YouTube Users Express Surprise at Female Musicians' Rock Abilities
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The Onion Staff
More crust than filling. Mostly air.
Summary
The article reports on YouTube users expressing surprise and delight upon discovering that women can play rock music competently, specifically reacting to an all-female punk band's cover of Bikini Kill's 'Rebel Girl.' Comments reveal stereotypical attitudes about female musicians, with users expressing astonishment that 'chicks can rock too' and making backhanded compliments about their abilities.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWow, it turns out that ladies can play some pretty heavy riffs
It's cool to see a woman wailing on a guitar. I'm all for girl power!
Usually female musicians aren't very good
even though the women couldn't rock as hard as a guy, they could still rock pretty hard
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