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October 20, 2007
Pantie Power!
BANGKOK, Thailand - Women in several countries have begun sending their panties to Myanmar embassies in a culturally insulting gesture of protest against the recent brutal crackdown there, a campaign supporter said Friday.
"It's an extremely strong message in Burmese and in all Southeast Asian culture," said Liz Hilton, who supports an activist group that launched the "Panties for Peace" drive earlier this week.
The group, Lanna Action for Burma, says the country's superstitious generals, especially junta leader Gen. Than Shwe, also believe that contact with women's underwear saps them of power.
To widespread international condemnation, the military in Myanmar, also known as Burma, crushed mass anti-regime demonstrations recently and continues to hunt down and imprison those who took part.
Hilton said women in Thailand, Australia, Singapore, England and other European countries have started sending or delivering their underwear to Myanmar missions following informal coordination among activist organizations and individuals.
"You can post, deliver or fling your panties at the closest Burmese Embassy any day from today. Send early, send often!" the Lanna Action for Burma Web site urges.
"So far we have had no response from Burmese officials," Hilton said
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Ah.. the power of the pantie! Its probably safe to assume that worn panties have more than power than brand new panties, but you'll have to make up your own mind on washed vs. unwashed and once you make up your mind, if you are so inclined...
Burmese Embassy
132 Sathorn Nua Road
Bangkok 10500
or... worldwide
Posted by LindaSoG at October 20, 2007 09:37 PM
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Comments
It's just not one world out there, People.
Myanmar is definetely not a pleasant place for protestors against the government.
But then, men are at base, I suppose, just men.
"also believe that contact with women's underwear saps them of power."
Works with me...........heh.
Wollf
Posted by: howlsatmoon at October 20, 2007 10:30 PM
Remember guys, panties are not the greatest thing in the world, but they are next to it.
Posted by: DoubleU at October 20, 2007 10:57 PM
Who knew Britney and Paris (who were seen without panties)were supporting the monks?!
I hope your knee healed and your jumping for joy.
Posted by: The Word-Drum at October 20, 2007 10:57 PM
Wasn't that part of Dr. Strangelove?
Posted by: Celtjew at October 21, 2007 01:40 PM