Girls gone wild

Some people seem to have been upset by a video showing several young women exposing themselves while dancing in a local nightclub.

The most shocking close-up scenes – lasting no more than five minutes – include a woman in crotchless tights pleasuring herself and a woman gyrating towards the floor as the camera zooms in under her skirt.

However, there has been no suggestion that these women were being exploited. According to the Royal Gazette they were “clearly aware” that they were being filmed. One may have even won a $300 cash prize from one of the promoters of the event. So even if you disapprove of the women's behaviour, if it was all between consenting adults what's the problem?

That hasn’t stopped Wayne Perinchief, Minister of Drug Control, from expressing his hope that more undercover police will be sent into clubs and bars to combat “loose conduct” such as this. Given the difficulty that the police must have in conducting undercover operations in a place the size of Bermuda, I can’t help but think that their efforts would be better directed elsewhere.

Comments

[Tiger Bay on 15.02.06 at 16:15]

Most people assumed that the murder was just a bad collision of time, place, and people. The event shows that general lawlessness and out of control behavior is endemic at Club Malabar.

Is the owner upset because it happened, or because it was documented?

[Uncle Elvis on 15.02.06 at 16:20]

Shelly, I agree with you on that. We have more than enough cash floating around the rock to get kids into college.
And I understand your views on stripping as well. I don't share them, but I understand them.

One thing I think we all should clarify here is that there is a difference between stripping, taking your clothes off while dancing, and a sex show, simulated stimulation, actual stimulation, ping pong balls, etc.
Not having a daughter myself, I can only speak of my feelings with regard to my nieces.
And in that case, I would have to say that it would depend on the motivation. If my niece decided to start stripping (just stripping) to help pay for college or the like, and proved to me that she knew what she was doing and why, then I would support her.
If she was being a greedy little bitch (and I'd say that to her face, so please don't jump on me! *grin*) I'd be having many words with her. Regardless of her age.
I dunno. I do think that stripping is a legitimate job and most of the strippers I've spoken to (Not THAT many, but I did work in a nightclub for almost 15 years!) are pretty well-adjusted and know exactly what they're doing. I obviously can't speak for women, but they seem to find empowerment in it. Good on 'em, I say.
Having said that, I know it's not for everyone and there are women being exploited. Please don't think I'm saying there aren't.

The girls in the video? From the sounds of it... not so much on the self-esteem front.

Andrew, you have a very good, very sad point.

Video, good cover story! LOL

[Andrew on 15.02.06 at 16:23]

"collision of time, place, and people"

Is there a socio-economic thing happening here? Does the West end of the island have a population that would make the collision of time, place and people more likely to occur?

Just wondering out loud...

[Silencio on 15.02.06 at 18:21]

"I find it odd that a murder (Shaunde Jones) at the same club generated less public outrage that a little flash of snatch."

How exactly are you measuring the level of public outrage?

[Silencio on 15.02.06 at 18:23]

"Is there a socio-economic thing happening here? Does the West end of the island have a population that would make the collision of time, place and people more likely to occur?"

Yes, but drug-filled sex parties have been occuring in Bermuda for years. Perhaps this one seems notorious because it is not really being done privately?

[Bill Cook on 15.02.06 at 18:36]

Remember that we had and maybe still do have girls who jump out of a cake type deal going on

That is were she will come to your b'day party and surprise you in a scanty costume and sit on your lap.

I think it is great fun and fun is still legal here and recall one very interesting situation that I am not at liberty to discuss but it was sooooo funny and the usually cocky male was very subdued with events all legal but risque and a very well endowed lady highly entertaining mostly for the effect on the victim !!

[Shelley on 15.02.06 at 19:40]

Uncle Elvis,
I can understand your viewpoint as well. And I agree we need to clearly reference what we are talking about - as with a lot of things it's a matter of degrees and interpretation. However I am always concerned about the "slippery slope". I am also concerned that with the lack of viable employment opportunites for marginalized youth, the introduction of these type of clubs could compound what is already a serious issue.

[myshreecents on 06.03.06 at 14:10]

Much a do about nothing!

[WhiteBwoy on 06.03.06 at 16:34]

Maybe Im missing the point of this discussion, but by continually addressing it, aren't YOU the ones putting too much emphasis on flashing rather than murder.

The real issue here should be: why are the majority of white people afraid to go to places like Malabar to begin with? Ive lived here all my life and now more than ever has reggae & rap been blamed for actions of a few idiots; this happens in ALL genres of contemporary music... why should Malabar take the heat for another attack on my culture from the "whites" (government).

Police are there for security, not restrictions and informing... let the girls have some fun... mercy!

[WhiteBwoy on 06.03.06 at 16:35]

But maybe I'm the crazy one... lol

[Combat Banker on 06.03.06 at 17:49]

There are whites in Government? I know Alex is a little light skinned, but give the guy some respect!