But....but....but, but, but....I thought Euro-peons LOVED Michelle Ogabe.
I read until yours to see if anyone said what I was thinking.
Europe and especially the French view her just like
Josephine Baker.
Here's her website:
http://www.cmgww.com/stars/baker/index.php
The historical photo gallery says it all:
http://www.cmgww.com/stars/baker/about/photogallery.html
Nude on top and banana skirt got the most attention. She was viewed more like a primitive monkey for entertainment.