Aboriginal Anger Over Didgeridoo ‘Diss’

December 23, 2008 by traveler.

Aboriginal groups are angry at Nicole Kidman’s antics promoting the film Australia. Hey, at least someone cares about the movie.

Kidman appeared on a German television show to promote Australia and she played the didgeridoo. Some Aboriginal groups forbid women to play the instrument. Richard Green stated that Nicole playing the didgeridoo “bastardizes our culture. I will guarantee she has no more children.” Now that’s harsh. Sure, cultures can easily be distorted and misrepresented to the world. But if Australians are so concerned over their portrayal, where was the outrage over Crocodile Dundee? Or Kangaroo Jack?

I think people offended by Kidman’s didgeridoo ditty should take a deep breath and relax. After Kevin Rudd issued an official apology for Australia’s past treatment of Aborigines, you’d think that would earn some goodwill. For goodness’ sake, if Kidman wants to play a didgeridoo, I say let her play!

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