Success of “Breasts, Not Bombs” Protest Does Not Transfer to “Vaginas, Not Violence”
The “Breasts Not Bombs†(BNB) anti-war movement that began last year in Berkeley, California, when women marched with bared breasts and chanted anti-war slogans, recently spawned an offshoot movement, “Vaginas Not Violence†(VNV). Unfortunately, though, for protest organizers and hundreds of rabidly supportive male fans who turned out en masse, the initial protest march was an unmitigated failure.
“Vaginas Not Violence†was the idea of a small group of women who had initially filed suit against the “Breasts Not Bombs†organization. They claimed that BNB’s emphasis on enormous sagging milk-sacks discriminated against women who had smaller tweeters, as well as transgender pacifists who were entirely tweeter-less. The suit was settled out of court when it was decided that the “Breasts Not Bombs†franchise could extend into new areas of exposure.
The VNV inaugural march, which was announced on local radio, drew an overwhelming crowd of anti-war men, many who brought folding chairs and coolers, and their sons. At first, it seemed that “Vaginas, Not Violence” would carry the day, as dozens of angry women awkwardly paraded their vulva in a show of unrepentant wrath. It was just as the protest was gaining rhythm that 84 year old VNV member Dorothy Parker decided, tragically, to drop into her “anti-war crab crawl”. Suddenly, the momentum shifted, as gasps of horror and revulsion rippled through a now rapidly thinning crowd. Many fled, cradling six packs under one arm and shielding their sons’ eyes with the other.
“Capturing the magic of ‘Breasts Not Bombs’ is clearly harder than we imagined.†said VNV organizer Helen Harper. “For starters, it’s a bitch to march with your legs spread. Many of the women reported leg cramps and had to leave the march. The problem we face is one of simple anatomy: the vagina is a much more subtle organ than the breast. Except, obviously, in Dorothy Parker’s case. I don’t care what your politics are, that thing isn’t for the faint of heart.â€Â
The VNV plans to re-form under a new, un-announced name.
Posted by satirical blog, Potfry, which claims to be “‘Exhibit A’ for the argument that maybe not everyone should have unfettered Internet access”
Publisher’s note: Just imagine if these gals hit the mean streets of Iraq. The terrorist insurgents would’ve surrendered long time ago. Either that or filed a grievance with the U.N. for “cruel and unusual” punishment.
March 5th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
Why do americans have the right to expose their naked bodies in public (and in front of children) just so long as it’s a political statement, but it’s illegal to monitor cell phone calls of terrorists? There’s a few “civil rights” that I’d gladly forfeit, just so it will be illegal for other people to do it. Waving my penis in front of a 12 year old is one of them.
March 5th, 2006 at 6:23 pm
I thought public nudity WAS illegal!
*Shakes head*
This is just sick and disturbing. You don’t see a “Penis Patriots” group now do ya? *Shudders*
March 5th, 2006 at 6:48 pm
Actually Gozer…check out zombietime.com and click on the “How Berkely can you be?” parade. There’s everything. everything. And not only are children exposed to it, they’re forced to participate.
March 5th, 2006 at 9:13 pm
Haha, oh yeah; ONLY in California can you see this sh…hey, why don’t ya warn us next time you’re going to expose us to grapefruits in socks, will ya?
Damn, I guess it’s true what they saw–Republican girls ARE hotter.
March 5th, 2006 at 10:14 pm
*Chuckles*
Well I post from work so I’ll have to take your word for it. I know Coastal Californians can be crazy, but man…
Boy am I glad I live in the Desert. ;)
August 9th, 2006 at 3:15 pm
Well — I don’t see what the big deal is. This is nothing compared to the deviant and gigantic porn industry that nurtures pedophiles, who happen to be priests, teachers and parents, in a completely legal cycle of filth. These people are using shock and awe to get other folks attention. A child should not be considered tainted if they see a breast or penis — but our country blowing up innocent civilians in Faluja — that’s ok right? All in the name of this great land who supports a dispicable pornography mega empire. You should all be ashamed of mocking a rather mundane show of skin — get your priorities straight people!!!