So, I really like the movie Labyrinth. But, while I enjoy it purely in a childlike and wholesome manner, I did always think the sweat pants David Bowie wore in that movie didn't quite leave enough to the imagination. I don't really bring it up that often, because I don't want people to ask me why I was looking at David Bowie's crotch. The problem is, once you notice that his sweats are uncomfortably revealing, you can't help but notice in EVERY scene. For years I thought I alone suffered this problem, but a quick search of the internet shows me that there were a wide variety of people who noticed and were affected by "Bowie's Bulge" as it has come to be called. With that in mind, please enjoy this mildly humorous re-edit of the making of labyrinth, with the description:
"A behind the scenes look at how the Muppet masters of Labyrinth created David Bowie's Crotch"
Edited to add:
You can imagine the entertainment of me seeing "the Nutcracker" for the first time a couple of years ago. It's not that I find it titillating, it's that I don't see men dressed quite like that every day. It takes some getting used to is all.
Oh sure, I make a post (which of course in no way could be tremendously exaggerated for comedic effect) about how fascinating I find david bowie's bulge and suddenly it's gay this and gay that. How shocking. It is my belief that Bowie's Bulge transcends traditional gender and orientation norms to such a degree that to discuss it, is not to be gay or not gay, it is to seek higher meaning in the universe.
ReplyDeleteBut to take from my post that I am an obsessive compulsive staring at men's crotches when I watch TV? Oh internet, you used to be cool.
I purchased a copy of Labyrinth a few months ago when I saw it in the clearance rack at a local shopmart. I was harboring fond memories of watching it with H once upon a time, and laughing uproariously during the assault on the goblin city. We must have watched one particular five second segment a dozen times in a row.
ReplyDeleteThen I watched it as an adult. As much as I'd like my daughter to love the magic of Jim Henson and his cronies, I'm not sure I can in good conscience have her watch Labyrinth. The Bulge is, of course, the major issue. That and the fact that so much of the movie is patently ridiculous.
I watched that part recently again too, and I can't for the life of me remember what was so funny about those goblins. I mean we died laughing when those goblins got scattered like bowling pins. Maybe we were at exactly the right age to appreciate it. And you have to love the mecha-goblin. I think a lot of the songs are good though, and Bulge aside, probably the best performance David Bowie has put in in a movie.
ReplyDeleteI think there are still things to recommend it, and your daughter could do worse, but yeah, I don't know that it's a must for every childhood. Henson in some form is a must I would think, but there are better muppet worlds than labyrinth.
I fail to see the connection between David Bowie's crotch and OCD. I'm confused.
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ReplyDeleteAntspe reminded me why I was moderating.
ReplyDeleteAntspe, if you must question my sexuality, write me privately please.