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Politics Everywhere: Lady Gaga, the Chancellor of UC-Merced, and a Condom

- February 24, 2010

bq. A series of photographs spoofing censorship and the chancellor of the University of California, Merced by using common campus objects and words from the Lady Gaga hit are causing a stir after they were banned from the school’s Bobcat Family Art Show.

bq. The offending stroke by artist Irene Tang, 19, is a condom placed over a microphone into which Chancellor Steve Kang is speaking.

The video shows the photos. More here and here. My favorite bit is this from Tang:

bq. My piece is a reflection of the torn feelings students face when discovering themselves. It outlines the ability to love two different campus idols: Steve Kang, our chancellor, and Lady Gaga, a pop idol.

I send this message to you, Campus Idol Chancellor Steve Kang: Hang the photos! Show your pokerface to the world!

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