Is there a place for Men-Only Events these Days

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I've been to a number of gentlemen's dinners that included comedians that sailed very close to the edge. Would I want a woman there, including waiting on staff, to hear some of the jokes? No. Equally, there are female only events I wouldn't want to be at, e.g. Chippendale's.

On the issue of Corbyn sacking Mendelson; does Corbyn like Tony Blair's best buddy?

Mendlesohn not Mandelson?

And I'm still looking to understand the point of men-only private events such as that hosted by the Presidents Club. The only justifying rationale I have heard is that in a partnership the men hold the money and are more likely to be rich - so easier to get money out of them. And best way perhaps to get a load of dosh out of them is get them to an event where they'll get well-oiled and perhaps titillated and feeling good about themselves -and maybe in a bit of bragging contest with others there over who'll pay the most for X, Y and Z in an auction,

I dunno

I'm just looking for a better reason than why not? - because the best I can come up with is that they are an opportunity for men to brag, talk and joke about women in a way that would be inappropriate in the company of ladies or in public.

As I have repeatedly said - I am not saying men only events such as that organised by the presidents Club should be banned or even dissuaded. I am simply asking the question Why Men-Only events?

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Just don’t go to them, I don’t:thup:
Some blokes enjoy the company of other blokes, they may tell a saucy joke, they may even objectify women. Doesn’t make em Jimmy saville.


Or just ban em & we can all go to church & be pious together

I'm thinking you are right - except this was not necessary and is actually irrelevant to the question I have asked, as religion has nothing to do with considerations over sexism or sexual harassment.

 

[chrisd]

. I am simply asking the question Why Men-Only events?

Because more men like these sort of events where they can be laddish and the wealthy among them will be persuaded to dip deeper in their pockets, it's as it ever was!

Id have to ask though - if a pretty young girl is asked to come to work at a men only function, and to dress up specifically in a sexually provocative way, would they not be concerned as to their well being and refuse the job if they were concerned?

 

[Deleted member 1418]

The events that I attend that happen to be with only men in attendance are golf society days or breaks.......ban the lot of them I say!!

 

[User20205]

I'm thinking you are right - except this was not necessary and is actually irrelevant to the question I have asked, as religion has nothing to do with considerations over sexism or sexual harassment.

You are, of course, correct. I look forward to discussing this with my priest when I see her on Sunday

 

[Deleted member 16999]

You are, of course, correct. I look forward to discussing this with my priest when I see her on Sunday

Wasn’t The Last Supper men only?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Why Swing it? Language can be livelier, jokes can be bluer. None have to relate to women but it means people can relax more and let the chatter just roll out. It's a different evening to one where wives are present. That doesn't mean you become offensive or sexist, it's just different.

As has been mentioned auctions will get more out of drunk blokes with no wives present partly because no one is there to say no to them and partly because it becomes a "going up the wall contest" and the charity benefits.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Wasn’t The Last Supper men only?

Not if you like a conspiracy theory 😱

 

[Fish]

I'm a mans man, I don't like female company that much when I'm out, I don't want to walk on egg shells if having the craic with mates, and if its an all male function we go to, then so what, any bar staff and servers (both male & female) should be well selected, screened and warned of what can/could go on and if they are of a fragile nature, then don't employ them, and make them all sign disclaimers I say.

Far too much PC in this world, all brought about by the tree hugging, socialist do-gooder lefties :smirk:

 

[Fish]

Wasn’t The Last Supper men only?

Possibly, although there's a few cross dressers in the pictures I've seen :smirk:

 

[Fish]

Why Swing it? Language can be livelier, jokes can be bluer. None have to relate to women but it means people can relax more and let the chatter just roll out. It's a different evening to one where wives are present. That doesn't mean you become offensive or sexist, it's just different.

As has been mentioned auctions will get more out of drunk blokes with no wives present partly because no one is there to say no to them and partly because it becomes a "going up the wall contest" and the charity benefits.

I don't like Chubby Brown but you see loads of couples and women in the audiences when he does live shows.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Possibly, although there's a few cross dressers in the pictures I've seen :smirk:

You Royals have always been good at spotting cross dressers

 

[Fish]

You Royals have always been good at spotting cross dressers

Walking back to barracks in them high red heels and stockings certainly makes you give some respect to those ladies, mainly toms, that wear them all the time, bloody hard work then high heels and friggin drafty with suzzies on :smirk:

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Walking back to barracks in them high red heels and stockings certainly makes you give some respect to those ladies, mainly toms, that wear them all the time, bloody hard work then high heels and friggin drafty with suzzies on :smirk:

Even worse 2nd time round when you know what to expect :rofl:

 

[chrisd]

Walking back to barracks in them high red heels and stockings certainly makes you give some respect to those ladies, mainly toms, that wear them all the time, bloody hard work then high heels and friggin drafty with suzzies on :smirk:

You have to suffer for your art fish 😁

 

[bluewolf]

I used to love Women's night at a local nightclub. Walk in just before the strippers finished - Nightclub full of excited women!! Exploit away ladies 👍👍😂

 

[Fish]

I used to love Women's night at a local nightclub. Walk in just before the strippers finished - Nightclub full of excited women!! Exploit away ladies 👍👍😂

ding ding ding....the pies have come

 

[bluewolf]

ding ding ding....the pies have come

Repeatedly 😇😇

 

[Fish]

Repeatedly 😇😇

Take a pass on the steak & kidley, I'll have the Hare pie over here please :smirk:

 

[FairwayDodger]

Well I think....... errm..... that I'll maybe just stay out of this one!

:rofl: