QUESTION: How do you react to the term "Bimbo" and would you play one in a movie, advertising campaign, comic book set, etc. Would you be a part of the "Super Bimbos" or "Bimbos from hell" or "Ninja Bimbos" or "Killer Bimbos" or similar concept.
*EDIT* I tried to be as clear as possible, but to be a little more specific on the question -- Being a part of a "bimbo ___" or "___ bimbos" would mean being *called* or referred to as a bimbo. Simply playing a bimbo character is one thing when not actually referred to as a "bimbo", but completely another (IMHO) when you *are* _called_ a "bimbo" as part of your role - eg: Bimbo Killer, Ninja Bimbo, or just "a bimbo from hell" etc.
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RULES: Please, ONE POST per person, and no long diatribes on how bad/negative it is. I/we get it.
We're actually looking for the OTHER point of view, from people (models) it doesn't bother - and why not.
BACKGROUND:
A number of "opportunties" have come up recently, and we are being "encouraged" to alter our stand on using some terms for models, specifically the word "bimbo", in a "theatrical" sense, rather than a personal label.
There have been some recent documentaries on other words like "slut", which some people find empowering and are proud of, or girls who advertise and promote they are "porno stars". The point of the documentaries was to show not everyone has the same idea of good/bad imagery or words.
Our/the use of the word "bimbo" would be the classic "B-movie" image, (though according to reference sources Marilyn Monroe and Kelly Bundy are the two archetypes), keeping to the idea that while they are "ditzy" and often times clueless to the real situation, they somehow always manage to come through. It's not the negative/derogatory use on the street.
Remember, if you don't like it, _SIMPLY_ say so, and move on. Start a new thread if you'd like.
If you do like (or are not bothered by it) please give some insight why not, and if you wouldn't mind playing a "bimbo" character.
We are looking for reasons to be "ok" with the term. We have plenty of reaons not to be already. Thanks.
FOOTNOTES:
Two "quotes" to think about:
Negative:
"A bimbo is a woman who is not pretty enough to be a model, not smart enough to be an actress, and not nice enough to be a poisonous snake." — P. J. O'Rourke (Political Satirist)
Cross Cultural:
"MacVicar [said] "Bimbo is such a derogatory term," to which Evans replied that, in Britain, at least, "bimbo" isn't particularly derogatory and has even become fairly mainstream, used in media there a lot."
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/ … 8896.shtml (about the MissBimbo.com site)
Bimbo is a large bakery chain in South America...and there is a brand of Jam in Peru called Fanny....so my friends from across the pond will get the joke when I say..
TheCinCity Project wrote: Bimbo is a large bakery chain in South America...and there is a brand of Jam in Peru called Fanny....so my friends from across the pond will get the joke when I say..
There's a difference between calling an individual that as an insult and using the term as a description of a ROLE in a breakdown.
If someone called ME the person a bimbo, I would be amused but also annoyed/insulted. It's definitely not a complimentary description of a woman.
On the other hand, I've auditioned for TONS of roles where they want a ditz/bimbo/etc. In those cases its a character I'm playing, so there's nothing offensive about it IMO. There are lot of those kinds of roles out there for women, and it is what it is. Most breakdowns are for stereotypical, easily identifiable characters, and are chock-full of buzzwords.
Do I want to be playing "bimbo" roles my whole career? Not particularly. But beggars can't be choosers .
Sabrina Maree wrote: I'd smile if someone called me a bimbo. Being underestimated puts you in control.
I have no problem with it whatsoever!
while stunning appearance puts the needle at the top of the gauge, intelligence is what makes it blast entirely off the meter. yours was a perfect answer.
While I personally have never been referred to as a bimbo, I personally prefer the term "trollop" (it tends to make most people reach for a dictionary). And yes I have been called a trollop before but the person who called me it used it in the wrong context.
As a term, I think it's pretty toothless. It's not mean enough to be truly insulting, and it's not powerful enough to warrant reclamation (the way "bitch" and "girl" have). It always reminds me of something an 80-year-old crusty white guy would say if he's trying to be mildly insulting.
However, I'd jump at the chance to play a Ninja Bimbo from Hell! Major kitsch points.
Would I participate in such a project? Depends on how big the paycheck is. I don't have a huge moral problem with the word, it just settles with me wrong.
*edit* That is if the *project* is something like Bimbo Zombies. If it is a normal project and they are *casting* for a Bimbo in it, I see no problems.
GD Photowerks wrote: While I personally have never been referred to as a bimbo, I personally prefer the term "trollop" (it tends to make most people reach for a dictionary). And yes I have been called a trollop before but the person who called me it used it in the wrong context.
In Australia it tends to get thrown around a fair bit and used pretty lightly, so it's not THAT big an offence to be labled one, more 'ditzy' than anything.
If I were labled one I don't think i'd be that offended.
If you're quoting P. J. O'Rourke, you are disqualified from bimbo-dom. However, putting on the persona of a theatrical bimbo is something else. Why not?
Steve Martin made millions playing the male equivalent in his early movies.
As did Peter Sellers, Woody Allen, and a host of actors, a few actresses, didn't bother 'em a whit to be seen as a dummy.
If someone really IS dimwitted , they rarely want the world to know it though.
Personally I'm too egotistical & vain to deliberately play the fool but I love to make folks laugh.
