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‘Shows How We Normalize Pedophilia’

‘Shows How We Normalize Pedophilia’

Olivia Rodrigo has addressed criticism of her wearing babydoll-style dresses, sharing her frustration with the online discourse on The New York Times‘ Popcast podcast where she said the controversy “really shows how we really normalize pedophilia in our culture.” The Grammy Award winner wore the specific style of dress in the music video for her new track “Drop Dead” and in recent live performances. The fashion choice has sparked a conversation online, with some criticizing the look. “That’s been making me so upset. Not even for me. People can say whatever they want,” Rodrigo said of the talk about her babydoll dresses. “What’s really disturbing is I feel like I actually have worn outfits that are maybe revealing on stage. I’ve been on stage in a sparkly bra and little shorts, which is my right, that’s fun, I felt cool and comfortable in that. And that wasn’t inappropriate, but me fully covered up in a dress that people deemed to be childlike was inappropriate.” Rodrigo continued, “I just think it really shows how we really …