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Sunday Nov 16, 2003

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BURLESQUE 101:

Lesson 1: What the hell is burlesque, anyway? Here's Merriam-Webster's definition (emphasis is mine):

burlesque
Pronunciation: (")b&r-'lesk
Function: noun
Etymology: burlesque, adjective, comic, droll, from French, from Italian burlesco, from burla joke, from Spanish
Date: 1667
1 : a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
2 : mockery usually by caricature
3 : theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts
synonym see CARICATURE
- burlesque adjective
- burlesquely adverb

Here'smore.

Now read this. Please.

No wonder Mistress Cleo Dubois recently told me she "was in burlesque when burlesque was burlesque." I think I need to come up with a new name for what I do, since the word burlesque has been so thoroughly misappropriated. The Voodoo Dollz Vaudeville Revue? Hmm.
VIEW 5 of 5 COMMENTS
tygertyger:
Whatever you call it, it's still a damn good show. Even better now, I suppose. wink
Nov 16, 2003
monet:
I've never seen an actual live show, but I didn't know it was supposed to be comical. I'm not sure exactly what parts about the definition bothers you. But I always thought it was just sexy, and pretty. But oh well...., maybe the definition has changed in our generation. I think it's beautiful. And so are you!
damn you're hot!
kiss

[Edited on Nov 16, 2003 5:08PM]
Nov 16, 2003

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