The other day I found something really interesting on Aftonbladet, Boobquake day! The Boobquake day experiment is carried through under the motto: “Help fight supernatural thinking and the oppression of women, just by dressing immodestly!”

The background of the event is a quote by Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi a religious leader in Iran: ”Many women who do not dress modestly … lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which (consequently) increases earthquakes,”

This is quite some statement! I know that humanity is affecting the climate, but causing the tectonic plates to move only through the choice of clothing style, that’s heavy stuff. The woman behind Boobquake, Jen McCreight, is encouraging people to participate through her blog and Facebook event-page.

“On Monday, April 26th, I will wear the most cleavage-showing shirt I own. Yes, the one usually reserved for a night on the town. I encourage other female skeptics to join me and embrace the supposed supernatural power of their breasts. Or short shorts, if that’s your preferred form of immodesty. With the power of our scandalous bodies combined, we should surely produce an earthquake. If not, I’m sure Sedighi can come up with a rational explanation for why the ground didn’t rumble. And if we really get through to him, maybe it’ll be one involving plate tectonics.”

I like this initiative, it’s innovative and fun. It’s a simple idea, it’s easy to participate and it’s grounded in a fundamental discussion about women’s rights to their own bodies. And it makes you think. Or to be more exact, it makes me think. Heck… even as I’m about to click the publish button I’m thinking… Is the picture of my boobs good enough? Shouldn’t I be showing more cleavage? Should I be wearing another bra? What will other people think when I write about my boob thoughts? But hang on a minute! This exactly what Boobquake is all about! I should be proud of who I am, my thoughts and my body!

My cleavage (or non-existing) is perfect the way it is! And to all my sisters (and brothers) out there – you are also perfect the way you are. Be proud of who you are and what you can accomplish in this world!

I’m in! Bring on the Boobquake! And keep an eye on the seismographs…

[Updated, April 28th: The results from Boobquake are in! Did we manage to cause some tectonic movement!? Read more on Jen McCreight's blog.]