We can only imagine the look on Debbie Allen’s face as she watched Miley Cyrus’ VMA twerk-out. It’s probably safe to assume she wasn’t smiling:
I tried to be silent but enough is enough! @MileyCyrus put the clothes back on! Girl you have real talent! What's next? Show your vagina?
— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) August 27, 2013
Ouch! Allen continued:
Spare us! I feel like everybody is trying to catch up to @Beyonce .Well take a closer look.She is HOT&ALWAYS A LADY.Sorry,Ms.Debbie Allen
— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) August 27, 2013
We can agree that Cyrus’ performance was less than ladylike, but is Beyoncé really the one young women should look to for inspiration?
@msdebbieallen I'm sorry with all due respect I wouldn't want my daughter dressing like Bey either. Is she classy or the least classless?
— Raylnn Starr (@RaylnnStarr) August 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/Aries_Noir/status/372433318668550144
@msdebbieallen All due respect, Ms. Debbie, but this is what Beyonce inspired. Class, out the door. Thru Bey, industry taught nudity & shake
— Savannah DuBois (@SavannahDuBois) August 27, 2013