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I Wonder if She'd Leave Her Little Shoes Behind?
We just found the perfect gift for the martyr-to-be in your life! That's right folks, Suicide Bomber Barbie should be appearing soon in a store near you!
Yes, it's tacky, but it also makes a valid point:
A recent interview with a nine year old Palestinian girl had her saying she had wanted to be a doctor, but could now no longer study or sleep at night, and now only wanted to be a martyr. [The artist, Simon] Tyszko says of her that ‘she has effectively bought the notion of suicide bombing as a lifestyle choice – it has become aspirational, an off the shelf peer led option.’
A satirical artist that I actually agree with. What is the world coming to?
The Barbie doesn't frighten me but the words of that child are too sad and terrifying to believe
Posted by: Pat on April 7, 2004 10:33 AMHi Mr. Ad Hominem poster. ;)
Hmm.
Who was it that just said 'shock for shock value' they don't like?
Oh wait, since this is 'satire art' and not a commericial 'artistically edited' there is a world of difference right? Yet, there was some comment about art in that discussion too wasn't there?
-S.M.
apparently I'm getting more confused as I get older.
still much love to ya though.
Posted by: Everyone's Favorite Straw Man on April 7, 2004 11:02 AMWe discussed the differences between a graphic and realistic depiction of cruelty and violence versus implied or discussed violence already. Must we do it again?
Posted by: Scott on April 7, 2004 11:42 AMActually Mr. Ad Hominem poster ;)
I would love to engage in a discussion centered around "graphic and realistic depiction of cruelty and violence versus implied or discussed violence" and in much more detail then the brief, very brief chat we had on AIM.
It should be quite fun actually.
-S.M.
Posted by: Everyone's favorite Straw Man on April 7, 2004 04:06 PM