Culture
How Did Seduction Become Cringe?
It’s unlikely that any of us will forget the 2021 “W.A.P.” Grammy performance from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, which featured the two women writhing on stage and humping each other while heavily censored lyrics played in the background.
By Gina Florio4 min read
It certainly wasn’t the first time that we’d seen a sexually explicit pop performance at an awards show, but it may have been the peak of our culture’s obsession with cheap sexuality. The performance went viral, and most people defended it as a beacon for feminism and boundaryless self-expression.