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Oh. My. God.
Nov. 19th, 2004 11:50 pmIf you can see Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake? Do it. Do whatever it takes. Sell your car, sell your third cousin twice removed, because, dude, it is so worth it!
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Slashiness aside, Swan Lake simply works better with the swans played by men. Even my father said he preferred it this way. When you think of a swan, yes, you do think of beauty and elegance. But most people also remember that a swan can break a man's leg with its wing. Swans are vicious little blighters when angered, strong and not to be crossed. They are powerful creatures and not at all harmless. And boy does that come across well when you see those men dance for the first time. And when they turn nasty... oh yeah. Swan attack. Not good.
( Cut for spoilers to Swan Lake... )
Slashiness aside, Swan Lake simply works better with the swans played by men. Even my father said he preferred it this way. When you think of a swan, yes, you do think of beauty and elegance. But most people also remember that a swan can break a man's leg with its wing. Swans are vicious little blighters when angered, strong and not to be crossed. They are powerful creatures and not at all harmless. And boy does that come across well when you see those men dance for the first time. And when they turn nasty... oh yeah. Swan attack. Not good.
