Monday, July 11, 2005

I've Grown Up, But Sadly, Many Others Haven't

Last night I attended a concert a Verizon Ampitheater - the Black Crows and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. (TP has been my favorite since the late 70's). I had an epiphany. I now go to concerts to hear music and enjoy an artist's presentation; not to get wasted, see people, and be seen (literally). I was astounded at the number of women, obviously aged 50+, sporting new ta-tas, and showing them off in outfits Britney Spears might have been embarrassed to wear (or maybe proud to wear?). Not to mention the number of women of all ages with exposed mid-riffs that were better described as maxi-riffs. I think it is time to institute what I call the reverse V-chip. Like the current model that prevents youngsters from watching what "someone" considers age-inappropriate content for them, this would block adult and/or overweight women from seeing anything fashion-related that is not appropriate for their age and/or body type. And, since women cannot be trusted to tell the truth in these matters, the chip would need to be synched-up with the license bureau (for age and height) and a set of scales in the home. That way, maybe the world of sensible people would not have to endure another evening sitting in stadium seats at eye level with unbidden bellies and breasts.

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