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Yuck. Makes you wonder how much molestation went on that you didn't hear about?
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I don't think that's what he was saying exactly, Jill. Yes it was blunt and off-base in parts, but he made some valid points. You may not agree with his opinion, but your best response would have been a less personal attack.
Whenever anyone dresses up in costume, they are doing it for some sort of attention, whether it's for the sake of a few friends, or an anonymous crowd. I don't think anyone said the sole reason for women to dress that way is for sexual attention, but you can't tell me that none do. Men do it, too. I knew a man who dressed up as a woman for attention, both sexual and non-sexual. There's variety for you.
Maybe the question to ask is "Why are your heroines scantily-clad women?"
Why is "sexy nurse" a more popular costume choice than "nurse" at Halloween?
Whenever anyone dresses up in costume, they are doing it for some sort of attention, whether it's for the sake of a few friends, or an anonymous crowd. I don't think anyone said the sole reason for women to dress that way is for sexual attention, but you can't tell me that none do. Men do it, too. I knew a man who dressed up as a woman for attention, both sexual and non-sexual. There's variety for you.
Maybe the question to ask is "Why are your heroines scantily-clad women?"
Why is "sexy nurse" a more popular costume choice than "nurse" at Halloween?
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Wow, trying to follow all the threads makes one dizzy.
Is it ironic that the original article was posted at "Geeks are Sexy"?
Cosplay is a fantasy, where you can be whoever you want to be, even if you don't quite fit into the costume.
Saying, "They can't help it if their favourite characters dress like that" is like saying they're forced to dress sexy, as if someone twisted their arm to slide into the bodice / spandex / thong. Let's be honest: it's fun to dress up and to dress sexy.
How naïve would you be to think that you wouldn't stand out in a crowd? Of course cosplayers are seeking attention - that's part of the fun.
I don't think anybody commenting actually thinks that it's okay to grope and mistreat anyone. I think it's more of a "what did you expect would happen?" attitude.
When you objectify yourself, you are bound to be treated as an object. Yes, you may still be treated as an object wearing baggy pants, but the odds are much more in your favour.
Is it ironic that the original article was posted at "Geeks are Sexy"?
Cosplay is a fantasy, where you can be whoever you want to be, even if you don't quite fit into the costume.
Saying, "They can't help it if their favourite characters dress like that" is like saying they're forced to dress sexy, as if someone twisted their arm to slide into the bodice / spandex / thong. Let's be honest: it's fun to dress up and to dress sexy.
How naïve would you be to think that you wouldn't stand out in a crowd? Of course cosplayers are seeking attention - that's part of the fun.
I don't think anybody commenting actually thinks that it's okay to grope and mistreat anyone. I think it's more of a "what did you expect would happen?" attitude.
When you objectify yourself, you are bound to be treated as an object. Yes, you may still be treated as an object wearing baggy pants, but the odds are much more in your favour.
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lol.
Spoiled OR racist? Surely, she could be both? There's a little diversity for you.
Sorry, but I don't know what there is to envy. I don't envy this type of fame. I'd hate to have the sort of reputation she's building for herself. And if her sister really works for the WSJ, she should have exercised a little more common sense in allowing her paper to print something so embarrassing for their family.
But, in this day and age, where being famous for doing the Harlem Shake is noteworthy, maybe a little notoriety is a good thing. Hopefully, she'll outgrow the attitude when she meets some non-whites at her school - unless, maybe, she joins a sorority.
Spoiled OR racist? Surely, she could be both? There's a little diversity for you.
Sorry, but I don't know what there is to envy. I don't envy this type of fame. I'd hate to have the sort of reputation she's building for herself. And if her sister really works for the WSJ, she should have exercised a little more common sense in allowing her paper to print something so embarrassing for their family.
But, in this day and age, where being famous for doing the Harlem Shake is noteworthy, maybe a little notoriety is a good thing. Hopefully, she'll outgrow the attitude when she meets some non-whites at her school - unless, maybe, she joins a sorority.
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Looks like the conversation heated up over here, too. I read the posts at the linked site, and they were very familiar.
Interesting how the conversation always turns to rape and burkas. It's so predictable it's scary.
He's not advocating that people have the right to treat you poorly, but that it's common sense that, rightly or wrongly, some people will. This doesn't just apply to skimpy cosplays, but to everyday scenarios. If a man or woman dresses incorrectly for their work or school setting, it is possible that they can be treated poorly.
Next, don't assume that any man hasn't experienced something similar. That's incredibly myopic.
I don't think he's saying women shouldn't dress in skimpy costumes. But he is saying that if they do, they are more likely to experience unwanted and inappropriate attention. The same goes for men who dress provocatively.
As for the burka comment - that's just plain silly.
Interesting how the conversation always turns to rape and burkas. It's so predictable it's scary.
He's not advocating that people have the right to treat you poorly, but that it's common sense that, rightly or wrongly, some people will. This doesn't just apply to skimpy cosplays, but to everyday scenarios. If a man or woman dresses incorrectly for their work or school setting, it is possible that they can be treated poorly.
Next, don't assume that any man hasn't experienced something similar. That's incredibly myopic.
I don't think he's saying women shouldn't dress in skimpy costumes. But he is saying that if they do, they are more likely to experience unwanted and inappropriate attention. The same goes for men who dress provocatively.
As for the burka comment - that's just plain silly.
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Reminds me of the Cosplay controversy a few posts back. Did they ask for permission before taking those racy pics?
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Not knocking the concept, but is all Disney cartoon stuff on the web this sexually-charged now?
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That was so vicious, it could almost be classed as hate speech. On second thought, it is.
Never been a fan of affirmative action lowering the bar for select demographics, but wow. She has a huge chip on her shoulder.
Blaming everybody else for your problems is a teenage girl thing, I guess, but I get the feeling her parents were maybe more indulgent than neglectful.
I'm curious why the Wall Street Journal would allow something that hateful to be printed.
Never been a fan of affirmative action lowering the bar for select demographics, but wow. She has a huge chip on her shoulder.
Blaming everybody else for your problems is a teenage girl thing, I guess, but I get the feeling her parents were maybe more indulgent than neglectful.
I'm curious why the Wall Street Journal would allow something that hateful to be printed.
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The end justifies the means?
You may sympathize with her situation, but you cannot justify her response.
What if the roles were reversed? She grabs his butt, and he breaks her nose. Would you not call it an overreaction?
You may sympathize with her situation, but you cannot justify her response.
What if the roles were reversed? She grabs his butt, and he breaks her nose. Would you not call it an overreaction?
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I just figured he forgot the safe word.
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I think it was a great way for him to promote the idea.
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Not exactly difficult to replicate.
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My mind is blown.
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Maybe it was the camera crew and the wobbly effect that made it seem a little pointless. Sort of a "making of" advertisement with no real content.
Technically speaking, the "effect" was too obvious, and the payoff never really happened.
At least the surfer video made sense and good use of the effect.
Technically speaking, the "effect" was too obvious, and the payoff never really happened.
At least the surfer video made sense and good use of the effect.
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I was more concerned with how and why she kept all that junk instead of giving it back to her son at the time.
If your marriage can't stand an ugly lamp, then you may have other issues.