Nicole Kidman broke a centuries-old taboo against women playing the didgeridoo when she tried playing the wooden instrument on the German television show Wetten Dass this past weekend.

Cultural leaders have spoken out in criticism even suggesting her fertility is at risk by breaking the ancient rule.   Aboriginal actor and language teacher Richard Green:

“People are going to see Nicole playing it and think it’s all right. It bastardises our culture. I will guarantee she has no more children. It is not meant to be played by women as it will make them barren.”

Cultural officer at Sydney’s Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, And Alan Madden, adds:

“I presume she doesn’t know, otherwise she wouldn’t be playing it.”

I can’t imagine Nicole Kidman purposely disrespecting their culture and playing the instrument anyways.  What do you think of this?

WENN