Gwen Stefani in Malaysia

No, I didn't go to her concert. Didn't really care about her coming to Malaysia since I'm not such a big fan of her musically, but fashion-wise, I like her style. More often than not, her clothes are kinda quirky but you have to admit, she is one helluva creative and hot babe. Quirky yet sexy. Now how does that connect? Only she can make quirky so damn sexy.

Eh, eh... I'm rambling like an idiot here. Anyway, the purpose of this post is to give my two cents on the supposedly "moral decay" caused by the mere gesture of Gwen Stefani who came and performed in this moderate country of ours, and who adhered to strict guidelines as to what she can wear and do onstage.

"...Malaysia's official guide for performers says women must be covered from the top of the bosom to the knees, the Star said. Jumping, shouting and the throwing of objects are barred, while performers may not hug, kiss or wear clothes with obscene or drug-related pictures or slogans, it added..."

Ok. So she had to cover up, the poor girl. Else, she would cause a massive epidemic of anemia. People, especially the youngsters, would have to be rushed to hospitals for severe lack of blood due to unstoppable nose bleeds at the sight of her bare toes. And cos there aren't enough hospitals, let alone blood supply to accomodate such a large number of anemic-stricken patients, there goes our future leaders of tomorrow. Our hope of the nation wiped out just like that. Poof! And newspaper headlines would scream "Gwen Stefani's exposed toes wreak havoc!"

That's just her bare toes. What if she had jumped in the middle of the concert? OMG! Up and down, up and down, up and down... Even if she wears a baju kurung I doubt that she could've prevented her chest from moving in accordance to the laws of gravity and inertia. And no question about it, the people attending the concert would die on the spot. Highly likely from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain - no, make that blood vessels. The sight of Gwen Stefani's chest in action is just too much excitement for them to take. Imagine the headlines: "Gwen Stefani's chest linked to mass haemorrhage!"

Tsk tsk! Now I see why certain youth groups protested so fiercely against her concert. They do it for the sake of the country...

*look of dawned realisation*

"Moral decay" would be putting it mildly. "Killing spree" would be more fitting.

"...an official of the 10,000-strong National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students said Stefani's video promotion clips were obscene and the event would clash with local Asian and Islamic values..."

For one, I am Asian and being the Asian that I am, I really can't see how Gwen Stefani's promotional clips would clash with my Asian values. Would it make me break out a "Sweet Escape" in the middle of lecture with Martha-Marie? Who knows, she might sing it with me and it can be the Reading Law anthem!

Or would it make me bleach my hair platinum blond and wear lala clothes to lectures in my feeble attempt to imitate her style? Hmmm... maybe it would make me dance like her Harajuku Girls on my way to Asia Cafe for lunch.

Ah well, if that is the case, I salute Gwen Stefani even more for being such an inspiration! But seriously, I really have to give it to her for performing in Malaysia despite being forced to follow strict guidelines and yet, was still labelled as the "moral decay" factor of Malaysian youths.

In answer to that accusation, I believe the following three alphabets are enough to convey my opinions - WTF???? (Question marks are not alphabets)

In any case, if any of you wanna read the only piece of news article which I managed to find after 5 difficult minutes of surfing the net, here's the link : Gwen Stefani to cover up for Malaysia show

Have fun!