Nobody knows how many men are mutilated, maimed or murdered per week by (or at the instigation of) women, because "Who cares, they're 'just' men" (Seriously, it's not just that men are reluctant to report their injuries as such, it's that 'nobody' gathers that data, it's just not important enough).
Having worked A&E for years, my guess is ... 'at least' twice as many (three to four times as many men than women was the approximate ratio of domestic violence 'victims' over the years).
It's not just, as others have pointed out, that women specifically choose such men, but that 'domestic violence' is both an almost universally 'mutual conflict' and overwhelmingly 'instigated by the woman' (why not, when the man 'will' be blamed, and you lauded and rewarded, whatever the truth?).
The other elephant in the room is that whilst male on female violence was usually performed with fists, female on male was performed with tools (fire, poison, hammers, etc. and ... other men). Women usually turn up to A&E with bruises and fractures, men turn up maimed or dead, but only the relatively few (in comparison) murdered women 'matter', right?
Just like the recent 'accident victim' post, it isn't that some men were passing disgusting photos of victims, it's that they dared to do so with female ones.
Leaving aside the obvious candidates from the world of rap and hip-hop, for some real nastiness in well-known popular musical form, try the Bertolt Brecht song usually translated as ‘Mack the Knife’ - an American Jazz Classic.
The full German version includes robbery, several murders, rape, and an arson attack (which kills 7 children and an old man) - although the Americans sanitised it somewhat by removing the crimes against women - but I’ve never heard of anyone complaining about the content or claiming it might inspire hearers to emulate the criminal acts described. Perhaps Brecht’s Communist leanings have something to do with it, or the fact that it was a hit for both Louis Armstrong and EllaFitzgerald, who are, presumably, above reproach these days.
Its enduring popularity, like that of ‘Delilah’ has much to do with a catchy and instantly memorable tune (by Kurt Weill) - once heard, never forgotten and always good to sing aloud.
(I should, perhaps, take this opportunity to point out that my online persona is derived from the dashing highwayman of the 18th century musical play which later inspired Brecht to create his own much more sinister Macheath.)
To my fellow Anonymous (7 Feb, 16:21), may I congratulate you for hitting the nail exactly fair and square on the head?
I thought that your exposition was simply brilliant as well as being truthful, and if I have the slightest queasiness, it is my deep sense of regret that you have had to experience the results of any violence in the course of your job.
"For no other reason than context, the song depicts the murder of a cheating woman who was taunting a jealous partner"
Yes, they always skirt over that bit, don't they?
"I'm sure we can come up with plenty of alternatives to piss them off."
Pointing and laughing does seem to be the thing to do. Since other methods are frowned on.
"Having worked A&E for years, my guess is ... 'at least' twice as many..."
I wouldn't be a bit surprised.
"...for some real nastiness in well-known popular musical form, try the Bertolt Brecht song usually translated as ‘Mack the Knife’ - an American Jazz Classic."
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"The song depicts the murder of a woman by a jealous partner"
For no other reason than context, the song depicts the murder of a cheating woman who was taunting a jealous partner
It seems that two women a week pay the ultimate price for choosing badly when selecting a male partner.
Another song? I Shot the Sheriff, or The Laughing Policeman. I'm sure we can come up with plenty of alternatives to piss them off.
Nobody knows how many men are mutilated, maimed or murdered per week by (or at the instigation of) women, because "Who cares, they're 'just' men" (Seriously, it's not just that men are reluctant to report their injuries as such, it's that 'nobody' gathers that data, it's just not important enough).
Having worked A&E for years, my guess is ... 'at least' twice as many (three to four times as many men than women was the approximate ratio of domestic violence 'victims' over the years).
It's not just, as others have pointed out, that women specifically choose such men, but that 'domestic violence' is both an almost universally 'mutual conflict' and overwhelmingly 'instigated by the woman' (why not, when the man 'will' be blamed, and you lauded and rewarded, whatever the truth?).
The other elephant in the room is that whilst male on female violence was usually performed with fists, female on male was performed with tools (fire, poison, hammers, etc. and ... other men). Women usually turn up to A&E with bruises and fractures, men turn up maimed or dead, but only the relatively few (in comparison) murdered women 'matter', right?
Just like the recent 'accident victim' post, it isn't that some men were passing disgusting photos of victims, it's that they dared to do so with female ones.
Hypocrisy, much?
Leaving aside the obvious candidates from the world of rap and hip-hop, for some real nastiness in well-known popular musical form, try the Bertolt Brecht song usually translated as ‘Mack the Knife’ - an American Jazz Classic.
The full German version includes robbery, several murders, rape, and an arson attack (which kills 7 children and an old man) - although the Americans sanitised it somewhat by removing the crimes against women - but I’ve never heard of anyone complaining about the content or claiming it might inspire hearers to emulate the criminal acts described. Perhaps Brecht’s Communist leanings have something to do with it, or the fact that it was a hit for both Louis Armstrong and EllaFitzgerald, who are, presumably, above reproach these days.
Its enduring popularity, like that of ‘Delilah’ has much to do with a catchy and instantly memorable tune (by Kurt Weill) - once heard, never forgotten and always good to sing aloud.
(I should, perhaps, take this opportunity to point out that my online persona is derived from the dashing highwayman of the 18th century musical play which later inspired Brecht to create his own much more sinister Macheath.)
Well goodness gracious me!
We'll miss the red flag flying here
I didn't know the history of the song, 'Pretty Polly' until I read your post, J!
My favourite version is by Judy Collins...
https://youtu.be/pgrMmwwG8S0
To my fellow Anonymous (7 Feb, 16:21), may I congratulate you for hitting the nail exactly fair and square on the head?
I thought that your exposition was simply brilliant as well as being truthful, and if I have the slightest queasiness, it is my deep sense of regret that you have had to experience the results of any violence in the course of your job.
"For no other reason than context, the song depicts the murder of a cheating woman who was taunting a jealous partner"
Yes, they always skirt over that bit, don't they?
"I'm sure we can come up with plenty of alternatives to piss them off."
Pointing and laughing does seem to be the thing to do. Since other methods are frowned on.
"Having worked A&E for years, my guess is ... 'at least' twice as many..."
I wouldn't be a bit surprised.
"...for some real nastiness in well-known popular musical form, try the Bertolt Brecht song usually translated as ‘Mack the Knife’ - an American Jazz Classic."
Oh, yes!
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