hit back at the oppression of women in the Muslim world," twittered Newsbusters blogger Lachlan Markay this afternoon, linking a brilliantly provocative Liaison Dangereuse lingerie ad that turns Salome's Dance of the Seven Veils on its head and puts Victoria's Secret to shame. Set against the smoky, sultry strains of a ney — the flute of classical Arabic music — and tambourine, the camera's eye caresses a smoky, sultry woman getting ready to go out on the town. Depending upon your perspective, you'll either love or hate the surprise ending.
Update: Way cool: NewsBusters' Editors' pick!
Update II: From our imail correspondent, a woman of the world:
The post is fabulous. It reminds me of the Secret Lives of Plants.
Update III: Maggie's links.
Crossposted ar Riehl World View, Cloven Not Crested and Liberty Pundits.
A spot of humorous satire is always refreshing.
Posted by: goomp | June 08, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Amen to that! We really need to maintain our sense of humor!
Posted by: Gayle Miller | June 09, 2010 at 10:50 AM