Shimmy Shimmy...

For this weeks blog post I have chosen to discuss Jason Derulos video "Swalla." I am not going to lie, it is one of the stupidest songs I have ever heard. Between the childish sounding beat and the typical half naked women, Ill just say I have heard better.

1. From the video I see the men as rich and desirable to women. The fact that they have money and are talking about sex while having women prance all over them. It gives off the impression that as a man, if you behave that way women will be all over you. Women in this video are objects, and their only job is to keep quiet and just be present.

2. I feel like all music videos tell a story whether they are sexual or not. In this case, I feel like the video tells a story about how women like to be noticed sexually. If women wear skimpy outfits and dance around men they are important aspects in a mans life. When it comes to the men in the video, the men seem to be waiting for the women to interact with them sexually. When a woman starts to act sexually towards a man it opens up the door to more interaction.

3. Party is all I see in this video. Women are holding bottles of alcohol and everyone is dancing around. Without lyrics it is obvious that the message is to go out and enjoy yourself, and the only way to do so is to go to a club and drink.

4. I do think the video reinforces harmful stereotypes. The video seems to promote sexual behavior as the only way to be desirable and that if you drink and party it is an excuse to be sexual and promiscuous. Often times in the video you see Ty and Jason just standing around while the women are throwing themselves at them, kinda like if they are stripper poles. It is subjecting that it is appropriate to throw yourself at men and perform for them.

5. Now that I am older I understand why my parents really did not want me watching music videos. However when I was a teen most of the videos were not as sexual as they are now. This video gives off the impression that if you party and get drunk it is okay to be open sexually. For viewers at this age, it is also telling teens that this behavior is what is expected of both men and women.

"Holla at a playa"

After viewing The Bro Code in class, I chose to watch Tough Guise 2 at home.

The Bro Code gave me a greater perspective on how women are often generalized merely as sexual objects whether it is in films, television, advertisements, or in the real world. In films and television we often see women no matter how independent or powerful, fall weak to a man's power. The same for advertisements, many of them give off the impression that if you are not sexual you are not desirable to a man.  The film also gave me the chills when it examined the harsh reality of women subjected to violence whether it is though rape, sexual harassment, or verbal abuse. What was more disturbing is the fact that violence against women is glorified through pornography and made clear that women “want it” when that in fact is not true. Overall whether we want to believe it or not, though there are so many powerful women in the world. Many people including women, will still say men are always more dominant than women. Apparently men are more powerful because stereotypically they are aggressive and do not show their feelings. Bullshit.

What I found rather interesting in Tough Guise was when the film talked about the ever so popular phrase “boys will be boys” when it came down to sex, anger, and masculinity. So we should excuse a male's poor behavior because well boys will be boys? Yea fuck that. I also found it interesting when the film explained that men who do show their feelings are often categorized as weak, gay, or a pussy. Men must not show their emotions. They must hide them behind violence and aggression. Women will only want a strong aggressive man, so don't you dare look weak sir. It kinda goes into play with The Bro Code. If a woman does not look sexual she will not be desirable to men, and if a man looks weak he will not be desirable to women. Tough Guise also brought up a good point that men are often taught this behavior and perception at a young age. Sending the message that aggressive behavior or specific thoughts about violence and women are acceptable because you have a penis you manly man you.

Jon Lajoie may not be a mainstream rapper, but he is an actor I had never heard of until I heard his songs. He has gained tons of attention and millions of views for his music videos “Show me your Genitals” Part 1 and Part 2. I heard this song years ago when my brother brought it to my attention, mind you he was 8 years old at the time and heard it from a friend. He was very immature and continually laughed at the chorus, but never really understood the meaning behind the lyrics until he got older. I myself am guilty of laughing and thinking the song was just a mere joke. The song goes in depth about a man's perception of women sexually, and that a man who shows his feelings is gay. The lyrics are quite explicit and disturbing. Don't get me wrong, I love a good joke and I do not get offended easily. However, “I can't put my penis in your college degree?” Well if that's how you feel, I don't want your penis anywhere near me sir. Enjoy the rest of the lyrics and the music videos provided down below. Thanks for reading.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z5JsrO7378 Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM0XHJS3GgM Part 2




"Show Me Your Genitals"

Women are stupid and I don't respect them
That's right, I just have sex with them
Show me your genitals, your genitals
Show me your genitals, genitalia
Show me your genitals, your genitals
Show me your genitals, genitalia

You're talking to me about stuff
Why? I'd rather see your titties
Now you're talking about other stuff
Why? I'd much rather see your titties

I can't have sex with your personality
And I can't put my penis in your college degree
And I can't shove my fist in your childhood dreams
So why you're sharing all this information with me?

It's not sexist, 'cause I'm saying it in a song
That's right bitch, now take off your thong

And show me your genitals, your genitals
Show me your genitals, genitalia
Show me your genitals, your genitals
Show me your genitals, genitalia

Knock, knock, who's there? It's me
Wondering why you're not naked
Knock, knock, who's there? Me again
Still wondering why you're not naked

I wanna see your bum, I don't care what you say
No, I don't have feelings, 'cause feelings are gay
Something, something in the month of May
Bitches love my penis, 'cause it's really big

Girl's brains are much stupider than men's are
So they should always listen to us, 'cause we're smart
Women are only good for three things:
Cooking, cleaning and vaginas

Show me your genitals, your genitals
Show me your genitals, genitalia
Show me your genitals, your genitals
Show me your genitals, your genitalia

I can give good sex to you,
'cause I'm really good at sex.
I can give good sex to you,
'cause I'm really good at sex.

Oh yeah! That's right, shake your... bums!
I'm out of here. I gotta go have sex with a lot of girls