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| Topic | If you don't think baby it's Cold outside is rapey then listen to it with the |
| _AdjI_ 12/21/18 8:05:14 PM #17: | Mead posted... Nothing about the song implies any sort of rape or non consensual vibes Eh, the song definitely has an overall theme of pressuring her into staying. Looking at it through a contemporary lens, one can describe it as the girl saying no because she isn't allowed to say yes even though she wants to, but regardless of that, the whole song is a matter of the guy not taking no for an answer. Does that mean the song should be banned? No. If nothing else, there are far worse songs out there that nobody thinks twice about. But in an era where sexual consent is a prominent social issue, it's absolutely worth having this discussion, and recognizing that "the answer is no" should be met with "okay have a good night," not "but baby it's cold outside." It's a fun, flirtatious song, but people need to be aware of the fact that it doesn't represent a healthy, consensual relationship in today's world. ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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