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Sex sells, that is a fact. Men like good looking women, that is just the way it is. Be honest, how many men on here with female partners picked one they didn't find attractive?
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USER1999
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Who the heck is going to admit to that one, even if true?
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There are bound to be a few Chris just for the sake of arguing!!
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Maybe some didn’t have a choice? You’ve seen the undateables, some couples just end up together cos no one else will have em
Blue in Munich
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In view of all this enlightenment, one can only assume the LPGA will be issuing guidelines to its members regarding a more demure dress code; I wonder why there has been no similar moral outrage over the outfits that a lot of LPGA players choose to wear? They're certainly not necessary in order to play golf, and are a lot more revealing that the darts walk on girls. Thoughts anybody?
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I believe the LPGA did release some dress guidelines the ladies had to adhere too and it included less revealing outfits
Edit - here it is
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/amp.go...ets-strict-new-dress-code-regulations-players
The one argument I never understand is the one where people suggest that young girls are pressured to be x size and that it is required for success. I’m orerry sure that the richest women in the world don’t get judge by their looks first.
Some catwalk models are stick thin and that’s unhealthy, but I strongly disagree with the idea that we should champion being happy in their size be that big or small if it’s unhealthy. In this country more and more people are over weight. O site you levels in school are through the roof.
On social media now I see more attractive women picked apart by their peers than those that are overweight.
The girls on the darts and most women on “celebrity†tv are all healthy weights. It May be sad that they’re more famous for their looks than anything else, but they still portray a healthy image, which imo is a good thing.
I’ve two young daughters, and not for a second will I be telling them that they need to be pretty to succeed, but I’ll also not tell them that health and appearance aren’t important. Because they are.
Some catwalk models are stick thin and that’s unhealthy, but I strongly disagree with the idea that we should champion being happy in their size be that big or small if it’s unhealthy. In this country more and more people are over weight. O site you levels in school are through the roof.
On social media now I see more attractive women picked apart by their peers than those that are overweight.
The girls on the darts and most women on “celebrity†tv are all healthy weights. It May be sad that they’re more famous for their looks than anything else, but they still portray a healthy image, which imo is a good thing.
I’ve two young daughters, and not for a second will I be telling them that they need to be pretty to succeed, but I’ll also not tell them that health and appearance aren’t important. Because they are.
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....yes, and it doesn't stop me worrying about your welfare CF!!!
I'm listened to the arguments on this and I've probably changed my view.... while I don't think it does any harm, I am left thinking about the "why?" And other than "they look nice" there's no reason for it. Catwalk models are showing off the clothes.
Mind you, the world has gone mad. There was a clip on the radio last night about a woman on Dancing on Ice making a remark about her male partner that, if made the other way round, would have got the bloke sacked from the show. But his way round was ok (apparently)
I'm listened to the arguments on this and I've probably changed my view.... while I don't think it does any harm, I am left thinking about the "why?" And other than "they look nice" there's no reason for it. Catwalk models are showing off the clothes.
Mind you, the world has gone mad. There was a clip on the radio last night about a woman on Dancing on Ice making a remark about her male partner that, if made the other way round, would have got the bloke sacked from the show. But his way round was ok (apparently)
Slime
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RollinThunder
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I imagine that it's some sort of attempt at "professionalising" the sport of darts even further. Entertainment value seems to be less important nowadays, and earning revenue has become the main focus point. I've been to a PDC darts event, and it was carnage. Hundreds, possibly thousands hammered and coked off their face. Plus, a lot of players put back some serious drink before they play. The BDO Lakeside was even foolish enough to show a player necking bottles of Bud during a break in the live final. My interpretation of it is that the PDC are trying to clean up their act. Possibly try and lure more lucrative broadcasters by being more family friendly. Maybe make darts a family day out, rather than for stag do's and lad's nights out. World Champtionship final on prime-time TV even? Walk-on girls are the first step.
It was well-known the mainstream broadcasters got fed-up with the overweight, hard-drinking and smoking darts players on their TV screens during the 80s. That's why the sport went up the swanny in the late 80s, early 90s. "Blood on the Carpet" is a really good documentary on YouTube if you have the time.
If the girls want to do it, then why stop them. Young, pretty girls make money through modelling. I don't see any difference in being a walk-on girl at all. Nobody forces them into doing the job. The aren't being made into an object at all. Men, and even women to some extent like to see pretty girls. And believe it or not, a lot of women like to look pretty, and like to show it off. If walk-on girls are such a no-no in this day and age, then what about catalogue models, magazine covers, etc. Aren't they hired purely because they look good?
I don't see why people are saying that walk-on girls aren't needed in this day and age. Nothing's needed really is it? Apart from food, water, and oxygen. But, some things are nice to have. And walk-on girls are one of them.
It was well-known the mainstream broadcasters got fed-up with the overweight, hard-drinking and smoking darts players on their TV screens during the 80s. That's why the sport went up the swanny in the late 80s, early 90s. "Blood on the Carpet" is a really good documentary on YouTube if you have the time.
If the girls want to do it, then why stop them. Young, pretty girls make money through modelling. I don't see any difference in being a walk-on girl at all. Nobody forces them into doing the job. The aren't being made into an object at all. Men, and even women to some extent like to see pretty girls. And believe it or not, a lot of women like to look pretty, and like to show it off. If walk-on girls are such a no-no in this day and age, then what about catalogue models, magazine covers, etc. Aren't they hired purely because they look good?
I don't see why people are saying that walk-on girls aren't needed in this day and age. Nothing's needed really is it? Apart from food, water, and oxygen. But, some things are nice to have. And walk-on girls are one of them.
bobmac
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Whether you like it or not, sex sells
Dasit
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I do wonder what the end goal for all this political correctness is.
Is the country becoming a better place for it?
I actually find the most bigoted and prejudice people are those who push political correctness and liberal views in general.
Anyone who listened to Jeremy Vine on Radio 2 yesterday, there was a great discussion.
I found the lady who argued for banning walk on girls was unreasonable, demeaning and just general nasty person.
The walk on girl herself was well spoken, put her case for doing what she does very well and came across great in general.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09p9s5s
From 1.50 onward is the discussion
Is the country becoming a better place for it?
I actually find the most bigoted and prejudice people are those who push political correctness and liberal views in general.
Anyone who listened to Jeremy Vine on Radio 2 yesterday, there was a great discussion.
I found the lady who argued for banning walk on girls was unreasonable, demeaning and just general nasty person.
The walk on girl herself was well spoken, put her case for doing what she does very well and came across great in general.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09p9s5s
From 1.50 onward is the discussion
Slime
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I feel as though we are now living in a post banter/post joke world ....................... and I don't like it.
FairwayDodger
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Undoubtedly, just compare current attitudes towards gender, race, sexuality compared to the seventies. The bigots have railed against so-called "political correctness" every step of the way but our society is vastly improved as a result. I've said it before but if it takes "political correctness" to start people treating each other equally then it can only be a good thing.
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Not sure I agree, some things have certainly improved but other things are definitely worse due to the PC brigade.
Beezerk
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Dunno if it's already been mentioned but according to a darts fan where I'm working, they are only banning the walk on girls from live tv, all the other events will still have them.
Kinda odd.
Kinda odd.
Hacker Khan
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Not really as the ban was instigated by the broadcast companies. So if the tournament is not being broadcast I suspect they do not give a monkeys.
