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Hugh Jones's avatar

I know nothing about Sabrina Carpenter but when I saw the image the first thing I thought of was Spinal Tap's "Smell The Glove" album. . . a similar image only described (not seen) in the film - a tribute, perhaps? Probably not.

I also remember how the Rolling Stones chose to very intentionally court controversy with images & lyrics on several of their '70s albums - "Black & Blue" and "Some Girls" come to mind.

Outrage & controversy sells records! Same as it ever was. . .

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Rachel Cabitt's avatar

Great reference Hugh! Totally see the Spinal Tap connection

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Charles in San Francisco's avatar

“Those were the days when you shouldn't show your butt to have a career. Now it's the opposite…” So on point, and so unfortunate. Carpenter is smart enough to know that suggestion is actually more titillating than outright display.

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