Dita’s Von Tantrum
I have no idea whether Dita Von Teese was this ridiculous before she started seeing Marilyn Manson, but one thing is for sure; dating Marilyn can’t be much of a positive influence on anyone’s life. For example:
Marilyn Manson’s fiancĂ©e Dita Von Teese threw a massive temper tantrum after a DJ branded her a “stripper” who is dating a “freak”.
The burlesque dancer had been due to perform one of her sexy routines in a giant martini glass at an exclusive New York party held after the Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
But Dita refused to put on her show after record spinner D.J. Juske announced her as a “stripper attached to a freak”.
When the beautiful brunette failed to appear, Juske then further infuriated her by chanting for her to “get the f**k on the stage”.
According to reports, Dita was furious with the comments and told organisers there was no way she would perform, according to America’s New York Post newspaper.
However, the sexy star, who is due to marry Manson in a gothic themed ceremony this December, was eventually talked into going on stage after the event’s producer apologised profusely for Juske’s “lack of respect”.
Obviously Ms. Von Teese needs to see a psychologist if she has gone this crazy over the comment. I understand that she may not want to be referred to as a stripper, but although burlesque dancing is considered an art, it really is just old-time striptease. Also, she may be insulted that the DJ referred to her fiancĂ© as a freak, but that’s exactly how he’s been marketing himself… it’s his claim to fame.
I don’t think Dita would be as popular as she is today if she hadn’t started dating Mr. Manson, and I don’t think that he would be as popular today had he not chosen to wear crazy clothes and contact lenses and act like such a freak. Perhaps Dita’s temper tantrum was just a way to make herself more popular… cause a stir and you might actually make it into a newspaper, Dita!
It is no big surprise that Marilyn Manson is a freak, so I believe that Dita is having a hissy fit over being branded a stripper. Well, I just went to Dita’s web site and I can tell you this: I can see pictures of her nipples in the free photo gallery… so, what’s in the members only area? Perhaps I would have more respect for Ms. Von Teese as a strictly burlesque dancer if she were covering her nipples with pasties.
So, what is a stripper? Well, I can tell you that the Dictionary.com definition of a stripper is “One who performs a striptease.” As a performer of burlesque dancing, Dita may not consider herself a stripper, but since the definition of burlesque is “A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease”, she could actually be branded with three different occupation-names; a comedian, a dancer and a stripper.
I have great respect for the art of burlesque dancing, especially after going to so many awful strip clubs where the girls look as bored as Paris Hilton and dance worse than Elaine from Seinfeld. Burlesque dancing is true entertainment, but there are lines that mustn’t be crossed if a person doesn’t want to be branded a stripper.
In a Portuguese review of Kitkast a few weeks ago I was called a Canadian stripper… does it bother me? No. I have never appeared naked or even half naked on the Internet, in magazines or in public, but I am not upset at being called a stripper. In my case, the review was wrong, but in Ms. Von Teese’s case, the DJ was absolutely right. Get over it, Dita.
So, the next question is: If Dita is considered a pin-up… does that make her a porn star too?

November 14th, 2005 at 8:31 pm
I’m kinda surprised that Ms. Von Teese would be so offended at being called a stripper. In the past, she has performed in strip clubs, such as Pure Platinum in San Diego. She has also starred in adult videos, such as Andrew Blake’s Pin-Ups 2.
BTW, I heard that when she performed in San Diego, she threw similar tantrums. Apparently quite a diva.