Would, "Walk like an Egyptian" be considered offensive if it came out today?

[CyberCubed]

In today's politically correct and social justice society, would the song, "Walk like an Egyptian" be considered offensive and trigger people if it came out as a song today?

Back in olden times people didn't care about that stuff, but now that everyone has computers and a voice to be heard. Its a different story.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah, it'd be considered offensive nowadays. It'd have to be altered to "walk like an ancient Egyptian," and probably no Egyptian costumes in the video.

[Prowler]

I had no idea what this was until you've made this thread.

I doubt most people would care. Even Egyptians.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Yeah, probably.

[plastroncafe]

Every argument can be made.
Not every argument can be effectively supported.

[snake]

The song is still popular due to Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, so no

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Every argument can be made.
Not every argument can be effectively supported.

Could you clarify what that means, plastron "riddles in the dark" cafe?

[snake]

Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Could you clarify what that means, plastron "riddles in the dark" cafe?

She won't. She's as cryptic as they come.

[plastroncafe]

Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Could you clarify what that means, plastron "riddles in the dark" cafe?

What does it have in its pocketses!?!
...anyway.

Basically any argument that can be made, will be made. But that doesn't mean every argument is a good argument that can be supported effectively.

Yes. There are people out there who believe that this song is offensive for various and sundry reasons.
But apparently not many are vocal enough about it to trigger Google.

Turning Japanese on the other hand...

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Back in olden times

bitch it was thirty years ago. i think YOU are older than the song.

olden times my ass

[Commenter 42]

This song was soooooooo huge.

It was ear porn, just listen to the sex voice...

[sdp]

We live in a sad state where freedom of speech is censored in the name of "offensiveness". Like many other similar topics most people who would be offended would be white males and after white females with few Egyptians actually caring but they'll keep quoting the one Egyptian who hated it.


With that said I do think the random people dancing is a little bit too much but hey it was a product of its time. Song is pretty catchy too, first time I ever hear it. About turning Japanese I remember when the Kristen Dunst cover of the song with the video came out I found it a bit offensive but not because of the lyrics but I felt she was making fun of the culture but then I read an article about how the Japanese had loved working with Dunst with it. In Mexico people love it when they try to represent their culture with sombreros or mustaches, they get it's a nod to the culture and not that every Mexican is like that.

[Commenter 42]

Jesus you kids make me feel old.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Ninjinister

bitch it was thirty years ago. i think YOU are older than the song.

olden times my ass

30 years ago is practically ancient history at this point.

[Refractive Reflections]

Originally Posted by Commenter 42

This song was soooooooo huge.

It was ear porn, just listen to the sex voice...

Don't forget it was the song (most notably the music video) that pushed Susanna Hoffs into the forefront of the band, as we can see why...



Not surprising there were rumors about her and Prince dating, lol.

[CyberCubed]

Am I the only one who finds those old 80's woman hairdo's hideous? That big fluffy hair? The hell did people find that attractive?

[Refractive Reflections]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Am I the only one who finds those old 80's woman hairdo's hideous? That big fluffy hair? The hell did people find that attractive?

The same way how some see today's hairstyles as attractive. Just give it 20-40 more years, they will be asking the same question you are asking.

Already people are posting about the worst fashion trends of the 2000s decade:
http://brandedyyc.com/10-worst-fashi...nds-early-00s/
http://heavy.com/comedy/2009/12/top-...of-the-decade/
http://styleblazer.com/291628/worst-...ends-10-years/

[Commenter 42]

Originally Posted by Refractive Reflections

The same way how some see today's hairstyles as attractive. Just give it 20-40 more years, they will be asking the same question you are asking.

Lol, she was soooooooooo hot.
Mmffhh. Makes me want to tell PC all about my boner.

Personally I was always partial to the long hair of the 70's.

But man, the singers of the 80's......grreeaaaatttt!!!!

[Refractive Reflections]

Originally Posted by Commenter 42

Lol, she was soooooooooo hot.
Mmffhh. Makes me want to tell PC all about my boner.

Personally I was always partial to the long hair of the 70's.

But man, the singers of the 80's......grreeaaaatttt!!!!

Funny thing is, as popular as the music video "Walk Like An Egyptian" was for making Hoffs into a sex symbol, I'm surprised that not many know that the music video "In Your Room" showed her in a more provocative light. ...I guess since it wasn't as huge as a radio hit like Walk Like An Egyptian.

[Commenter 42]

Oh, I remember.

Dangerous eyes. Kinda small though.