Posted on May 17, 2021
Backlash against giant Marilyn Monroe statue for ‘forcing upskirting’
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The return of a giant Marilyn Monroe sculpture has caused a backlash in Palm Springs, California, with advocates saying that the feature promotes misogyny and upskirting.
The 26-foot-tall, stainless steel and aluminum statue portray the movie star in her famous scene from The Seven Year Itch, wearing a white dress while standing over a subway grate.
NPR reported that while the sculpture, named "Forever Marilyn" was previously installed in the city from 2012 to 2014 and now will be fitted permanently at Coachella Valley.
The 26-foot-tall, stainless steel and aluminum statue portray the movie star in her famous scene from The Seven Year Itch, wearing a white dress while standing over a subway grate.
NPR reported that while the sculpture, named "Forever Marilyn" was previously installed in the city from 2012 to 2014 and now will be fitted permanently at Coachella Valley.
Backlash against giant Marilyn Monroe statue for ‘forcing upskirting’
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Is that what they will call opportune breezes and wind gusts now?
Other than on the teevee or large mid town pedestrians among office buildings would you probably actually see a skirt. But, booty shorts aplenty in the summer with a lot more exposure than Ms Monroe's historic skirt epic.
Other than on the teevee or large mid town pedestrians among office buildings would you probably actually see a skirt. But, booty shorts aplenty in the summer with a lot more exposure than Ms Monroe's historic skirt epic.
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