Hans Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 I don't know if this will actually help anyone, but it certainly made me laugh! It's from Sunday's Links: Review for the Clueless. My favorite part: "The girls seem to be wearing black Gucci swimsuits."
Farrell Fan Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 My favorite part: "The girls seem to be wearing black Gucci swimsuits." <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wasn't there a time when Agon and other Balanchine leotard ballets were known as "bathing suit ballets?"
Alexandra Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 "Concerto Barocco" was once in black "bathing suits" (practice dress) but they weren't Gucci, I'm afraid!
Hans Posted July 18, 2005 Author Posted July 18, 2005 Perhaps they were Chanel. The members of the Ballet Russe, after all, did socialize with Coco Chanel.
Mel Johnson Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 I think that Korb's piece is very much in the tradition of Dave Barry.
dirac Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 Yes, but Barry was often funny. I mean no offense, Hans, we can't all agree on what makes us laugh-- it would be a much more peaceable world if we could, I'm sure.
BalletIsLife Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I can only see a ballet fans finding humor in Korb's references. (If it can be called humerous at all.) I don't think he will attract any clueless spectators with this piece. The truly clueless would probably read this review and think ballet was all the more confusing and unappealing!
Alexandra Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I'd vote with the "that was funny?" crowd. If I were a "clueless" fan, I think I'd insulted, to boot. Who's being "classist?" The ballet, or the critic who assumes everyone else is too dumb to get it? (OR maybe he really does think like this....) Not complaining -- thanks for posting this, Hans.
Hans Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 That's all right dirac--after all, if we all had the same opinions, this board wouldn't be here.
bart Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 I saw the piece as an extreme example of Attention Deficit Disorder.
Clara 76 Posted July 23, 2005 Posted July 23, 2005 I saw the piece as an extreme example of Attention Deficit Disorder. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree- What point exactly was being made?? The main idea I got was that ballet is boring except for the skinny women. Tsk tsk. Perhaps I have no sense of humor??? Clara 76
amitava Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 I found it funny, because I have discussed such things with folks who do not enjoy a performance (ballet or other music/dance/cultural programs)...or are bored. In fact I have had similar experiences (usually if a peformance is boring and/or has non-engaging talent). I am not sure I would take this as an insult to Ballet. I could also interpret it as the critic making fun of themselves :blush:
redbookish Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 Yes, I thought it was funny - but the humour was for those already "initiated" and in the know. Even the title - ballet for the clueless - was a joke. For me the humour came from the contrast between the performance I imagined from the bits of description in the "review," and the reactions of the reviewer. But then maybe I have an odd sense of humour ...
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