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NOTHING COMPARES TO SINEAD O’CONNOR

Sinead O’Conner was one of the most controversial – and melancholy – Irish singers of the 90’s. She shaved her head to rebel against traditional roles for women, wore shapeless clothing, and was usually angry about something either religious or political. In 1992 she famously tore up a picture of the Pope on SNL and SHOCKED Lorne Michaels and everyone else at the time. (Funny how not-so-sensational that seems now.) She railed against the Catholic church for sexually abusing children, but managed to get HERSELF ordained a priest. Maintaining that she is NOT bi-polar, Sinead converted to Islam last year – hence the traditional attire at a recent UK concert.

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  1. Oh dear

    Wilson, so true. Women are rubbish in that culture.

  2. Wilson

    To rebel against traditional roles for women, only to convert to Islam shows a lack of reason.

    Poor thing needs help. She has been suicidal many times and is obviously still mentally ill.

  3. Giuliania di Pandi Rancid

    Something nice: the outfit covers her GHASTLY collection of skin ink.

  4. Dan Dan

    Mental illness and religiosity go hand in hand.

  5. Kamela

    Nothing like going back to the 7th century a.d.

  6. Beachy

    Well, she might not be bi-polar but she is some kind of crazy.

  7. Jojogogo

    Let us know how that sharia law works for you Sinead. Catholic Church will look like rainbows and unicorns when it’s too late.