In fan-created “AUs” (Alternate Universes) featuring Gaga as a character, or in analyses of her song “Bad Romance,” the bus scene becomes a metaphor for the transactional nature of fame: the public gropes you (metaphorically), then expects you to fall in love with the machine that saved you.
By J. H. Morrison, Culture & Relationship Editor sexy lady groped in bus from behind.mp4
The best love stories don’t need a villain to push them together. They just need a reason to talk. And on a bus, with a stranger who shares your taste in headphones or your hatred of traffic, that reason is always available—without the groping. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment on public transit, resources are available. In the US, contact RAINN at 800-656-HOPE. In the UK, report to the British Transport Police by texting 61016. Your commute should never be a storyline; it should be safe. Morrison, Culture & Relationship Editor The best love
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