A b s t r a c t:
Lydia Lunch, Bettie Page, Mata-Hari, Theda Bara…
..each one of these women was essentially a star of her time and has like any other inflated into a red sun – only to later implode into a little white dwarf of oblivion (according to the mainstream anyway).
Tahutihotep and I want you to choose one and write what emotions or thoughts her story invokes in you after researching her story online. Possibly even what contributions you might think she may have made to society...
You’re on the net and only a click away...
..so we’re going to be nasty and not tell you any official sites.
But before you start whining... we want to promise you...they are a very idiomatic bunch...
one was a spy for the Germans and French in real life...
(you'll earn my favour if you can prove this wrong)
(as Tahu put her) one "was THE original goth girl"
another was once the sweet girl next door but...
and one literally went as far as to sew a cunt shut to prove a point.
But we're not saying which is which...
. see the point?
S p e c i f i c s:
|| Polished work only.
|| Pre-writes are allowed by request.
|| Any form.
|| 3 entries max if you can handle it.
|| Controversial poems possible but no bashing or we will fuck you over.
O n e G o l d e n R u l e:
You must provide an online link of the research you did to show genuine intentions; as well as a briefing on who you chose and what inspired you to write what you did.
P r i z e s:
We've decided to double the prizes (yay!), now make 'em worth it.
1st : Gold & 600
2nd: Silver & 400
3rd: Bronze & 200
...and no you can't have my background...unless you get down on your knees and beg.
Lydia Lunch, Bettie Page, Mata-Hari, Theda Bara…
..each one of these women was essentially a star of her time and has like any other inflated into a red sun – only to later implode into a little white dwarf of oblivion (according to the mainstream anyway).
Tahutihotep and I want you to choose one and write what emotions or thoughts her story invokes in you after researching her story online. Possibly even what contributions you might think she may have made to society...
You’re on the net and only a click away...
..so we’re going to be nasty and not tell you any official sites.
But before you start whining... we want to promise you...they are a very idiomatic bunch...
one was a spy for the Germans and French in real life...
(you'll earn my favour if you can prove this wrong)
(as Tahu put her) one "was THE original goth girl"
another was once the sweet girl next door but...
and one literally went as far as to sew a cunt shut to prove a point.
But we're not saying which is which...
. see the point?
S p e c i f i c s:
|| Polished work only.
|| Pre-writes are allowed by request.
|| Any form.
|| 3 entries max if you can handle it.
|| Controversial poems possible but no bashing or we will fuck you over.
O n e G o l d e n R u l e:
You must provide an online link of the research you did to show genuine intentions; as well as a briefing on who you chose and what inspired you to write what you did.
P r i z e s:
We've decided to double the prizes (yay!), now make 'em worth it.
1st : Gold & 600
2nd: Silver & 400
3rd: Bronze & 200
...and no you can't have my background...unless you get down on your knees and beg.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 22, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: We want to thank everyone who took the time to research these four wonderful women. It meant a lot to us. The entries were judged according to the Golden Rule bias (75% poem + 25% author notes)¡K congratulations to the winners!
1st Place Bettie Page ~ A Shy Girls Queen by EnchantingDeath
2nd Place Strength Eternal by DefinitiveFreak
3rd Place Lydia Lunch (The World's Reality Check) by Amunet Wolfbane
T h e d a B a r a
Also known as the Arab Death (get it?) for her morbid associations with skeletons Theda was just totally out there. Definitely the original Goth Girl and vamp paving the way for the rest of those who would follow with heavy eyeliner and the pale makeup. Thanks to Tahutihotep I myself have fallen in love with this woman and felt like I have learned much about juxtaposed culture.
Entries [3]
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theda,
your mystery engulfs me• Commented on by judge. -
by Pisces Pond 47 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 14 5:13 PM 2005. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge.
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she watches
blue-grey eyes• Commented on by judge.
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hmmm ill see what i can do but no promises are being made ok
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Not my kinds of contest, but I am sure someone will send in entries. Good luck! -
Imokon and Tahutihotep you always have imaginative contests
sounds like an interesting one here, may you have a ton of great writes to choose from. -
love the background!!! oooooh I am becoming a bg thief
anyhowz... technically it makes 4 entries per person,just in case the person is as jobless as me who'd research all the four? -
This is a cool contest. I love the idea of having to research, a very nice challege.
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For now one entry per person, but hey if you feel like doing more we have no problem.
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Original and lovely contest idea!
Challenging. Will try to come up with something!
gypsybelle.
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Challenging .. but certainly interesting. Good luck with the contest. I'll be back to do some reading!
Lisa
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Hmm yes, very interesting indeed! I think I may just enter this! I'll do a bit of research later. I am definitely interested in writing for this, wonderful idea!
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Imokon, you did a beautiful job on this. this is perfect! :0
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This is an intriguing and imaginative contest!
Great ideas! -
Ooooh, how much do i want to give this a go. What an intruiging contest... one with a fabulous subject to research and still demands a good quality of poetry.
Yep, I may just give this one a go.
I bet you'll get some interesting entries for this... god luck in judging.
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I have you to thank for the idea Tahu.
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what about Clara Boe (sp)????? does no one care about the original it girl anymore??????
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Beautiful. If I wasnt such a lazy fuck I would enter this contest so fast.
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Make it good and we might hold another series.
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imokon.haha.first off,this is a really good contest.Man,you're really bitchy with rules!hahahahaha.very S & M! haha.won't promise to join.really goood.lotsa luck.
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awww...
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you have a good point
Clara Bow would have been a good subject for this contest, as would Lillian Gish
but don't dispair, there will be other contests, so if you have a good idea for a Clara Bow poem, hold onto it. -
What a fantastic idea, as well as display! I must have a go at this... limit to number of entries?
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I think Imokon wants only one per person, but I may be wrong. I would be okay with more, but Imokon has the final word, as this is her contest, on her site.
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You can write more if you'd like, but I would cap it at 3 to make it fair for the other contestants.
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wow... weird lol never heard of them but whether i enter or not, i may have to go look them up... im curious lol. and i dont want to beg! *cries* hehe... good luck
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I'm curious... so I'm going to read about these women.
If I don't write a poem, at least I'll have acquired new knowledge.
Best of luck with this contest. It sounds great.
Elizabeth -
shhh... you can't spoil the info like that..
If this contest is successful we'll make a series and add Black Dehlia. -
This is an intriguing contest. It's amazing how some of you guys/gals come up with these ideas. Now you've peaked my interest. I'm not good at writing on demand topics, my muse is ADD or psychotic, or schizophrenic or something not named yet
I'm going to bookmark this just in case.
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quite a thrilling bunch of ladies i do admit .. taking a stab based on the pic above, was Theda Bara the goth girl ? good luck with the contest
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Interesting contest. Not my field of interest so I won't be entering, but I am sure that the people who are in into this genre are ecstatic. Good luck with your contest.
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I'd appreciate it if you didn't spoil who was who on this particular page... but it'd make an interesting entry if you shared your views.
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Oh this is great...I saw the feature, just thought I would take a look and love this idea....I know about two of the women above, have read about and seen a bio on Bettie Page and know a little about Mata Hari, the other two I know who was goth, but not much on the other, but I am going to look them up, you have gotten my attention, I love women back in the 20's,30's,40's & old classic movies-Grapes of Wrath, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Crime & Punishment, The Great Gatsby, Pride & Prejudice and more.....I shall return with my pick, maybe two if I could come up with something....hope this gets you a lot of great entries, I think you have posted a great must for research on some cool women to be a contest write....thanks for posting.
TUI
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Fabulous idea and a challenge I am up for.
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One of them is more recent than you might think smile.
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Outstanding
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I would love to enter but I do not have the time privies to reserach thoroughly enough to do the write justice. however I will read the entries and cheer from the sidelines. yay for suckiness of busy life!
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Just for fun, I googled the names of all of the girls to see just how interesting they really were. I was impressed with what I saw and your choice of choosing them. I will most definitely try to enter this contest now, I can't believe the fascinating stuff there is about these people.
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Wow! I love this! But I dont have time to research and compose and everything! Damn! I will bookmark this contest and come back to it later, even though I wont be able to enter. I would still like to know more about the women above. Bravo on a great unique contest idea!
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I sure hope you get some more entries in this contest. I think it's ashame such a wonderful challenge will get lost by the wayside.
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Same here, either people are still doing their research, or people are just lazy.
I mean, who doesn't want to write about my favorite porn star? Jeez! -
Hey...I've even started a poem on Theda, now that was a woman. I think I like the idea of writing a series like this. We'll see where muse leads me.
~Dee
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what a fantastic idea for a contest .. i wish you all the best with the judging for this one
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awesome poem
LOOKS LIKE A VERY INTERESTING CONTEST GL TO EVERYONE! -
looks like a most challenging contest you have here. all of these women were sexy and amazing for their time. it's nice that u've chosen them as ur subjects. good luck judgin!
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If I can find the time tonight after work then I shall do some reading and come up with something as this is one of the most interesting contests I have come across in a long while
Shari
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I will try to write something intriguing enough to fit your very interesting contest. I'm not making any promises though. Life as a stay at home mother of three dogs and taking care of a ill father does seem to take up a lot more time than one would think.
Great idea for a contest! Have fun with this one!
Jess -
So, so, so glad this is extended! I have started something but am afraid with sick kiddies I won't be able to finish it tonight - definitely tomorrow! Great!
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It'll be extended for some time I think, not sure, depends on my moodswings and Tahu's patience I guess : )
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Congrats to the winners.
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This contest rocked!
Congrats to Sherry on the Gold! Well done baby
I know she was crazy excited because she called me to tell me she whooped my butt on this one LOL Congrats to DefinitveFreak as well and thank you for the Bronze. I really liked this contest, because you had to put some work into it. Very well run contest you two. Bravo! Blessings, Gypsy
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You guys serious? I got silver? Wow, I never expected to place at all! I am so glad I entered this contest, thank you so much... I am so honoured to have placed alongside EnchantingDeath, and especially Amunet Wolfbane (genius). Fantastic contest, I learned a lot, thank you again!
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