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| Buck-buck-braaawk! "Courageous" avant-garde artist admits he's a sissy. |
| 2007-11-19 |
| Grayson Perry, Who? the Turner Prize-winning artist Tyurner who? who is perhaps better known to the general public for his extravagant cross-dressing, Eeewww! has admitted that he censors himself when it comes to matters relating to Islam. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Art Fund, Perry said that it was simple fear which stopped him from addressing Islam in his work. 'I don't want my throat cut', he said. "Chicken!" "Sissy!" "Pantywaist!" "Mincing fraidy-cat!" "You do performance art like a girl!" |
| Posted by:Mike |
| #5 Ironically, Jesus Himself said Christians should expect to be hated, persecuted and killed. It comes with the turf, no whining allowed... |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2007-11-19 19:52 |
| #4 Since nobody really understands or cares about performance art it really doesn't matter either way. If he insults christianity not only is it safer but funding is probably easier. If he insults Islam he will probably go on trial for a hate crime in most countries. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2007-11-19 11:14 |
| #3 They are "brave" and "challenge held views" when doing stuff about the west and Christians. But all the talk and rhetoric falls on its face when confronted with something that just needs to be mocked. In a just world, such hypocritical cowardice will carry a real price tag. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-11-19 10:36 |
| #2 Welcome to the world of artists. They are "brave" and "challenge held views" when doing stuff about the west and Christians. But all the talk and rhetoric falls on its face when confronted with something that just needs to be mocked. Bunch of sissy mama boys/girls that only care about shocking a local audience that won't kill them. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-11-19 09:49 |
| #1 Perhaps he can regain his street cred by dipping crucifix in urine? |
| Posted by: ed 2007-11-19 09:35 |