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Romania's Eurovision entry "Choke Me" condemned for glorifying sexual strangulation
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Campaigners against violence are criticizing Alexandra Căpățescu's nu metal track, which features lyrics about choking during sex alongside a video depicting the act in slow motion with blood effects. The song has been widely denounced across Europe for allegedly promoting sexual strangulation as an acceptable practice rather than highlighting its dangers to women and children involved in such scenarios.
Key Points
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1Romania's Eurovision Song Contest entry, Alexandra Capănescu's 'Choke Me', is facing international criticism for allegedly promoting sexual strangulation.
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2Activists and media outlets across multiple languages have condemned the song as a reckless normalization of dangerous practices involving choking during sex acts.
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3The controversy centers on specific lyrics describing suffocation in an intimate context, which critics argue glorifies violence rather than artistic expression.
Developments
[Mar 13]
Multiple international media outlets (German, Greek, Russian, Serbian) published headlines and articles criticizing the song 'Choke Me' for promoting sexual strangulation between approximately 4:07 PM and 5:26 PM local time.
[Mar 13]
A German outlet (Morgenpost.de) published a headline questioning the safety of 'Choke Me' for its depiction of sexual strangulation at approximately 7:45 PM, following earlier reports from other regions.