I want a bumper sticker that says I'm Pro Mike.
I'm "pro" a lot of things, like pro choice, pro gay marriage, etc. But I will not divulge into those things at this time.
I'm not one to ever do a "soapbox" post, but I feel an urgent need to state my opinion on this issue. That really shouldn't even be an issue.
I've seen a lot of ladies all up in arms regarding this Magic Mike movie that I love so much.
I've seen it twice and I plan to see it again and buy the DVD to watch as many times as I want at my leisure.
I'm single. I don't have "my own Magic Mike at home", but it really upsets me to see, (mostly married) women, judging other (married) women for going to see this movie. I understand you think it's a double standard and that if these were women on screen stripping then we as women would be appalled at all the hoop-lah.
Quite the contrary my friends. In society, women are expected to be lusted after for their bra cup size, their kardashian booty, etc. There are Victoria's Secret models that pose in their underwear and guys (married or not) oogle over those ladies.
This movie should be liberating for us as women to get our chance to ooh and aah over good looking gents wiggle their junk on screen for once.
What really gets under my skin are these people judge others for going to see the movie when they haven't even seen it themselves.
I've seen the movie twice and there is more female nudity than male in the film. The male nudity is, in my opinion, subtle and insinuated. Yes, the movie is based around male strippers, but the heart of the film it highlights the dangers of the industry and how Mike wants to get out of this career he's made for himself.
I've also seen other ladies upset that women are reading the 50 Shades of Grey series. As you know, I'm not a book reader so I don't have any desire to read the books. But, if someone chooses to do so I don't judge them for it, whether they are married or not. Just because she does doesn't make her less of a wife to her husband or less of a Christian to her faith. The same goes for Magic Mike.
Don't judge someone on their choices or preach to them about how it's not the "Christian" thing to do. If we're going to go the bible route for this argument doesn't the book say "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."
Since we're all entitled to our own opinion, I believe that seeing this movie or reading "mom porn" doesn't make me less of a person nor does it make me an immoral human for enjoying it.
Thanks for letting me get this off my chest, friends!
22 comments:
A FREAKIN MEN! Magic Mike is so smokin' hot that I can't wait to see it again. And as a bonus, it was HILARIOUS. Which all the preachy haters are missing out on. :)
This is why I love you.
Seriously-people need to get a life. I feel like the "wives" who are judging other women, married or not, have a lame enough life to do so. I mean really...who cares what people are watching or reading?!
Channing Tatum is the epitome of sexy and if anything, I think Beau was happy that I saw it because he saw the results of it later that night. Shoot...he'll probably even buy it for me if I keep up with that! ha
I love this. It is a flipping movie. It doesn't make me any less of a Christian for seeing it or reading Fifty Shades which is just a book. There are way too many fun haters in the world. I wish they would get worked up over something worthwhile.
I totally agree with you on not judging, as we ALL have sinned. Although...when I really think about it, I think there is a danger in the thought process of doing things ("sinning" if one wishes to use that term), just because we all fail in one way or another. Am I making sense? haha It makes me feel as if we are giving up in some way, throwing in the towel. Just because we know we can never be perfect doesn't mean that we should throw caution to the wind and indulge in behaviors that we know may not be moral, or right in God's eyes. I suppose I just feel like we should always strive to be our best selves, even though we know that we will stumble along the way. Some will think there is nothing immoral about 50 Shades of Gray and the like, and some will - God gave us freedom of thought to make our own individual decisions on that. I do agree with you that there is a problem with the "judging," or rather, the way people go about it. 50 Shades of Gray aside, homosexuality comes to mind. Why is it that churches have support groups for those who are going through divorces (technically a sin except for under certain circumstances in the Bible), but if you're gay they want nothing to do with you? Hmm. Pondering. Thanks for indulging my rambling :)
Love this. Seriously, who doesn't love Channing Tatum?? I mean, come one. These people need a life, for reals!
Visiting from Bargain Blonde. I 100% agree with this post. I've seen the movie and read all 3 books of 50 Shades. That does not make me a bad person. And for those that keep putting them down, what happened to not judging? Maybe that phrase is thrown around too much in society, but it's how I feel.
AMEN sister! :) Thanks for that. As a married woman who saw Magic Mike and read 50 Shades...I completely agree!
AMEN! I literally loled at Stephanie's comment! I couldn't agree more!
Amen sister! I love the Lord and I love Magic Mike!
Well said Beth! I've even been to a real all men strip show! It's really fun! Haha! The women who judge need to be forced to watch the movie!
I also had a friend who saw it before me and told me how much she hated it. Why? Because of all the cussing and unnecessary nudity (women I suppose) involved. REALLY? HELLO? Did she not know what she was going to watch? GAH. Some people!
Great SOAPBOX GIRL! BE PROUD!
I personally did not love Magic Mike (except for Matt Bomer!), but I went and had fun with my girlfriends and that's all there was to it:) I'm married, and I don't think it matters whether you're married, single, etc - everyone is entitled to view whatever the heck they want!
For the record, I did love Fifty Shades of Grey, and it really wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be!
Proud Catholic here. And a wifey. Even married my love in a Cathedral. Saw Magic Mike. Good for me and good for those who chose not to. It's all good! But why do people have to judge? Especially those who say they're not judging, but really are!
But this, my dear, is why we're friends! Love that you speak "our" mind aka "you speak my mind b/c I'm too chicken shit too" ;) You are THE best!!!
Oh, and I love that your quoted the bible. Amazing verse. Glad you picked it.
Even though I haven't seen Magic Mike, AMEN girlfriend! (P.S. I think I love you even more now that I know a couple of your political views! =P)
Thank you!!! Isn't it just as bad to JUDGE someone for what they are doing as it is for them to be doing it. Ha that is a weird sentence. But all I can say is people are freakin STUPID. Worry about your life...if you want to see it see it, if you don't then don't. But don't go bashing other women for their choice.
Totally agree! People are just ridiculous getting so upset about it! If you don't like it, don't go see it/don't read it. Sheesh.
I totally was going to write a post about this a couple of weeks ago, but decided not to.
I get super annoyed when others judge others for seeing it. It seems like some people think they are better because they are choosing not to see. Or that they are respecting their husband. Pardon, my language, but it is a fuckin' movie. LOL. I hate seeing the arguments, "Well, it causes you to fantasize about another man, blah blah blah." Um. no it does not. A person can easily fantasize about a person in their real life. My hubby couldn't care less if I saw it or not. I also think it is funny, when people say Magic Mike is porn. Stripteasing isn't porn. I think if people want to obsess and make Magic Mike and 50 Shades an issue in their life, then that's what it will be. To me, it is entertainment. Nothing more.
PRO MIKE!
PRO MIKE! EFF THE HATERS!
Amen!
Just saw this! Dear Lord. Hope you're not talking about me :) I felt like the biggest dirtbag after seeing it, but totally see why the ladies like it and don't judge anyone who wants to see or already saw it. It's just a personal thing for me. I wouldn't want my husband to watch a movie like that so I shouldn't simply because double standards are never good in a marriage. But I LOVE how into it you are. It cracks me up and I had a really good night when I saw it. And I love your face. And thanks for loving me for me...
I adored this post so much that I included it in Lots of Link Love over @ Stress Case!
I'd love if you shared it with your readers, and hope that you'll come see the other ladies who I was link lovin' all over this week!
http://www.stresscasey.blogspot.com/2012/07/lots-of-link-love_26.html
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