Bubba Sparxx & Ass

I think the idea of a Ms New Booty contest is stupid. Yes, it is supposed to be a selection method for the new video, but I can't help thinking how degrading it is to win a contest because your ass was voted on the most times by "a guy in boxers" who is probably jacking off to your backside. I am a supporter of porn for the theraputic value it has in reviving relationships, so I have to explain why this contest is unacceptable to me. It seems wrong that these women are not getting paid, are thought of only as sex symbols used to gratify the men (or women) voting on their booty, and that their personalities are totally irrevelant. This is reinforcing the social inferiority of women. It just turns them into a tool or lowers their societal status by allowing themselves to be thought of as purely entertainment for a man's sexual daydream. This is why we don't get paid as much as men and why so many women are solicited for sex at their workplace.And this is a double standard because it doesn't really happen much with men as the objects.

Now, having said that, let me back up Bubba by saying I do not agree with the article that this is pornographic material. It is just a bunch of butts. We see that all over the place, when we were younger and bad kids mooned us, or in Maxim, in movies, whatever. It's not like we could see their other side, or even faces for most of them. I think the article is blowing it out of proportion by claiming it is a dangerous contest because child predators can find their next victim through it. Although, I was disturbed that the only indication of the material on the site or the legal issues involved is a small dialogue box asking if you are 18 or older.

In addition, I know that the porn industry and Hip-Hop thrive together, as Professor Ryan has pointed out that Snoop Dogg has the number one porn company out there. And having watched his music videos (especially his earlier ones with Dr. Dre) and listened to the lyrics I can see that same disrespect for women-calling us bitches & hoes. I was glad when Eve was big because she brought a different viewof a woman to Hip-Hop: One of an intelligent, beautiful woman who was tough enough to kick your butt if you disrespected her. Not like the trashy Foxy brown & Lil' Kim, who are both fine with being known for giving head & being easy.