Let there be lips!

And there were, and they were...eh.

As you have probably seen in all types of social media, the FOX reboot of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" aired on Thursday, October 20th. And boy, was it controversial.

There were mixed reviews, fights, and many people defending the original. While I do think it was poorly imagined and too juvenile to do the original any justice, it fit its purpose.

Rocky Horror has been around for almost 41 years, and throughout these years shadow casts have been performing in front of the stage and have been vital in keeping the spirit of Rocky Horror alive. Those lucky enough to have discovered Rocky and its live performance opportunities know the atmosphere, and know just how welcoming everyone is. Whether you are the kid who doesn't fit into their classes well, is questioning your place in society, is confused about life, or are just a weirdo who has nothing better do at midnight, Rocky is the place for you.

The story itself is based around transvestite, sex crazed aliens, who are just on Earth for a good time. But, the message goes far deeper than that. It is about not fitting into a mold established by society and being okay with that. It is about meeting the other people at these shows and realizing you have more in common with other people than you may think. It is about changing out of your work and school clothes and trading them in for stilettos and corsets for two hours of your week. It is about not being the cool kid invited to all the parties, but knowing you have plans for Saturday night. In all, it gives everyone a place to be, regardless of their situations and backgrounds.

So no, if it was your first time watching Rocky Horror on FOX, don't judge the entire thing based on that. Visit your local shadow-cast and find out what the original is like, then make your own comparisons. It was not the greatest, but, if one person was able to feel accepted and recognized because of it, or goes to a live showing and feels the same, then I think it was a great success in itself.