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Etymologies
- From French, comical, from Italian burlesco, from burla, joke, probably from Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *burrula, diminutive of Late Latin burrae, nonsense, from burra, wool.
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“Christina - who is set to make her movie debut opposite Cher in 'Burlesque' - has previously admitted she and her music executive spouse enjoy "naked Sundays" at home, but now says motherhood leaves her too busy for the tradition, though the couple still make time for racy fun.”
“Christina - who is set to make her movie debut opposite Cher in 'Burlesque' - has previously admitted she and her music executive spouse enjoy "naked Sundays" at home, but now says motherhood leaves her too busy for the tradition, though the couple still make time for saucy fun.”
“The singer - who recently filmed her movie debut opposite Cher in 'Burlesque' - also insists she will never tone down her raunchy image for the sake of her son because she views her professional and home lives as two separate entities.”
“Burlesque" - which is reportedly based on Bob Fosse's iconic musical "Cabaret" - was written by Pussycat Dolls producer Steven Antin, who will also direct the project.”
“Casting Notes: Alan Cumming in Burlesque; Mirren Does Espionage; Dempsey Steals Laughs; Weaver and Shawkat Hit Cedar Rapids”
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“» Christina Aguilera Headed to the Big Screen in Burlesque”
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“Also, what I find REALLY annoying is that mostly all of the other performances on the AMA’s had some kind of sexual/violent connotation however NONE of their songs were connected to that … I mean … Carrie Underwood … Girls in Burlesque outfits dancing on chairs????”
“Neo-Burlesque is just what they’re calling the revival of Burlesque shows and performances that have been going on in LA, SF and in Canada for about 6-7 years now.”
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“There’s a nasty little number called “Burlesque is Dead” and a catchy urban voodoo prayer called “44 Love Bites”, and a spanked-up cover of “Goo Goo Muck,” the ultimate anthem of the prowling horndog and, not incidentally, this reviewer’s favorite Cramps song of all time.”
“Without a doubt, the greatest part of the formulaic schlock known as Burlesque is the hair and makeup.”
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ecbrenner "Marked by an effect of comic or grotesque imitation or exaggeration usually with the intent of mocking or making ridiculous : derisively imitative " --Merriam-Webster Unabridged Jan 29, 2010