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Apr 16th, 2007, 23:46
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protesters to burn effigies of Richard Gere
A kiss causes protesters to burn effigies of Richard Gere.
 You decide if they have a case: http://in.news.yahoo.com/070416/137/6emf9.htmlLast edited by akt : Apr 17th, 2007 at 01:36. Reason: Changed title to avoid confusion with KISS, the band |
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Apr 16th, 2007, 23:51
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It's the Dalai Lama who he's suppose to kiss and make up to - isn't it?
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Apr 16th, 2007, 23:54
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oooer, a public display of affection!
NB Whilst I personally am mindful of taboos in other peoples cultures, this was after all an awareness campaign about a (mostly) sexually transmitted disease. Wake up zealots! |
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Apr 17th, 2007, 00:08
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Unbelievable. Perhaps even more strange is the caption to the photo... "Actor Richard Gere (L) kisses Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty". As if there is any doubt which one is which.
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Apr 17th, 2007, 00:26
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He could be wrestling her to the ground.
She looks as though he is. Maybe she was trying to steel that microphone!
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Apr 17th, 2007, 00:50
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I sure wouldn't complain if Richard Gere grabbed me like that....
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Apr 17th, 2007, 00:56
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
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I'd bloody complain if Shilpa Shetty grabbed me like that
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Apr 17th, 2007, 00:59
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Where are the protesters? Why are they protesting?
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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:03
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Thats not a kiss, thats an armlock, or necklock or whatever.
I think the guy is strangling her. Then why are they protesting? |
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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:05
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
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There's no news just a photo and a headline.
I could say it is the reason that ants swarmed all over my kitchen yesterday! |
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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:08
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when i read the title of this post, i first saw "Kiss causes protesters to burn effigies..." and thought it was referring to the band, not the display of affection. i thought maybe big devotees of Kali were pissed about Gene Simmons' tongue action, makeup, etc. though i was wondering why it took 30+ years to arouse such ire...
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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:11
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In Delhi, "cheering crowds" - Mumbai, "burning pictures". What a strange planet this is. |
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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:14
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Ah, yes, the old "white man outrages an Indian woman's modesty" protest.
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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:16
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Quote:
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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:20
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Ah, yes, the old "Indian woman fails to uphold the honor of her countrywomen" protest.
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