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Seven Deadly Fashion Sins

Women have not fared well at rock music in general or heavy metal in particular. Strength has nothing to do with it. A flea could make these noises with a mega-amplified musical instrument and has on certain old Motorhead tracks. Male reproductive organs aren’t it either, although women do look kinda stoopid in metal stage postures, which are designed for maximum crotch emphasis.

September 2, 1985
Rick Johnson

Seven Deadly Fashion Sins

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Rick Johnson

Women have not fared well at rock music in general or heavy metal in particular. Strength has nothing to do with it. A flea could make these noises with a mega-amplified musical instrument and has on certain old Motorhead tracks. Male reproductive organs aren’t it either, although women do look kinda stoopid in metal stage postures, which are designed for maximum crotch emphasis.

Fashion mistakes are the real problem. Now, I realize I’m not the ultimate authority on the prevailing tastes of female performers. I mean, I knew it was all over for me when I realized that my favorite Judd was Mom. What I’m interested in is the absence of said outer garments. Hubba.

You can’t help but notice certain errors in fashion judgement, though. Before I run out of fetal sedatives here, I’d like to point out a few style boners as a public service.

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