If there is one thing that Madonna does well, its manipulate
the media.
I was reading an article today (dripping with sarcasm) that
appeared in a local paper, but was written by a journalist in LA. She talked
about Madonna “tattooing” the name of the young Pakistani girl Malala, who was
shot by the Taliban, on her back during her performance. The journalist wrote
an opinion piece on how wrong it was and how Madonna’s “support…does more harm
than good.”
Madonna’s back has been a billboard of support, protest and
encouragement during her MDNA tour. Here she is, this 54 year old, stripping
down to underwear, showing off a body most 20 years olds dream of, her ass and
a message. In the beginning it was “No Fear”, her stand for those who are
persecuted by society, the lost and the destitute, the gays, the lesbian’s, bi’s
and transgender. The ones who have killed themselves. Then it was about Pussy
Riot, the girl-band imprisoned by Russia’s President because they dared speak
out against him. Then Obamas name was on there, then Malala’s.
Her back has been in the news a lot recently. And it’s
either because someone wants to point out the flaw or comment on how Madonna is
grasping at as many straws as she can to stay relevant.
What this journalist does not seem to realise is that no
matter if you agree or disagree with what Madonna does, or how she does it,
weather with a whip or rose, you end up talking about her and the issue she is commenting on herself.
Madonna’s back has become a beacon of strength for those who
dare speak out. Those who are persecuted for being who they are and standing
for what they believe, something Madonna has first-hand experience of. Her back
has become a signpost. Whether gay, a band, a young girl, a President, or just
some schmuk in the audience, Madge is standing with you.
She might be grasping at straws, but for some reason I doubt
it. No, millions are behind this womans behind. That means millions are aware
of Malala’s plight. It means you are talking about it. It means that the media
are commenting about it.
It means, whether you like it or not, that Madonna has
yet again manipulated you into writing not about her back, but about the
Pakistani girl shot for standing up for what she believed in – Education for
women.
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