The Grammys are an award show that typically tries to showcase the hottest and most relevant musical acts of the year.  And as we know, sometimes being a hot musical act is more about the sizzle than the steak... in other words, controversy and headlines can make artists bigger than their musical talents.  Apparently CBS, the network broadcasting the Grammys this year, is worried that a few performers may try to make headlines by what they wear during the show.  That brings us to the e-mail circulating the internet that was supposedly sent out by the network to performers giving them guidelines on how to act and what to wear while on stage.  While the entire thing is interesting, and fun to see how the revealing of a little skin can be the downfall of America, it does make me wonder one thing.  What is "puffy bare skin?"

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Date: February 5, 2013, 10:39:56 PM EST
Subject: 55th GRAMMYS: Standard And Practice Wardrobe Advisory

-kindly confirm receipt of s&p standards-

***GRAMMYS 2013***

CBS Program Practices advises that all talent appearing on camera please adhere to Network policy concerning wardrobe.

Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered. Thong type costumes are problematic. Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack. Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic. Please avoid sheer see-through clothing that could  possibly expose female breast nipples. Please be sure the genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible “puffy” bare skin exposure. Please avoid commercial identification of actual brand name products on T-shirts. Foreign language on wardrobe will need to be cleared. OBSCENITY OR PARTIALLY SEEN OBSCENITY ON WARDROBE IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR BROADCAST. This as well, pertains to audience members that appear on camera. Finally, The Network requests that any organized cause visibly spelled out on talent’s wardrobe be avoided. This would include lapel pins or any other form of accessory.

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