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Baby talk

posted 13 years ago by Echo_in_big_sky
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Harlow uses baby talk in this and other films when she wants to get her way. It's hard to believe that any man would fall for it. It's so tacky and stupid. I'm surprised the audiences thought it was seductive behavior.

Just be truthful and if you can fake that you've got it made. ;)

[–] fortunate1 13 years ago

Then you won't want to listen to too many present-day Middle Eastern and South Asian pop songs, where women's voices are infantilised to a bizarre extent -to the point of aural pederasty, I'd say ;)

[–] Echo_in_big_sky 13 years ago

Thanks for the tip. I'm sure I wouldn't. :)

Just be truthful and if you can fake that you've got it made. ;)

[–] beersandshots 12 years ago

fortunate1--

where women's voices are infantilised to a bizarre extent -to the point of aural pederasty, I'd say

Do you own a dictionary, or just regurgitate fancy words you overheard?

"In a time of universal deceit,
telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
George Orwell

[–] fortunate1 12 years ago

No life, purveyor~man, so you have to chase me around the net?
That's sad -infantile, even.

[–] mdonln 8 years ago

fortunate1 says > Then you won't want to listen to too many present-day Middle Eastern and South Asian pop songs, where women's voices are infantilised to a bizarre extent -to the point of aural pederasty, I'd say ;)

I have always had a hard time listening to that type of music. I wondered how they did it and how the people who hear it all the time can stand it. What I could never figure out was why all the music sounded so similar.

Reading your post, I could kind of see it. Their voices have always sounded overly high-pitched, whiny, and annoying to me but I can see how it could be an attempt to make themselves sound more childlike. It doesn't sound like children's voices singing to me but perhaps it would if they were singing in those languages.

Unlike the OP, I know some people like baby talk. I don't mind it myself (when a guy does it in a playful way and it's not done too often) but I can't equate that kind of music with any baby talk I've ever heard or would want to hear.

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[–] I_Aint_No_Prophet 13 years ago

Indeed. I couldn't stand the way she would say, "Beeeeel," whenever she wanted Bill to do something for her.

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"Why do you find it so easy?"
"It's never BEEN easy!"

[–] Alix1929 13 years ago

Harlow does the exact same thing in DINNER AT EIGHT. And does it well!

Kitty: Daaaaaannyyy? Kitty wants to see all the big lords & ladies in the big foo-foo house!

[–] XDumbledork 13 years ago

She does the same in Libeled Lady saying "Beeeell" and "Billykins" lol

[–] Devans00 13 years ago

I guess there's always a market for men who like women who behave like infants. Suppose it makes them feel strong and protective like Big Daddy.

No two persons ever watch the same movie.

[–] liscarkat-2 11 years ago

Baby talk: big, big turnoff.

[–] FilmKoala 10 years ago

*raises hand* I'd fall for it. Sorry.

[–] liscarkat-2 10 years ago

Apology not necessary. There's no accounting for taste.

[–] star52-2 10 years ago

Believe it or not, they also fall for the ole batting the eyelashes trick.

I guess these things become cliches for a reason...they WORK!!!

[–] FranLovesBetteD 10 years ago

Mmmm, I found that to be really cute and sexy, and can perfectly understand why a straight guy would fall for it. Besides, while speaking like that, she put a sweet, naughty smile on her face. 😉

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[–] gary135r 8 years ago

Remember, that was the era of the boo boop dee do, "I wanna be Loved by You"

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