Prince vs. The Empress

Prince, the man [?] entirely deserving of the images his name conjures, was spotted at a Lakers game last weekend in some interesting footwear.

Now don't get me wrong; if given the chance, I would gladly wipe the foot sweat from between this man's toes. He is one of the greatest performers and guitartists ever, IMPO.

BUT -- his affinity for platforms and high heels has always weirded me out, and this case is no exception. Behold:

The man responsible for Raspberry Beret is wearing lucite heels. Shauna Sand's reign as the Empress of Lucite may be over if His Crushed-Velvet Majesty decides to take over that particular throne. Shauna, consider yourself warned.

And, in honor of He of Purple Velvet and Lace, I present to you the 80's Music Video of the Week (although in all honesty, this is not from the 80's):