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Madonna’s Latest Controversial Outfit: A Cub Scout Uniform!

03/18/2013 at 10:49 AM ET

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Madonna has certainly never shied away from controversy — and now she’s actually looking to be a part of it!

The singer, 54, donned a Cub Scout uniform to honor Anderson Cooper at the GLAAD Awards in N.Y.C. Saturday. The Boy Scouts of America are currently under scrutiny for their longstanding ban on gay members — and, apparently, pop icon singers.

“I wanna be a Boy Scout but they won’t let me!” Madonna wrote on her Instagram account. “I know how to rub 2 pieces of wood together!” (Also on her list of scouting skills, per her speech at the awards: “I have a very good sense of direction. I can rescue kittens from trees.”)

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Madonna is just the latest celeb to take the Scouts to task for the anti-gay policy, but she definitely went the extra step in donning the uniform and giving it signature Madonna touches like fingerless gloves and sheer tights — which she’d likely have to ditch if she does get accepted to the Boy Scouts one day. They’re hardly camping appropriate!

Tell us: What do you think of Madonna’s style statement?

–Alex Apatoff

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betty on

can’t stand her, wish she would disappear, she is old and we are tired of her and her opinions.

Elle on

when you have more money than god – I guess you can act a fool! Sit down Madge.

krysta on

This woman is SO desperate for attention. Your time for fame is over Madonna! You are as old as my mother and I’m 36. Stop trying so hard to stay relevant, PLEASE!

Dawn on

What an idiot.

kerri on

idiot!

Caitlyn on

Well Betty, I’m not sure who the “we” you are referring to consists of, but Madonna is fabulous, always stranding up for what she believes in, never one to shy away from controversy. I love her and I love even more that she is standing up for equal rights! Love the material girl!

TiGi on

hush@caitlyn…yes, i agree@betty!

Nannyto1 on

I LOVE Madonna!

Ashln on

It’s the fact that she LOOKS ridiculous. She doesn’t have to dress like a moron to prove a point.

Screw gun on

Sad and old. There are better ways to be active for your causes than looking like a fool. It just doesn’t work for her, IMO.

sherry on

Why do people that live in other countries think Americans care what they believe.

Nix on

Its sad when someone is willing to make a fool of themselves in a desperate attempt to stay relevant. Madonna and Rodman seem to have this in common these days.

Nannyto1 on

Just read some of the comments… Madonna is not old unless 54 is considered old. If so, then what is 80!! And anyone at any age should be able to stand up for what they believe in. Madonna rocks!

Megan on

I kind of feel sorry for Madonna. She’s so desperate for any type of media coverage she has to resort to things that MAY make people talk. Your music in the past WAS amazing but at this point you’re just embarrassing yourself.

Shanna on

Don’t think much of her or her so called “style statement”.

lahteedah on

EXACTLY why folks need to stop listening to “celebrities”. What a joke, not to mention she looks foolish.

Journey on

Not surprised – it’s Madonna. All I can say is at least she has more clothes on than I have seen her wear on stage in a long while.

SCOOTLEDOO on

Starting to look a lot like “Baby Jane” that old movie with Bette Davis, yikes, and I’m a fan . . .

ErinJ on

I love her. Always pushing the envelope.

cirquedelatelier on

Boyscouts would rather be molested.

ellymae10 on

I think she just wants attention any way she can get it. She’s ridiculous.

WhoCares on

I believe in standing up for what you believe in…but do it with some class and less cussing. Geez…I would think that after a certain age she would stop cussing like a sailor…I don’t think Madge takes a stand on what she believes in with any class.

La La La on

My gosh Madonna!!! You are stealing Phyllis Diller’s look now!! Stop it already!!!

lifeissodelicious on

Isn’t it time for her to grow up???

Progressive Patti on

Regardless of your stance on the issue, the fact remains that the organization is free decide who comes in or not. If you were “forward thinking” enough, perhaps you embrace that everyone has an opinion and free will and start your own group.

Dude on

She is a total hypocrite When she can treat the people who work for her with respect then she can say something.
Welcome to the Evil Empire where you are not allowed to have independant thought, fit the mold or they’ll come looking for you next!

betty on

she look like an IDIOT !!!

Good Tx Girl on

UGH go away Madonna….you were old and tired when I was a teenager!

Sophia on

Does anyone know the story behind the Boy Scouts? Why should they face scrutiny simply because they do not agree with the culturual idea of morality. Christians love to twist the word of God to jusitfy their way of life. Their organization has standards and guidelines period. They are entitled to them period.

whatthe on

hey sherry, fyi n.y.c. is *in* the united states. what country did u think it was in!?

Tracy on

She must have borrowed that from her bf

TexasDey on

That woman will do anything for attention. If her statement is “I’m a used up old hag”, then mission accomplished. How pathetic.

kestl on

Oh Madonna, you were so cool and relevant in the 80s and 90s…now you are just some crazy weird older lady. Go change your clothes!

patrick58 on

This has-been must embarrass her entire family so much. She must need good doses of lithium to keep her crazy ideas under control. There is no shame in admitting you need help with impulse control. Also, change your name ‘madonna’ back to your real name. The spotlight should now be on your daughter, not you.

guest on

oh madonna ..loved you so much in the 80′s but please STOP already…..this is not a good look for you.

kiki on

I loathe and abhor Madonna. Elton John was totally right about her. She is a self-obsessed ego-maniac that can’t be bothered to show up to her own concerts on time. If only she would have drowned in a tub instead of Whitney.

Kathy on

What is WRONG with this woman? She has more money than God, is doing extrodinarily well yet she seems to want to dress is age inappropriate clothing……

Madonna you’re not 25 anymore! Get over it. Age gracefully like Sophia Loren….she is VERY sexy!

Ann on

Geeezzzz! what point is she trying to make???? That she is just an aging attention seeker!!!!!! Leave the BSA alone!!!!!

TiffTiff13 on

Why can’t celebrities GROW OLD WITH GRACE?! Madonna is much too old to act/dress like this!

BBB on

You can’t be young forever Madonna. In fact, your shenanigans are not making you young, they make you look like you’re trying too hard. Life isn’t over at 54, stop acting like the only way to be happy and relevant is to live like you’re younger. Just live the life of a 54 year old, enjoy it, be authentic and stop trying to be so desperately controversial. If you have real talent you’ll still be successful without all the silly razzle dazzle.

Cooper on

Her body looks like a 11 y/o boy so it fits. No alterations required.

Morgan on

….. creepy.

ph on

the oufit ok madonna but madonna what have u done to ure face it look all sowllen stiff full wit botox

stephanie on

Baby Jane Hudson lives! Does this woman NOT see how foolish she looks? Long blonde hair and wearing a scout uniform at age 24? HOT. Long blonde hair and wearing a scout uniform at age 54? NOT HOT. Not hot and a little sad.

Lucy on

This woman needs to take a permanent vacation…sooooooooo tired of her.

Hope on

She looks very silly. I thought that little boys were in the boy scouts? Why is their sexuality even being discussed? I think it is innapropriate. Chhildren in this day and age are pushed into things they wouldn’t usually do.

Hope on

This is innapropriate. Discussing little boys sexuality is innapropriate, period. Only a monster would be talking about this they way they are. Why is such a very important thing for the public to be discussing little boys?!! It’s sick.

Nunvyrbiz on

Madonna is the same age as me.. it’s way past time for her to grow up. This is scary!

missy on

Oh please stop. Its just becomming pathetic at this point. Act your age girl. There’s no shame in it.

thetruth on

Oh God……………………she is getting more old and pathetic every day; she needs to just go away!!!

Jammers on

Hey Madonna:

Grow up.

Sincerely,

Everyone

Di on

of for heavens sake all you down on Madonna people, she was doing it for a reason! Plus it is not bad to be older. Don’t any of you young people actually read the articles anymore or do you just read the headline and look at the picture!

Nancy on

I don’t even have to look at the article. MADONNA GO AWAY! Your time in the sun HAS BEEN UP FOR ABOUT 10 years. BA-BYE.

LAURA on

I guess she’s trying to make a statement but her outfit just makes her look like a fool and turns Anderson’s award into a spotlight on her rather than Anderson.

cindy on

Ugh..she is so desperate to get in to the news! next!

doodlebug on

Sad, really sad. She looks like a old hag.

Shannon on

Madonna has lost her ever loving mind!! She needs to find some class.

rosewilson on

and she continues to wear the gloves to hide the veins in her hands that make her hands look like shes 100

Sapphire on

As always, Madonna, the maverick in her own mind, came late to the party. Kat Graham dressed like a scout more than a year ago while performing on The Ellen Degeneres Show and even commented that “everyone is allowed in my scout troop” before performing. Madonna looks ridiculous.

susan on

Wow… someone still needs constant attention. What a joke she has become. I feel bad for her kids

julianamartinezart on

Linda Ronstadt did this 35 years ago when she sang the National Anthem at a Dodger’s game. Guess Madge didn’t get the memo!

Michael on

Madonna was speaking out against hate and discrimination. We should appluad her for doing so instead of tearing her down. It’s easy to say hatful things but it’s hard to stand up against it.

Tommy on

lmao….she looks Ri-Di-Cu-Lous!.. as always AND OLD! Yoga and eating right is doing nothing for her. She NEEDS a sandwich!

Daphne on

Her kids must be so embarrased! Madonna has the Boy George look down for sure :)

Lynda on

I’m reminded of Bette Davis in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane. Now we know.

cynlee on

how old is she…more importantly, how old are her children…feel so bad for them; I’d be mortified!

Casey on

Love her Always! Love her for what she does and says! Caitlyn- love you too! ;)

lola on

Perhaps people would take her more serious if they weren’t laughing at her. I’m just saying.

$ecret on

That outfit…… She’s trying WAY too hard. If she’s so obsessed with attention make a statement. But do it with a little more CLASS, something more age appropriate

leif on

She has absolutely no class. And what is she doing here anyway? I thought she was British now.

Fiona on

Well said @Caitlyn. Madonna is a proactive participant, always has been, and gets my vote over the huge number of reactive bystanders on here. If you want the world to be a good place firstly YOU need to change. Madonna has always stuck her neck out, she has no fear and fear is ego. Work it out! We tend to criticise others for Tge lack we see in ourselves. Stop judging, show mercy and get off your trolling backsides and do something proactive!

lc on

what a fool she is …..she will still do anything for attention even at 54 years old. Did standing up for a cause really require wearing a boyscout uniform? I pity her teenage kids having to be embarrassed by her never ending nonsense.

Mike on

Never had a Den Mother like THAT!

Joan on

Whay is Madonna allowed out by herself!!

Jim H on

She has been the head of anything evil, and she contunues her status,,,I think Hillary came out of the closet yesterday, too, Why do people want to turn America into a Sodom of Shame ?

Kay G on

First, Girls cannot be boy scout. Unless in a Venturing crew. That is what the girl scouts are for. Second, you could at least research and wear the uniform properly. No, that would actually be worse. She looks ridiculous. And what point did you make?

hairs on

Isn’t she silly ?

john lutz on

What……?

Soooo……., now she’s in to little boys?

Sicko.

BLOWMEMAGS on

SWAMP DONKEY!

Sallie Badger on

I am the proud mother of an Eagle Scout and Madonna is an over the hill hag.

c.a. schenk on

I think Madonna is an old worn out pig. Do her children rub up aganist each other or the crucifix like she has done? what kind of beasts is she raising? She is a dirty old warthog. Who cares what she thinks

Carol on

Never have liked her. Like her even less now.

scott on

Actually, that is NOT a boy scout uniform. It is a cub scout or Webelo uniform (11 years old, or younger, boys were them). Boy scout uniforms are green.

Esteban on

Note to the washed-up, has-been hag: if you’re going to ridicule an organization, at least ATTEMPT to get the uniform right. Otherwise, you look like a clueless imbecile more interested in beating your gums for your decreasing fan base.

Denver on

What’s with all these age comments? I hope none of you people ever get to live to 54 because you don’t deserve to. She will never go away so deal with it! Wanna know why? Because all of us who love her will always outnumber all of you who don’t! So go take your Elton John and suck it!

 

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