You may remember, during a simpler time (almost exactly a year ago), when the ...but-make-it-horny retailer Yandy dropped its “brave red maiden” Halloween costume. The little getup riffed on the patriarchy-mandated costumes seen in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale by opening up the robe to reveal a mini tube dress—take that, boys! At first Jezebel didn’t know how to feel about about the costume, but then, after Yandy withdrew sales of the costume, we decided it was fine. Whew, what a ride.
Margaret Atwood remembers it too. As I’m sure you know, she wrote the novel on which the Hulu series was based, and on Thursday’s, she reflected on the costume by calling it the “French maid with the duster version of.” She did not seem particularly bent out of shape about the costume’s narrative contortions, simply saying, “They sort of missed it.” You might say they missed it on purpose or they missed it...with sexy results, but sure.
Missed it they did.“As a writer, that must be very frustrating when someone does so badly on the book report that they think that that is an okay costume,” said Meyers. In response, Atwood deadpanned, “I have a sense of humor.” Hard to say if she tailored the delivery to be funny, and yet. After my immediate reaction , I, too, reflected: Margaret Atwood’s sense of humor could be walking down the street, and I wouldn’t know a thing. I love this.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood's partner Graeme Gibson diesGraeme has died in the middle of Margaret's book tour for her latest novel The Testaments
Read more »
Ann Dowd on Her 'Handmaid's Tale' Character's Shocking Role in 'The Testaments': 'I Was Thrilled'The actor, who plays Aunt Lydia in the Hulu series and voices her in the audiobook of Margaret Atwood's recently published sequel, says that she believes the character's actions in the new novel serve as her attempt at 'atonement.'
Read more »
Review: From god to devil: Doc tells Maradona's mythic taleWho's that amazingly expressive actor they got to play Diego Maradona? The one you can't take your eyes off of, whose every facial muscle can project joy, pain, sadness, humor or anger from miles...
Read more »
Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood's partner Graeme Gibson diesGraeme has died in the middle of Margaret's book tour for her latest novel The Testaments
Read more »
The Sexy Halloween Store Has Outdone ItselfYandy is now selling a “sexy” Mr. Rogers Halloween costume.
Read more »
The Fictions of Margaret Atwood
Read more »