NBC And Fox News Very Concerned About The Cosmetic Choices Of Female Olympic Athletes!

[niyad]

(and here I thought that the few minutes of utterly banal and useless commentary I had the misfortune to catch was bad--sexism is indeed alive, and all too well)

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NBC And Fox News Very Concerned About The Cosmetic Choices Of Female Olympic Athletes!


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One of the most pressing issues of the Olympics thus far has been the cosmetic choices of female Olympians. Earlier this week, NBC did some serious investigative reporting on the mystery of how the nail polish many of the swimmers were wearing was not chipped. Very important issue! Definitely something the people need to know! Fans not only cheered on Stanford University’s Katie Ledecky for her swimming miracles this week, but some were also in awe of her nails. Ledecky clapped her gleaming red-and-blue nail polish to her smiling face after she won her second gold medal Tuesday night, a sight that made many question aloud: How did she keep her nails from chipping? Jamberry nail wraps, maybe? Stickers? Shellac?

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Then, there was this “Should Female Olympians Wear Makeup?” segment on Fox’s “Sports Court,” featuring former New York city detective Bo Dietl and conservative radio host Mark Simone. It was certainly interesting, especially for those of us who have always wondered what Bo Dietl thought about what we should be doing with our faces. Which, we think, is probably no one. Tamara Holder, the show’s host (who, full disclosure, is a friend), opened up the segment:
We all know the old adage ‘sex sells.’ Well now, female Olympians are sexing it up more than ever by wearing makeup during their competitions. Some say this is about empowerment. Well, really? Do women who are elite athletes need to wear makeup to feel stronger, or is it simply a fashion statement?

The segment intended to address a recent USA Today article, “The empowering reasons why female athletes are wearing makeup during the Olympics,” which, despite the eyeroll of a headline, was sort of nice and cool and had a neat story about runner Shannon Rowbury wearing red or pink lipstick as an homage to her Nonnie. Most of the women interviewed wore makeup for the same reason we wear makeup, and we are basically a Professional Feminist. They like it and think it’s a fun way to express themselves. As far as we’re concerned, this should be the end-all and be-all reason to wear makeup. And it’s all good, so long as we also work toward making sure there isn’t a mandate to wear makeup and that women who choose not to are allowed to embrace their own choice.



Guest Mark Simone, an avid Trump supporter, was pretty sure these ladies participate in the Olympics is to get jobs as spokesmodels:
The whole point of the Olympics, the whole reason for this training, for this work to get there is product endorsements. Cosmetic companies are opening up a ton of revenue for product endorsements.

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[yeoman6987]

1. Out of control 24/7 news media

I think going back to 30 minute evening news only might stop sexist, racist ridiculous stories that happen today.

[niyad]

2. no, they can still be sexist and stupid in 30 min. they were, after all, when they were 30 min.

[yeoman6987]

3. Damn it! You are right!

[LakeArenal]

4. We all know sex sells, says Tamara Holder

In her low cut, sleeveless, figure hugging sheath dress, while discussing with two fully clothed ( ties, pants jackets) doofusses who couldn't work up any sex appeal if they tried.

[niyad]

10. on occasion, I will see an ad for one of the local "news" channels. always annoys me to

see the women in sleeveless dresses, while the men are all in suits--especially in winter.

[Judi Lynn]

13. It's actually embarrassing to see such primitive requirements in place. Cheap, tacky. n/t

[struggle4progress]

5. "Couldn't we just replace the gals' swimming events with a swimsuit competition?"

[rurallib]

6. can't even think of a good way to say someone should do the same riff on male athletes

think they would get the message just how sexist they are then?

[niyad]

9. "gee, joe, do you think that michael phelps should wear a smaller suit? should. . show off

his package a bit more? why isn't. . . oiling up his muscles with something that will really show them off?

and, say, joe--that suit of yours--that colour is really not flattering. should be cut higher in the crotch, yes?"

[rurallib]

12. yes!

[GoDawgs]

15. Good advice niyad!

I would go further and enthusiastically endorse a return to 'original olympics' with naked athletes

[niyad]

17. excellent idea!!

[Judi Lynn]

7. So important for women to be more superficial, don't you think?

They really need to think more about products, and services they can buy to make themselves look better to any and everyone, and stop looking for meaning in life.

Thank you, niyad.

[niyad]

8. you are most welcome. I wish I could say I was surprised at the article, but, alas. . . .

[ailsagirl]

11. As they should be!!

They must work to earn their astronomical salaries, after all!!

[Judi Lynn]

14. Very surprised to learn Dove soap got on top of this with a big ad at Houston Chronicle.

It was a big link right on the front page, at chron.com my first trip there a short time ago:

http://www.dovehaveyoursay.com/


"Let the media know . . . .
When they only see an athlete's looks, they don't see her at all."

[niyad]

18. dove??? very interesting. they are running some less-than-sexist ads and promotions these days.

[CrispyQ]

16. Most of the men I know would look better if they used makeup, too.

And why do all the women newscasters wear sleeveless, short dresses while the men are all suited up? Fucking networks perpetuating the objectification of women.

[niyad]

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