Katy Perry's been on everyone's radio, television, computer screen and various other implements of technology for a couple years now. As a facet of popular culture Katy isn't granted much nevermind, her music is taken at face value as something to grind up on a stranger to in a crowded club that your friend dragged you to, because she's had a rough week and she really just wants to dance but you really just want to stay in, open a bottle of wine and watch Saturday Night Live even if it's not been that good lately. I digress... What I was saying is that no one really dissects her music because, as it is pop music, most people don't really feel the need to read into it. (Just listen to it, you ear-bud drone!) The first time I heard California Gurls I was like, "Catchy, but not my cup of tea." (I'm a rocker!) And then I saw the video and then I watched it again and something clicked. Katy Perry might not be just another pretty, dumb, pop singer. Maybe she's smart, maybe she's trying to say something... maybe she's a feminist in centerfold clothing! And so I present to you, without further adieu (because there's already been far too much adieu): Katy Perry: The Ironic Feminist! Click the links below to get schooled by MissBleecker and my special guest blogger, Prof.PurplePants! LET'S TAKE A JOURNEY! Introduction: The Ironic Feminist Chapter 1: A Brief History of Katy Perry Chapter 2: Music Video Anthology Chapter 3: In Concert: The 'Hello, Katy' Tour 2009 Chapter 4: Ur So Gay: Tools & The Women Who Love Them Chapter 5: I Kissed A Girl: Every Man's Fantasy Chapter 6: Hot N Cold: The Myth Of The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Chapter 7: California Gurls: Sugary Sweet & Fake As Tits Chapter 8: Teenage Dream: The Follies Of Youth Chapter 9: Will Cotton's Cover Art by Prof.PurplePants Conclusion: That's What She Said