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"Versace on the Floor" male gaze analysis

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"VERSACE ON THE FLOOR" - BRUNO MARS The "Versace on the floor" video opens with Bruno Mars and Zendaya both entering into separate rooms next to one another. As Zendaya walks in her room, it becomes obvious that she is wearing a very short dress which clearly shows off her behind whereas Bruno Mars is fully clothed with a shirt and trousers. Upon entering his room, Bruno walks straight to his piano to start playing and singing the song, still completely clothed with no specific angles showing off any sexualised images. Unlike, Zendaya who is shown in a plunge neck dress clearly showing parts of her dress. Even though the lyrics do match the video, this imagery still isn't necessary. As the song  continues Zendaya bites her lip and makes sexual facial expressions whilst the camera continues to focus on her breast are multiple times whilst Bruno sings normally. At 2:39 Bruno sings "I'll unzip the back and watch it fall", whilst mimick