|
Reclaiming Paris is a web-based performance project in
which I am transforming myself physically into Paris Hilton.
Then I am going to do performances (hopefully with a webcast) in
which I apply my mid-western, middle class values to Paris by doing
tasks for other people. I am going to cook, clean, sew, and garden
for free in a public space, dressed as Paris Hilton.
I plan to lose 20 lbs., dye my hair, do my eyebrows, and imitate
her makeup.
I've been planning this project for 3 months, and was amazed to
hear that Paris announced a few nights ago that she is promoting
a year of abstinence! She seems to want to recast her slutty, frivolous,
rich-bitch, bimbo image (we must be on the same wave-length). Through
this project I will help reform her image.
Who better than me to Reclaim Paris? I am a Mid-western, middle
class, over-educated (I'm seeking my 4th degree), plain spoken,
whole-foodie, nature-loving, no make-up, no-nonsense woman.
Paris is our current Sexual Icon. Like Jessica Simpson, she is the
dumb blonde of this decade. But unlike Jessica, she is famous for
nothing, or rather famous for being famous. She did not start out
striving to be a movie star, TV icon, rock star, or anything else.
She was just a teenager who liked to party, and who happened to
be rich and beautiful. The media loved her, took her over and made
her a star.
Now, I am reclaiming Paris!!
|
|
