A Scottish women’s charity said Carpenter’s new album cover evokes “tired tropes” of women being “possessions,” while fans have defended her cover as satirical commentary on sexism.
Because that was my first thought too. I’ve seen “people” complaining on tiktok about “appealing to the make gaze”. I mean, sure I guess, but there is something funny about doing that and then writing pop songs about how stupid boys are.
Two thoughts on this
“What’s wrong with being sexy?”
“There’s such a fine line between clever and stupid”
I almost wonder if the spinal tap homage is intentional
You talking about the “Smell the glove” cover?
Because that was my first thought too. I’ve seen “people” complaining on tiktok about “appealing to the make gaze”. I mean, sure I guess, but there is something funny about doing that and then writing pop songs about how stupid boys are.