Today LindaGHill set the final prompt in the 2015 edition of Just Jot It January as, sex.
Well I love Sia and I thought that her Video of two dancers , in a cage depicting , as I see it two animals fighting, is exstremely thought provoking. The fact one is a grown man and the other a 12yr old girl is strange…… but is is about sex.
I do not think so, to me there is nothing sexual in the portrayal. I do find it very disturbing though, mainly because it is so sad.
The two dancers are Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler They are simply amazing.
So here we have it lets discuss this, is this video about sex or not ? I say not, pain, fear, anger, being trapped …. Yes ! Sex ….. No!
I give you Sia’s Elastic Heart.
This post is part of Just Jot It January hosted by Linda G Hill.
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willowdot21 
Jan 21, 2015 @ 22:41:03
Nothing to do with sex! The whole controversy is getting out of hand. Having a 12 year old defend her own work an her own choice in a job at that age is crazy. She’s great and her family has morals!
Jan 21, 2015 @ 22:44:02
Thank you I totally agree, I also love her work in the Chandelier video. Again thanks for your opinion. 😉
Jan 21, 2015 @ 23:41:38
I don’t think sex, but I don’t know either, that this is about, what is the point of this action? Call me a cabbage patch kid, but that’s my input. 😦
Jan 22, 2015 @ 08:32:47
I found all human emotion there and the true fact that only children can escape the confines of society’s boundaries, which is a good thing. Paul explains it more eloquently than I do. I find it sad and touching and uneasy . You are no Cabbage Patch baby you are a learned and erudite woman! Oh! and too good looking too. xxxx
Jan 22, 2015 @ 11:02:19
Flattery will get you EVERYthing. 😀 😀 😀
Jan 22, 2015 @ 11:12:41
I guessed that 😉 😀
Jan 22, 2015 @ 12:12:39
😀 😀 😀
Jan 22, 2015 @ 15:41:54
❤
Jan 22, 2015 @ 11:13:04
But I also meant what I said !
Jan 22, 2015 @ 12:12:58
~(*_~)~~
Jan 22, 2015 @ 15:41:30
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Jan 22, 2015 @ 00:07:21
To me the piece depicts the whole range of human emotions in an interaction. The neat part was, and it surprised me, was that they were both only in the cage because they chose to be. In fact they could leave the cage any time they pleased by just walking between the bars.
I do think that sex is , rightfully so, depicted as an emotion but not actualized (acted on). We as a society are very sensitive about that in children. However,especially these days, young women are entering puberty at an earlier age – many at or before 12. I would expect an honest emotional dance to include this. but that said, I saw not one small suggestion even that the act of sex was represented – just the emotion.
Keep in mind that from the very start the female was the alpha. She took or gave control as she pleased. She directed the flow and the moves – even when she gave control to the male, it was because she wanted it that way. There is a part of sex that is about power and that was manifested here clearly. I wouldn’t have any issue with that piece being marketed to young girls – as long as the parents had a chance to view and explain how it was to be understood. It is a good role model for tweens. Taking charge, feeling free to leave the cage of our rules when they see fit, giving control to others when appropriate for a healthy relationship, etc.
To answer your question Willow, I do not see any sign of the act of sex in this dance. I can see why some have objected, but I do not agree with them.
Great post Willow.
Jan 22, 2015 @ 08:23:17
I agree with everything you have said there Paul and so eloquently put. All human life is here yes every emotion from hate and rage to fear and love and of course sex is in there. Yet as you agree the video is not sexual.
I also found it very touching that they could of both escaped the cage but only the child could step outside, that speaks volumes to me.
Thanks Paul I value your opinion. xxx
Jan 22, 2015 @ 04:37:40
Nice song, interesting expressive video.
Jan 23, 2015 @ 17:32:59
I love Sia she writes such amazing songs and they always have equally brilliant videos!! xx
Jan 22, 2015 @ 05:17:39
I don’t think it is about sex, either… I guess people just see a grown man dancing with a young girl and automatically think that way.
Jan 22, 2015 @ 08:09:37
That is so sad isn’t it. I agree people see what they want to. Thanks for giving your opinion. Xx
Jan 22, 2015 @ 10:51:04
Thanks to you, I finally watched this video. Nope. Nothing about sex here.
But was glad to see such a performance from Shia after a long time.
Jan 22, 2015 @ 11:15:27
It is a brilliant video isn’t it and what a multi tallented young man Shia is actor, director and obviously dancer an acrobat! It is a video about all human life!
Jan 22, 2015 @ 11:26:20
Yup. Totally agree. I liked his expression when he was screaming his heart out. Wow.
Jan 22, 2015 @ 11:59:09
Yes I had honestly not heard of him before and had to google him! Glad I did. 🙂