Author Topic: The Vagina Monologues (Read 22006 times)

Front-Ranger · « **on:** February 14, 2007, 04:20:30 pm »

LauraGigs invited me to see this last weekend, and I really enjoyed it! I would like to know what others who have seen it thought about it. A funny thing I noticed is that most of the men who I've talked to about it are very curious and interested. And there were also quite a few men at the performance.

The play was written by Eve Ensler, who researched by interviewing many women from all walks of life about their vaginas.

Lumière · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:59:43 pm »

I haven't seen it yet .. I would love to though!

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2007, 05:02:17 pm »

Here is a link to the official web site:

http://www.vaginamonologues.co.uk/default.asp?contentID=505

I was trying to find out what the questions were that were asked, but I haven't found it yet.

However, I know that one thing was that Ensler asked women to complete the sentence, "My vagina..."

Lumière · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2007, 07:56:55 pm »

Quote

However, I know that one thing was that Ensler asked women to complete the sentence, "My vagina..."

Okay, shall we get the Vagina revolution underway here?

I'll start:

My vagina is a Gemini, much like myself. She can be meek and quiet and even moody sometimes but she does have her fun-loving (dare I say, versatile) moments! On the whole, she's a good girl (like myself .. )

*moves off the stage and waits for the next person to speak..*

David In Indy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:02:40 pm »

It's at times like this that I wish I was a woman.

Lumière · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:07:48 pm »

Quote from: David on February 15, 2007, 08:02:40 pm

It's at times like this that I wish I was a woman.

Shoo David! Shoo!

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2007, 09:28:30 pm »

Go ahead, David, you can do it. Complete the sentence, "My vagina..."

David In Indy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2007, 09:46:39 pm »

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 15, 2007, 09:28:30 pm

Go ahead, David, you can do it. Complete the sentence, "My vagina..."

My vagina doesn't look like the other vaginas in my old high school anatomy book.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2007, 09:49:59 pm »

Great start!! How do you know this David?

David In Indy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2007, 10:01:22 pm »

'cause all the vaginas pictured in my book looked like innies, and my vagina looks more like an outie.

Is it okay if me and my vagina take our seat now? These bright stage lights are making me feel shy.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2007, 10:47:04 pm »

This is a common reaction when talking about one's vagina. You may sit.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2007, 10:51:05 pm »

This is a problem I've often wondered about. Why are men's vaginas given so much attention and thought to be so superior when they are hanging so vulnerably out in the open for anyone and anything to meddle with? Is it not clear that women are constructed in a superior manner by securing the jewellry where it can't be so easily harmed or stolen??

Lumière · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2007, 11:31:48 pm »

Fascinating observation, Lee .. Do share more ..

Penthesilea · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2007, 10:07:50 am »

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 15, 2007, 10:51:05 pm

This is a problem I've often wondered about. Why are men's vaginas given so much attention and thought to be so superior when they are hanging so vulnerably out in the open for anyone and anything to meddle with? Is it not clear that women are constructed in a superior manner by securing the jewellry where it can't be so easily harmed or stolen??

Thank you Lee, for speaking a truth of which I always thought I was the only person on the planet who recognized it.
And along the way you also resolved a mystery: Why do men always do this (second boy from the right):

They are afraid it's stolen!

Sorry for the interruption of this thread. On with the vagina monologues.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:08:04 am »

That is a good theory, Chrissi! I've also wondered why men do that, it's so distracting! (Come to think of it, maybe that's why they do that!)

This is not an interruption, the whole purpose of the Vagina Monologues, IMO, is to get people talking about these things. And some of the monologues start out rather random, such as the treatise on moans or the discussion of, ahem, aromas, and it's amazing what they evolve into!

Since we're on the subject of sexual organs, here's a little Friday funny:

One saggy boob said to the other saggy boob:
"If we don't get some support soon, people will think we're nuts."

Lumière · « **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2007, 07:14:24 pm »

Quote from: Penthesilea on February 16, 2007, 10:07:50 am

And along the way you also resolved a mystery: Why do men always do this (second boy from the right):

My oldest nephew is 17 and notorious for doing this! lol..
I can't seem to get him to stop grabbing his crotch every 5 minutes ..

David In Indy · « **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2007, 10:39:03 pm »

My Mother always told me I might stunt my growth if I touched my vagina too often. Apparently I listened to her as I am now over 6 feet tall.

You won't win future races
With your hands in the wrong places.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:35:07 pm »

Jack must have listened to his mama too, because he redlined it most swiftly and stood 6.0 same as Ennis.

I'm noticing how you are subtly turning the focus of the discussion towards your outie vagina! This is what always happens, d'you realize that ladies? It's time to take back our topic!!

Lumière · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:37:48 pm »

Quote from: David on February 16, 2007, 10:39:03 pm

My Mother always told me I might stunt my growth if I touched my vagina too often.

David In Indy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:42:03 pm »

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 16, 2007, 11:35:07 pm

Jack must have listened to his mama too, because he redlined it most swiftly and stood 6.0 same as Ennis.

I'm noticing how you are subtly turning the focus of the discussion towards your outie vagina! This is what always happens, d'you realize that ladies? It's time to take back our topic!!

<David hangs his head in shame as he slowly skulks his way off the stage and back into his chair>

I'm sorry.

Please continue.

Lumière · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:44:28 pm »

Aww David ...don't cry ..

Look on the bright side: You could start a "Penisologues" thread of your own..

David In Indy · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:46:14 pm »

Quote from: Lucise on February 16, 2007, 11:44:28 pm

Aww David ...don't cry ..

Look on the bright side: You could start a "Penisologues" thread of your own..

I'm to shy to talk about it.

I'd rather talk about my bootie.

Lumière · « **Reply #22 on:** February 16, 2007, 11:48:55 pm »

Quote from: David on February 16, 2007, 11:46:14 pm

I'm to shy to talk about it.
I'd rather talk about my bootie.

You can't be very shy David - you are the only guy here talking openly about his vagina ..

You aint shy!!

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:01:54 am »

Quote from: Lucise on February 15, 2007, 12:59:43 pm

I haven't seen it yet .. I would love to though!

Have you had a chance to see it on DVD? It's really interesting (though I'm sure not as powerful as seeing it live... I haven't seen a live performance) and definitely worth renting. The DVD I saw had a lot of commentary by Ensler about what the project was all about. Very cool.

Oh.. My vagina is very excited to have found this thread and is more than happy to help reclaim the topic. It will think of more interesting things to say in future posts I'm sure.

David In Indy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:25:08 am »

Quote from: Lucise on February 16, 2007, 11:48:55 pm

You can't be very shy David - you are the only guy here talking openly about his vagina ..
You aint shy!!

Lee made me do it!

She was the one who told me to get up here and talk about my vagina.

David In Indy · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2007, 12:30:26 am »

Quote from: atz75 on February 17, 2007, 12:01:54 am

Have you had a chance to see it on DVD? It's really interesting (though I'm sure not as powerful as seeing it live... I haven't seen a live performance) and definitely worth renting. The DVD I saw had a lot of commentary by Ensler about what the project was all about. Very cool.

Oh.. My vagina is very excited to have found this thread and is more than happy to help reclaim the topic. It will think of more interesting things to say in future posts I'm sure.

Well Amanda, as soon as your vagina has something to say, we'll be here to listen!

Take your time. We'll leave the porch light on for ya.

Here I go taking over this thread again. Lee doesn't like that.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2007, 01:12:05 am »

On the contrary, you can take over any of my threads anytime you like, David. I find it immensely entertaining!

Now, let's see...my vagina....

My vagina...is used to being in the shadow of my clitoris, most of the time, the poor thing. Just kind of a repository, but now that I've seen The Vagina Monologues, hopefully I will give it more respect!

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2007, 04:52:56 pm »

Well, David it's nice that you have such a strong interest in the Vagina Monologues. It's the kind of play that probably more men should see. I've only seen it once quite a while ago (again on DVD) so I'm forgetting all the details about it. Some of the stories are amazing (and some really sad!).

My vagina is somewhat flustered and perhaps feeling more shy than it normally would be, because in "real life" my vagina makes it a rule to only talk to and otherwise interact with girls. It proudly wears a gold star (and yes Lucise, that's an L-Word reference

).

Shakesthecoffecan · « **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2007, 05:44:26 pm »

I had been invited to see this with a friend a few years ago, but we never made it. Glad to hear I can get it on DVD. Will defiantly check it out.

David In Indy · « **Reply #29 on:** February 18, 2007, 05:50:46 pm »

Quote from: shakestheground on February 18, 2007, 05:44:26 pm

I had been invited to see this with a friend a few years ago, but we never made it. Glad to hear I can get it on DVD. Will defiantly check it out.

Yes, I think me and my vagina would very much like to see it too.

Has it already been released on DVD? And if not, when can we expect to see it in the stores?

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2007, 05:54:28 pm »

Yes, it's available on DVD, David and Tru. Amanda, I don't know what to tell you. I tried to warn you that men in general are very curious and interested in this play, I've found. I was somewhat surprised myself. And there were lots of men at the performance.

I would like to invite more of the ladies to come and post here, whether you've seen The Vagina Monologues or not!

Ellemeno · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2007, 05:57:26 am »

Here's my only Vagina Monologues story so far (I still haven't seen it, though I saw a parody of it a couple of years ago on TV).

About three weeks ago, husb, 3 1/2 yo daughter and I went to a cute, rural-ish, artsy town about an hour away from Seattle. We park the car, and notice that we are right in front of a building with a sign on it saying something like "County Children's Theater." So I say, "Neat, let's go check it out."

We walk in, and they are clearly getting ready for a show to start. Hm, we have the afternoon free for an adventure, what's the name of the show? I ask a friendly-looking woman setting up seats. No foolin' - The Vagina Monologues. At a children's theater? This IS a blue state, but still!

I told my daughter we could see it when she's a little older.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #32 on:** February 20, 2007, 11:20:24 am »

he, he, Clarissa! Yes, I would agree that 3 1/2 is a little early for a girl to see The Vagina Monologues! Although I think it's important for all girls teenaged and older. But wait, you forgot to include a sentence that begins, "My vagina..."

Ellemeno · « **Reply #33 on:** February 20, 2007, 12:57:05 pm »

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 20, 2007, 11:20:24 am

But wait, you forgot to include a sentence that begins, "My vagina..."

Oh. Did I?

Lumière · « **Reply #34 on:** February 20, 2007, 01:13:45 pm »

Come on ladies, don't be shy .. speak up, make your vagina proud!

David In Indy · « **Reply #35 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:04:39 pm »

Sorry my vagina diidn't post very much last night.

We had a stomach ache and we needed to lay down for awhile.

Quote from: Ellemeno on February 20, 2007, 12:57:05 pm

Oh. Did I?

Yes Clarissa. You see, this is about our vaginas. If you don't start your sentence with "my vagina", it doesn't count.

lol

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #36 on:** February 20, 2007, 02:46:38 pm »

Oh, I don't know if I would go that far. Any and all comments are welcome on this topic, as far as I'm concerned. and, David, you are right to not overtax your vagina, but how can a vagina have a stomach ache?

David In Indy · « **Reply #37 on:** February 20, 2007, 04:20:21 pm »

Quote from: Front-Ranger on February 20, 2007, 02:46:38 pm

Oh, I don't know if I would go that far. Any and all comments are welcome on this topic, as far as I'm concerned. and, David, you are right to not overtax your vagina, but how can a vagina have a stomach ache?

Lee is picking on me again ya'll! Tell her to stop.

How can my vagina have a stomach ache? I don't know. It's interesting, isn't it?

I was hurting all over last night; my vagina included.

(I hope any newcomers read this thread from the very beginning, or they won't have a CLUE as to what in the hell we are talking about!)

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #38 on:** February 22, 2007, 12:28:09 am »

You have given me inspiration, David! Now, whenever I am bad, I can just say, "It was my vagina talking!"

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #39 on:** February 22, 2007, 11:31:33 pm »

I am feeling a little Rodney Dangerfield tonite...take my vagina...please! My vagina don't get no respect.

And tomorrow I'm off to Michigan...where it will only get worse!!

My vagina is up for being a little baad tonite!

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #40 on:** March 05, 2007, 12:45:31 am »

Here is the program for The Vagina Monologues:

Hair
The Flood
The Vagina Workshop
Because he liked to look at it
My angry vagina
My vagina was my village
The little coochi snorcher that could
Reclaiming cunt
The woman who loved to make vaginas happy
I was there in the room
That's when the real war begins

Ellemeno · « **Reply #41 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:04:03 pm »

Before I knew it, my vagina had clicked on here, just to see what the latest was!

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #42 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:56:46 pm »

Hehe, it's been something of a nanologue lately, CLarissa.

David In Indy · « **Reply #43 on:** April 21, 2007, 01:56:02 am »

My vagina tells me that it's time to ressurect this thread again!

What ya'll think??

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #44 on:** April 21, 2007, 02:03:47 am »

Quote from: Lucise on February 16, 2007, 11:44:28 pm

Aww David ...don't cry ..

Look on the bright side: You could start a "Penisologues" thread of your own..

Dottie has finally taken matters into her own, um, hands and started a penislogue. It's called "Are you a shower or a grower?" But does that mean all the guys will flock over there and start discussing their penises? NO! They're still hanging (couldn't resist) around here in the Vagina room!! I see you, David!!

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #45 on:** April 21, 2007, 02:09:14 am »

Quote from: David on April 21, 2007, 01:56:02 am

My vagina tells me that it's time to ressurect this thread again!

What ya'll think??

I'm resigned to it rather than willing. It seems pussies just like to be together!

To return this topic to its high artistic origins, I'd love to see Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party at the Brooklyn Museum. (I'm sure you ladies undertand how this relates--if not, I'd be happy to expound.) But I've been in the East entirely too long, and must return to my beloved Rocky Mountains posthaste! The Rockies are the mount that I dream of!!

Ellemeno · « **Reply #46 on:** April 22, 2007, 07:42:37 pm »

Lee, i had no idea the Dinner Party was permanently installed at the Brooklyn Museum. I want to see it too. Let's see it together one day, when we have a New York gathering. I think I saw some of it years and years ago. I love the idea of it. I would also love to see Judy Chicago's birth project and Holocaust project someday. I did see her speak here in Seattle about 12 years ago, with slide show.

I grew up right in New York City and never went to Brooklyn or any of the other boroughs, except to go to the airport or through to get to Westchester or sumpn. My folks was Manhattanites. Sounds crazy to me now, but it was just comme il faut or sumpn back then.

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #47 on:** April 22, 2007, 08:52:05 pm »

I would be more than delighted to see the Dinner Party with you and perhaps other Brokie FRiends too! I have never seen it but I did read a book about it.

David In Indy · « **Reply #48 on:** June 12, 2007, 11:10:30 pm »

VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA! VAGINA!

My vagina thinks this thread justed up and died on us.

What do your vaginas think?

David In Indy · « **Reply #49 on:** June 12, 2007, 11:14:33 pm »

Quote from: David on June 12, 2007, 11:10:30 pm

[
My vagina thinks this thread justed up and died on us.

hehe. hehe. He said "justed".

Yeah, I made a typo!

Sue me!

injest · « **Reply #50 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:37:30 am »

Quote from: David on June 12, 2007, 11:14:33 pm

hehe. hehe. He said "justed".

Yeah, I made a typo!

Sue me!

and now he is talking to himself!! HE been smoking the wildwood TOO!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #51 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:45:39 am »

Quote from: injest on June 13, 2007, 12:37:30 am

and now he is talking to himself!! HE been smoking the wildwood TOO!!

My vagina thinks people who have never posted in this thread before, shouldn't just drop in unannounced to insult us!

It's that shot the doctor gave me Jess! It's still talking to me!

injest · « **Reply #52 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:51:24 am »

Quote from: David on June 13, 2007, 12:45:39 am

My vagina thinks people who have never posted in this thread before, shouldn't just drop in unannounced to insult us!

It's that shot the doctor gave me Jess! It's still talking to me!

but I am not really here...you are really asleep THINKING you are posting....this is all a dream!

David In Indy · « **Reply #53 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:56:58 am »

Quote from: injest on June 13, 2007, 12:51:24 am

but I am not really here...you are really asleep THINKING you are posting....this is all a dream!

I'll probably wish it was a dream once this shot wears off and I come back and read all this mess I posted.

injest · « **Reply #54 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:00:43 am »

Quote from: David on June 13, 2007, 12:56:58 am

I'll probably wish it was a dream once this shot wears off and I come back and read all this mess I posted.

not to worry I deleted the nekkid pictures of you and Cory and Alex frolicking in the fountain...

yep, got your back!

David In Indy · « **Reply #55 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:06:05 am »

Quote from: injest on June 13, 2007, 01:00:43 am

not to worry I deleted the nekkid pictures of you and Cory and Alex frolicking in the fountain...

yep, got your back!

Seriously, did delete the post about Alex... don't worry...

Now, I know that's a fib, because I've NEVER frolicked in a fountain before in my life!

(Except for that time in Europe)

David In Indy · « **Reply #56 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:07:31 am »

Boy, this thread sure has gone OT!!

Sorry about that Lee. It's all Jess's fault.

That one!

Right there!!

<-------------

injest · « **Reply #57 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:08:46 am »

Quote from: David on June 13, 2007, 01:07:31 am

Boy, this thread sure has gone OT!!

Sorry about that Lee. It's all Jess's fault.

That one!

Right there!!

<-------------

who??

injest · « **Reply #58 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:10:10 am »

I'm gonna open a thread called the PENIS Monologues...equal time!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #59 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:11:13 am »

Quote from: injest on June 13, 2007, 01:08:46 am

who??

Huh?

Oooops!!!

Oh hush up!!!

They all know who I'm talking about!!!

injest · « **Reply #60 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:13:39 am »

Quote from: David on June 13, 2007, 01:11:13 am

Huh?

Oooops!!!

Oh hush up!!!

They all know who I'm talking about!!!

David In Indy · « **Reply #61 on:** June 13, 2007, 01:17:21 am »

Quote from: injest on June 13, 2007, 01:10:10 am

I'm gonna open a thread called the PENIS Monologues...equal time!!

Well, you go for it Jess.

I probably won't post in it, but I sure will sit back and enjoy it!

Front-Ranger · « **Reply #62 on:** June 13, 2007, 04:38:35 am »

Quote from: injest on June 13, 2007, 01:10:10 am

I'm gonna open a thread called the PENIS Monologues...equal time!!

I thought there was one already?

If not, please open one! I'm already working on "My penis..." thoughts and have been for years!

Ellemeno · « **Reply #63 on:** June 25, 2007, 03:00:19 am »

David, your vagina sure can monologue.

David In Indy · « **Reply #64 on:** June 25, 2007, 03:02:21 am »

Quote from: Ellemeno on June 25, 2007, 03:00:19 am

David, your vagina sure can monologue.

It even talks in its sleep sometimes. Or so I've been told.

Ellemeno · « **Reply #65 on:** June 25, 2007, 03:04:29 am »

Quote from: David on June 25, 2007, 03:02:21 am

It even talks in its sleep sometimes. Or so I've been told.

You're hilarious.

David In Indy · « **Reply #66 on:** June 25, 2007, 03:06:46 am »

Happy Birthday Clarissa!

Said my vagina.

Ellemeno · « **Reply #67 on:** June 25, 2007, 03:18:58 am »

Quote from: David on June 25, 2007, 03:06:46 am

Happy Birthday Clarissa!

Said my vagina.

You could post that on my ABC birthday thread!

Ellemeno · « **Reply #68 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:40:04 am »

Bump the vagina!

News:

Author Topic: The Vagina Monologues (Read 22006 times)

injest

injest

injest

injest

injest

injest