Every summer has an obsession. The best ones are inconsequential. Way back in 2013, we were “arguing” over Robin Thicke’s song Blurred Lines, also featuring Pharrell Williams. The song came under attack for allegedly reinforcing rape myths. The suspect line – “I know you want it” – was oft repeated. Frankly, that sounded to me like an observation, accurate or not, but hardly forced sex. Rolling Stone laughed it off. “Thanks to its lascivious, Pharrell-spun […]

The Summer Of Barbie Couldn’t Come Too Soon
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