Tyra strikes out with bra-burning.

UPDATE: THIS WAS THE WRONG BOOK!!!
So, someone from Seal Press just brought to my attention that the book I quoted was completely wrong and the book that this show was about was actually boobs, by Elisabeth Squires and this show was actually about burning bras that fit, as opposed to having anything to do with breast cancer. See what happens when you don’t watch TV! I still think drawing on the myth of bra-burning to feign female empowerment has to be fleshed out and doesn’t quite work for me. But attacking body dysmorphia and focusing on what fits our body, well that is cool fer shure.
Sorry folks and thanks for keep us bloggers accountable.
Who would argue the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness? But Tyra Banks took it to the next level by having her studio audience burn their bras to promote the book B.O.O.B.S. Now what does breast cancer have to do with bra burning (something the article mistakenly calls the ultimate symbol of femininity, not something I have EVER heard)? How is it that in her attempt to cover heavy hitting issues, Tyra consistently strikes out?
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We all know bras are too damn expensive to run around burning them. Let’s be real.
Thanks to Cristina for the link.

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