I have to agree with the people who have a love/hate relationship with it, I never really noticed anything unusual about the gold leotard when I first saw it, maybe I was too young at the time, I just saw it as a stage costume, I didn't think it was strange, I've seen other stars wear much more revealing outfits or provocative clothes without much comment from anyone, it wasn't until I watched the Live in Bucharest concert with a male friend that I realized anyone had a problem with it! My friend wouldn't shut up about it the whole time, he kept asking what was up with the thong and the crotch grabbing didn't help, especially when I've watched it with my mother! She kept asking for an explanation for why Mike had to keep doing it. That outfit has made me endure constant teasing for years. Personally I think it's cute and unique, but not too many people seem to appreciate it!