I guess I really am a sexist...

[Elrohir]

True, but I think that dismissing what a woman is saying, and concentrating on her looks, is definitely sexist. Or maybe misogynistic? Its like you arent taking her seriously as a person.

Not necessarily. All these women whose pictures you're posting put on make up and did their hair and did a lot of things with the intent of looking pretty. If they are seriously afraid that they are too pretty to be taken seriously, then it's easier for them to make themselves look less pretty than it is for millions of viewers to turn off the testosterone.

Note: I'm actually sort of "Meh" towards all the girls posted in this thread. They're pretty, I guess, but I know prettier girls in real life. Just goes to show that there are different ideas of beauty.

What I'd like to know, though, is if the average girl working on TV is prettier than the average man, in other words if looks are more important for a girl working on TV than for a man.
I would say yes, and I also would say that it is sexist.

I would say that's probably so as well. But isn't that simple business sense? Being a TV anchor is only partly reporting stuff, and it's partly showmanship. You wouldn't expect ugly fashion models, would you? (Well, ugly in a general sense - I think a lot of fashion models are too skinny, but that could just be me) If part of their job is being pretty, and they worked for years and volunteered for this job, why is it sexist to allow them to do it? Don't women get a choice?

 

[Jawz II]

I used to feel bad for people who are cross-eyed, I had this professor in university who had a severe case of that, and it didnt matter what he said, it sounded stoopid to me, which I thought was a stoopid thing for me to think, but I couldnt help it.

To paraphrase George Carlin; were still operating out of the lower reptilian brain, were barely out of the jungle on this planet, were jungle beasts with automatic weapons and baseball hats.

What are you gonna do? attempt to be Jesus Christ II and you'll end up heart broken and bitter. If your brain absolutely has to think 'evil' thoughts, then go along for the ride, just dont act on them.

 

[Bozo Erectus]

Not necessarily. All these women whose pictures you're posting put on make up and did their hair and did a lot of things with the intent of looking pretty. If they are seriously afraid that they are too pretty to be taken seriously, then it's easier for them to make themselves look less pretty than it is for millions of viewers to turn off the testosterone.

They want jobs and good money too. If I thought wearing tight pants would help boost my salary, Id wear them.

Note: I'm actually sort of "Meh" towards all the girls posted in this thread. They're pretty, I guess, but I know prettier girls in real life. Just goes to show that there are different ideas of beauty.

Your reaction to a Perino is 'Meh'? I guess Virginia really is for lovers

I would say that's probably so as well. But isn't that simple business sense? Being a TV anchor is only partly reporting stuff, and it's partly showmanship. You wouldn't expect ugly fashion models, would you? (Well, ugly in a general sense - I think a lot of fashion models are too skinny, but that could just be me) If part of their job is being pretty, and they worked for years and volunteered for this job, why is it sexist to allow them to do it? Don't women get a choice?

I understand what you mean, but Ive always been struck by the fact that a young beautiful woman, who's career has so far spanned a grand total of 5 minutes, is sat down next to an old, ugly walrus of a guy, whos seen as vauable because of his great intelligence and experience. What does she bring to the table, besides great looks?

 

[Elrohir]

They want jobs and good money too. If I thought wearing tight pants would help boost my salary, Id wear them.

I probably wouldn't, depending on how tight they are. I don't think using their looks is necessary for women, although if they want to, why should we complain? And what could we realistically do about it, even if we agreed that this is actually a problem? Should we have "ugly women quotas" for news broadcasters - for everyone young pretty girl they have, they need a decaying old hag on the air as well? Do you think many women would volunteer to be put on the air as the "old, ugly women to balance things out", even for good pay?

Your reaction to a Perino is 'Meh'? I guess Virginia really is for lovers

My tastes are just a little simpler, and I prefer brunettes.

I understand what you mean, but Ive always been struck by the fact that a young beautiful woman, who's career has so far spanned a grand total of 5 minutes, is sat down next to an old, ugly walrus of a guy, whos seen as vauable because of his great intelligence and experience. What does she bring to the table, besides great looks?

I'm not saying that their looks aren't a factor, or even one of the biggest factors - I'm saying that it's not necessarily a bad thing, and that there is really nothing we can do even if it was, because neither the women who are doing this or the companies want our help. Also, by what authority would we do anything about this?

 

[Masquerouge]

I would say that's probably so as well. But isn't that simple business sense? Being a TV anchor is only partly reporting stuff, and it's partly showmanship. You wouldn't expect ugly fashion models, would you? (Well, ugly in a general sense - I think a lot of fashion models are too skinny, but that could just be me) If part of their job is being pretty, and they worked for years and volunteered for this job, why is it sexist to allow them to do it? Don't women get a choice?

I would totally agree that it makes complete business sense to have beautiful women on TV... but making business sense is not the same as being moral and ethical.

 

[Ayatollah So]

I dont think its wrong to think of sexy women in a certain way, I mean jesus, thinking of crap like that goes with having a pair of testicles you know? as long you dont call her and say some stoopid crap, youre alright.

Seconded. The tricky part would be to be this woman's colleague and get work done. Luckily(?) I don't have any such problem at my work.

 

[Elrohir]

I would totally agree that it makes complete business sense to have beautiful women on TV... but making business sense is not the same as being moral and ethical.

So you're saying that it is immoral to put pretty women on TV? I would say that it would be immoral to have them do something immoral in order to get people to watch - like have sex while reporting the news. However, there is nothing wrong in being beautiful, and I don't think there is anything wrong is allowing it to be admired, within reasonable limits.

 

[nc-1701]

Yeah I agree with Elrohir's opiion here...

@Bozo I too find myself doing that, but I don't believe that just because I like to stare at a chics tits makes me sexist.

 

[Masquerouge]

So you're saying that it is immoral to put pretty women on TV? I would say that it would be immoral to have them do something immoral in order to get people to watch - like have sex while reporting the news. However, there is nothing wrong in being beautiful, and I don't think there is anything wrong is allowing it to be admired, within reasonable limits.

I'm saying it's not ethical to hold women to higher physical standards than men - even if it makes business sense.

 

[Bozo Erectus]

Yeah I agree with Elrohir's opiion here...

@Bozo I too find myself doing that, but I don't believe that just because I like to stare at a chics tits makes me sexist.

Staring at a chicks breasts, and paying no attention to her as she tries to tell you that your country is about to launch a new war, is being sexist. In other words, all youre seeing is a pair of breasts, not a human being.

 

[nc-1701]

Staring at a chicks breasts, and paying no attention to her as she tries to tell you that your country is about to launch a new war, is being sexist. In other words, all youre seeing is a pair of breasts, not a human being.

Well, first I pay attention to both Yes I'm good at multi-tasking

I also disagree if some chic wants to stare at my crotch that's creepy, but not sexist.

 

[The Last Conformist]

Staring at a chicks breasts, and paying no attention to her as she tries to tell you that your country is about to launch a new war, is being sexist. In other words, all youre seeing is a pair of breasts, not a human being.

Y'know what? You should watch porn and jerk off more often - then, with the worst horniness out of your system, you'll be able to concentrate on what the newsanchor is saying, no matter how pretty she is.

 

[Bozo Erectus]

Y'know what? You should watch porn and jerk off more often

More? Are there enough hours in the day???

- then, with the worst horniness out of your system, you'll be able to concentrate on what the newsanchor is saying, no matter how pretty she is.

Not really. Its got nothing to do with the per square inch pressure in a mans testicles.

 

[Jawz II]

Seconded. The tricky part would be to be this woman's colleague and get work done. Luckily(?) I don't have any such problem at my work.

Finally, some goddamned attention! I was laying the righteous truth on there pretty thick, and no one gave a damn!!

 

[Brighteye]

Well, first I pay attention to both Yes I'm good at multi-tasking

I also disagree if some chic wants to stare at my crotch that's creepy, but not sexist.

Not even creepy. I'd be worried that I'd spilt something there, or left my flies undone, but after that, what's the problem? She's got to look somewhere.

I'm saying it's not ethical to hold women to higher physical standards than men - even if it makes business sense.

I don't see why this is anything about sexism. Surely it's solely an issue about women, and discriminating against ugly ones in favour of pretty ones?
Or are broadcasting companies discriminating against handsome young men such as ourselves by only showing old men?

 

[Bozo Erectus]

Ok enough people have objected to the word 'sexism', maybe thats the wrong word. Lets phrase it this way:

Why do men in the presence of a very beautiful woman, focus almost exclusively on her physical attributes. Arent they more than sex objects? Arent WE?

 

[Jawz II]

Apparently not, procreation is the biological goal of any organism, nothing new about that.

 

[The Last Conformist]

More? Are there enough hours in the day???

Evidently - you still find time to post here.

 

[Bozo Erectus]

Evidently - you still find time to post here.

Are you suggesting that I stop posting here, so that I have more time to look at porn?

edit: Im not entirely opposed to the idea, Im just interested in your reasoning

 

[Masquerouge]

Are you suggesting that I stop posting here, so that I have more time to look at porn?

Just don't tell your Sexual Addict Anonymous sponsor.