Day 2 of 7 Days and the theme “Blue”.
“Blue” was…
… being part of a crowd last night that simultaneously all shouted “CUNT!”
My first ever viewing of The Vagina Monologues. There was much to think about, much to nod knowingly about, much to disagree with. I want to see it again in another place with different stories. I’m expecting this to be one of those theatre experiences that sneaks back to visit my thoughts from time to time.
Edited later that day…
Soooo. Veerrryyy interesting… I would have thought a few Vagina-type words would have sent the stats soaring, but noooooo…
All a bit scared, are we?
Nevermind, if the V or C words are worrisome, you could always call it your Thomas Murphy instead!
Right…err…welll…ummm…what can I say? I haven’t actually SEEN the vagina Monologues…or does one just hear them? I guess, like a lot of women, I’m rather uncomfortable with the idea, while supporting the fact that we should be more in touch with our bodies. Old habits etc….and of course, OUR bits are all neatly tucked away and just not …so… in your face…as men’s (I just HAD to say that. Sorry).
By: Shirley Goodwin on March 9, 2008
at 12:56 pm
that looks like a very good book to read in the morning!
By: peppermintpatcher on March 9, 2008
at 4:06 pm
It was lovely to see you and enjoy the show with you! I agree, I think it’s made me want more discussions, from different women, with different perspectives and experiences…..I think it would be so intriguing to be the interviewer – to ask women , give them permission, to chat about their vagina. I was amazed that some of the stories performed last night really made me sad while others made me laugh. Who would have thought chit chat about fannies could do that?
By: Jennifer C on March 9, 2008
at 9:18 pm
I’m still grinning!!
Thought I would share, purely in the interests of yours being a textile blog of course,and there being a bit of a Thomas Murphy monologue going on here, that the doc who stitched me up post childbirth was called Doctor Bodkin. Honest truth.
By: threadspider on March 9, 2008
at 10:16 pm
I must admit, after reading ‘threadspider’s’ comment and the texile stitching thing, I was tempted to do my ‘getting stitched up after childbirth’ story. But no, not tonight. I’ll save that for our next dinner where we can also have a few wines!
By: Leanne Beasley on March 10, 2008
at 12:12 am
Thomas Murphy is the most grand word I’ve heard so far.
(And to answer your question on Soozadoo’s comments, sex ed in the US – way back when – was simply to tell us the Latin anatomical names of everything. Simply a plumbing lesson.)
By: ivyarts on March 10, 2008
at 12:22 am
Now we did have a great 30 minute presentation in high school where some college students came and demonstrated how to use a condom. (This would have been in 89.) They called out, “Does anyone here have anything to put a condom on?” One really big black guy shouted, “I do! Do you have an extra large?” while everyone else tittered. Then the only guy college student pulled out this huge cucumber from his inner coat pocket. “I meant something like this!” It was hilarious, and informative. It must be noted, they never were allowed to come back. Public high school was just not prepared for actual, useful information.
To get a really good sex Ed Class in the States you had to take it in College. At my University it was a required Freshman class until the early 90’s. A certified nurse used to teach the class and there was more information than you could shake a comical story about genitalia at. Wanna see actual photos of venereal disease? That was the ticket. Women studies was the place to talk about vagina’s. They did this 15 minute montage of vagina slides. It was amazing to see that many different types of pubic hair!
About your stats… just wait until weird random searches start showing up. Oh the interesting searches I received when I innocently mentioned “Bondage” and “Butterfly” in the same post. The people will come, just let the search engines do their work.
By: h. on March 10, 2008
at 2:27 am
Well, just to raise the tone a bit: you have really nice eyebrows. And eyes.
By: Isabelle on March 10, 2008
at 7:03 am
If “Monologues”was on here, I’d go.
High school sex education (in very rural NZ in the 50s) was behind-the-bicycle-sheds stuff. Sad, but true.
Laughed at Thomas Murphy. He’ll probably make a career as PR man!
By: dinahmow on March 10, 2008
at 8:43 am
I think I need a glass of wine now. Very heady stuff this.
By: Melinda on March 10, 2008
at 10:26 am
So, you stirrer, you were just trying to shock! PS, I wouldn’t waste Jaffas either, I think the “rolling down the aisles” bit was just accidental. Like dropping your icecream on someone from upstairs.
By: Shirley Goodwin on March 10, 2008
at 11:06 am
Thank you for calling by and offering your support. It means a lot!
By: Mary on March 10, 2008
at 7:18 pm
Although it was hysterical to come by here to say thankyou and see the word cunt – put me off my stride for a moment there!
By: Mary on March 10, 2008
at 7:19 pm
Hi Kirsten how are you … ? Having fun shocking eveyone
. You see there aren’t that many of us girls who say the ‘c’ word. I am quite used to it as my dear father used the word regularly .. often when refering to us and sometimes when refering to others. So I was shocked when I received negative comments when I used the word in everyday conversation once i left home. Now only my husband hears this word occassionally … although I still don’t have a problem with it. Great show though!!!! I loved it. Also please stop by my place as I have tagged you. Hope you don’t mind!
By: Kellie on March 10, 2008
at 9:42 pm
I followed the Thomas Murphy link – thank you!!! It may well become a favourite of mine! Particularly towards terrible drivers…
By: Dragonfly on March 10, 2008
at 10:29 pm
I’ve only seen the Vagina Monolouges on tv – I liked the message but found Eve (whas-her-name) bothered me after awhile – some of her facial expressions and her mannerisms were distracting, to say the least.
By: daysgoby on March 11, 2008
at 3:47 am