Olivia Rodrigo Defends Babydoll Dress Choice, Says Criticism 'Normalizes Pedophilia'
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· 4 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo responded to online criticism over her wearing a babydoll dress during a performance, arguing that the backlash reveals how society normalizes pedophilia by sexualizing youthful clothing. In an interview on The New York Times' "Popcast" podcast, the 23-year-old singer expressed being upset by the criticism, which she said misinterprets her artistic intentions, as reported by Variety. She defended her fashion choice as inspired by feminist punk icons Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love, and noted she has worn more revealing outfits without similar criticism, highlighting a double standard, according to Deadline.
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Olivia Rodrigo responds to online criticism about her wearing babydoll dresses, arguing that the backlash reveals how society normalizes pedophilia by sexualizing youthful clothing. She explains her fashion choice was inspired by feminist punk icons Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love, who wore similar styles as acts of rebellion and empowerment. Rodrigo expresses being upset by the criticism, which she sees as misinterpreting her artistic and stylistic intentions.
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we really normalize pedophilia in our culture
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