😆 , should probably read the full thread next time!
Anyway, now that this is legit and TJ has 'gone to the pub', it seems less fun. Anyone got any good pictures of Tonya Harding, the Olympic skater?
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I might be able to find a couple of Mike Harding if that's any use to you?
Partypants - you're allowed to post that one cos it's really funny 😀 lol!
It is interesting that mostly (although not all the time) the pictures of men are of them doing their sports and the "sexiness" of that image is incidental. whereas the women are often shot in their very skimpiest or revealing gear (or just in lingerie) in poses that imitate glamour models.
That's exactly why I think the only rule should be that the athlete is shown in their working clothes, thus maintaing the status of being an athlete and keeping it from being offensive. Except partypants.... That's classic. 😆
[i]It is interesting that mostly (although not all the time) the pictures of men are of them doing their sports and the "sexiness" of that image is incidental. whereas the women are often shot in their very skimpiest or revealing gear (or just in lingerie) in poses that imitate glamour models. [/i]
Victoria Pendleton brought this one up quite recently actually, saying about how women in sport were more inclined to do modelling work to get themselves noticed whereas men got noticed because of their sporting performances. You can kind of argue that VP has both what with her being one of Britain's best ever track sprinters but she made her point very well. It's a bit worse in cycling than it is in some other sports cos cycling is so heavily male dominated.
FFS, damo, there's always one. Please edit that out, would you.
Thanks.
Never mind gender politics, stop Chabal from eating that bloody baby!
No need for that, was there Flashy? 😯
And why aren't you on TJ's thread, constructing a sensible, rational, reasoned argument against him? Hmm?
Still signs of misogyny on here though. And I think some folk still don't quite understand the distinction between the aesthetics of athleticism, and gratuitous objectification....
and I don't see why the term 'misogyny' is being used here. I can see tht there may be a lack of respect and/or and objectification of women, but hatred? No.
Well, presenting women as nowt more than objects for sexual gratification isn't exactly friendly towards femininity, is it?
Why bother posting these threads when all it does is result in a slanging match and one-upmanship, surely you can just enjoy these pics without the need to post them, or just use a link instead.
Well, presenting women as nowt more than objects for sexual gratification isn't exactly friendly towards femininity, is it?
No, but is done perhaps with a lack of regard for women rather than a hatred.
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Athletic and atractive and on topic. Still my favourite, Emilia Fahlin.
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"I'd be surprised if anyone here was leching?"
I totally am. I get strongly aroused at the thought of sebastien chabal eating that baby.
Partypants - you're allowed to post that one cos it's really funny lol!
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without my intervention I am certain this would have degenerat4ed by now into leeriness and leching but you are so determined to show me to be wrong Ridiculous
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So in TJ's world, these aren't acceptable on the forum even though there were life size cardboard cut outs near the check out at Asda?
C'mon, you know the score. That stuff is demeaning! no buts!
Buts or butts?
The male photo's inspire me to train/ ride harder. the female photo's do the same but are better. I am sure there's no harm admiring a beautiful female physique, which don't forgot have often been aquired through lot's of dedication to their training plans and sport 😉
I note that pictures of overweight male transvestites in pink frocks are no longer acceptable, according to the mods.
Cor baby, that's really free.
Still signs of misogyny on here though
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. </Inigo>
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Now now Cougar - it sounds derogatory and is used in relation to women, ergo in the context of this thread it gives the impression the user knows what they are talking about and must therefore be casually dropped in to reinforce the posters' credentials. The fact that it is used (IMHO and yours) incorrectly is irrelevant!
I like this definition
[i][b]mysoginist:[/b][/i]
[i]A man who hates every bone in a woman's body, except his.[/i]
I don't understand all this sexual repression. A&A is not pronography.
Why is it degrading or perverted to think that someone is attractive?
Why is it assumed that I'm objectifying someone I fancy?
I really wonder if TJ and the PC brigade are reacting to their own repressed or perverted thoughts. IMO, the A&A thread is a brilliant idea as long as it remains sport-themed, tasteful and gender balanced.
This is getting most of my books, too many words and not enough pictures!!!
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Buzz - do yu really not understand?
firstly of course its objectifying women because it is purely judging them on their looks
Really - that statement says you areWhy is it assumed that I'm objectifying someone I fancy?
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Secondly it never remains
for long - indeed this one has not. Although it has not deteriorated as quickly or as far as some - read emsz post above and the post below hers.sport-themed, tasteful and gender balanced.
I have made my point althou as usual people make up things I have said in order to prove their point. for example I never said what is contained in Twins post above.
some find it hard to grasp the reason why this sort of thread is out of place, disrespectful and distasteful on this sort of forum and in the modern era which is a sad reflection on how are society is.
Anyway - I have made my point and I shall leave you to it.
Anyway - I have made my point and I shall leave you to it.
Until next time, 🙄 . Bye!
Now now Cougar - it sounds derogatory and is used in relation to women, ergo in the context of this thread it gives the impression the user knows what they are talking about and must therefore be casually dropped in to reinforce the posters' credentials. The fact that it is used (IMHO and yours) incorrectly is irrelevant!
Have a read up on 'misogyny' and you might find I was using the word correctly. Behaviour which reduces women to nothing more than objects for male sexual gratification is misogynistic. Having said that, this thread has very little overt behaviour of this kind. Probbly because people are actually now mindful that they need to carefully consider their behaviour a little more. And so they should.
I'd say that was a TJ [b]win[/b], actually. 🙂
some find it hard to grasp the reason why [b][i]I think[/i][/b] this sort of thread is out of place, disrespectful and distasteful on this sort of forum and in the modern era which is a sad reflection on how are society is.
Fixed that for you...
"Buzz - do yu really not understand?"
No, no I really don't. Perhaps because I don't have a distorted outlook on gender and sexuality. Wake up and smell the coffee: how women look is important to men. But only fool thinks that men ONLY judge women on their looks...
I have noticed there are some silly, provocative pics posted [rolls eyes] - you must have realised you are being trolled? While I respect your right to a different opinion, your constant badgering on A and A borders on harassment. Keep it up and you will get a complaint.
Here's a personal fav: the blisteringly fast Lindsey Vonn, who brings sex appeal to top flight women's skiing.
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🙄Keep it up and you will get a complaint.
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🙄 😆who brings sex appeal to top flight women's skiing
"Buzz - do yu really not understand?"
No, no I really don't. Perhaps because [b]I don't have a distorted outlook on gender and sexuality[/b]. Wake up and smell the coffee: how women look is important to men.
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Lindsey Vonn, who brings sex appeal to top flight women's skiing.
So, female skiers need to be 'sexy' then? Why is it only Lindsey Vonn, in your onion, who brings 'sex appeal' to skiing? Don't any of the other women skiers have 'sex appeal'? Please explain why only miss Vonn has 'sex appeal'. I'd be very interested in reading your views.
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A&A is in the rules, TJ!
TandemJeremy - MemberAnyway - I have made my point and I shall leave you to it.
I bet you can't leave it, you love it too much!
you seem to like the reaction that you create.
Have a read up on 'misogyny' and you might find I was using the word correctly. Behaviour which reduces women to nothing more than objects for male sexual gratification is misogynistic.
That's stretching it Elf. The recent pics are more an appreciation of the female (and male in case you hadn't noticed) form in a sporting context and IMO can't or shouldn't be labelled as having misogynistic intent.This is underlined by the fact that many of the pics were taken with a female market in mind.
If you really want all pics containing attractive people showing off their physique to be banned, you are effectively trying to deny that sexual attraction exists.
Elf, are you a TJ wannabe? Instead of complaining, criticising and being a useless non-contributing critic, get onto your piccy library and show us an athletic AND attractive (fe)male person.
You could show yourself playing footie for example.
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Elf, are you a TJ wannabe? Instead of complaining, criticising and being a useless non-contributing critic
Instead of moaning, Hairy, why not go away have a read of what I've written, then try to understand it. Education's a wonderful thing you know.
Then, if you're capable of formulating an intelligent, informed response, come back and we'll discuss things.
Oh, and have a look at what 'irony' means too, while you're at it... 😉
Thought so. As you were.
Rumbled. 😳
TJ you are being a bit hypocritical. When Cinnamon Girl posted a link to a lingerie site your response was "are you going to model them for us" dont say that the likes of A+A drives women away, statements like yours to CG are more likely to drive girls away.
When you're married moaning is one of few pleasures you can indulge in, Elf.
Show us your A&A, c'mon mate!