Topic: The "Principal Boy" Tradition
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"The "Principal Boy" Tradition: It drew heavily from British Pantomime, where the lead young male hero (the "Principal Boy") was always played by a young woman in form-fitting costumes. This was considered "titillating" but acceptable to Victorian audiences, as it allowed women to show their legs in a way that wouldn't be allowed if they were playing female characters."
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> "The "Principal Boy" Tradition: It drew heavily from British Pantomime, where the lead young male hero (the "Principal Boy") was always played by a young woman in form-fitting costumes. This was considered "titillating" but acceptable to Victorian audiences, as it allowed women to show their legs in a way that wouldn't be allowed if they were playing female characters."
Bryon Noem missed his/her calling!
> "The "Principal Boy" Tradition: It drew heavily from British Pantomime, where the lead young male hero (the "Principal Boy") was always played by a young woman in form-fitting costumes. This was considered "titillating" but acceptable to Victorian audiences, as it allowed women to show their legs in a way that wouldn't be allowed if they were playing female characters."
Bryon Noem missed his/her calling!