Saturday, April 30, 2011

Dude Looks Like a Lady Contest

I know this has nothing to do with torture but I think this is important nevertheless

Last night at Relay for Life, there was a Dude Looks Like a Lady contest where a male member of each relay team dressed up like a women and put on a fashion show to raise money for the cause. Although it was funny and the guys who dressed up looked hilarious, I was hit with the realization that I had never encountered a Girl Looks like a Man contest ever in my life. When men dress up like women, especially in situations where it is meant to be in good fun, such as the Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard, no one seems to have a problem with it. When girls dress up like guys, even in theatrical events, there is a stigma placed on the girl. I do not want to sound like a feminist but for the longest time, women were condemned for wearing pants. My idol, Katherine Hepburn, was often criticized for dressing in stereotypical men's attire such as suits and blazers. Truth be told, it is a lot funnier when guys dress like girls then the other way around, so I figure that is why those kinds of contests are more popular. I never really thought of it before, and it only came to my attention last night, seeing as I had tons of time to be with my thoughts.

Q: Why do you think Girl Looks Like a Man contests have never materialized?

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