Opinions on Rihanna’s Pour it up (Explicit) video

[DestinyPoles]

I think it does contribute to everyone thinking that every pole dancer is a stripper, which doesn't really matter anyway, because the people who think that way will continue to think that way until they open up to the idea of pole as being more than just night life, and clubbing. A lot of people are limited on the subject, and that's the first thing the mind goes to when you mention anything to do with pole. The people who are open minded about it will understand that stripping is one type of pole, there isn't anything wrong with it at all, and I think it embraces the sexier side of pole, and it is just as empowering as long as you keep it classy ! What I love is that you can take pole, and make it as fitnessey or as sexy as you want.

It would be helpful if everyone asked, "Well, what kind of pole dancing are you interested in?" But it seems that most people aren't aware that it can be done for fitness, competitions, etc. So if you were to make them aware that while strip clubs do exist for those who are into the sexier side of pole, there are many others that do it just for fitness in studios, and even some that go all out and participate in worldwide competitions, ever aspect of pole really takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and strength, even flexibility… It'll widen their understanding of the subject, rather than denying the sexier side of pole, and only focusing on pole as a sport. 

I think that's the direction the pole community should aim for, rather than denying a big part of what pole is about ! (: But that's just my opinion,

[Veena]

Hmmm, I don't think it's undoing anything…….

I think many "stripclub" moves have their own difficulty level to them so downplaying those isn't really cool or accepting either. It's not easy to shake your booty!! LOL People have been aware of pole's in strip clubs for a looooong time and I don't think they've suddenly forgotten about those clubs because we have turned the use for a pole into other expressions, as well. So, when a dancer uses a pole in what some might perceive as sexual it doesn't "undo" anything. The strip club was there before and I bet it will still be there in the future.

I didn't start poling, teaching or even this website to "change" the publics opinion on what pole dancing is. I enjoy all styles of pole dance and there is room for all styles. I pole because I LOVE it. 

I personally was not impress with the video, it was a little predicable and a honestly kinda boring. The pole dancers did a nice job though! I would love to see more acceptance of ALL styles in the pole world. 

For everyone else here's the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehcVomMexkY

 

[Veena]

I will add, and I have lived in several different states, when I tell people what I do they tend to say "oh, I've heard that's a great workout"….. 

[IrishOrla]

People who don’t pole or are on the outside of our hobby will never understand. In my opinion they will just never get it. No matter what videos are out there putting us down or on the other hand explaining why we do it to benefit our bodys and for muscle growth. People are always going to believe what they want to believe no matter what, for example my best friend. I asked her to start poling with me when I first started an her reaction was “no way! It’s really slutty is it not?” , now she sees me on my pole and says it looks amazing but she still wouldn’t do it because of the stigma. Each to their own.
Rhianna is a money making icon. And that’s it. Nothing more or less. She’s doing what she does best to keep the $$$$ rolling in. In all honesty I was a bit annoyed watching it, but at the same time I doubt she done it to put all us serious polers down.

She’s making money how she knows best. Exploitation. She wasn’t thinking of our poling community while she was at it.

[IrishOrla]

I just watched the full video there, and seriously I thinks it’s rubbish like all her music and videos. Not because of the pole or anything, just in general I hate all modern day “singers” because they are only singers for either of two reasons-1: they get naked to get the ratings or -2: they can’t sing and every note is computerised. That Is all 🙂

[Kira]

It just comes across a little desperate most likely because of the fact she needs to remind the general public she's still around – you've got miley stealing all her attention and also britney's made another comeback song – so she's got to make her next video 'memorable' for good or bad. Honestly, were people expecting most the video being 'artistic' pole dance like her doing an amazing janeiro into a rainbow marchenko? the song's about strip clubs…. It doesn't make me feel much to be honest, it's just funny seeing all the pole sport advocates going into a proper rage about it 😉

[IrishOrla]

Lol raven you are spot on. My thoughts too. She wasn’t thinking of all us die hard pole fanatics when she was making the vid. She wanted the wow factor. She wanted viewers to remember her. So yeah you could say she done it well 😉 lol

Pity about all the polers who are now going to hunt her down with pitch forks and burn her on the stake. Lol. Getting carried away haha.

[chemgoddess1]

Have any of you watched the making of this video? They name all of the dancers and make up people and pretty much every person who was involved.
Personally I do not see what the big deal is about the video. There were 2 things that stuck out…..one, I WANT that rhinestone bra in the worst way and 2 , in the making of video one of the girls drops down into splits in the water and booty bounced (I don’t think it is in the final video). Oh, forgot, I was kinda impressed with Rhianna’s booty pop at the end.

[Kira]

Oh yeah nothing against any of the performers I loved Nicole’s audition tape esp the ceiling sit and that drop, she’s got a fierce attitude! And I wish I had a butt like moneii haha I just think there was a lot of expectation on this for some reason?

[Veena]

I think I saw that drop split into booty n water. Also love that bra Chem! I hate to admit it but I like Brittany’s new video.

[Ninja Sarah]

I got one word for that video…TRASHY! I'm sorry but that is all I could think of during the entire video, and yes, I DID watch the entire video. How could you not? It's like a train wreck; you want to look away but afraid that if you do you'll end up missing something essential.

Hey, seriously, I'm not a hater. In fact I'm usually the first girl to stand up for all our young pop singers out there taking chances, making risky videos, putting themselves out there a little more than others, and whatnot. But, honestly, I think Rihanna's gone a little too far with this one. As a whole actually, she just seems to keep getting skankier and skankier every day in everything she does.

Take her recent holiday/vacation/whatever trip she recently took out of country with a bunch of her "friends". She rode along with a giant festival parade, in the middle of the city, in front of hundreds of people, wearing nothing but a huge sparkly headdress, pore excuse for a bra, and matching g-string panties with high heals. She was 3 sheets to the wind almost the entire time running around humping anything that moved.

I mean, I get that she's young and carefree, rich and famous, and that it's her life and she can live it how she wants, but for god sakes, have some freaking dignity once in a while while. It's just starting to get a little ridiculous, her balls-to-the-wall behavior all over national television in magazines, it's just pathetic.

[chemgoddess1]

So my question is why we even discussing something that really has no effect on our personal lives? I mean really, I could care less what any celebrity does or says. It has no effect on my life or the way I live it. I am only responsible for myself. I think a lot of people would be happier in life if they stopped being so concerned about the actions of others.

[kmccool]

I watched the video and although I personally didn't like the song or the video, I don't think it will do much "damage" as other videos that show case pole dancers in the same kind of light would. My Darkest Days "Porn Star Dancing" and Enrique Iglesias "Dirty Dancer" are a couple examples I know of that don't make me think any less of the dance. Those who don't know what pole dancing is really all about, they wouldn't see the power behind the holds or the flexibility in the dances as we see them. We shouldn't let their ignorance slow us down one bit. The culture of pole is growing beautifully strong on it's own without having to defend it self against pop culture icons and their displays.

[Jag5303]

I’m jealous they can mix pole and water!?LOL I keep trying to talk my husband into mounting a pole on our boat.

[PoleRules]

Thanks everyone for expressing your opinions. I was just curious about the different view points out there.