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Posted In: All Videos, Social CommentaryComments: 121 Responses
I am not a fan of pole dancing. I went to a strip club exactly once in my life, and that was more than enough. It wasn’t my catholic guilt/prudishness that made me recoil in disgust at the experience; it was the extreme sadness I felt for humanity that overcame me while watching these naked girls with glassy eyes gyrate in front of men who were too drunk to get it up anyway. How did these girls arrive at a place in their lives where stripping made sense as a career choice? Something definitely went wrong.
I realize how awfully judgmental this is. I realize there are many girls who think it’s a liberating choice, an empowering career move, a way to best the men who ogle them – by taking their money with such ease.
But I just don’t buy it. I cannot believe these women feel good about themselves, when they get naked in front of a bunch of strangers who look at them as they would an inanimate object. Literally. These women are being looked at as a side of beef: some thing to feed a hunger.
That just can’t feel good, sordid night after sordid night. All that empowering talk – who are they trying to convince with that, their audience, or themselves?
I’m not condemning strippers, I just feel bad for them. Sad for them, at the end of the day. Just like I felt at my one and only trip to a strip club.
Unless you count the time when a producer from the PlanetGreen show I did made me go to another strip club in Portland because the owner served “vegan” food, ie rice and beans. Thank GOD that never aired.
I AM airing this other foray into the world of strippery, however, because now there is this very weird trend of girls “pole dancing” for exercise. Now this, I don’t mind so much! Do it in your own home, get nekked for your man, who puts up with the REAL you in addition to the sex goddess that you are.
It’s a weird thing to have happen – taking the pivotal object of strippers out of the sordid den of shame and bringing it into your own bedroom. So I decided to cover it, for my series “New in New York” on Babelgum. Thought you’d enjoy seeing it here.
So what do you think? Is stripping/pole dancing a way to empower women, or is it a sinful, sad, sad part of our culture? Let’s talk about that this week.
January 15th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
[..YouTube..] ha.
January 15th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
[..YouTube..] yeah, really subtle ….
like her trying to climb the dick
oops
the pole
January 15th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
[..YouTube..] 3:16
What is ABDUL L. JABBAR doing there?
January 15th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
[..YouTube..] Wow, I’ve seen it all.
January 15th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
[..YouTube..] I wonder why so much stigma is on this reality it is just a dance form and thus an artform. Yet peoplr asociate only with strippers, sex, and porn etc…
January 15th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
[..YouTube..] if that “instructor” really thought about what she was actually doing a better comment on the cultural effect this has and the line she took with “objectifying women” would be that they’r just using what’s left of past meanings contributed to an OBJECT to build a well paid business banking on women’s natural internal conflict concerning sexuality.
January 15th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
[..YouTube..] I wonder
why you’re wondering.
ps. why not call it a gymnastics class then or smth, rather than pole dancing?
January 15th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
[..YouTube..] yeah, WTF LORI
January 15th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
[..YouTube..] …IF u wanted to escape the stigma
January 15th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
[..YouTube..] @Yamakashi1 it is just a dance and shall be seen as a dance form.
January 15th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
[..YouTube..] Resident….. First off ….. Get yourself some better shorts..
January 15th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
[..YouTube..] lori looks so cute tryin to do the pole dancing! oooooooooooooooooooo
January 15th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
[..YouTube..] I blame Party 87 for this….LOL
January 15th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
[..YouTube..] climb like a monkey!
January 15th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
[..YouTube..] When did girls figure whore shoes were sexy? They look like pig hooves.
January 15th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
[..YouTube..] TheResident’ You suck at being a stripper. lol’
btw 1:53-2:01 wow. Mad appeal.
January 15th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
[..YouTube..] My gf made me take Italian dancing lessons with her. You just gave me a great idea for her.
January 15th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
[..YouTube..] Forget the pole, just stand there naked!
January 15th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
[..YouTube..] Rez… you are so funny. And was that a man in there!? Yipes… Thats just not right.
Thanks for the vid. We luv ya!
January 15th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
[..YouTube..] Its true res you dont look exploited at all when you do it ! lol Love yah!!
January 15th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
[..YouTube..] C’mon! you didn’t try for one second!
January 15th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
[..YouTube..] Thanks but no thanks. I think I would prefer to just to watch.
January 15th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
[..YouTube..] you just like 1:58
January 15th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Don’t think ya got the facial expression quite right at the end of yer pole twirl routine, Rezzie.
It’s gotta be more with the allure of a Tina Louise, not a schoolteacher scoldin’ her students wid’ a pointer. More like this, eh?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHxwjsjJRhY
…..But yer gettin’ there, eh Rezzie?
January 15th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Hey Lori,
Thought I would just comment as this sort of confuses me as well.
Firstly, let me start by saying I am a full red blooded heterosexual male. I have to admit I love looking at and admiring the beauty of women. That being said, I too have the same feelings of sadness whenever I have been in strip clubs.
I am a musician and have spent my fair share of time either sharing a stage or having “peelers” (as we call them here in Vancouver) open for a gig. Yes… I have had to bring my own bottle of Windex, Lysol, Mr.Clean or whatever disinfectant I can get my hands on to wipe down the pole because unavoidably I will come in contact with it at some point during the set.
I have met many women who strip for a living. I cannot stereotype them all but the vast majority of these ladies have some pretty huge issues.
Hollywood has glamorized the concept of strippers and prostitutes,(please I don’t mean to insult anyone by grouping the two together,but the line is crossed more often than not between the two professions), it’s not a stretch to see this come into mainstream.
If you get a chance have a look at the rise in promiscuity and exhibitionism among college students. The porn Industry is booming and I am amazed at the stories I’m, getting from some of the younger guys who attend universities and have been involved in one way or another videotaping sexual acts among students. It blows my mind! I even heard a story the other day from a co worker who had been warned from a school principal to watch who his daughter is hanging out with. Apparently kids as young as 12 and 13 are engaging in what are referred to as “rainbow parties”. The girls wear different color lipstick and the goal is for boys to get as many colors as possible and for girls to put your color on as many boys as possible! If you get my drift.
It’s getting out of hand.
Back to topic. I have no doubt that pole dancing is an amazing acrobatic work out. You have to be in great physical condition to pull off some of the maneuvers without a doubt. I have found myself dumbstruck a couple of times at the ability. I guess what I’m saying is I just don’t know why we focus so much on sexuality instead intimacy.
If a woman wants to be empowered, then conduct yourself in a manner that will be respected by males. We can be equal and different at the same time. Personally, I find myself attracted to a woman who is self assured. Someone who knows who she is, or at least is set on finding out. Not a victim, or an object to be used or as you say to “satisfy someone’s hunger”.
Personally… I hate to eat alone.
January 15th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Ha ha ha Lori, Lori, Lori. you are so entertaining. I love the hole dance. ha ha ha…oh my oh my goodness, Lori. you are truly amazing. It’s moments like this makes me keep coming back for more.
I love your since of humor, I love your talents, I love your intuitive–thanks for posting.
January 15th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Parting me, I’d made an spelling error. What I tried to say ‘pole dance’, Lori. Anyway, continue to keep me posted and have a lovely day–my fellow comrade, my home girl, my sugar & spice and ever thing nice, my idol. Peace & love.
See ya!
January 15th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
[..YouTube..] omg my dream is coming true!!! a smart stripper!!!
January 15th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
[..YouTube..] WOW ….just WOW …lol
January 16th, 2010 at 5:03 am
[..YouTube..] YOur last line (statemen)…. basically said it all….. insecure women checking if they “still got it”…. What’s the male equivalent of “pole-dancing aerobics”….. hahahhahahha
January 16th, 2010 at 7:30 am
[..YouTube..] Christ that looks painful.
January 16th, 2010 at 7:45 am
[..YouTube..] She said: you´ll have a lot of respect for the art form of pole dance….hahaha
OK, tomorrow the haircutting or shaving or peeing will be an art form as well….
January 16th, 2010 at 8:48 am
[..YouTube..] Did you notice that one of the instructors was a dude?
January 16th, 2010 at 9:47 am
[..YouTube..] Res, you look great at that, wow
January 16th, 2010 at 10:11 am
[..YouTube..] 8D, i enjoyed that video for all the wrong reasons, so hate me
January 16th, 2010 at 11:04 am
[..YouTube..] society is always changing so its not surprising that morality is chaning alongside it. The question is how far is too far and honestly i think with media and its hold on people each generation will think,” we havent gone too far theres always….”
January 16th, 2010 at 11:27 am
[..YouTube..] that nigger was really hot
January 16th, 2010 at 11:48 am
[..YouTube..] TheResident … pole dancing? Why, yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
0:34 I noticed that she was showing off The Ring pretty heavily this video. Shine on you crazy diamond.
January 16th, 2010 at 11:50 am
[..YouTube..] @UnderseaCaveman The male equivalent? Buying an expensive sports car and cruising the community colleges.
January 16th, 2010 at 11:56 am
[..YouTube..] I had to laugh when I saw a couple of the ladies wearing heels towards the end of the clip. Shouldn’t they be wearing some Nikes’ to a “fitness class”?
January 16th, 2010 at 11:58 am
[..YouTube..] commentorX,
Heck, that’s even worse….. the dudes don’t even get a workout.
Just wondering what happened to “good ole gym workouts” (pole-dancing???)
January 16th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
[..YouTube..] @UnderseaCaveman Boring. lol
January 16th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
[..YouTube..] This is actually really great exercise for both sexes.
While the women are in this room, men are across the hall sitting in the dark at greasy tables, drinking crappy cocktails, and handing -their- instructor twenty dollar bills.
January 16th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
[..YouTube..] Lori you big slut, you did’nt do your best. Keep doing what your good at.
January 16th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Think it is the connection between pole dancer=prostitute that casts the doubt. By itself pole dancing does require some skill, if that were all this would be left to then perhaps the stigma wouldn’t exist.
Did my share of pole sliding in my FF days, we had several wackos doing the two stories high trip down sliding head first, spinning left or right, doing the look-ma-no hands, or the-last-two-feet emergency break slide, the squealer slide… I don’t think any of use felt like strippers
January 16th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
[..YouTube..] ew… Why do I feel the need to spray that pole down with acid after that dude was on it?
January 16th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
[..YouTube..] Is the girl that’s being interviewed, the same one at 1:05 up front in the blue top and black bottoms?
And Lori, why such a conservative outfit? You didn’t feel out of place or awkward? Compared to those other chicks, you look like the Taliban.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
[..YouTube..] the resident, you can poll dance for me anytime of the week, and twice on sundays.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
[..YouTube..] I… just ordered me a pole… So no greasy table for me.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
[..YouTube..] i’m diggin the interviewee
January 16th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
[..YouTube..] Nice.
January 16th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
[..YouTube..] i just came!
January 17th, 2010 at 1:20 am
[..YouTube..] keep practicing. It also seems like you were just having fun doing it!
January 17th, 2010 at 4:31 am
[..YouTube..] Me to! The teacher is smoking HOT.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:41 am
[..YouTube..] I bet lots of people fart during this class
January 17th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
[..YouTube..] i totally understand why the res doesn’t show her figure with less clothes here.
she’s too sexy and would cause waaaaay to much sexual commentary
January 17th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
[..YouTube..] thats was hot
January 17th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
[..YouTube..] Deju vu You know I love You
January 17th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
[..YouTube..] I guess you don’t need to enjoy the strip club scene to enjoy pole dancing.
There seems to be a lot of flexibility and fitness involved and, like the teacher said, the instructors aren’t actually strippers themselves.
looks like a pretty good workout. =)
January 17th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Dude. Like wow. *gulp* Pretty intense.
The dude’s keeping pace. Damn.
Have fun swinging, yo.
January 17th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
[..YouTube..] The instructors tits and ass combo is amazing
January 17th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
[..YouTube..] ooooh Lori you crack me up, LOL this was great.
January 17th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
[..YouTube..] lol you are awesome ^_^
January 18th, 2010 at 12:15 am
[..YouTube..] Ha look at Lori trying to be as UNattractive as possible on the pole! haha
January 18th, 2010 at 1:13 am
[..YouTube..] ahh, good ol’ New York, thats why its the greatest city on earth
January 18th, 2010 at 8:27 am
[..YouTube..] @deepmind
are you kidding? the only unattractive woman is the instructress herself.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:52 am
[..YouTube..] Russia, Russia, We all Love Russia News !
January 18th, 2010 at 10:58 am
[..YouTube..] Ice Cream, We Cream, We All Cream, For Ice Cream !
January 18th, 2010 at 11:18 am
[..YouTube..] @ART1975CZ
…in Soviet Russia, the pole dances YOU!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:52 am
[..YouTube..] This video begins with the claim that pole dancing is associated with “the world’s oldest profession”. Is that a reasonable claim?
As far as I know, it’s only a small percentage of strippers that are also prostitutes. I think it depends on the location.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
[..YouTube..] @tepidarium
“associated” is an ambigous word. It can mean many things.
In the context of this video, it could be supposed to mean: “what many people have in mind” – regardless of those people are actually right or wrong.
= many people THINK pole dancers are prostitutes, BUT 1.) they’re not and 2.) anyways it is a great sport (the pole dancing, not the prostitution LOL)
January 18th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
[..YouTube..] Wannabe strippers
January 19th, 2010 at 1:46 am
[..YouTube..] is that a dude at 2:16 ?
January 19th, 2010 at 1:47 am
[..YouTube..] oh there is is again at 3:34
January 19th, 2010 at 6:34 am
[..YouTube..] MORE COWBELL PLEASE! you cant pole dance buI still would consider you a high priced whore let me know if your in the market for a good honest pimp
January 19th, 2010 at 10:15 am
[..YouTube..] You didn’t even try to do it. Fucking sad.
You could be a juicy mama if you tried, but you choose to act like a dark meager Jr High slag.
January 20th, 2010 at 12:28 am
[..YouTube..] If this isn’t stripper training, then why are they wearing heels?
January 20th, 2010 at 4:59 am
[..YouTube..] Stipper are so Hot.
January 20th, 2010 at 8:41 am
[..YouTube..] y is there a dude must be a faggot.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:39 am
[..YouTube..] Thanks, but I think I’ll stick to swimming.
If this is not supposed to be suggestive, then why the heck are some women wearing stripper-style high heels, shorts which are as short as they come, and one woman (the instructor?) a blue bra with straps which sparkle in the back?!
There are thousands of ways pit there to exercise, so no one is going to make me believe that pole-dancing is better than any other.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:39 am
[..YouTube..] Thanks, but I think I’ll stick to swimming.If this is not supposed to be suggestive, then why the heck are some women wearing stripper-style high heels, shorts which are as short as they come, and one woman (the instructor?) a blue bra with straps which sparkle in the back?!There are thousands of ways pit there to exercise, so no one is going to make me believe that pole-dancing is better than any other.
January 20th, 2010 at 11:04 am
[..YouTube..] Do you idiots think that only strippers are allowed to wear high heels? And even so, is there something wrong with being a stripper? I mean, apparently the only contact some of you seem to have with women is through youtube. One would think you would be all for strippers, as that is most likely the only time you’re going to see a Real Live Woman in the raw.
January 20th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
[..YouTube..] I’m a very active person. I rock climb and paddle down rapids. I’ve tried everything from high intensity aerobics to long distance swimming. I just started a pole dancing class for fun and I have got to admit it is definitely one of the more intense exercise I’ve ever done. It takes a hell of a lot of strength to throw ourself around on a pole. Also its a lot of fun, maybe if you got over the stigma attached to it and tried it out you’d rethink your comment.
January 20th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
[..YouTube..] impressive bimbos ha ha ha there is almost nothing perverse stupid harmfull or just plain useless that new yorkers won’t roll around in!
January 21st, 2010 at 12:58 am
[..YouTube..] my beautiful wife fell on her head doing this a few years back, causing the instructor to shut the class down. :O While my wife was okay and just laughed at herself, the instructor realized she’d be in serious trouble if there was a less understanding and sue-happy member who made the same mistake.
January 21st, 2010 at 1:06 am
[..YouTube..] @CescBalboa ha ha. “poll” dance, because she asks a question of everyone on the street and gets their responses! clever mis-spelling.
January 21st, 2010 at 1:50 am
[..YouTube..] whore
January 21st, 2010 at 7:56 am
[..YouTube..] Didn’t you see theresident not able to do some of the moves. You need the short shorts to have your skin against the pole so you don’t slide down. And for me to look at legs.
January 21st, 2010 at 8:10 am
[..YouTube..] @turkdude
They look Armenian man, look at them!
January 21st, 2010 at 8:10 am
[..YouTube..] @turkdudeThey look Armenian man, look at them!
January 21st, 2010 at 8:53 am
[..YouTube..] Esp. for you to look at the legs, I think…
January 21st, 2010 at 11:10 pm
[..YouTube..] I’ve always though the same thing- it presents as innocent but it’s not. I think they’re fooling themselves. i don’t deny that it’s athletic and man, I could never do it, physically. But isn’t there a better term or connotation we could use? Fireman dancing?
January 21st, 2010 at 11:30 pm
[..YouTube..] Do you really think you stand a chance to survive, human fools? If you knew what kind of technology we have you would give up. Give up, right now!
January 25th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
[..YouTube..] Fuck my life.
January 28th, 2010 at 5:49 am
[..YouTube..] Ha, I hope they got paid up insurance. some dimbulb twirling around on them dumb poles might fly off and break sumthin! and then dere be a lawsuit!
January 29th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
[..YouTube..] Man, what is she wearing?????
January 29th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
[..YouTube..] Well, we decended from apes so I can see why hanging around a pole can be very natural and activate some old instincts.
January 31st, 2010 at 8:48 pm
[..YouTube..] sociologically interesting… and yet, the actual footage disturbs me
February 1st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
[..YouTube..] Clear heels and I feel the need to share that there’s a lot of fine pussy in this vid. Yeah clear heels.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:29 am
[..YouTube..] WHAT WAS THAT IN THE LAST VIDEO ABOUT SLUTS????
Theres about to be a stripper brawl from the REAL hoes of the land!
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:29 am
[..YouTube..] WHAT WAS THAT IN THE LAST VIDEO ABOUT SLUTS???? Theres about to be a stripper brawl from the REAL hoes of the land!
February 4th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
[..YouTube..] No short shorts Lori? Oh come on, we want to see you in the hot pants!
February 4th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
[..YouTube..] I’m all for strippers, because I love freedom. But I don’t ever go to those clubs, because they’re not for me. When a naked floozy is in front of you touching herself, and grinding a pole, you’re just gonna want to… well you know. It’s gonna be a letdown, unless you’re so smooth you take one of them home with you. I’ve only been once, at a birthday party. I chose not to get a lap dance though.
What I really don’t understand is strip clubs that aren’t fully nude. Let’s ban those places!
February 4th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
[..YouTube..] I’m all for strippers, because I love freedom. But I don’t ever go to those clubs, because they’re not for me. When a naked floozy is in front of you touching herself, and grinding a pole, you’re just gonna want to… well you know. It’s gonna be a letdown, unless you’re so smooth you take one of them home with you. I’ve only been once, at a birthday party. I chose not to get a lap dance though. What I really don’t understand is strip clubs that aren’t fully nude. Let’s ban those places!
February 5th, 2010 at 12:36 am
[..YouTube..] I was seriously asking how this makes her feel. Not being a woman I have no idea what the answer was. She didn’t look comfortable doing it.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:39 am
[..YouTube..] @theresident:
You are really a cute and beautiful girl. though u are not as good as they were but ur funny movement was very impressive and interesting.
have fun.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:39 am
[..YouTube..] @theresident: You are really a cute and beautiful girl. though u are not as good as they were but ur funny movement was very impressive and interesting.have fun.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Lori more practice on the pole like the strippers do will embrace your beauty well it is like an art form pole dancing is not that bad I was at a strip joint once that is a wow even though a woman’s naked body embrace great beauty,
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:41 am
[..YouTube..] At 3:31,,, That was a guy?
Now that is disturbing.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 am
[..YouTube..] Hi Lori, Haha This vid shows up as a releated vid to my dodge carb vid I guess because I watched Your vid , that crazy Youtube what will they come up with next? Your doing great by the way.
March 15th, 2010 at 10:59 am
[..YouTube..] You are an idiot! Those of you that do not think this could not be a “workout”…try it…
March 25th, 2010 at 9:34 am
[..YouTube..] whats the song on the background music ????
April 11th, 2010 at 12:22 am
[..YouTube..] no wonder the world hates the west look at these cows paying money to act like whores …. give me a break.
April 24th, 2010 at 7:08 am
[..YouTube..] i like your innocent !! dance more than others.
April 26th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
[..YouTube..] maybe if she took off here clothes she would have done better
May 14th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
[..YouTube..] …Oh, at 2:15 that must be a fireman. Wish I were he.
May 17th, 2010 at 3:36 am
[..YouTube..] 2:26 hahaha
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:22 am
[..YouTube..] Damn. That’s awesome. lol
June 23rd, 2010 at 3:51 pm
[..YouTube..] As whooti as it is (which it is), it increases upper body strength without having to do pull ups day after day. As a result, it tones the arms which is one of the more difficult body parts to tone.
July 4th, 2010 at 8:08 am
[..YouTube..] Well after watching this, my pole is dancing!
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
[..YouTube..] You didn’t have to be so dorky about it, your naturally sexy and would be even more if you tried.