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India!
Apparently Richard Gere kissed some Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shetty, during an AIDS awareness event and in doing so "transgressed all limits of vulgarity." That must have been on hell of a kiss. Even from the American standpoint it sounds like they violated each other on stage, with their tongues. And you thought America was bad.

Wow... is it even possible to be more Prudish...

Wow... is it even possible to be more Prudish...
http://www.abovethelaw.com/images/entries/burka%20burqa%20burkha%20burqha.jpg

Yes indeed... aw well USA still holds the crown for the western world :P

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India!
Apparently Richard Gere kissed some Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shetty, during an AIDS awareness event and in doing so "transgressed all limits of vulgarity." That must have been on hell of a kiss. Even from the American standpoint it sounds like they violated each other on stage, with their tongues. And you thought America was bad.

I saw a video, he kissed her on the cheek.

although he did "dip" her about halfway to the ground doing it.

Saudi Arabia
Iran
Pakistan
UAE
Oman
Yemen
Afghanistan
Iraq
Kuwait

There's a start for countries more prudish than the US.

I'm actually quite glad and grateful for this.

I was beginning to feel left out of the "All religions have fundies" camp, especially with that story about the Jewish fundies and mass transit in Israel a few days back.

Also: what a bunch of morons.

Saudi Arabia
Iran
Pakistan
UAE
Oman
Yemen
Afghanistan
Iraq
Kuwait

There's a start for countries more prudish than the US.
How many of those arn't Islamic governments?

Ugh, why does Shilpa Shetty continue to get in the news?

I think Gere should be arrested just for being a dick.
The man's a dick.
I can't stand him because he's such a...such a...such a...(what's the word?- oh, yeah) dick.

Did I mention he's a dick?



As for Shilpa, isn't her 15 minutes up yet?

Ugh, why does Shilpa Shetty continue to get in the news?

I dont even know what Shilpa Shetty is?

Some type of parasite infestation?

I think Gere should be arrested just for being a dick.
The man's a dick.
I can't stand him because he's such a...such a...such a...(what's the word?- oh, yeah) dick.

Did I mention he's a dick?



As for Shilpa, isn't her 15 minutes up yet?

Is it that squinty smirk?

I never liked the guy much either.

I dont even know what Shilpa Shetty is?

Some type of parasite infestation?

She's a Bollywood actress who went on celebrity big brother in England. For some reason that makes the western entertainment biz give a shit about her.

And you thought America was bad.

Don't we produce something like 95% of the world's pornography? :p There's limits to what you can air on the Big Three broadcast networks, but cable's pretty trashy here too.

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India!
Apparently Richard Gere kissed some Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shetty, during an AIDS awareness event and in doing so "transgressed all limits of vulgarity." That must have been on hell of a kiss. Even from the American standpoint it sounds like they violated each other on stage, with their tongues. And you thought America was bad.

You could be whipped or stoned for that in Saudi Arabia.

Fortunately, I have had some experience with the world outside of America, so I don't think America is so prudish compared to some places.

At least this time it didn't involve a gerbil.

At least this time it didn't involve a gerbil.

I don't think I want to know......

Truly? America is not a prudish nation but there are plenty of prudish conservative sleep in different beds and only have playtime on saturday evenings with the lights out and the kids at the neighbors types still out there, and in the US today you can basically make a huge outcry about anything as offensive or innoffensive as you like... especially when it involves celebreties. Look at the guy sewing for $65 million over a pair of pants.

You could be whipped or stoned for that in Saudi Arabia.

Fortunately, I have had some experience with the world outside of America, so I don't think America is so prudish compared to some places.

Following local custom can be pretty difficult sometimes...especially when it means that, as a woman, you aren't supposed to drink or curse. And you are expected to hang out with the 'women' while the men do all these things.

It's why I won't move to Chile. I'll never give up drinking and cursing :D

Following local custom can be pretty difficult sometimes...especially when it means that, as a woman, you aren't supposed to drink or curse. And you are expected to hang out with the 'women' while the men do all these things.

It's why I won't move to Chile. I'll never give up drinking and cursing :D

Try moving to a country where women aren't supposed to work, and even if they do, they are supposed to ALWAYS be subservient to men in all things.

I think most of the world is prudish really. There are some exceptions such as many of the Middle and Northern European nations. But they are actually not the norm. I know they may think they are the norm but most of the world is actually fairly conservative.

Look at the guy sewing for $65 million over a pair of pants.
Pun intended? :p

I'm so glad someone caught that!

Refer to "how many of those countries arn't Islamic governments" bonus for those not using Sharia law.

I don't have to go to an Islamic or Sharia country to see prudish, idiotic treatment of sex and women.

If you think that the majority of countries are less prudish about sex than America, or that somehow, most countries treat women better than they do in America, you're sadly misinformed.

You could be whipped or stoned for that in Saudi Arabia.

Fortunately, I have had some experience with the world outside of America, so I don't think America is so prudish compared to some places.

Refer to "how many of those countries arn't Islamic governments" bonus for those not using Sharia law.

Saudi Arabia
Iran
Pakistan
UAE
Oman
Yemen
Afghanistan
Iraq
Kuwait

There's a start for countries more prudish than the US.

Israel

Idiot rabble rousers with nothing else to do...I hate these self-proclaimed protectors of Indian culture.

I am also surprised that a judge has issued warrant for Gere. He should have dismissed this as a non-issue. Now I have to see stupid Shilpa in the news again..:headbang:

That must have been on hell of a kiss. Even from the American standpoint it sounds like they violated each other on stage, with their tongues.

He just kissed her on the cheek..well hugged her tight and kinda swept her off the feet..

I am not surprised by a few reactionaries picking this up and making this a big deal...in such a big population, there are always idiots of every kind and there are some who get into this...

Like I mentioned earlier, I am really surprised that a judge saw it fit to issue warrant against both of them. I hope this circus ends soon.

Idiot rabble rousers with nothing else to do...I hate these self-proclaimed protectors of Indian culture.

I am also surprised that a judge has issued warrant for Gere. He should have dismissed this as a non-issue. Now I have to see stupid Shilpa in the news again..:headbang:

Oh! Oh! Oh! He used a bad smiley! Somebody throw their dummy out the baby carriage! If you use gun smileys, nation states is pretty prudish! As for northern Europe, Britain is pretty liberal 'cos we are the worlds most athiest nation!

Israel

And for anyone who disagrees... Clicky! (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6584661.stm)

Actually, its obvious. Worlds most prudish nation? Vatican city!:p

http://www.abovethelaw.com/images/entries/burka%20burqa%20burkha%20burqha.jpg

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

You're saying that societies that enforce the wearing of the veil are NOT prudish?

How many of those arn't Islamic governments?

None now. One in the recent past, but Iraq got a government change.

You're saying that societies that enforce the wearing of the veil are NOT prudish?

I find the term "prudish" a bit offensive actually and I think to classify cultures or women who choose to wear the Niqab and so on as such to be unfair and represent a misunderstanding of the society.

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India!
Apparently Richard Gere kissed some Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shetty, during an AIDS awareness event and in doing so "transgressed all limits of vulgarity." That must have been on hell of a kiss. Even from the American standpoint it sounds like they violated each other on stage, with their tongues. And you thought America was bad.

Ach. I'm Indian, and if people there are prudes, I now understand my parents.

I find the term "prudish" a bit offensive actually and I think to classify cultures or women who choose to wear the Niqab and so on as such to be unfair and represent a misunderstanding of the society.

It's not offensive. It means that your culture's view of women and sexuality is backwards.

It's not unfair, and it's not a misunderstanding of the society.

I've been to a LOT of countries where women are forced to wear them, and have heard first hand from the men themselves what it means to them.

I don't believe for a single second that I am misunderstanding anything at all.

I find the term "prudish" a bit offensive actually and I think to classify cultures or women who choose to wear the Niqab and so on as such to be unfair and represent a misunderstanding of the society.

"Choose"

My friend went to Saudi Arabia and was hit with a rock by an elderly woman because her eyebrows were showing. If that isn't prudish then call me a boy loving transvestite.

I take this opportunity to say, "Your mom." Oohhhhhh! http://www.clubvibes.com/images/members/31529.jpg Booyahkah!!

Truly? America is not a prudish nation but there are plenty of prudish conservative sleep in different beds and only have playtime on saturday evenings with the lights out and the kids at the neighbors types still out there, and in the US today you can basically make a huge outcry about anything as offensive or innoffensive as you like... especially when it involves celebreties. Look at the guy sewing for $65 million over a pair of pants.

In my humble, albeit insane, opinion, lights out, but candles lit is the most attractive environment from my point of view...

...vanilla scented candles, if you must know.

Israel

Probably.

Ummm...90% of the countries in the world?

"Choose"

My friend went to Saudi Arabia and was hit with a rock by an elderly woman because her eyebrows were showing. If that isn't prudish then call me a boy loving transvestite.

I hope she beat the shit out of the woman. I know she almost assuredly didn't, but still...

All she would have to do is get to the embassy...

I hope she beat the shit out of the woman. I know she almost assuredly didn't, but still...

All she would have to do is get to the embassy...

Her mom pushed the old lady off her daughter and some people scolded the nasty old bitch, but I'm guessing it was because they knew they were American.

Iran! Saudi Arabia! Vatican City! France!

Don't we produce something like 95% of the world's pornography? :p There's limits to what you can air on the Big Three broadcast networks, but cable's pretty trashy here too.

where did you read that?
I'm fairly sure Japan makes a LOT of the pron out there (at lest more then 5%...)

where did you read that?
I'm fairly sure Japan makes a LOT of the pron out there (at lest more then 5%...)

It probably depends if you count dirty comics and stuff.

I find the term "prudish" a bit offensive actually and I think to classify cultures or women who choose to wear the Niqab and so on as such to be unfair and represent a misunderstanding of the society.

Then a reason of modesty is not given for the wearing of or the encouragement of wearing such a garment?

Americans just pretend to be morally pure. We have so much porn and sexual innuendo it's a wonder why they don't allow it on network TV. Oh yeah, conservatives still control the nation. Damn.

Americans just pretend to be morally pure. We have so much porn and sexual innuendo it's a wonder why they don't allow it on network TV. Oh yeah, conservatives still control the nation. Damn.

Get yourself a pirate satellite. There are more porn channels then you can shake your stick at. No pun intended. :D

Why would Richard Gere hurl baked beans at Alec Baldwin's daughter?

Americans just pretend to be morally pure. We have so much porn and sexual innuendo it's a wonder why they don't allow it on network TV.

Every society is like that.

It is this pig-headed "Oh us Indians are not sexually wayward like westerners and so AIDS will not spread here" nonsense that had the authorities sleeping until it is now a very significant problem.

Porn industry, Bollywood "item songs", "red-light" brothel districts in all major urban centers, its all there....really....Indians getting all moral and prudish about sexual affairs pisses me off. For fucks sake, where did all the billion people come from ?:rolleyes:

Even the Brits moved from Victorian era, while India is still stuck in it.

The irony here is that among the protesters, there were muslim groups too...hey there's a "common ground" there..:rolleyes:

http://www.politicsparty.com/images/cartoon/hundu_muslim.jpg

I find the term "prudish" a bit offensive actually and I think to classify cultures or women who choose to wear the Niqab and so on as such to be unfair and represent a misunderstanding of the society.

Cultures that coerce women to wear the veil most certainly are prudish. In fact, "prudish" is really putting it very lightly. From what I'm told, the Koran simply says "modest," not "the face must never be shown in public, and especially not the hair."

If you think it is okay to force women to hide their face and hair then I am glad if I offend you, because you deserve to be offended.

Actually, if you think about it America really isn't that prudish. It's just that most of the prudes we do have get themselves into the media and are louder than hell. Perverts are the "silent majority". :fluffle: