‘Godly’ Intentions from M.I.A

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‘Godly’ Intentions from M.I.A

Ya gotta love the irony of using religion to back your profanities.

Using the immortal reasoning of spirituality to back her flipping of the bird at the 2012 Superbowl, an act which put her and the NFL in the doghouse, M.I.A told NPR radio station that the act which was casually broadcast to millions was in fact a spiritual gesture named the ‘Matangi mudra’.

Trying to distance themselves from the outrageous lady, the NFL are pushing to prove that this was a bad and naughty choice from the start so they can swing the doors open and ‘sue the biatch’ (not an actual quote but we assume that would’ve been how it went down).

In her claim that it was indeed an ancestral gesture from her Sri-Lankan origins, M.I.A stated:

“In America you have gang signs, and people throw up initials and stuff like that. Well, 5,000 years ago, there was thing called a mudra, which is your sitting position when you do yoga or you’re meditating or praying or whatever. And you have different ones based on what you’re meditating over. There’s not a lot of them that are named after gods and goddesses, but the middle finger is specifically named Matangi — the Matangi mudra.”

Whilst obviously this isn’t the strongest argument from the gal whom formerly has enjoyed spreading profanities with or without higher backing, we love the statement. At the same time, because of this loud n’ proud behaviour from M.I.A in her public performances (and music in general), why would you get her to perform at what is meant to be a wholesome event? Also many have been quick to point out that the Matangi mudra is performed with two hands…but you can’t exactly do that with a mike in your hand right? …right?

Ah well, it’s no Janet Jackson/JT boob explosion, thats for sure. The original and the best!

Stream M.I.A’s new album, concurrently titled ‘Matangi’ here.

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